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The Auburn Tigers conduct their first practice in pads Wednesday amid hype about a new offense and expectations to play in this year’s SEC Championship Game.

Auburn fast tracks Savage’s knee surgery
Former Westover star Aairon Savage’s surgery to repair his torn ACL is moved up to Wednesday in Pensacola, Fla., where he underwent a successful operation.

Skinner tees off vs. world’s best today
Sylvester resident and River Pointe Golf Club pro Sonny Skinner fulfills a career goal today when he tees off in the first major of his 18-year career.

Albany American bounced from World Series
Gillespie Albany American is eliminated Wednesday night from the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series, falling to Goodlettsville (Tenn.).

Change in the air
During the past year and a half that I've been your sports editor, I, unlike some before me, haven't been one to write a ton of columns.