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Alabama Coach Oats Extended; Auburn Wins NIT Amid Tragedy

4/9/2026

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Nate Oats, Alabama's head men's basketball coach, received a contract extension.
Auburn defeated Tulsa in overtime to win the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) championship.
A car chase in Pike County ended with four fatalities when a pursued vehicle crashed into a tree.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore commented on Attorney General Pam Bondi's dismissal, saying it allows U.S. President Donald Trump to address issues with the DOJ.

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Story summary

Nate Oats, Alabama's head men's basketball coach, received a contract extension.
Auburn defeated Tulsa in overtime to win the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) championship.
A car chase in Pike County ended with four fatalities when a pursued vehicle crashed into a tree.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore commented on Attorney General Pam Bondi's dismissal, saying it allows U.S. President Donald Trump to address issues with the DOJ.