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Irmo's Johnson details his keys to wearing green at Augusta

The last three times Dustin Johnson played all four rounds at the Masters, he's finished inside the top 10, peaking as high as a tie for fourth place in 2016. But as he gets set to play in golf's first major of the season for the 10th time, he's still seeking his first green jacket.

JBJ, Pearce receive World Series rings Tuesday

The New England Patriots brought their six Super Bowl trophies to Fenway Park on Tuesday to help the Boston Red Sox celebrate their latest World Series championship and unfurl a new banner in front of the Green Monster for the fourth time in 15 years.

USC's Raley named SEC Pitcher of the Week

For her efforts over the weekend against No. 4 Alabama, South Carolina softball's Dixie Raley has been named SEC Pitcher of the Week, the conference office announced today. Raley is the first Gamecock to receive a conference pitcher of the week honor since 2017 and just the 11th player in program history to do so. 

Comeback! Cavs get their title, 85-77 in OT over Texas Tech

Led by De’Andre Hunter and his NBA-ready game, the Cavaliers turned themselves into national champions Monday night, holding off tenacious, ferocious Texas Tech for an 85-77 overtime win — a scintillating victory that came 388 days after a crushing setback that might have sunk a lesser team for years.

Sumter celebrates "Ja Morant Day"

April 8, 2019 will long be remembered on Crestwood's campus and in the city of Sumter as "Ja Morant Day". The All-American guard just completed his college career after declaring for the NBA Draft after a stellar sophomore season at Murray State.

Rasquin Leads Columbia to Victory

Walter Rasquin posted his second straight three-hit game and led the Fireflies to a 7-4 series-opening win over Rome on Monday. Columbia’s designated hitter knocked in two runs with a clutch triple in the seventh that put Columbia ahead for good.

Wofford's Young Named Virginia Tech Head Coach

Mike Young has been named head men's basketball coach at Virginia Tech. In his 17 seasons as head coach at Wofford College, he built the program into a Southern Conference powerhouse.

No. 8 Cardinals Top Tigers 7-4 in 11 Innings

Alex Binelas lined a solo homer in the 11th inning to lift No. 8 Louisville to a 7-4 victory over No. 13 Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Gamecocks Win Extra-Inning Thriller at Alabama

TJ Hopkins had three hits and scored the game-winning run, George Callil made a tremendous diving grab to keep the game alive and Brett Kerry pitched 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win as the University of South Carolina baseball team picked up a 5-4, 12-inning win over Alabama Saturday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

Senger's 8th-Inning Double Clinches First Win of Season

Columbia and Charleston played much of Saturday night’s game tied. With the score knotted at two a piece in the bottom of the eighth, Hayden Senger slashed a double that scored what proved to be the go-ahead run. The Fireflies picked up their first win of the season, defeating the RiverDogs, 3-2.

Gamecocks Even Series Against Alabama

No. 17 South Carolina softball started the day by retiring its first jersey in program history and closed it with a 5-1 victory over No. 4 Alabama on Saturday night at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.

Olarra Caps off Historic Weekend at Augusta National

After warming the hearts of thousands in the sudden-death playoff hole on Thursday, former South Carolina women's golf standout Ainhoa Olarra joined 29 other golfers as the first women to play in a competitive golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Kupcho wins at Augusta National with charge on back 9

Jennifer Kupcho, the world’s top-ranked amateur, played her final six holes in five under par, including an eagle on the par-five 13th, to prevail against Mexico’s Maria Fassi and become the first champion of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

Clark Pitches Clemson Over No. 8 Cardinals 6-3

Sophomore lefthander Mat Clark allowed just one run on four hits in a career-long 7.1 innings pitched to lead No. 13 Clemson to a 6-3 victory over No. 8 Louisville at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday.

White Tops Orange, 30-10, in 2019 Clemson Spring Game

Clemson showcased its 2019 football team to an estimated crowd of 60,000 people at Memorial Stadium and a national television audience on Saturday, as the White team topped the Orange team, 30-10.

Garnet Rallies for a 28-16 Win Over Black

The Garnet team rallied with two fourth quarter touchdowns to pull out a 28-16 win over Black in a see-saw affair that saw five lead changes, as the South Carolina Gamecock football team wrapped up its 2019 spring drills with the annual Garnet & Black Spring Game on Saturday afternoon.

Fireflies fall to RiverDogs, 6-1 Friday

Ronny Mauricio – just one day removed from his 18th birthday – impressed on Friday night against Charleston. The 3rd-rated Mets prospect reached base safely all four plate appearances against the RiverDogs. He and the Fireflies had trouble scoring, though, and it was Charleston who came out on top at Segra Park, 6-1.

Clemson takes down No. 8 Louisville, 5-1 Friday night

Logan Davidson, Kyle Wilkie and Elijah Henderson each hit a home run and Davis Sharpe tossed 6.2 strong innings in No. 13 Clemson's 5-1 victory over No. 8 Louisville at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night.

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