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UA argues on appeal its trademark rights trump artist Daniel Moore’s free speech rights

February 2, 2012

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta hears case after lower courts divide on uses of artist’s iconic images of Crimson Tide sporting events. University of Alabama, backed by 27 universities which filed court briefs in the case, argues licensing programs are necessary to protect

Man vs. Seafood: Auburn commitment Robert Leff tries to eat 7.5 pounds of seafood

February 2, 2012

DAPHNE, Alabama — Call it the Eastern Shore’s version of Man vs. Food. Just hours after signing a scholarship to play football at Auburn, Fairhope lineman Robert Leff began the grim task of adding weight in an effort endure the hand-to-hand combat he’ll face in the Southeastern

Alabama is No. 1 in recruiting, again

February 2, 2012

TUSCALOOSA | National Signing Day started with a bang for the University of Alabama. It turned out to be a warning shot across the bow of Florida State, Texas, Ohio State and any other school angling to supplant the Crimson Tide as the 2012 national

Appeals court set to hear Alabama trademark suit

February 1, 2012

A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in the trademark infringement case between Birmingham sports artist Daniel Moore and the University of Alabama.

Appeals court set to hear arguments in Daniel Moore, UA trademark case

February 1, 2012

The university filed suit in 2005 alleging that Moore violated trademark law in painting scenes from football games by showing Crimson Tide players in their crimson and white uniforms without permission.

73 killed in bloody riot following Egyptian soccer game (video)

February 1, 2012

Soccer fans stormed a field following a match between bitter rivals. Fans threw bottles, stones and fireworks at players, security guards and other spectators. Reports as many as 1,000 injured.

2012 red snapper season will be shortest season ever

February 1, 2012

The 2012 red snapper season will likely be the shortest ever, perhaps no more than 40 days long, according to federal officials.

Detroit Lions fan arrested for calling in bomb threats to Superdome; Gulf Coast region news

January 31, 2012

Shawn Payton, a Detroit Lions fan who admitted calling in bomb threats to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during the Lions Jan. 7 playoff loss to the Saints, was arrested by the FBI on Monday; other Gulf Coast region news.

AU sets sight on rising Atlanta recruit – The Decatur Daily

January 31, 2012

AU sets sight on rising Atlanta recruit The Decatur Daily By Jay G. Tate AUBURN — Jordan Moore was a so-so wide receiver last fall whose future was tied to a track scholarship at LSU. He was two-tenths…

Panel wraps up interviews for Auburn trustee spots

January 30, 2012

Candidates were asked various questions including if they think Auburn’s admissions standards are too strict and what kind of relationship the trustees should have with the university president.

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