An Alabama staff member shut down the Oklahoma Sooners’ team photo at midfield following their monumental win over the Crimson Tide on Saturday evening.

The Oklahoma Sooners came to Alabama and made a statement with a thrilling 23-21 victory that pushes them one step closer to securing a playoff spot in the 12-team postseason tournament.

However, their plans to celebrate with a team photo at midfield were shut down by an Alabama Crimson Tide staffer. Matt Stahl of AL.com captured a video of the incident, which shows the team staffer telling the Oklahoma players to “Be respectful” as they express their displeasure.

The Oklahoma players moved out of the roped-off area and took their celebratory photo away from midfield:

We’ll go ahead and assume that both teams will remember this small incident if they happen to meet again in the playoffs.

Oklahoma Sooners Almost Have A Playoff Spot Locked Up

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; The Oklahoma Sooners pose for a picture after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. (Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images)
With a statement road win over the Crimson Tide, the Sooners are this-close to locking up a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship. They came into Sunday’s game as the No. 11 ranked team, but a road win over No. 4 ranked Alabama will move them up considerably.

Oklahoma’s final two games are at home against unranked teams, the Memphis Tigers and the LSU Tigers. Take care of business there, and Brent Venables’ squad will be playing for the national championship.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.