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Brea Beal signs with South Carolina

South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Brea Beal (pronounced BREE-uh BEEL) has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. The Rock Island, Ill., native will have four years of eligibility beginning with the 2019-20 academic year.

Inconsistent Gamecocks looking to find season-ending harmony

Every player on South Carolina’s team knows the reason the Gamecocks went 4-4 in the Southeastern Conference and are still trying to become bowl eligible in mid-November — they have struggled to maintain momentum for an entire game.

Gamecocks shoot past Norfolk State, 81-64

Senior guard Hassani Gravett and freshman guard A.J. Lawson scored 18 points apiece and South Carolina whipped Norfolk State 81-64 Tuesday night in its final tuneup before the conclusion of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Tipoff.

Clemson stays #2 in College Football Playoff rankings

The College Football Playoff rankings remained unchanged in its top 10 this week after last week's top 10 teams each claimed victory -- the first time in the history of rankings that's happened.

Braves manager Brian Snitker named National League Manager of the Year

The Atlanta Braves congratulate manager Brian Snitker on winning the 2018 National League Manager of the Year award. Snitker captured 17 of 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA), which has presented the award since 1983.

ESPN announces Myrtle Beach Bowl

ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, is adding a new bowl game to its roster beginning in 2020 with the creation of the Myrtle Beach Bowl. The game will feature matchups from three conference partners - Conference USA, Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Sun Belt Conference. Each conference will participate up to four times between 2020 and 2025.

Clemson to host Military Appreciation Day Saturday

Clemson University will celebrate Military Appreciation Day on Saturday during the football team’s 7 p.m. game against Duke, and the university has a full slate of activities planned throughout the day and throughout the week in conjunction with the event’s 25th anniversary.

Harris named to Naismith watch list

South Carolina junior guard Tyasha Harris earned a spot on the Citizen Naismith Trophy Watch List as the Atlanta Tipoff Club tapped the top 50 female collegiate student-athletes in the nation. Named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, the family of Naismith Awards annually recognizes the top men’s and women’s college and high school basketball student-athletes and coaches.

Braves' Acuna named NL Rookie of the Year

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was a runaway pick for the NL honor over Washington outfielder Juan Soto in a contest between 20-year-olds.

Clemson and Georgia agree to home-and-home series for 2029-2030

Clemson announced today that it has formally added a home-and-home series against Georgia to its schedules for the 2029 and 2030 football seasons. Clemson will play host to the first meeting on Sept. 15, 2029, and the Tigers will make a return trip to face the Bulldogs in Athens, Ga., on Aug. 31, 2030.

Lawrence and Wilkins earn ACC weekly honors

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that quarterback Trevor Lawrence (ACC Rookie of the Week) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week) have earned ACC weekly honors for their performances in Clemson’s 27-7 victory at Boston College on Saturday.

Game time announced for Carolina Clemson game

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Palmetto Bowl will kickoff under the lights on November 24th in Death Valley. The Carolina-Clemson game will be televised on ESPN at 7pm. According to USC's Sports Information Department, Clemson holds a 69-42-4 advantage in one…

USC takes care of season opener at Alabama State

With four Gamecocks in double figures, South Carolina cruised to a 94-38 win at Alabama State to open the 2018-19 season. Junior Te'a Cooper led the offense with 17 points, while freshman Destanni Henderson poured in four 3-pointers en route to 13 points.

No. 2 Clemson dominates No. 17 Boston College, clinches Atlantic

No. 2 Clemson clinched the ACC Atlantic Division crown for the fourth consecutive season on Saturday, defeating the No. 17 Boston College Eagles, 27-7, at Alumni Stadium. With the win, Clemson remained undefeated on the season at 10-0 overall and 7-0 in the ACC, while Boston College moved to 7-3 overall and 4-2 in conference play. 

Momentum chomped: Gators get Gamecocks late

Carolina held a 17 point lead with less than 16 minutes to go, but the Gators scored 21 unanswered points to defeat Will Muschamp in his second appearance at The Swamp as a visiting head coach 35-31.

USC collapses late at Florida, Gators walk away with 35-31 win

Feleipe Franks silenced the home crowd twice after touchdown runs, seemingly sending a message after getting benched last week and booed earlier in the game, and No. 19 Florida rallied to beat South Carolina 35-31 Saturday and end a two-game losing streak.

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