Sports

Program provides tickets for heroes

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 7

For many students and season ticket holders, spending a Saturday tailgating and going to a football game is a privilege often taken for granted.

Football team nominated for ESPYs

By Robert Lee / WRITER | July 7

The ESPY awards have given sports teams and individual athletes from around the globe recognition for outstanding performances over the last 18 years, and this year Auburn University has its name in the spotlight.

Auburn football fans should keep spirits high for this season

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 7

Needless to say, you can't get much better than this past year's football season.

Vanderpool-Wallace is a 12-time All-American. (Todd Van Emst / MEDIA RELATIONS)

Swimming for the 2012 Olympics

By Kelley Rouse / WRITER | July 7

Olympic athlete, NCAA record-holder and Auburn Tiger Adrianna Vanderpool-Wallace, has proved to be an irreplaceable member of the Auburn women's swimming and diving team

The Tigers received their championship rings Sunday, June 19 after a 5-month wait.(Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

Respect the rings

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | June 30

After five months of waiting, the rings are finally on the hands of BCS champions.

Journalism values taking a nosedive

By Crystal Cole / MANAGING EDITOR | June 30

During the football team's championship run and in the months since, Auburn has faced a lot of negative attention in the media.

Carlsson was recently selected to represent Sweden at the 2011 European Amateur Team Championship. (Todd Van Emst / MEDIA RELATIONS)

Freshman begins career with honors

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INRIGUE EDITOR | June 30

Niclas Carlsson sits studying while having a break during one of the many golf tournaments he plays throughout the year, determined to meet the goals he set academically and athletically.

Rowland has the know-how

By Laura Hobbs / WRITER | June 30

Former All-American gymnast Jenny Rowland wears many different hats.

Bolton holds the record for games started in a season with 35. / (CONTRIBUTED)

From Tiger to hall of famer

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | June 23

After being inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, former Auburn basketball star Ruthie Bolton-Holifield said she was overwhelmed, but history shows this was an undeniable path.

Bass club adviser honored

By Jake Winfrey / WRITER | June 23

Former Auburn University employee Jann Swaim has been named American Outdoor Sportsman of the Year by the Legends of the Outdoors organization.

Dufner was an All-American. (Todd Van Emst / MEDIA RELATIONS)

Tiger alum golfer in US Open tournament

By Sarah Layne / WRITER | June 23

Former Auburn golfer Jason Dufner made his fifth U.S. Open appearance last week at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. after being selected as an alternate.

Mazzaferro and Meissner were each awarded the McWhorter Award on June 2. (Todd Van Emst / MEDIA RELATIONS)

Swimming to success

By Crystal Cole / MANAGING EDITOR | June 16

Although two members of the Auburn swimming and diving teams are currently working on internships in Europe, they are still receiving awards on their athletic and scholastic success

New assistant volleyball coach returns home to Alabama

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | June 16

It took a nation-wide journey for coach Eysha Ambler to find herself back where she began.

Chizik featured on FOX program special

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | June 16

Football head coach Gene Chizik appeared on SportsSouth Tuesday night in a program recapping the 2010 season.

Baseball camps showcase potential Auburn athletes

By Brandon Miller / WRITER | June 16

Although the 2011 Auburn baseball season is over, the staff is still busy at work.

In the 2009 Tennessee game Boddie scored 17 points in front of a record-breaking crowd. The Tigers defeated defending national champions Tennessee 82-68.

Boddie bids for basketball berth

By Crystal Cole / MANAGING EDITOR | June 9

After her second season of playing overseas, former Tiger Whitney Boddie is coming back to the WNBA.

From the beaches to the plains

By Alex Harper / WRITER | June 9

Things seem to be rolling right along for Auburn's own Caribbean track and field treasure.

Wardell ended this year with a 10-6 singles record. (Todd Van Emst / Media Relations)

The future is looking bright for AU men's tennis player Michael Wardell

By Ariana Diaz / WRITER | June 9

The day after an Auburn campus visit, Mark Wardell looked at his son Michael and asked, "What do you think?"Micheal responded, "I want to be here."

Baseball players make it big in draft

By Crystal Cole / MANAGING EDITOR | June 9

Six former Tigers were picked up in the second day of the MLB draft Tuesday.

USC vacated of its 2004 national championship

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | June 6

As of today, there is officially no national championship team for the 2004-2005 football season.