Sports

Men's basketball falls short in SEC opener to Ole Miss

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | January 9

The Auburn men's basketball team tipped off Southeastern Conference play Thursday night with a 65-62 road loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford.

Women's basketball loses to historically dominant Vanderbilt in SEC home opener

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | January 9

After opening up SEC play with a win over Mississippi State, the Auburn women's basketball team lost at home Thursday night to Vanderbilt, who have now won 21 straight against the Tigers.

Mason declares for the NFL Draft

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 9

Auburn running back and Heisman finalist Tre Mason announced Thursday that he will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2014 NFL Draft.

Former Auburn slugger Frank Thomas elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

By Kyle Van Fechtmann / SPORTS REPORTER | January 8

After a 19-year career in Major League Baseball filled with 521 home runs and two MVP awards, Frank Thomas is headed to Cooperstown (N.Y.) to be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Greg Robinson celebrates as he leaves the field at the Georgia Dome. Anna Grafton / PHOTO EDITOR

Starting left tackle Greg Robinson declares for NFL Draft

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 7

Greg Robinson, who was Auburn's starting left tackle in the team's run to Pasadena, announced Tuesday afternoon that he would not be returning to The Plains next season.

Tre Mason runs for a touchdown against Florida State at the BCS National Championship game.
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Mason apologizes to fans after heartbreaking title game loss

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 7

Even with all his new records and individual awards, Tre Mason wants to apologize to you, Auburn fan.

Auburn's miraculous run comes to an end at the Rose Bowl

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | January 7

Auburn has needed last second heroics time and time again this season, and all of those times they came out on the winning side.

Malzahn talks Florida State, personal journey in final pre-game press conference

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | January 5

On the eve of Auburn's second BCS National Championship game appearance in four years, head coach Gus Malzahn made his final media appearance before his No. 2 Tigers take on the No. 1 Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl.

Auburn players not concerned with Winston's comments

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | January 4

Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jameis Winston is known for being good in front of a camera and always having something to say when a microphone is in front of him.

True freshmen reflect on turnaround, playing their role in Pasadena

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 4

After Auburn's 3-9 season in 2012 and a complete coaching staff change, the recruits who decided last February to send their National Letters of Intent to The Plains were not committing their futures to the most stable of situations.

Garner key to defensive line's physical resurgence in 2013

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | January 4

Growth and improvement have been the foundation for the success of this year's Auburn football team.

After dominant regular season, 'confident' FSU prepares for a close game with Auburn

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 4

As they head into Monday night's BCS National Championship Game against the turnaround Tigers of Auburn, the Florida State Seminoles are exuding confidence.

Top-ranked rushing attack still 'fueled by doubt'

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 4

With all of Auburn's success on the ground this season, the Tigers know there is still doubt surrounding them ahead of their matchup with No. 1 Florida State.

Overlooked defense embraces underdog label for BCS National Championship Game

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | January 4

Leading into the BCS National Championship game between No. 1 Florida State and No. 2 Auburn there has been a lot of talk. What has not been talked much about is the Auburn defense.

Auburn closes out 2013 with 91-59 rout of Arkansas Pine-Bluff

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | December 30

The Auburn men's basketball team ended the 2013 calendar year on a high note with a lopsided 91-59 victory against Arkansas Pine-Bluff Monday in Auburn Arena.

Malzahn named AP Coach of the Year

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | December 23

The coach of the year awards just keep coming for first-year head coach Gus Malzahn.

KT Harrell named SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Week

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | December 23

Since junior small forward KT Harrell transferred from the University of Virginia, Auburn fans have been looking for a breakthrough performance on the court from him.