It appears this “GLOBAL NEWS” story claiming the Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleading squad was crowned World’s Best by ESPN is unsubstantiated. No reputable sources or ESPN coverage corroborate such an announcement.
- The Facebook posts sharing this claim (with the same headline) come from unverified pages.
- Official University of Alabama Athletics records report that the Co-Ed Cheer squad won the Division IA Co‑Ed Championship at the UCA/UDA National Championships in Orlando on January 19, 2025, with a score of 94.8 .
- Meanwhile, there’s no mention of an ESPN “world’s best” award in any ESPN or mainstream sports outlet.
🏆 What we know:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UCA/UDA College Cheer and Dance Team National Championships |
| Achievement | Co‑Ed Cheer won Division IA National Championship on January 19, 2025 |
| Source | University of Alabama Athletics |
🛑 What remains in question:
- The label “World’s Best” – Not a recognized title in cheerleading competitions. It seems to be a sensational take.
- The role of ESPN – No coverage on ESPN’s website, shows, or social platforms supports awarding Alabama the title of “World’s Best.”
✅ Bottom Line:
Alabama’s cheerleading team indeed secured a prestigious national championship title earlier this year. However, the additional claim that they were declared “World’s Best by ESPN” appears to be false or misrepresented, with no evidence from ESPN or other credible outlets.
If you’d like, I can help dig deeper into ESPN’s content, or check their official site to confirm whether they featured the cheer squad in any “best-of” segments. Let me know!
