BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- It’s been a sports-filled week in central Alabama and it’s only ramping up this weekend. From professional racing to a variety of collegiate sports, there’s something for every sports fan going on.

The week started hoops heavy with an NBA game, into SEC basketball media days, coinciding with Ballin in the Boutwell. Meanwhile, NASCAR gears up for a big weekend in Talladega. Not to mention, Alabama and Auburn football both playing big SEC opponents at home on Saturday.

What cultivates some people's love for sports?

"Because we’ve got a big family and there’s so many kids, grandkids, great grandkids involved so we’re involved," said Nettie Chaney from Mobile. "Both of my sons play ball all of their life, football, baseball, soccer, everything, so we’re just a spo

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