Two UAB football players were injured in a stabbing Saturday morning at the university’s Football Operations Center, and a third is in custody in connection with the incident.

The stabbing happened about 10 a.m. at the Football Operations Building on Sixth Avenue South. Birmingham police and fire radio communication initially said up to three players were injured, but that number was later confirmed to be two.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service transported both players to UAB Hospital.

The UAB Police Department is leading the criminal investigation.

“We’re grateful to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the Football Operations Building are in stable condition,” UAB said in a statement.

“Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover.

“The sus

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