Good morning, Auburn.

Paramedic James Hornady visited East Alabama Medical Center today to reunite with Ford Hammond – the 5-year-old he saved from drowning a year ago – in an emotional meeting that shows his lasting impact on local health care.

NFL players with Alabama roots will begin training camp this week for NFC North teams.

Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Packers and Vikings camps start between July 25 and July 28, and Auburn natives including Jayden Loving and Jameson Williams report for practice.

Auburn basketball's 2027 SEC schedule has been announced; conference play runs from Jan.

2 to March 6 before the tournament begins. The Tigers will face every team at least once, starting on the road at Texas A&M and ending at Neville Arena against Alabama.

Auburn football coach Alex Golesh said transfer running back Bryson Washington is progressing but still needs more conditioning (after missing spring due to injury) to meet the high pace of the offense.

Fall camp beginning Aug. 4 will test his readiness as Auburn opens against Baylor on Sept. 5.

Auburn's football specialists are preparing for pre-season camp with new special teams coordinator Jacob Bronowski coming from Pittsburgh, aiming to boost the rankings with returning players like Alex McPherson and Hudson Kaak and new additions such as punter Max Bourke and long snapper Hudson Powell.

Former Auburn star Johni Broome faces a potential trade by the Philadelphia 76ers after the team signed LeBron James and claimed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope off waivers on Monday — if a partner was not found, he may be waived soon.

The university student government announced a suggested fan color schedule for Crimson Tide home games in the upcoming 2026 season — including a call for fans to wear crimson against Auburn — and fans promptly reacted with strong criticism on Instagram.