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The workers have been accused on Twitter of mocking the 96-year-old monarch’s health fears. Elizabeth was placed under medical supervision on September 8, 2022, and her family ripped up their schedules to be by her side. However, the drama did not stop workers at Aberdeen Airport from unwittingly being caught in a jokey moment near the runway. One Twitter user posted footage, which went viral, writing: “They are MOCKING it....

Part of the improvement can be attributed to the burgeoning simpatico between Allmendinger and new crew chief Randall Burnett. But much of the credit also goes to an improved qualifying program. MORE: Bristol starting lineup | 10 drivers to watch | Getting heated at Bristol AJ Allmendinger (Getty Images) Over 36 races last year, Allmendinger had an average starting position of 21.6. By qualifying ninth at Bristol Motor Speedway, this year’s average improved to 16....

Arsene Wenger’s side currently sit atop the Group H log having picked up maximum points from their opening two games and travel to Serbia to tackle Vladan Milojevic’s side who are second placed with four points. Akpom will be looking to make his bow in Europe’s second tier club competition while compatriot Iwobi will be keep his starting place in the Gunner’s squad after starting in the 2-1 loss to Watford over the weekend....

The Qatari side received an offer from the French side to acquire the services of the 22 year old Congolese striker in the current winter window. The French club’s offer came after the formidable form Mubele has been through recently, leading his country to the quarterfinals of African Cup of Nations with two goals before being eliminated by Ghana. Mubele was a prolific goal scorer for Al Ahli in Qatari football and the French offer wasn’t the first he’d received but it was the best for Al Ahli....

Capone’s favorite gun, a .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol, sold for $860,000. Other auctioned items included diamond jewelry, family photos and a bear-shaped humidor. Although Capone died nearly 75 years ago, he is survived by three granddaughters who live in California and held the auction. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below. The event, called A Century of Notoriety: The Estate of Al Capone, was held at a private club in Sacramento and attracted nearly 1,000 registered bidders, including 150 who attended the nearly four-hour event in person....

Police held Givara Budeiri for four hours before she was released and sent to a hospital with a broken hand. Her boss blamed police mistreatment for the broken hand, but it was unclear when or how her hand was broken. On Sunday, police arrested twins Muna and Muhammad al-Kurd, who led a demonstration against attempts to evict Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below....

Gore strategists believe a Hispanic on the ticket would cut GOP support among Hispanics in key states like Florida, Colorado and even Texas, where potential presidential rival Gov. George W. Bush has strong ties to the Spanish-speaking community. But the veep has a more immediate problem than sizing up potential running mates: boosting his standing among women voters. The gender gap the Democrats need to win in 2000 disappears when Gore is matched against Bush or Elizabeth Dole....

Battling a prestigious team isn’t the only reason the Crimson Tide and the Seminoles will be making the trek to Georgia. MORE: Top 10 Alabama players of all time | Top 10 Seminoles of all time | Book details Nick Saban’s alleged flirtation with Texas Both teams will collect $5 million each for playing at Atlanta’s new stadium. The Tallahassee Democrat also noted Florida State will be granted 100 complimentary hotel rooms the night before the game, free tickets to the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, and a $50,000 scholarship....

The decision to take down the doors comes two weeks after a male student was found passed out in a stall after vaping. Vaping has become increasingly popular with young people—Gary Horton, principal at at Wilson High School in Florence, Alabama, told WAFF 48 students are sneaking off to vape every day. Removing the doors was the best way to put a lid on these illicit smoke breaks, he said....

The combinations are subject to endless debate, but there’s only one virtual certainty with that board. It’s one nobody wants to read. Alabama (10-0) is on the only team that can lose and still get in. Alabama finishes up the regular season at home against The Citadel and Auburn before that SEC championship game on Dec. 1 against Georgia. The defending national champions could still lose a game and slip into the Playoff for the second straight season....

