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Emeka Opurum plays defense against a Jackson State player during their game at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Nov. 19, 2025.

Auburn center Emeka Opurum enters transfer portal following injury-shortened season

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | April 22

In the closing hours before the transfer portal closed, Emeka Opurum entered the portal Tuesday night after playing just six games in an Auburn uniform.

No. 11 Auburn baseball dismantles Samford 14-2 in Tuesday matchup

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 21

No. 11 Auburn baseball won its third straight game Tuesday night, taking the midweek matchup against the Samford Bulldogs 14-2.

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Auburn gymnastics hires Ryan Roberts as next head coach

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 21

The dawn of a new era has arrived on the Plains, as former Georgia co-head coach Ryan Roberts was named Auburn gymnastics head coach on Tuesday morning.

A look at Auburn’s revamped frontcourt

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 20

In less than a month, Auburn has revamped its frontcourt. Let’s take a look at how it happened.

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Sebastian Williams-Adams enters transfer portal despite recent return announcement

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | April 20

Just 10 days after Sebastian Williams-Adams publicly expressed his excitement about returning to Auburn for his sophomore season, he entered the transfer portal on Monday afternoon, adding yet another unexpected twist to the offseason for Auburn men's basketball.

Thomas Dowd posing in an Auburn uniform.

Auburn adds Troy transfer Thomas Dowd

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | April 20

Thomas Dowd is the latest addition to Auburn’s transfer portal class this offseason, following Creighton big man Owen Freeman, who announced his commitment earlier today.

Steven Pearl lands third big man as Creighton’s Owen Freeman joins 2026 roster

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer | April 20

Auburn men’s basketball continued its effort to build its 2026-27 roster on Monday, adding 6-foot-10 junior forward Owen Freeman from Creighton.

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Despite dropping series to No. 5 Florida, Auburn softball makes strides in conference play

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 19

Auburn softball dropped its fifth straight SEC series this weekend against No. 5 Florida in Gainesville.

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'Hard to put into words': An exclusive look inside Auburn's historic national title run

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | April 19

Auburn wheelchair basketball punctuated an "incredible" season on April 4 in Arizona, securing the program's first-ever national championship in historic fashion.

Coach Golesh's offense prevails at an eventful A-Day

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | April 18

The Tigers’ offense would win the game 66-43 while allowing a good rotation of players to get action in the game.

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Clutch hitting propels No. 13 Auburn over No. 20 Florida, securing series win

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer | April 18

The Tigers topped the Gators 8-5 after a thrilling late-inning surge, clinching their third-straight series victory.

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Auburn equestrian suffers semifinal loss in NCEA Championship

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 18

No. 1 Auburn equestrian fell to No. 4 South Carolina in the semifinals of the NCEA Championship.

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No. 13 Auburn takes Game 2 in crucial road series against No. 20 Florida

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 17

No. 13 Auburn baseball emerged victorious Friday night against No. 20 Florida, 5-3, evening the series at 1-1 after dropping Thursday’s matchup.

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Auburn basketball signs Santa Clara 7-footer Bukky Oboye

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 17

Auburn men's basketball announced its first transfer portal acquisition early Friday morning, picking up former Santa Clara center Bukky Oboye.

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Auburn hopes to break offensive struggles against No. 5 Florida

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 17

Auburn softball has hit a rough stretch as it heads into the back half of conference play, having dropped its last three SEC series, all by being swept.

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Auburn falls to Florida in second round of SEC Championship

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer | April 16

The No. 8-seeded Tigers were outdueled 4-2 by the No. 9-seeded Gators, falling in their opening game of this year’s conference tournament in College Station, Texas.

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Road woes continue for No. 13 Auburn in 6-3 loss at No. 20 Florida

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | April 16

No. 13 Auburn baseball dropped its fifth consecutive road game in Thursday’s 6-3 loss to No. 20 Florida.

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No. 13 Auburn set for crucial road test at No. 20 Florida

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | April 16

Following a run-rule victory over Alabama State on Tuesday night at Plainsman Park, No. 13 Auburn baseball hits the road to take on No. 20 Florida in a highly anticipated three-game SEC showdown.

Auburn golf finishes 2nd overall at The Ford Collegiate Golf Tournament

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | April 15

No. 1 Auburn men’s golf took second place at the Ford Collegiate Golf Tournament in Richmond Hill, Georgia, this week, unable to edge out No. 3 Texas.

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No. 13 Auburn dominates Alabama State in near-perfect victory

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | April 14

No. 13 Auburn baseball delivered one of its most complete performances of the 2026 season Tuesday night, wiping out Alabama State in a 13-0 run-rule victory at Plainsman Park.