Carl Prather

Alabama, Huntsville

Sports Anchor at WAFF-TV (Huntsville, AL)

I bet on my self every time.

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Take After Take with Carl Prather: NBA Finals Thoughts, Fast Food Hierarchy, and Arch Manning is the Lisan al Gaib

1 week ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Kicking off this week’s show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his thoughts on the NBA Finals. Did ESPN get it right with their presentation of Game 5? Do the Pacers stand a chance down 3-2, or are the Thunder on the brink of winning a title? After that, the guys discuss Texas QB Arch Manning after his viral visit to St. Louis this week. How big of a superstar can Arch be? Is this too much hype for a player who’s thrown less than 100 passes?
59th Daikin Spirit of America Golf Tournament set for June 25

1 week ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A North Alabama Tradition continues at Burningtree Country Club. The 59th Daikin Spirit of America Golf Tournament tee’s off Wednesday June 25th. The event features Amateur and Collegiate golfers across the Southeast and throughout the United States. “It’s just going to be a fun event,” Burningtree Country Club Pro Garrett Styles said. “Get the college players out here in the afternoon. I’ll let them kind of set the pace for the course.
WAFF-48 Catch Of The Week

1 week ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - WAFF-48 is proud to introduce the Catch of the Week!Each Wednesday, WAFF will pick some of the best catches of the week of fish from North Alabama and Tennessee Valley lakes, rivers, and ponds. Send us your pictures to WAFF.com and your best catch could appear on our 6PM Wednesday newscast!Click Here to Subscribe on YouTube: Watch the latest WAFF 48 news, sports & weather videos on our YouTube channel!Copyright 2025 WAFF. All rights reserved.
Tyler Watts wins Prestigious Golf Tournament

1 week ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville native Tyler Watts made history in Pennsylvania Saturday. Watts, a University of Tennessee Commit, won the 84th Sunnehanna Amateur, finishing with a 19-under par. The 261 mark is the lowest 72-hole score in the history of the Sunnehanna Amateur. Watts is ranked sixth in the American Junior Golf Rankings. Click Here to Subscribe on YouTube: Watch the latest WAFF 48 news, sports & weather videos on our YouTube channel!Copyright 2025 WAFF. All rights reserved.
Take After Take with Carl Prather: Historic NCAA Settlement, SEC QBs, and the Lackluster Presentation of the NBA Finals

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - We’re back after a week off with a jam-packed episode. Up first, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his thoughts on the landmark court case that will now allow schools to pay their athletes directly. What does this mean for college sports? Is this a step in the right direction, or are more lawsuits to come? To wrap up the show, the guys give their thoughts on the NBA Finals presentation by ESPN. Is it as bad as many fans are claiming?
HCFC Win on the Road

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville City FC hit the road for a midweek clash against Atlanta United II at Turner Soccer Complex in Athens, Georgia, and came away with a big result—earning a 3+ goal win to get back in the win column. Blake Bowen came out firing with an early strike on goal in the 12th minute and tested the keeper again with a powerful effort in the 42nd.
Trash Pandas Walk Off!

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (22-35) bounced back on Wednesday with a 5-4 walk-off victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (30-29), thanks to Cole Fontenelle’s RBI single in the 10th inning. The Pandas out-hit the Blue Wahoos 12-11 and received another quality start from pitcher Walbert Ureña. The game began with Pensacola taking an early 2-0 lead in the third inning, while the Pandas struggled to score despite having four base runners in the first two innings.
Trash Pandas Lose Series Opener

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (21-35) returned to the friendly confines of Toyota Field on Tuesday but fell to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (30-28) in a 6-0 loss. Rocket City starting pitcher Sam Aldegheri (L, 2-3) returned from his stint with the Angels and delivered a quality start despite the loss. The Blue Wahoos opened the scoring in the top of the fourth inning against Aldegheri.
Trash Pandas win Rickwood Classic 1-0

3 weeks ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (20-31) continued their winning ways on Wednesday afternoon, grabbing a 1-0 victory over the Birmingham Barons (28-24) during the Rickwood Classic. With this win, the Trash Pandas improved to 6-2 over their last eight games and took a 2-0 lead in the current series. Wednesday’s game celebrated the history of baseball and paid tribute to the Negro Leagues.
Rocket City Trash Pandas defeat Birmingham Barons

3 weeks ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (19-31) started their six-game road series in Birmingham on Tuesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Birmingham Barons (28-23) in 10 innings. This win improved the Pandas’ record to 5-2 in their last seven games as the series moves to historic Rickwood Field on Wednesday.