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As Minnesota coach Tubby Smith prepares to lead his team into the NCAA tournament today, he's fending off rumors about his future. Several schools, including Auburn, could be suitors for Smith. CBS Sportsline reporter Dennis Dodd wrote today that Auburn was "close" to hiring Smith, according to a trusted source. Minnesota Athletic Director Joel Maturi said he hadn't been... Full story »

Hear UAB coach Mike Davis and guards Aaron Johnson and Jamarr Sanders talk about Saturday's NIT matchup. Full story »

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Have you seen that Buffalo Wild Wings commercial where somebody pushes a magic button and it sends games into overtime? Somebody in here must have that magic button. I'm wrapping up a marathon of basketball watching. I've been at Buffalo Wild Wings all day, watching the 16 NCAA games, writing a column and doing a live... Full story »

Alabama's football coach will be on hand for pregame ceremonies before tomorrow night's baseball game versus Vanderbilt, per UA media relations. Full story »

As a Mobilian, I wanted to give a quick hat-tip to the Mobile Auburn Club, which was honored for its work this month. Read on for the official press release.... The Mobile Auburn Club achieved the distinction of the All Auburn-All Orange Award at the recent Auburn Club Leadership Conference held on the Auburn University campus. All Auburn-All Orange... Full story »

Pick your bracket by 11 a.m. central time to compete against your favorite sports writers. Full story »

Auburn's not in the postseason this year, but the Auburn Beat is like everyone else in the country -- letting the start of the NCAA tournament affect our work productivity. If you're looking to fill out a last-minute bracket, AL.com is offering a great contest. I'm participating in the Newspaper Junkies group with some fellow AL.com colleagues. My bracket is... Full story »

The first 15 games of the Gaspard era as Alabama's baseball coach have been a hit. The 21st-ranked Crimson Tide heads into the start of SEC play this weekend with the conference's best record. Full story »

Moore has completed a sketch of his new painting to commemorate Alabama's BCS national championship game victory over Texas. Full story »

Former Tide basketball player records his first NBA double-double for the Washington Wizards and earns a second 10-day contract. Full story »

For the first time in a while, the Auburn women's swimming and diving team is participating in the NCAA championships without setting a goal of winning it all. With only 10 athletes competing this week at Purdue University, coach Brett Hawke acknowledged it's unrealistic to expect the Tigers to compete for a team championship. Instead, Auburn will be focused... Full story »

Watch video highlights of the UAB basketball team's 65-49 win over Coastal Carolina below. You'll also hear from Blazers' head coach Mike Davis, point guard Aaron Johnson and Coastal Carolina coach Cliff Ellis on how UAB built such a commanding lead and the Blazers' second round matchup against North Carolina State. The win snaps a three-game losing skid for... Full story »

It was an unusual day at Plainsman Park for reasons that had nothing to do with Auburn's 11-1 victory over Alabama A&M. Here's the story I wrote for the Huntsville Times.... AUBURN -- With the team bus idling in Huntsville, Alabama A&M Athletic Director Betty Austin gave stunned players an option. Go to Auburn without their coach or call it... Full story »

The Crimson Tide improves to 13-1 on the season by winning the first of a two-game, mid-week series in Tuscaloosa. Full story »