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Clemson's Nimmer wraps weekend at Players Amateur

Playing in his hometown, Clemson rising senior Bryson Nimmer finished in a tie for 16th at The 19th annual Players Amateur, where players compete for an exemption to be entered into the field at South Carolina's lone PGA Tour event, the RBC Heritage.

Fireflies fall in New Jersey in Lakewood series opener

Scott Manea has been on a rampage to begin the month of July. The catcher doubled again on Saturday and drove in another run in Columbia’s 5-2 loss to Lakewood. Manea is hitting .307 (12-for-39) in 12 July games with eight of his 12 hits being doubles. The Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, native has also knocked in 12 during that stretch.

GCA's Gary verbally commits to Alabama

Gray Collegiate rising senior and four-star prospect Juwan Gary announced Friday at Nike's Peach Jam Tournament that he's verbally committing to the University of Alabama.

Former Swansea coach files lawsuit against Lexington School District

One night after Lexington School District Four announced in a meeting they would not overturn the decision by Swansea High School to reinstate Greg Wright as the Tiger's head football coach, Wright's legal team announced they are filing a lawsuit against the school board and six other individuals.

Dibrell Strikes Out Six in Fireflies loss to Hagerstown Thursday

Tony Dibrell punched out six batters and did not issue a walk in his 15th start of the season. The righty’s effort was not enough as Columbia fell 6-0 to Hagerstown in the second contest of this series. Since the Fireflies claimed the first contest, this sets up a decisive game three on Friday night at Municipal Stadium.

Braves to host South Carolina day September 3

The Atlanta Braves will hold South Carolina Day for all University of South Carolina students, alumni and fans on Monday, Sept. 3, as the Boston Red Sox come in for a Labor Day matinee at SunTrust Park. The game starts at 1:30 p.m.

Williams-Brice Stadium recognized for safety and security

University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium was one of 10 sport and entertainment facilities recognized for its leadership in addressing safety and security issues, it was announced this week as part of the 2018 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition held in Louisville, Ky.

Clemson releases non-conference basketball schedule

Games with Nebraska, Mississippi State, South Carolina and a possible meeting with Georgia highlight Clemson University men’s basketball’s schedule for the 2018-19 season, announced by head coach Brad Brownell on Thursday.

Freddie Freeman to participate in HR Derby Monday

Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper will take on Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in an all-NL East matchup in the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night.

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