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Jake Bentley helping to coach kids at Manning Passing Academy

Jun 28, 2019 11:58 PM EDT

Gamecock quarterback Jake Bentley is serving as a counselor at the annual Manning Passing Academy in Louisiana this weekend.

Dutch Fork great Michael "Gas" Gasparato dead at 37

Jun 28, 2019 11:45 PM EDT

Dutch Fork grad Michael Gasparato passed away Thursday night, according to an update on his GoFundMe page, set up to help him battle cancer.

Lower Richland grad, Clemson guard Clyde Trapp suffers torn ACL

Jun 28, 2019 8:21 PM EDT

Lower Richland alum Clyde Trapp suffered a torn ACL during a Clemson practice, according to multiple reports Friday night.

Newberry basketball coach leaving program for Winthrop

Jun 28, 2019 7:47 PM EDT

Winthrop head men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey announced the hiring of veteran coach Dave Davis as associate head coach for men's basketball Friday afternoon, with a start date of July 1.

South Carolina earns top 25 finish in 2018-19 Directors’ Cup standings

Jun 28, 2019 12:26 PM EDT

South Carolina has placed 22nd in the final 2018-19 Learfield IMG Directors' Cup Division I Final Standings.

Carolina's Jubb to face Sousa in first round of Wimbledon

Jun 28, 2019 10:42 AM EDT

Gamecock rising senior Paul Jubb will be matched up against Joao Sousa of Portugal in the first round of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships.

Kerry earns D1Baseball freshman All-America honor

Jun 28, 2019 9:21 AM EDT

Gamecock freshman righthanded pitcher Brett Kerry has been named a First Team Freshman All-American by D1Baseball, announced Friday.

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Freddie Freeman named All-Star starters

Jun 28, 2019 9:19 AM EDT

Major League Baseball announced today that outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and first baseman Freddie Freeman have been selected as starters for the National League at the 90th MLB All-Star Game.

Celtics emerge as front-runners to sign Walker

Jun 27, 2019 7:05 PM EDT

With NBA free-agency beginning on Sunday, Kemba Walker joins a highly anticipated free agent class looking for a new home. For Walker, it looks like that home will be in Boston.

Dutch Fork participates in Panthers' 7-on-7 tournament

Jun 27, 2019 7:02 PM EDT

The Dutch Fork high school football team made the trip up to Charlotte to play in the Carolina Panthers' 7 on 7 passing tournament. The Silver Foxes were one of ten teams to receive an invite to the tournament.

Kimbrel closes out debut with Rizzo's help, Cubs beat Braves

Jun 27, 2019 6:55 PM EDT

Craig Kimbrel dodged trouble for a save in his season debut when new teammate Anthony Rizzo dived into first base for the final out, and the Chicago Cubs rallied from five runs down to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-7 on Thursday.

Gamecock forward makes Canadian U19 National Team

Jun 26, 2019 2:11 PM EDT

Gamecock forward AJ Lawson will represent Canada at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup in Greece this year.

Mitchell reaches 1,000 point mark in WNBA career

Jun 26, 2019 12:29 AM EDT

Former Gamecock Tiffany Mitchell became the first player coached by Dawn Staley at Carolina to score 1,000 career points in the WNBA Tuesday night.

Zion receives gift from Drew Brees on arrival in New Orleans

Jun 26, 2019 12:14 AM EDT

Zion Williamson's presence in New Orleans is drawing high praise from one of, if not the greatest athlete to ever play by the bayou.

South Carolina Wins 4th-Straight Palmetto Series Crown

Jun 25, 2019 12:02 AM EDT

The University of South Carolina has won the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series for the fourth year in a row. The Palmetto Series is an annual points competition between the state's flagship universities in head-to-head athletic events. Points were also awarded for highest team GPA and for a food drive tackling hunger in their communities.

George Rogers gives back at 28th annual Gala

Jun 24, 2019 1:13 AM EDT

George Rogers gave USC a Heisman Trophy, left a career that's kept him home on top of the program's record book, and provided memories and moments that will be idolized forever in Carolina lore. It's not enough for arguably the greatest Gamecock of all time. He wants to give more.

Dontrelle Inman back at Batesburg-Leesville for youth football camp

Jun 22, 2019 7:02 PM EDT

Columbia native and current Patriots wideout Dontrelle Inman was back at Batesburg-Leesville High School Saturday for his third annual football camp.

Connor Shaw returns to Columbia for annual youth football camp

Jun 22, 2019 6:55 PM EDT

Former Gamecock Connor Shaw was back in the midlands Saturday, hosting a football camp for local youth at River Bluff High School.

Gamecocks pick up tight end commitment Saturday

Jun 22, 2019 5:49 PM EDT

Carolina added a transfer tight end Saturday.

Columbia's Jarrell Brantley thankful, excited for future with Utah Jazz

Jun 22, 2019 5:22 PM EDT

Columbia's own Jarrell Brantley begins his NBA career, flying out to Utah on Sunday to meet the team that drafted him 50th overall during Thursday night's NBA Draft. The Ridge View product sat down with ABC Columbia after the Draft. He says he's thankful and excited to begin his pro career.