BY WIL CREWSSPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM The NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved an interim name, image and likeness (NIL) policy last...
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Auburn Incoming Freshman Earns Spot on U.S. Olympic Team
Contributed by AU Athletics Auburn gymnastics incoming freshman Sunisa Lee punched her ticket to the Tokyo Summer Olympics as she finished...
Opelika Football Continues Fall Preparations
On the MarkBy D. Mark Mitchell The Opelika High School football team continues to workout Monday through Thursday, preparing for the upcoming...
Bliss Earns Fifth All-America Honor From D1 Baseball
Contributed byAU Athletics Junior shortstop Ryan Bliss earned his fifth All-America honor of the 2021 season as he was tabbed Third Team All-America...
Jared Harper Set to Host Camp at Lee-Scott Academy
By Maddie JoinerFor the Opelika Observer Former Auburn guard Jared Harper is returning to The Plains this summer to host the inaugural Jared Harper...
Cal Ripken 9U State Baseball Tournament Held in Smiths Station
Florence Navy beat Phenix City, 8-5, to win the Big State Championship. Sylacauga beat Muscle Shoals, 14-13, to win the Small State Championship....
2022 Auburn Gymnastics Season Ticket Renewal on Sale Now
Contributed by AU Athletics Auburn gymnastics season ticket holders from the 2020-21 season can now begin renewing for 2022. The deadline...
Auburn Newcomer Earns Olympic Bid With U.S. Virgin Islands
Contributedby AU Athletics Auburn swimming newcomer Adriel Sanes will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the USVI...
Pickleball Prowess
Paddles were up and ready this past weekend for Opelika SportsPlex’s Paddles at the Plex. This four-day tournament brought over 350 pickleball...