Sports

OPINION: Sports need more Richard Shermans

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 21

Thank you, Richard Sherman. I am not a Seattle Seahawks fan, but I would like to thank you for your last-second deflection in the NFC Championship Game, one that led to a game-ending interception.

OPINION: Who's next for Auburn at running back?

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | January 21

In the wake of Tre Mason's announcement that he would forego his senior year at Auburn to declare for the NFL Draft, many questions have emerged about the future of the Tigers' running game.

Women's basketball fails to finish off No. 10 Kentucky at home

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | January 19

For the second time in a week, the Auburn women's basketball team was unable to finish against the No. 10 team in the country.

Men's basketball upset bid denied late by No. 7 Florida

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | January 18

Close losses are becoming increasingly common for the Auburn men's basketball team in 2014.

Football players lift spirits of hospitalized Vietnam veteran

By Kelsey Davis | Editor-in-Chief | January 18

In December 1972, when most Auburn fans were still absorbing the glory following the Tigers' historic 'Punt Bama Punt' Iron Bowl win, 1966 graduate Ray Bean was being transported from one room to the next in a North Vietnam prison of war.

Gymnastics loses a close meet to defending national champions Florida

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | January 17

Auburn lost its first meet of the season against the defending national champions and current No. 4 Florida Gators, by a score of 197.075-196.225.

Aubie does it again

By Adam Wolnski | January 17

Aubie has inspired Auburn fans in fields, courts and stadiums for decades, but tonight in Disney World he yet again proved himself as the best mascot in the nation. Tonight Aubie won his eighth Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) mascot national championship since his first win in 1991.

Tanner sisters lead women's basketball to blowout victory over Alabama

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 16

After dropping back-to-back home games against ranked SEC opponents, the Auburn women's basketball team got the bounce-back victory it needed Thursday night against its most bitter rival.

Dream-Chasin' Tre Mason

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 16

The junior running back is heading to the NFL after record-breaking season.

Auburn Head Coach Gus Malzahn, Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014. (Zach Bland / Assistant Photo Editor)

Malzahn wins Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | January 15

Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn has been named Coach of the Year...again.

Chris Denson prepares to complete a free-throw in the basketball game against Paine College on November 1, 2013. (Jenna Burgess / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Conference woes continue for men's basketball with loss at Tennessee

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | January 15

Auburn's SEC woes continued Wednesday night on Rocky Top, where the Tigers fell 78-67 to the Tennessee Volunteers.

Auburn volleyball signee named National Player of the Year

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | January 15

It wasn't an award Alexa Filley was expecting to win. "I was shocked," Filley said about being named Gatorade's National High School Volleyball Player of the Year.

Auburn Head Coach Tony Barbee yells from the bench as Auburn guard KT Harrell (1) attempts to dribble past two Missouri defenders, Jan. 11, 2014. (Zach Bland / Assistant Photo Editor)

Poor late game execution a concern in Tigers' 0-2 SEC start

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | January 14

After Auburn's 12th consecutive SEC loss on Saturday, head coach Tony Barbee blamed poor late game execution as a major factor in the Tigers' recent SEC struggles.

Gymnastics team is prepared for tough schedule this season

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | January 13

After an impressive season opening win Friday, Jan. 10, over Division II power Texas Woman's University, the No. 13 Auburn gymnastics team has very high expectations for the rest of the season.

Women's basketball unable to hold off comeback by No. 10 South Carolina

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | January 12

The Auburn women's basketball team was handed its second Southeastern Conference loss of the season Sunday, a 72-66 defeat at the hands of the No. 10 South Carolina Gamecocks.

Men's basketball drops close SEC home opener to No. 21 Missouri

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | January 11

Just two days after suffering a last minute loss at Ole Miss, the Auburn men's basketball team fell 70-68 to the No. 21 ranked Missouri Tigers in Saturday's SEC home opener.

Chris Griffin and Ben Griciunas attempt to rebound the ball during the game against Paine College on November 1, 2013. (Jenna Burgess / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Men's basketball forward Chris Griffin suspended indefinitely

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | January 11

Head coach Tony Barbee announced the indefinite suspension of forward Chris Griffin prior to Saturday's game due to a violation of school policy.

Bri Guy on floor, Jan. 10, 2014. (Zach Bland / Assistant Photo Editor)

Gymnastics opens season with victory over Division II power TWU

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | January 10

In front of an Auburn Arena crowd of more than 5,000 spectators, the Auburn gymnastics team opened up their season with a 194.875-189.825 victory over Texas Woman's University.

Former starting quarterback Frazier to transfer

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 10

According to head coach Gus Malzahn, Kiehl Frazier, who was Auburn's starting quarterback for the first five games of the 2012 season, will transfer to a school where he will have a chance to play his former position.

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.