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SC State opens fall practice Friday

South Carolina State conducted its first day of preseason practice Friday (Aug. 2nd) in a two-hour afternoon session, with approximately 110 players in attendance at Bulldog Practice Field.

Tepper wants to build retractable roof stadium in Charlotte

Carolina Panthers billionaire owner David Tepper says his goal is to build a retractable roof stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina within the next 10 years in an effort to attract major sporting events to the state, including the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four.

Braves acquire pitcher Chris Martin

The Atlanta Braves tonight announced the club acquired right-handed reliever Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard. 

Nation's #2-ranked punter commits to Gamecocks

Will Muchamp's Gamecocks received a new commitment to their 2020 recruiting class on Tuesday afternoon. Punter Kai Kroeger tweeted that he is accepting a scholarship position and will take the field in garnet and black in the fall of 2020.

An early preview of the Newberry Wolves

Todd Knight begins his 11th season as the head coach of Newberry when the Wolves open the 2019 season against North Greenville on Sept. 5. 

Wilson Victorious at 44th Palmetto Amateur

Rising senior Jamie Wilson won the 44th Palmetto Amateur on Saturday at historic Palmetto Golf Club. He shot 68 (-3) in the final round to force a playoff with Evan Brown, where he eventually won the tournament on the second extra hole. 

USA Basketball Unveils Expanded Women's National Team Program

With one year until the opening tip of the 2020 Olympic women's basketball tournament, USA Basketball today unveiled a collaborative and expanded USA Women's National Team program and training plan that will benefit the growth of women's basketball across the nation.

Eason-Riddle named to Wuerffel watch list

Gamecock junior linebacker Spencer Eason-Riddle is one of 91 players under consideration for the 2019 Wuerffel Trophy, presented by Chick-fil-A Foundation, which honors college football's top community servant.

A.J. Turner named to Paul Hornung watch list

Gamecock senior A.J. Turner has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2019 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, it was announced today.

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