WATCH: McCray-Penson addresses friendship with Dawn Staley, MSU job
Mississippi State hired former Old Dominion women’s basketball coach Nikki McCray-Penson to replace Vic Schaefer as the Bulldogs’ head coach.
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Former Gamecock, 2018 World Series MVP Steve Pearce says he's retired
Gamecock great and 2018 World Series MVP Steve Pearce said he has retired after a 13-year major league career.
Sources: Panthers make Christian McCaffrey NFL's highest paid RB
Carolina Panthers star Christian McCaffrey is signing a four-year extension, averaging $16 million per year, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, sources told ESPN.
NASCAR's Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race
Kyle Larson was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and without pay by Chip Ganassi Racing on Monday for using a racial slur on a live stream during a virtual race. The star driver said there was “no excuse” for his comment.
Gamecock offensive lineman transferring
Gamecock offensive lineman Summie Carlay intends to transfer, according to USC.
Former Gamecock assistant Nikki McCray-Penson takes head coaching job at Mississippi State
McCray-Penson worked as an assistant at South Carolina from 2008-2017, helping Dawn Staley build the foundation for the most successful decade in program history.
Kiki Herbert Harrigan talks WNBA Draft prep and looks back on a title run cut short
After entering the 2019-20 season absent from the majority of mock drafts, the Gamecock senior now has a shot at being selected in the first round of Friday's WNBA draft.
Ray Tanner announces Gamecock senior spring athletes welcome back for extra year of eligibility
This announcement comes two weeks after the NCAA ruled in favor of allowing an extra season of eligibility to students whose seasons were cut short due to the coronavirus.
Pharoh Cooper talks about joining the Panthers, coronavirus concerns around summer workouts
The former Gamecock wide receiver has spent the last four season in the NFL playing primarily on the west coast for the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals. Now he gets to come home.
Dawn Staley: "We should be National Champions"
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley believes her top-ranked Gamecocks are the women’s basketball national champions, even without an NCAA Tournament trophy to put in their display case due to the pandemic-shortened season.
Source: Clemson's Bashaud Breeland returning to Chiefs
Veteran cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who had an interception in the Super Bowl, is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million, according to a source.
WATCH: Kingston, Holbrook, Gilmore all supportive of new NCAA eligibility ruling
ABC Columbia spoke with USC head coach Mark Kingston, College of Charleston coach Chad Holbrook and Coastal Carolina's Gary Gilmore about the NCAA's decision to extend an extra year of eligibility to spring sports athletes affected by the coronavirus.
SOURCE: Gamecock guard Jair Bolden transferring from South Carolina
According to a source Wednesday afternoon, Gamecock guard Jair Bolden will transfer out of South Carolina following one season of play with the Gamecocks.
"Let's fight this together": How a local NFL player is giving back to his community
When the coronavirus outbreak hit the United States, home was the first place where Dontrelle Inman wanted to make a difference during these tough times.
Gamecocks close 2020 season ranked
For the fourth-straight year, South Carolina softball closed the season ranked in the top-25 polls, it was announced Tuesday.
2020 American Legion Baseball regionals, World Series canceled
As the coronavirus pandemic is creating unpredictability worldwide with its duration and public health regulations and restrictions across the nation, The American Legion is facing an improbable situation.
Benedict coach James Rice named to coaching honor roll
Benedict College head women's basketball coach James Rice has been named to the 2020 Coaching Honor Roll by Achieving Coaching Excellence.
Cam Newton tells Chris Paul he's 'a fish out of water' as free agent
Quarterback Cam Newton is a free agent for the first time, and it comes during an unprecedented period when much of the country is shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
AP sources: MLB, union discuss playing all games in Arizona
Putting all 30 teams in the Phoenix area this season and playing in empty ballparks was among the ideas discussed Monday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
Will Muschamp: "We plan as if we're playing this fall"
Will Muschamp wasn't getting into the "what-if's" today during his first teleconference with the media since the coronavirus outbreak.
NFL confirms virtual draft with team personnel at homes
The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.
Aliyah Boston wins Lisa Leslie Award
The consensus National Freshman of the Year and a finalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, Boston was the SEC Freshman and Defensive Player of the Year and grabbed a spot on the All-SEC First Team.
Augusta National announces intended dates for rescheduled 2020 Masters Tournament
The tournament was originally set to begin this week, but was rescheduled on March 13 in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
Muschamps Initiate "Feed Our Heroes" Foundation
The new campaign, initiated by the Muschamps and in conjunction with Marco's Pizza, the official pizza of South Carolina Athletics, will help feed healthcare employees throughout Lexington, Richland and Sumter counties.
South Carolina High School League not canceling spring sports yet
The South Carolina High School League isn't canceling spring sports this year just yet.
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