Auburn
Morning News
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In UFL Week 8, Orlando Storm clinched a playoff berth with a 31-24 win over the Dallas Renegades Friday night—other games kept playoff hopes alive as two weeks remain in the regular season. Auburn-area high school and college players added local flair to the action. AL.com
- ➤ 4-star defensive lineman Karlos May enjoyed laid-back activities at Big Cat Weekend at Auburn, where he met coaches; his visits include Florida State on May 29 (Georgia on June 5, Auburn on June 12, Ohio State on June 19), and he will commit on Aug. 11 at Ramsay High School. AL.com
- ➤ Three-star linebacker Kareem Palmer committed to Auburn on Sunday after Big Cat Weekend, joining the Tigers’ 2027 class as the first linebacker to sign. He is ranked No. 505 overall (247Sports composite) and adds to Auburn’s growing recruitment effort. AL.com
- ➤ Alabama football support staff spending ranked sixth in the SEC during FY 2025 at $7.2 million — a drop from nearly second place the previous year as schools varied in classifying NIL roles. AL.com
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