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Former Tiger Donaldson to participate in MLB Home Run Derby

| July 10

Former Auburn baseball All-American and Oakland Athletics All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson was announced as the final competitor for the American League Thursday in this year's MLB Home Run Derby at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

This Week in Sports | 7.10.14

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | July 10

This week plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace and managing editor Justin Ferguson give you their picks from the college football watch list and talk about the World Cup.

Philip Lutzenkirchen's high school jersey was placed in the end zone spot where his famous tip to his teammate occurred.

Raye May / PHOTO & DESIGN EDITOR

Fundraiser set up in honor of late Lutzenkirchen

July 10

The Lutzenkirchen family has started a fundraiser to go towards the goal of setting up a foundation in honor of the late Philip Lutzenkirchen.

Sammie Coates strides into the end zone for a touchdown against Florida Atlantic last season.

UPDATED: Six Auburn players make preseason watch lists

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | July 8

On Thursday, Auburn defensive lineman Gabe Wright was placed on the Bronco Nagurski Award watch list. The Nagurski award is given to the collegiate player adjudged to be the best defensively in the nation.

OPINION: The pressure is on for Auburn's majorettes

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 7

Our purpose as majorettes is to entertain the fans and to perform with the utmost showmanship; however, competition twirling is somewhat different than twirling in Jordan-Hare.

Former Tiger Donaldson named MLB All-Star Game starter

July 6

Former Auburn baseball player Josh Donaldson was named the starting third baseman for the American League team on Sunday night for the 2014 MLB All-Star Game.

The East Alabama Predators (pictured in white) play their home games in Opelika.

Semi-pro team fills summer football void

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | July 6

Passionate Auburn football fans need something to fill the void of the offseason, and the East Alabama Predators could be the summer filler that gets Tiger fans warmed up for the college football season.

Brazil fans have gathered at Moe's Original Bar B Que for World Cup matches.

World Cup a divisive issue for Auburn's Brazilians

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | July 4

Eyes from around the world are focused on Brazil for the next few weeks, but to many Brazilians, it is for the wrong reason. Billions of dollars have been used in preparations for the World Cup, but many Brazilians feel the money should have been used to improve the quality of life for citizens of the country.

Remembering Tiger, first eagle to fly around Jordan-Hare

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 4

On August 31, 2000, War Eagle VI, or Tiger, became the first golden eagle to soar through Auburn University's Jordan-Hare Stadium as part of the pre-game football festivities.

Editorial Cartoon: Auburn Family mourns loss of great Philip Lutzenkirchen

By Charlotte Kelly | Graphics Editor | July 3

Auburn Family mourns loss of former tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | July 3

"As great of a player as he was, he was 10 times a better person." Those words were spoken about Philip Lutzenkirchen by his former high school coach Chip Lindsey on Monday, June 30.

Saying Goodbye: Thousands gather to celebrate, remember Lutzenkirchen

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | July 2

More than 3,000 people showed up to celebrate the life of Philip Lutzenkirchen at Lassiter High School's football field in Marietta, Georgia on Wednesday night.

World Cup watch parties a boost to local restaurants

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | July 2

There's no arguing that while the U.S. Men's National Team was eliminated, interest in soccer in the United States has been growing since the beginning of the World Cup, with American flags flying on street corners and residences, people walking around with American jerseys on and the huge crowds showing up to watch Team U.S.A. play.