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Former Gamecock tight end joins football staff

Kiel Pollard's playing days came to an abrupt end back in August when the former Gamecock tight end found a cyst on his spinal cord that forced him into an early retirement.

Ty Harris named SEC Player of the Week

South Carolina guard Tyasha Harris earned SEC Player of the Week honors, the league office announced today, after leading the No. 1/2 Gamecocks to a pair of victories. Surprisingly, it marks the first SEC weekly award of the four-year starter and two-time honorable mention All-American's career.

No. 1 South Carolina women beat No. 9 Mississippi St 81-79

Tyasha Harris scored a season-high 23 points including the go-ahead basket with 2:01 left, as No. 1 South Carolina rallied from nine-points down in the final quarter to outlast No. 9 Mississippi State 81-79 on Monday night.

Couisnard named SEC Freshman of the Week

South Carolina R-freshman guard Jermaine Couisnard has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week after two strong games on the hardwood last week.

Dutch Fork's Tom Knotts named National Coach of the Year

Dutch Fork High School varsity football coach and athletic director Tom Knotts has been named the 2019 National High School Football Coaches Association (NHSCA) National Football Coach of the Year.  The award is presented jointly with High School Football America.

Gamecocks hire new special teams coordinator

Kyle Krantz has been named the Gamecocks' special teams coordinator and assistant defensive backs coach, University of South Carolina head football coach Will Muschamp announced today.

Clemson pulls out overtime win versus Pitt

Coming up clutch down the stretch, the Clemson Tigers prevailed in overtime versus the Pittsburgh Panthers on Thursday. Clemson held Pitt scoreless for the final 3:36 of regulation and proceeded to dominate overtime, coming away with a 75-67 victory at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Braves sign infielder Adeiny Hechavarría

The Atlanta Braves today signed infielder Adeiny Hechavarría to a one-year contract worth $1 million. The club’s 40-man roster now stands at 39.

WATCH: USC beats No. 10 Kentucky at the buzzer

The Gamecocks capped an incredible second-half performance with a buzzer-beating three by leading scorer Jermaine Couisnard Wednesday night, upsetting #10 Kentucky, 81-78 at Colonial Life Arena.

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