BEIJING, China - Former Auburn swimmer Kirsty Coventry advanced to her third semifinal of the 2008 Olympics on Monday morning as she finished eighth in the preliminary of the women’s 200-meter individual medley with a time of 2:12.18.

Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media after Sunday’s practice.

It was just one play, in a low-key seven-on-seven passing drill early in preseason practice. Updated with video.

It’s been a rough week for Auburn’s offensive line.

Auburn senior Glenn Northcutt won the eighth Alabama State Match Play at the par-72, 6,494-yard Ol’ Colony Golf Course in Tuscaloosa on Saturday.

A total of 14 Auburn student-athletes graduated as part of the Auburn University Summer 2008 graduating class on Saturday.

BEIJING — Former Auburn swimmer Kirsty Coventry broke the world record in the 100-meter backstroke semifinal Sunday night and two Auburn swimmers earned medals in the men’s 400-meter freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics.

To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players.

Auburn University head coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to the media after the Tigers first scrimmage Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Brad Lester speaks to reporters after Saturday’s scrimmage, the first of the fall for the Tigers.

BEIJING — Former Auburn swimmer Kirsty Coventry became the first Tiger to win a medal at the 2008 Olympics on Saturday night as she won the silver in the 400-meter individual medley, clocking a time of 4:29.89.

Several playmakers were impressive and a goal-line stand stood out during the Crimson Tide’s scrimmage Saturday.

To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players.

While waiting for Mike McCarthy’s blood pressure to come down, I started thinking ...

Auburn quarterback Chris Todd speaks to reporters after practice.

A year ago, Alabama middle linebacker Rolando McClain was the student, getting a crash course in Nick Saban Defense 101.

Sen’Derrick Marks couldn’t argue the facts.

Auburn’s spread offense is designed to wear down opposing defenses with a fast-paced, no-huddle approach. When the offense is really clicking, the quick pace limits defense’s opportunities to substitute and keeps defenders from catching their breath.

BEIJING — Former Auburn swimmers Kirsty Coventry and Mark Gangloff both advanced in their respective events Saturday as swimming got under way at the 2008 Olympics.

By now, Rod Smith knows to expect the questions.

The countdown to the 2008 high school football season started as soon as the 2007 season ended.

The countdown to 08.08.08 has come and passed with the opening ceremonies of the 29th Olympiad in Beijing.

TUSCALOOSA — Chances are pretty good that early in Alabama’s first scrimmage of fall camp today at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Darius Hanks is going to line up in the slot and see Javy Arenas directly in front of him.

The first and only two-time All-American to play baseball at Auburn, Gregg Olson will be inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame tonight, prior to the Orioles 6:05 p.m. game against the Texas Rangers.

The calendar in the home of first-year Auburn volleyball coach Wade Benson has had Friday marked on it for quite some time, and it is not just because it’s his birthday.

Today is a big day for the Auburn football team

To give our readers a deeper insight into this year’s freshman class, the Opelika-Auburn News presents Tiger Tales—a question-and-answer feature to help get to know the newest Auburn football players. Today: Drew Cole.

It was a rare accomplishment: When Auburn started spring practice back in February, the Tigers returned all five starters on the offensive line.

LaGRANGE, Ga. — Auburn Orange had its chances, but just couldn’t seem to cash them in.

Cesar Cielo and Brett Hawke aren’t brothers. But they sure act like it.