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Auburn football recruits report to campus

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The majority of Auburn football's recent signing class is ready for action.Eight more signees reported to campus on Tuesday morning. They join the ten signees that had previously reported.The new arrivals

Daytona prepares for $400 million renovation

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Daytona International Speedway will undergo a $400 million renovation project with the intent of modernizing the race track and redeveloping the front stretch.One of the major changes will be the tracks

NASCAR's Mike Harmon turns himself in on criminal charges

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NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has turned himself in to authorities and will face charges of breaking and entering and larceny in North Carolina.The nationwide series competitor was born in Birmingport, AL.Authorities

Alabama, Auburn women's hoops programs appear to be on the rise

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There's reason for optimism about the once-prominent Auburn and Alabama women's basketball programs after landing coaches who are energetic recruiters with winning track records.

Braves' Gattis lands on DL with strained oblique

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Atlanta Braves rookie Evan Gattis landed on the disabled list with a strained oblique.The injury occurred in the 7th inning of Monday's win over the New York Mets. Gattis struck out looking.Brian McCann

Former Pelham star Trevor Fitts named starter vs Indiana at CWS

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Trevor Fitts will be the starting pitcher when Mississippi State takes on Indiana in the College World Series.

Mississippi St rallies to beat Indiana at CWS

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Mississippi State scored three runs in the 8th in a comeback victory over Indiana, 5-4 at the College World Series in Omaha, NE.The Bulldogs' Trey Porter delivered a two out, two run single to give MSU

Alabama picks up commitment from OL J.C. Hassenauer

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Alabama football picked up a commitment from offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer.Hassenauer didn't waste time accepting Alabama's scholarship offer. He attended the Tide's OL/DL camp last weekend. Coach

Samford football's Tartt named to preseason watch list

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Samford safety Jaquiski Tartt has been named to the preseason watch list for the top defensive back in FCS football.The College Football Performance Awards announced the field on Monday.Tartt was one of