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Gene Chizik instructs true freshman cornerback Jonathan Rose in drills during the first spring practice. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Champs begin preparations for upcoming football season

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR | March 24

For the reigning national champions, it's out with the old, in with the new.

The women's tennis team defeated Boston University 4-3 and Troy University 6-1 at home March 19. This week, the Tigers prepare to host Vanderbilt Friday and travel to Lexington, Ky., Sunday to take on the Wildcats. (Philip Smith / Photo Staff)

Softball prepares to crush rebel forces on home turf

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | March 24

After dropping two consecutive games in Tuscaloosa, the softball team (25-4, 6-2 SEC) swept South Carolina at home, a streak it hopes to continue this weekend.The Tigers enter the series ranked No. 23 in the USA TODAY poll.

Dogs and the diamond: coach's winning combo

By Rachel Hampton / WRITER | March 24

Tina Deese has softball blood.Deese, Auburn's softball head coach in her 14th season, comes from an athletic family in which her two brothers played baseball and her sister won Olympic gold in softball.

Former Tiger Chelsea Anheuser rides against Texas Christian University Sept. 2009. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn media relations)

Equestrian heads to Palmetto State for championships

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | March 24

The eighth Southern Equestrian Championships will be determined March 25 after a two-day competition.The University of South Carolina, the University of Georgia and Auburn University will compete in South Carolina, hosted by the Gamecocks.

Caldwell turns early batboy days into college ball career

By Christina Santee / WRITER | March 24

A 22-year-old senior from Orlando, Fla., catcher Tony Caldwell is no stranger to fresh grass stains, sweat-drenched hat-hair or the echoing roars of supportive fans who loyally pile in the stands every game day to watch him and his Tiger teammates in action.

Former Auburn defender Nick Fairley runs drills for NFL scouts Tuesday afternoon. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Scouts flock to Auburn for Pro Day

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | March 10

For those former Tigers not invited to last week's NFL Scouting Combine, there was one final chance to prove their worth.

Auburn outwits, outlasts, outplays recent opponents

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | March 10

Surviving close calls in its final two games, the basketball team prepares for conference tournament

Heath Evans Foundation fights abuse

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | March 10

Former Auburn running back leads fight against child sexual abuse

Williams guides players on their spiritual paths

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | March 10

As a college sophomore, he was kicked off the football team by former coach Pat Dye.

Every Tuesday in the fall, like clockwork, Sain can be found in the athletic complex filming press conferences. (Emily Adams / photo Editor)

Capturing all angles

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | March 10

Steven Sain works for the athletic complex, filming athletic events

Auburn's flanker Chad Crosson, left, and prop Zach Bolstad prepare for the scrum, which begins a play in rugby. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Rugby ends competitive play with loss to Vandy

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | March 10

From not winning a conference game last year to coming up just short in the SEC title game March 4, the Auburn rugby club has made a complete 180.

Baseball prepares for ASU

By Taylor Jones / WRITER | March 10

As the No. 23 Auburn Tigers look to continue its early success, the Tigers face a difficult obstacle in No. 7 Arizona State.

Dickey adds support, good humor to young team

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | March 10

Assistant basketball coach Randall Dickey is making an impact in his first season at Auburn both on and off the court.

Gymnastics goes head over heels at home

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | March 10

The 24th ranked Tigers gymnastics team (5-6, 2-4 SEC) looks to close out the regular season with a win as Auburn hosts the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (8-7, 5-2 MIC) Friday night at 7 p.m.

Estell helps lead the pack

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | March 10

Morgan Estell brings more to the plate than just an impressive batting average.

Tennis continues conference play

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | March 10

The No. 21 Auburn men's tennis team is preparing this week to face South Carolina March 11 and No. 11 Florida March 13 in its Southeastern Conference home openers.

Varnadore pitches Auburn to victory

By Coleman McDowell / WRITER | March 3

This past fall, head football coach Gene Chizik struck gold with a junior college athlete from Georgia in Cam Newton.

Junior forward Kenny Gabriel dunks the ball against Arkansas senior guard Marcus Britt during Saturday's 57-55 loss. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

Tigers host Rebels in home finale

By Jade Currid / WRITER | March 3

The Auburn men's basketball team faces Louisiana State University (11-8, 3-11) in the season finale March 5 in Baton Rouge, La.

Elizabeth Eisterhold swings against Georgia Southern. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Softball team breaks win streak record

By Maddy Hall / WRITER | March 3

After breaking the previous record of 11 games, the Tigers extended their streak to 15 this weekend

Soccer beats UAB, prepares for tough spring competition

By Kate Jones / WRITER | March 3

The women's soccer team played its first of six spring exhibition matches Feb. 27, beating the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers.