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Samuel, Renfrow make impact as Senior Bowl week closes

Carolina's Deebo Samuel had a stellar week of practice in front of NFL scouts in Alabama, while Clemson's Hunter Renfrow filled up the stat sheet during the Senior Bowl Saturday. Yet their South team lost to the North roster 34-24.

Clemson Beat at the Buzzer in Raleigh, 69-67

Clemson University men’s basketball used a 14-2 run toward the end of the second half to put themselves in position to win a gritty contest on the road over No. 21/19 NC State, but were ultimately beat at the buzzer on a last-second three-point shot and fell 69-67.

South Carolina Comes Up Shy at Oklahoma State, 74-70

Thomas Dziagwa matched a career high with 19 points, shooting 5-of 9-from 3-point range, to help lead Oklahoma State to a 74-70 victory over South Carolina in the SEC/Big 12 Challege on Saturday afternoon.

Renfrow Wins Bobby Bowden Award

The Bobby Bowden Award Selection Committee announced today that Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has been named the winner of the 2018 Bobby Bowden Award, given annually to the Division I player who epitomizes dedication to faith, family, friends and football.

Clemson women come up short at No. 8 NC State

In a hard-fought battle to the end, the Clemson Tigers (14-6, 5-2) came up short, 54-51, to No. 8/8 North Carolina State (19-0, 6-0) at Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday. 

Kemba Walker voted as starter for NBA All-Star Game

The NBA announced today that Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker has been voted by fans, media and players as a starter for the Eastern Conference in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, which will be held on Sunday, February 17, at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center.

WATCH: Mark Kingston's message coming off Super Regional run: "Don't panic"

The second season of the Mark Kingston era starts in a little more than three weeks when the Gamecocks host Liberty at Founders Park. Kingston inaugural season at USC was outstanding. His Gamecocks advanced to the Super Regionals, before falling to Arkansas in three games. On Wednesday during media day, the second-year USC head coach had a message for his team following last year's run to the postseason: "Don't panic."

Clemson falls on the road at Florida State, 77-68

Aamir Simms turned in a game-high 18 points and Elijah Thomas finished with his fifth double-double of the season, but Clemson University men’s basketball couldn’t sustain a good first half and fell to Florida State 77-68 on Tuesday night.

Braves agree to terms with OF Nick Markakis

The Atlanta Braves today agreed to terms with OF Nick Markakis on a one-year contract for the 2019 season worth $4 million. The deal also includes a club option for 2020 worth $6 million. The Braves’ 40-man roster is now full.

Pedro Lopez back as Fireflies manager in 2019

Fireflies fans can expect to see Pedro Lopez back in the Fireflies dugout this season as manager, but he will be only one of two familiar faces on Columbia’s coaching staff this season. 2019 will be Lopez’s second season managing the Fireflies and his 12th season with the New York Mets. In his first season in Columbia he led the team to a 64-70 record.

Postgame breakdown of USC's rivalry win over Missouri

Following the No. 19 Gamecocks 79-65 win over No. 25 Missouri Monday night, Dawn Staley, Tyasha Harris, a visiting A'ja Wilson, and Missouri's Robin Pingeton discuss what they saw from their vantage points as Carolina claimed their fifth SEC win in their sixth league game.

No. 19 Gamecocks handle No. 25 Missouri, 79-65

Tyasha Harris and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan scored 16 points apiece on Monday night and No. 19 South Carolina defeated No. 25 Missouri 79-65 in a game that started with both teams gathering at midcourt to defuse any lingering tension from a testy game last season.

Dunk sensation Laeticia Amihere enrolls at USC

Gamecock head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Laeticia Amihere has elected to enroll at the University for the Spring 2019 semester to begin her Gamecock career.

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