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Women's basketball coach Nell Fortner talks on her radio show at Logan's with Mix 96.7's Andy Burcham. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Food and fun with Fortner

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | January 20

Nell Fortner talked with fans Tuesday about her team's success this season

Ryal's experience leads Lady Tigers toward success

By Harrison Nichols / WRITER | January 20

When Mark Ryal came to Auburn in 2008, he brought more than a decade of Major League Baseball experience with him.

It's no mirage, the BCS champ is here

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 20

Has it sunk in for you yet?Has it sunk in that the 2010 Auburn Tigers are the national champions?Has it sunk in for all of the legends who wore the blue jersey and bled orange, but never reached the pinnacle of college football?

Chizik wins the Bryant Award

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | January 20

Head coach Gene Chizik beat out six other finalists to win the Paul "Bear" Bryant College Coach of the Year Award Tuesday night in Houston."I'm extremely appreciative to win this prestigious award," Chizik said.

Bahamian record breaker brings success to Auburn

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | January 20

After becoming the second Bahamian female swimmer to ever qualify for the Olympics in 2008, Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace has continued to break records.

Auburn looking to return to winning ways

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 20

The Tigers return home to face a tough Gators team

Junior guard Morgan Jennings pulls up for a jump shot against Ole Miss Thursday night. (Tim Simpson / PHOTO STAFF)

Women's basketball beat LSU, prepare for 'Dawgs

By Victoria Rodgers / WRITER | January 20

Auburn's women's basketball team has been on a roll with big conference wins against Ole Miss and LSU.The women beat the Ole Miss Rebels 85-73 in Auburn Arena Thursday.

Nick Fairley flys across the field before the game. (Emily Adams/PHOTO EDITOR)

Fairley joins Newton in declaring for the 2011 NFL draft

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | January 14

Auburn defensive lineman Nick Fairley announced Friday he will forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Cam Newton smiles as he celebrates the Auburn victory. (File photo)

Newton opts for NFL draft

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 13

With a talented senior line graduating, Auburn will now also have to fill its quarterback spot.

Newton deemed eligible

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | December 2

Alabama fans who purchased "SCAM Newton" T-shirts should start looking for their receipts.In a release made Wednesday, the NCAA ruled junior quarterback Cam Newton immediately eligible to play for Auburn.

Auburn players celebrate with fans after winning the school's first conference championship game in 2004. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

SEC Championship 2010

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | December 2

Auburn and South Carolina head to Atlanta for the 19th annual SEC Championship game. Auburn looks to remain undefeated and keep national championship hopes alive, while South Carolina makes its first championship appearance

Clayton leads with precision

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | December 2

If there's one thing Jerry Clayton knows, it's collegiate athletics.As the assistant track coach prepares to enter his 28th year of training field-event athletes, Auburn throwers say his expertise in the subject is immediately evident.

Athletes try to force lady luck

By Abby Townson / WRITER | December 2

Many Auburn athletes have pregame routines and good luck rituals they believe bring them success

Concussions causing concerns

By Patrick Dever / WRITER | December 2

Concussions in the sporting world are not a new occurrence.Athletes in contact sports have always suffered from concussions, but since it's happening to NFL players more often this season, discussions on how to prevent them have become commonplace on TV shows like "Sportscenter."