During the Mississippi State-Alabama game, punter JK Scott goes to give an Alabama coach a high-five but gets a punch to the chest instead. Maybe celebrating with Nick Saban is more his speed. MORE: Nebraska fan tries to jump over cab | Melvin Gordon breaks record | Huskies stuck in elevator Alabama is a all-or-nothing school. Source: SB Nation

The redshirt freshman, a former five-star recruit and the No. 2 pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2015 according to 247Sports, made the decision after being demoted on the depth chart in favor of freshman Jalen Hurts. MORE: Who might not go bowling? Barnett started Week 1 when Alabama crushed USC 52-6, but played significantly fewer snaps than Hurts. He played two series before Hurts took over in the third offensive series of the game, and did not take the field again until late in the third quarter, with the Tide up 38-3....

Playing against the Ole Miss Rebels, Drake had his leg rolled up in a gang tackle in the second quarter. His left ankle appeared to get caught, and when players cleared away from him you could see his ankle turned outward to some extent. Alabama trainers rushed to his aid, and Drake was eventually carted off the field. He has reportedly been taken in for X-rays. The loss was significant for the Crimson Tide, who have relied on the junior running back for scoring....

That has been the foundation of what could be considered the greatest dynasty in the history of the sport. Like the Crimson Tide’s success on the field, however, it is being tested more than ever. That puts even more pressure on the 2020 recruiting class, which should finish ranked No. 2 behind Georgia in 247Sports’ Composite team rankings after National Signing Day on Wednesday. NSD 2020: Updated recruiting class rankings, top unsigned players...

The Tuscaloosa News reports that the officer who arrested Hand found him at 4:30 a.m. in a parking lot near campus. Hand was sitting in the driver’s seat with the car’s headlights turned on and his vehicle cranked. The fact that his keys were in the ignition is what prompted his arrest. MORE: Hand’s arrest puts Saban in another uncomfortable spot Hand’s pretrial hearing is set for Sept. 18 in the Tuscaloosa Municipal Court — two days after the Tide’s Week 3 matchup against Colorado State....

Saban, speaking last week on former Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy’s podcast “Always College Football,” lamented what appeared to be an inevitability in college sports — in particular, how it will strip the tradition that made football one of America’s favorite pastimes. The latest waves across college football originated from Los Angeles, when USC and UCLA — among the earliest founding members of the Pac-8, now called the Pac-12 — announced moves to the Big Ten....

Looks like they took that criticism to heart against Texas A&M: The Tide has scored two pick sixes in the course of a half. MORE: College football Week 7 photos | Keys to Alabama-Texas A&M Minkah Fitzpatrick scored on this 33-yarder… … followed by this one, 93 yards from Eddie Jackson, his second of the year. But Fitzpatrick wasn’t done.

Alabama was given $2.2 billion total in American Rescue Plan funds. In a separate vote, the Senate opted 30-1 to use $400 million of the COVID relief to help cover the costs of the prison construction. Congressional Democrats are pushing back against plans like Alabama’s to use their COVID relief for projects not directly linked to fighting the virus and its impact, the AP reported. Alabama leaders seem to be brushing the criticism and allegations of misuse aside, including Republican Senator Del Marsh, who said that Alabama has to “deal with our prisons” and that the COVID relief is “one-time money....

KICK COVID was announced by the Alabama Department of Public Health on Thursday, a program that entails providing vaccination and testing sites at some games, player appearances in promotions and the gift card giveaways in an effort to vaccinate the population. “We all know about our love of football here in the state of Alabama,” said Gene Hallman, president and co-owner of the Bruno Event Team, a sports event management company partnering on the program....

The matchup starts at 8 p.m. and will be televised on CBS. This marks the 10th SEC championship meeting between the Crimson Tide and Gators. Alabama (10-0) might be in the College Football Playoff no matter what happens. The Crimson Tide rank third in the FBS with 49.5 points per game, and Mac Jones, Najee Harris and DeVonta Smith are all legitimate Heisman Trophy candidates. This is a chance for coach Nick Saban to win his seventh SEC championship with Alabama....