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Watch: JBJ makes spectacular catch to help Red Sox win

Jul 29, 2018 8:27 PM EDT

Once again, former Gamecocks star Jackie Bradley Jr. has gone viral for his glove work.

Irmo's Johnson wins third event of season, claims Canadian Open

Jul 29, 2018 8:19 PM EDT

Top-ranked Dustin Johnson pulled away Sunday in the RBC Canadian Open for his third victory of the season and 19th on the PGA Tour.

Braves’ Newcomb falls 1 strike short of no-hitter vs Dodgers

Jul 29, 2018 8:18 PM EDT

Sean Newcomb came within one strike of pitching the first no-hitter by the Atlanta Braves since 1994, denied when Chris Taylor sharply singled in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

Chipper Jones shines in Hall of Fame induction speech

Jul 29, 2018 8:15 PM EDT

Jones was inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and he stood there delivering his speech with wife Taylor staring up at him, hours away from giving birth to a son to be named Cooper in honor of the special day.

Felton, Mack each come back to play in SC Pro-Am Saturday

Jul 29, 2018 1:09 AM EDT

A pair of past Midlands high school hoops stars headlined the last game of the last round of league play during Saturday's seventh-annual South Carolina Pro-Am.

Cam Newton: Time for Panthers to ‘take back the division’

Jul 28, 2018 8:55 PM EDT

An optimistic Cam Newton says he’s adjusting well to a new offensive scheme and boldly proclaimed it’s time for the Carolina Panthers to “take back the division.”

Panthers tackle Daryl Williams hurts knee, carted off field

Jul 28, 2018 8:53 PM EDT

Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams was screaming in pain and carted off the field Saturday with his right knee in a brace.

Irmo's Johnson tied for Canadian Open lead

Jul 28, 2018 8:44 PM EDT

Top-ranked Dustin Johnson used a fast start and a late eagle to grab a share of the lead Saturday in the RBC Canadian Open.

Wilson makes mark in All-Star Game, Moore leads Team Parker to win

Jul 28, 2018 8:42 PM EDT

A'ja Wilson, the No. 1 overall pick out of South Carolina, was the only rookie selected for the game and scored 12 points in the second quarter to lead all scorers at halftime.

A'ja Wilson excited for WNBA All-Star Game Saturday

Jul 28, 2018 12:14 AM EDT

South Carolina women’s basketball alumna A’ja Wilson has been named one of 22 WNBA All-Star. In a new format this season, the WNBA All-Star teams will be led by Candace Parker and Elena Della Donne, who will select their teams from the 22-player list over the next two days.

Chapin-Newberry tops Sumter in American Legion State title

Jul 28, 2018 12:04 AM EDT

In the sixth inning of a 2-2 ball game Friday night, Chase Hood hit the go-ahead RBI to give Chapin-Newberry not only the lead but eventual 4-2 win over Sumter in the American Legion State Title game.

Gamecocks continue 8k in 8 Days Campaign Friday

Jul 28, 2018 12:02 AM EDT

The Gamecock basketball team continued its "8k in 8 Days" campaign, designed to reach 8,000 Gamecock fans in 8 days by visiting schools, parks and hospitals in an effort to give back to the community.

Dutch Fork begins quest for third-straight state title

Jul 27, 2018 11:59 PM EDT

Dutch Fork was up bright and early Friday morning, beginning preparations for the 2018 season.

Damiere Byrd fighting for chance with Panthers

Jul 27, 2018 11:56 PM EDT

All former Gamecock Damiere Byrd wants is a shot.

Gamecock great Tyler Webb called up by Cardinals

Jul 27, 2018 11:53 PM EDT

Former Gamecock Tyler Webb was called up by the St. Louis Cardinals from Triple-A Memphis Friday.

Jackie Bradley hits homer in Red Sox win over Twins Friday

Jul 27, 2018 11:15 PM EDT

Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a two-run homer in the fifth for Boston and Chris Sale struck out 10 over six scoreless innings in the Red Sox 4-3 win over the Twins Friday.

Fireflies edged by Augusta in 10 innings Friday

Jul 27, 2018 10:47 PM EDT

Fireflies righty Yeizo Campos turned in one of the best performances of his career on Friday night at SRP Park. The Venezuelan fanned a career-high nine over 4.2 innings in Columbia’s 2-1 loss to Augusta in 10 innings.

Dustin Johnson makes charge at Canadian Open Friday

Jul 27, 2018 8:54 PM EDT

Dutch Fork grad Dustin Johnson climbed the leaderboard at the RBC Canadian Open Friday afternoon.

Jake Bentley named to Walter Camp list

Jul 27, 2018 6:46 PM EDT

Gamecock quarterback Jake Bentley is one of 50 “Players to Watch” for the 2018 Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of the Year award, the nation’s fourth-oldest individual college football accolade, it was announced today.

Clemson's Lawrence, Wilkins named to Walter Camp watch list

Jul 27, 2018 3:10 PM EDT

The Walter Camp Football Foundation announced today that Clemson defensive linemen Dexter Lawrence and Christian Wilkins have been named to the watch list for the 2018 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. Clemson is one of only six schools to have multiple players represented.

Six Bulldogs earn All-MEAC preseason honors; SC State picked 7th

Jul 27, 2018 3:05 PM EDT

Six (6) South Carolina State players were named to the 2018 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Preseason All-Conference team, while Coach Buddy Pough’s team was picked seventh in the race for the league title, as voted on by MEAC head football coaches and sports information directors.