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Auburn gymnast makes her mark in Times Square
A Lee County teenager is all of a sudden a familiar face to millions of travelers from around the world.
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Nix’s versatility runs deeper than punt returns
When Caleb Nix took the game-winning touchdown the distance from 75 yards out, many Jax State defensive players didn’t even know the fifth-year safety was in the end zone. “I’m not gonna lie, I just found out he returned a punt for a touchdown,” Osteen said at the post-game press conference. “I was under the tent looking at the film.”
ustageorgia.com
USTA Georgia Combo Doubles 55 & Over State Championship Set for Columbus
The road to the USTA Southern Combo Doubles Sectional Championships runs through Columbus!. The USTA Georgia Combo Doubles 55 & Over State Championship will be held September 25–27 in Columbus, GA, bringing teams from across Georgia together for a weekend of competitive doubles tennis at Cooper Creek Tennis Center.
couriernews.org
The Classic Magic is Back!
As we approach the 35th Annual Fountain City Classic in 2025, I am filled with immense pride and excitement. It is my great pleasure to extend a heartfelt welcome to all of you—our cherished Classic fans, esteemed alumni, dedicated supporters, and the greater Columbus community. The Fountain City Classic...
AL.com
Which Auburn newcomer has surprised Steven Pearl the most over the offseason?
Auburn basketball officially began practice for the 2026 season. With a group of 10 new players, head coach Steven Pearl told members of the media how well his team has meshed as a collective. Among those newcomers, one player has particularly caught Pearl’s attention. “I mean, everything surprised me,...
opelikaobserver.com
Coleman torches the Tigers on a career night
PHENIX CITY — The stakes couldn’t have been higher for Auburn High School and Central High School: win and be favored to claim the Class 6A Region 2 title, or lose and have to win out to host a first-round playoff game. In the end, the No. 2-ranked...
MaxPreps
Football Recap: Carver Montgomery Piles Up the Points Against Smiths Station + How To Watch
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Carver Montgomery). They blew past the Smiths Station Panthers 55-14 on Friday. With that win, the Wolverines brought their scoring average up to 31.0 points per game. When it comes to explaining why Smiths...
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Are You Ready?... FCC Weekend 2026 is Coming
The Fountain City Classic (FCC) is an annual football game between two historically black universities, Fort Valley State University (Wildcats) and Albany State University (Golden Rams). Held at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Georgia, the rivalry began in 1945 and officially became the Fountain City Classic in 1990 when the game relocated to Columbus.
247Sports
'Look ourselves in the mirror': Auburn players respond to defensive meltdown
There's not much more that can be said about Auburn's dreadful defensive performance against Florida. So the Tigers are ready to do something about it this week instead. Everyone in Auburn's building was surprised about the way DJ Durkin's defense played in a 44-39 defeat at the hands of the Gators. Durkin called it a "crazy" night where his group just couldn't find their footing and get aligned, working against Buster Faulkner, regarded as one of the best offensive coordinators in the country.
AL.com
What is Auburn expecting from Vanderbilt’s defense on Saturday?
Auburn’s offense scored 39 points, but still had its issues in last weekend’s loss to Florida. As the offense looks to keep improving, up next is Vanderbilt, who is playing in its first SEC game of the season on Saturday. The Commodores are 3-0 and coming off a dramatic 35-31 win on a game-winning fumble recovery in the end zone.
ABC 33/40 News
Caleb Nix for six: Jacksonville State safety carving out his own football legacy
Why is Caleb Nix focusing on creating his own football legacy?. Before becoming a star safety in college, Caleb Nix was a decorated quarterback at Central High School in Phenix City. "I kind of thought, you know, maybe my touchdown scoring days were over," Nix said. "Thankfully not." He's thrilled...
opelikaobserver.com
Panthers can’t keep pace in loss to Carver
SMITHS STATION –– Halfway through the 2026 football season, Smiths Station High School remains winless after a 55-14 loss to Carver-Montgomery (3-2) at T.C. Britton Field on Friday, Sept. 18. The Panthers (0-5) won two games in head coach Blair Harrison’s first season last year after going winless...
AL.com
Goodman: Jon Sumrall, maybe have a little more class
This is an opinion column. It’s a smoking hot Monday morning mailbag after Florida’s curb stomping of Auburn. Is Florida coach Jon Sumrall too cocky? Why is Joe an expert in the field of curb stomping? Is Joe too enamored with Sumrall’s dashing good looks? Should Sumrall’s wife have her Auburn diploma revoked?
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Jordan Vocational School plans basketball court name change, approved by school board
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A name that has been part of Jordan Basketball for nearly four decades will now be permanently marked on the court. Monday night, the Muscogee County school board approved naming the Jordan Vocational High School basketball court in honor of coach Gerald Turner. Turner began his career at Jordan in 1987. […]
WTVM
Mayor’s 4th annual golf tournament to be held Friday in Midland
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An annual golf tournament will be held this week at the Bull Creek Golf Course in Midland. The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission is hosting its 4th annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament on Sept. 25. The golf course is located 7333 Lynch Road in Midland. Golfers will...
AL.com
Jacksonville State duo picks up Conference USA weekly honors
A pair of Phenix City natives were honored by Conference USA for their Week 4 performances in Jacksonville State’s 31-27 win over Georgia Southern. Defensive back Caleb Nix was named the league’s special teams player of the week, while linebacker Tristan Lyles earned freshman of the week honors from Conference USA, it was announced on Monday.