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July 31, 2008

Auburn Dixie Majors win World Series
Auburn Dixie Majors win World Series

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Dixie Majors (17-19) All-Stars needed two wins Wednesday to get the World Series title.

They got them both, and in entirely different ways.


July 30, 2008

Alabama reports for practice Thursday
Alabama reports for practice Thursday

The University of Alabama football team will report for fall camp Thursday and open with split-squad practices on Friday.


July 29, 2008

Big deal: Angels acquire Teixeira from Braves
Big deal: Angels acquire Teixeira from Braves

ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Angels already have the best record in baseball. That didn’t stop them from making a bold move two days before the trade deadline.

Auburn Dixie Majors stay alive in World Series
Auburn Dixie Majors stay alive in World Series

The win puts Auburn in the championship round against South Carolina today in the play-in game at 5 p.m.

NY judge sentences disgraced NBA ref to 15 months
NY judge sentences disgraced NBA ref to 15 months

NEW YORK — Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison Tuesday for setting off a gambling scandal that tarnished the league’s reputation and raised questions about the integrity of its officiating.


July 28, 2008

Outside the Huddle: Changes ahead for college football
Outside the Huddle: Changes ahead for college football

The 2008 college football season is upon us, and with it comes an air of change.

Oh, you might not see it now, and you might not see it for some time. But it’s coming.

Auburn Dixie Majors win again in World Series

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Dixie Majors (17-19) All-Stars’ continued their World Series run Monday with a 6-3 win against Florida.

That win moved Auburn’s record to 3-0 heading into Monday night’s game against South Carolina, which ended before press time.


July 27, 2008

DIXIE MAJORS WORLD SERIES: Auburn All-Stars improve to 2-0
DIXIE MAJORS WORLD SERIES: Auburn All-Stars improve to 2-0

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Majors (17-19) All-Stars continued their strong start to the World Series on Sunday.


July 26, 2008

Auburn 14s earn World Series bid

SELMA — The Auburn Dixie Boys (14s) All-Stars clinched the state title with a 12-2, mercy-rule rout of Hartselle on Saturday.

Auburn Majors capture win in first World Series game

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Auburn Majors (17-19) All-Stars got off to a good start in the Dixie World Series on Saturday.

Arkansas’ Luigs believes Hogs will exceed expectations
Arkansas’ Luigs believes Hogs will exceed expectations

HOOVER — The Arkansas Razorbacks have gone from under the microscope to under the radar.


July 25, 2008

Auburn starting quarterback job remains open heading to fall practice
Auburn starting quarterback job remains open heading to fall practice

HOOVER — Tommy Tuberville made it official Friday morning at Southeastern Conference Media Days: Kodi Burns is Auburn’s quarterback. And so is Chris Todd.

SZVETITZ COLUMN: Tuberville dealing with lofty rankings

HOOVER — Tommy Tuberville thought it was close.

AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tigers downplay SEC West predictions
AUBURN NOTEBOOK: Tigers downplay SEC West predictions

HOOVER — All things considered, Sen’Derrick Marks thought his trip to Southeastern Conference Media Days went pretty well.

MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Gators tabbed as SEC favorites by media
MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Gators tabbed as SEC favorites by media

HOOVER - Florida left SEC Football Media Days with a target on its back. Attending media made the Gators the team to beat this fall.

Auburn Majors All-Stars ready for World Series
Auburn Majors All-Stars ready for World Series

It’s a dream team of sorts.

Auburn resident Smith headed to Hershey games
Auburn resident Smith headed to Hershey games

Auburn resident Justin Thomas Smith will represent the 11-12 age group for the state of Alabama at the 31st annual Hershey’s Track & Field North American Final.

Friday morning with Tommy Tuberville
Friday morning with Tommy Tuberville

Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville met with the Auburn beat writers this morning. Read what he talked about on Collin Mickle’s blog.


July 24, 2008

Auburn Orange wins AAA state title

CLANTON — Auburn Orange is the Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) state champs.

U.S. Kids Golf Tour wraps up
U.S. Kids Golf Tour wraps up

The Auburn Summer Local Tour of the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour wrapped up its season Thursday with the Grand National Championship at the Grand National Lake course.

Complete SEC Media Days Coverage
Complete SEC Media Days Coverage

Follow our coverage of SEC Media Days. Stories, photos, videos.

UPDATE: MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Fulmer served subpoena in Hoover
UPDATE: MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Fulmer served subpoena in Hoover

HOOVER — Phillip Fulmer’s annual trip to Southeastern Conference Media Days is never uneventful.

Tide freshmen class could see field quickly
Tide freshmen class could see field quickly

HOOVER — Alabama safety Rashad Johnson heard about the Tide’s touted freshman class for months. He helped recruit some of them.

BAMA NOTEBOOK: Johnson, Caldwell saddened by Johns situation
BAMA NOTEBOOK: Johnson, Caldwell saddened by Johns situation

HOOVER — There wasn’t a way around it. Antoine Caldwell and Rashad Johnson knew they were going to be asked about Jimmy Johns.

SZVETITZ COLUMN: Saban demands success
SZVETITZ COLUMN: Saban demands success

HOOVER — It took 15 minutes, but he finally cracked … a smile, that is.

Tim Tebow among players at SEC Media Days
Tim Tebow among players at SEC Media Days

HOOVER — It would have taken a set of shoulder pads and a helmet — not to mention a couple of pulling guards — for Florida quarterback Tim Tebow to pick up yardage in the lobby of the Wynfrey Hotel.

Florida offenside tackle Phil Trautwein
Florida offenside tackle Phil Trautwein

Florida offenside tackle Phil Trautwein speaks at SEC Media Days in Hoover on Wednesday, July 23.


July 23, 2008

MSU’s Carroll learning on job
MSU’s Carroll learning on job

HOOVER — Wesley Carroll is one of those “yes, but…” quarterbacks.

DIXIE YOUTH ROUNDUP: Auburn Orange in state title game

CLANTON — The Auburn Orange Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) All-Stars took a 3-2 win over Taylorsville on Wednesday night to advance to the state championship game.

MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Miles playing nice in Hoover
MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Miles playing nice in Hoover

HOOVER — Les Miles trod carefully Wednesday.

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