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FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws against Marshall during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner has committed to Alabama, where he will be reunited with former Fighting Irish offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Buchner announced his decision in a Twitter post Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Auburn, USC, Alabama, Miami among the spring transfer window winners in college football

By Ralph D. Russo May. 25, 2023 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - Colorado head coach Deion Sanders in the first half of the team's spring practice NCAA college football game Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. Scouting and recruiting players in the NCAA transfer portal has become a vital part of building a college football program. Sanders’ team has added 20 transfers since the portal window opened April 15. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
In transfer recruiting, NFL-style personnel departments try to get out in front of the portal

By Ralph D. Russo May. 25, 2023 04:27 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne is headed to Auburn. Auburn announced the signing of the two-year starter on Friday, May 5, 2023, giving new coach Hugh Freeze an experienced quarterback to boost a passing game that ranked among the nation's worst last season.(AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Auburn lands ex-Michigan State QB Payton Thorne

May. 05, 2023 02:46 PM EDT

FILE -Oregon quarterback Bo Nix throws a pass during the second half of the team's Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in San Diego. Bo Nix has settled in at Oregon, ready for a better outcome in his final year with the Ducks. The senior quarterback was getting Heisman buzz for a time last season before he got injured and the Ducks got derailed. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Bo Nix hoping to improve on last season with Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson May. 02, 2023 05:59 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown (2) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Barion Brown set school freshman marks last season with 50 catches for 628 yards. Brown also averaged 27.5 yards per kick return. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
SEC spring wrap: 14 players to watch in 2023

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2023 02:45 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Patrick Roy plays final career NHL game

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 22 1876 — The first official National League baseball game is played with Boston beating Philadelphia 6-5. 1914 — Babe Ruth’s 1st...

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, April 21-27

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2023 10:05 AM EDT
April 21 1904 — Ty Cobb makes his pro debut for Augusta (South Atlantic League) 1948 — Basketball Association of America Finals:...

FILE - Auburn NCAA college football head coach Hugh Freeze talks after being introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 29 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Freeze's to-do list includes picking, or perhaps bringing in, a quarterback who can revive one of the nation's worst passing offenses and closing the talent gap with Auburn's rivals in the Southeastern Conference. (Todd Van Emst via AP, File)
Freeze seeking top QB, tempers Auburn fans' expectations

By John Zenor Apr. 07, 2023 09:55 AM EDT

Former NFL and Auburn quarterback, Cam Newton, throws a pass during Auburn Pro Day, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cam Newton throws at Auburn's pro day

Mar. 21, 2023 07:50 PM EDT

FILE - South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, left, talks with forward Aliyah Boston (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, on Feb. 9, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. One thing's nearly certain when LSU's Angel Reese and South Carolina's Aliyah Boston face off Sunday in a showdown of the country's last two undefeated teams: Someone, if not both, will come away with a double-double. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, FIle)
South Carolina Gamecocks at Auburn Tigers 2/9/2023

Feb. 10, 2023 05:07 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Griffey Jr. elected to Hall of Fame

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. 1976 — Ted...

FILE - Tulsa head coach Philip Montgomery reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Sept. 24, 2022. Tulsa fired coach Philip Montgomery, who spent eight seasons at the school and reached four bowl games, on Sunday, Nov. 28. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Freeze hires Montgomery, Roberts as Auburn coordinators

Dec. 14, 2022 04:57 PM EST

Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) dribbles against a Memphis defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)
Auburn Tigers at Memphis Tigers 12/10/2022

Dec. 10, 2022 08:29 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Isaac Guerendo (20) is tackled by Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 24-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa LB Campbell honored as college football's top scholar

Dec. 07, 2022 02:38 AM EST

Alabama running back Roydell Williams (5), center, runs the ball past Auburn linebacker Derick Hall (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Auburn's top 2 pass rushers heading to NFL draft

Dec. 06, 2022 01:43 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) jogs off the field after a 34-0 win over Austin Peay at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was named the Defensive player of the year on the All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama's Anderson repeats as Bronko Nagurski award winner

Dec. 05, 2022 10:59 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. Heupel was named Coach of the year for the AP All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP All-SEC: Hooker, Anderson, Heupel, win individual honors

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Newly named Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze talks after being introduced at a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Van Emst)
Column: College coaching color barrier firmly entrenched

By Paul Newberry Dec. 02, 2022 05:14 PM EST

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze watches as players warm up prior to an NCAA college football game against against the Connecticut in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo / Bryan Woolston)
Hugh Freeze asks Auburn fans for 'chance to earn your trust'

By John Zenor Nov. 29, 2022 04:02 PM EST

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, center, gets ready to take the field with his team to play Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Auburn hires Liberty's Hugh Freeze, who's coming back to SEC

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 04:10 PM EST