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Softball blows out Troy in season's first win

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

The game was called by way of the mercy rule at a score of 15-5.

No. 11 Auburn gymnastics falls to No. 6 Alabama

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | February 23

No. 11 Auburn gymnastics lost at No. 6 Alabama 197.325-196.825, bringing its losing streak to the Tide to 111 meets in a row Friday, Feb. 6.

Softball drops UAB to start 2-0

February 23

"We're getting better, we understand what we gotta do and we know how to play, it's just a matter of going out and making the executions everyday." Myers said.

NFL Hall of Famer's nephew hopes to leave his own legacy

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 23

Ever since Tim Irvin was a boy, he's had some high expectations to live up to. As the nephew of former Dallas Cowboy and Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, Tim has dealt with the pressure of living up to his family name. Up until now, the 5-foot-9 athlete out of Miami has done more than enough to hold his own in the Irvin history book.

Darius Slayton flips from UGA the night before Signing Day

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 23

Darius Slayton, a 4-star receiver out of Norcross, Georgia, has flipped his commitment to the Auburn Tigers.

Byron Cowart saga comes to an end

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | February 23

When Byron Cowart committed to Auburn over Florida on National Signing Day, it seemed that his recruitment had come to a long awaited end. The delay concerned many Auburn fans, thinking Cowart may have been having second thoughts, but head coach Gus Malzahn was never worried.

No. 1 overall recruit Cowart finalizes LOI with Auburn

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

Byron Cowart committed to Auburn at 8 a.m. this morning, but that was not the end of his recruiting process.

Women's basketball remains winless in SEC play at No. 12 Texas A&M

By C.J. Holmes | Sports Writer | February 23

Junior Tra'Cee Tanner contributed her fourth double-double of the season, finishing with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore Brandy Montgomery also scored 10 points for Auburn in the loss.

Tigers fighting to stay positive through losing streak

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

"Adversity reveals character, it doesn't build it," head coach Bruce Pearl said. "They are still playing hard, competing hard and working hard. My message to the team this morning was we have to go to class this week, don't let the pain of not winning get involved and become a distraction to other aspects of being a student-athlete."

Gymnastics hops to No. 11 in national rankings

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | February 23

The Tigers are the sixth-highest ranked SEC team this week, behind No. 2 Florida, No. 3 LSU, No. 6 Alabama, No. 8 Arkansas and No. 9 Georgia.

As season begins, Auburn softball sets sights on Oklahoma City

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

One goal will be on the mind of Auburn's softball team as they walk on to Jane B. Moore Field for the first time this season Thursday, Feb. 5: A trip to Oklahoma City and a berth in the College World Series.

Small Tigers hope to complement Harrell, Bowers

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

"There have been a couple games where we have been bothered by size," said head coach Bruce Pearl. "At Colorado, where we made some of their power forwards, who are good players, look like great players. Certainly, we hung in there in the boards against Alabama, but we did not rebound the ball late. You could say that a couple of offensive rebounds late were major factors in costing us that opportunity."

OPINIONL: Powell plays a tradition right

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 23

The Iron Bowl has developed a number of traditions since the Tigers and Tide first faced off in 1893. Some traditions, such as Alabama's preference of a neutral site matchup at Legion Field in Birmingham, have been replaced by better, more modern features.

Muhammad dismissed from women's basketball team

By C.J. Holmes | Sports Writer | February 23

"Our student-athletes have to be held accountable for the choices they make," head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy said. "It is a privilege to represent Auburn University as a student-athlete, and we expect everyone that is part of our program to conduct themselves accordingly."

No. 4 Auburn Equestrian records big win

By Brian Stultz | Sports Writer | February 23

In a matchup between No. 4 Auburn and No. 5 SMU, the Tigers ran away from the Mustangs with a strong performance in hunt seat to win 14-6.

2015 National Signing Day live blog

February 23

The nation's top recruits will be sending in their faxes throughout the day and selecting their future college football homes.

Pearl prepares Tigers for Knoxville return

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

"Some will be booing and some will be Bru-ing." That's what Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl said he expects to hear when he makes his return to Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Jacobs shares thoughts on Auburn Oaks, stadium enhancements

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

Big changes are coming to Auburn. Namely, a massive video board for Jordan-Hare Stadium and two giant oak trees for Toomer's Corner.