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Former Panthers defensive end announces retirement

Aug 22, 2018 1:02 PM EDT

Former Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson announced his retirement from the National Football League on Wednesday.

Clemson's Butler adds new assistant coach

Aug 22, 2018 1:00 PM EDT

As the 2018-19 basketball season creeps closer, first-year head coach Amanda Butler rounds out her staff with the addition of Jerry DeGregorio, as announced by Butler on Wednesday.

Gamecock freshman called up for Iceland World Cup qualifications

Aug 22, 2018 12:54 PM EDT

Freshman Selma Sol Magnusdottir has been named as one of the 23 players for the Iceland women's soccer nation team, announced by the Football Association of Iceland announced yesterday.

Clemson installing metal detectors for 2018 football games

Aug 22, 2018 12:39 PM EDT

In an effort to ensure that Memorial Stadium is the safest possible venue for fans during the 2018 season and beyond, Clemson Athletics, in conjunction with the Clemson University Police Department, will implement a walk-thru metal detector pilot program, a common practice at many major sports venues across the country.

Braves announce 2019 regular-season schedule

Aug 22, 2018 12:32 PM EDT

Today the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball released their tentative schedules for the 2019 season, which will mark Atlanta’s third campaign at SunTrust Park.

Senior forward returning to Clemson for final season

Aug 22, 2018 12:28 PM EDT

Clemson forward David Skara has announced his decision to return to school and play his senior season for the Tigers, announced officially today by head coach Brad Brownell.

Mercury hit 13 3s, advance past USC alums, Wings in WNBA playoffs

Aug 22, 2018 1:16 AM EDT

Allisha Gray and Kaela Davis were bounced from the WNBA Playoffs in the first round Tuesday night, as Dallas lost to Phoenix 101-83.

Wilson named AP's WNBA Rookie of the Year

Aug 21, 2018 11:23 PM EDT

After sweeping the WNBA's Rookie of the Month awards for the entirety of her first season, Gamecocks great and Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has been named the Associated Press' Rookie of the Year.

Dozier signs two-way deal with Celtics

Aug 21, 2018 4:37 PM EDT

Former Carolina guard and Spring Valley alum PJ Dozier officially signed a two-way contract deal with the Boston Celtics, the team announced Tuesday.

Former Swansea coach's legal team responds to latest Midlands job removal

Aug 21, 2018 4:00 PM EDT

Former Swansea head coach Greg Wright was expected to be working the sidelines once again at Brookland-Cayce this past Friday. But the Bearcats new co-defensive coordinator was not present during the team's week zero opener.

Gamecocks' Samuel, Clemson's Ferrell and Wilkins honored by ESPN

Aug 21, 2018 12:36 PM EDT

Deebo Samuel joins Clemson's Clelin Ferrell and Christian Wilkins as first-team selections on ESPN's Preseason All-American roster released Tuesday.

Four Clemson players, Gamecocks' Samuel named AP Preseason All-Americans

Aug 21, 2018 12:23 PM EDT

Carolina's Deebo Samuel is joined by four Clemson Tigers on the 2018 Associated Press Preseason All-America rosters.

Panthers offensive line takes another hit, Matt Kalil week-to-week

Aug 21, 2018 11:49 AM EDT

Panthers' starting left tackle Matt Kalil has had an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, putting him in jeopardy of missing the start of the 2018 season.

Watson front and center on cover of SI's NFL preview

Aug 21, 2018 11:24 AM EDT

Two weeks after the Clemson defensive line was featured on the College Football cover of Sports Illustrated, former Tigers great and Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson graces the front of the publication's NFL preview.

Former Gamecock, Spring Valley alum named Winthrop pitching coach

Aug 21, 2018 12:00 AM EDT

According to a report by D1 Baseball, former Gamecocks pitcher and Spring Valley alum Austin Hill has been promoted to the role of pitching coach at Winthrop.

Wilson sweeps WNBA Rookie of the Month honors

Aug 20, 2018 11:23 PM EDT

For the third time in a row, Gamecocks alum and Aces star A'ja Wilson was awarded the WNBA Rookie of the Month honor, sweeping the title for June, July, and now August.

Clemson No. 2, Gamecocks just outside AP Preseason Top 25

Aug 20, 2018 4:35 PM EDT

Clemson will begin the 2018 campaign ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press' Preseason Poll. Carolina was just outside the Top 25 as the highest slotted team in the "others receiving votes" category.

Fireflies continue hot streak, win in Hagerstown

Aug 20, 2018 2:43 AM EDT

Columbia continues to play some of their best baseball of the season as the South Atlantic League reaches the end of August. The Fireflies defeated Hagerstown Sunday 7-5, winning their fifth game in their last six times out.

Wilson's rookie season ends, Vegas loses to Atlanta

Aug 20, 2018 12:54 AM EDT

The Gamecock great and front runner for WNBA Rookie of the Year scored a game-high 21 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in her Aces' 93-78 loss to the Atlanta Dream Sunday night.

Second half surge leads Gamecocks past Charleston

Aug 20, 2018 12:37 AM EDT

Carolina Women's Soccer notched their second-straight season-opening victory of the 2018 season, defeating College of Charleston 2-0 Sunday night.

USC's Jackson medically unable to play football

Aug 20, 2018 12:22 AM EDT

Gamecocks redshirt freshman defensive back Tayvn Jackson announced on social media Sunday that he will be retiring from football because of medical issues that will cut short his career at Carolina and beyond.