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Frank Martin fined by SEC for comments about officiating

Feb 12, 2018 12:40 PM EST

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey fined Gamecock basketball coach Frank Martin of $25,000 Monday morning for comments Martin made Saturday about an official.

Ted Potter outplays Dustin Johnson and wins Pebble Beach

Feb 12, 2018 12:38 AM EST

For one day at Pebble Beach, Ted Potter Jr. was better than the best in the world. Look back even further, and his three-shot victory in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is even more remarkable.

Staley, Team USA wrap training camp at Carolina

Feb 12, 2018 12:04 AM EST

Carolina's leader completed her first training camp as the head coach of USA's National Team Sunday, as she now guides the six-time defending Olympic gold medalists towards the 2018 FIBA World Cup and the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Staley speaks on Spann's collegiate career-ending injury

Feb 11, 2018 6:26 PM EST

Injury and adversity has affected No. 7 Carolina all season. It continued Sunday when the program announced that graduate transfer Lindsey Spann would miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

No. 7 Gamecocks Use Big Run To Beat Florida 64-57

Feb 11, 2018 4:52 PM EST

A'ja Wilson scored 22 points and No. 7 South Carolina used a big run spanning the half to beat Florida 64-57 on Sunday.

BREAKING: Lindsey Spann out for season with knee injury

Feb 11, 2018 12:17 PM EST

South Carolina women’s basketball senior guard Lindsey Spann is out for the remainder of the 2017-18 season with a knee injury, the team announced today.

Irmo's Johnson shares Saturday lead at Pebble Beach

Feb 11, 2018 1:09 AM EST

Three days of good golf, great weather and plenty of laughs has put Dustin Johnson in a tie for the lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Now it’s time for the No. 1 player to get to work.

Bulldogs take care of Aggies in Orangeburg

Feb 11, 2018 12:47 AM EST

South Carolina State stopped a two-game slide Saturday, defeating North Carolina A&T 90-85.

Benedict bests rival Claflin

Feb 10, 2018 11:59 PM EST

Benedict built up a 16 point halftime lead, extending their advantage as high as 19, before being able to hold a late Claflin push, defeating the Panthers 68-64 in their SIAC Conference showdown.

Gamecocks fall to Gators at home

Feb 10, 2018 8:39 PM EST

Florida continued to solidify its postseason prospects with a 65-41 win over South Carolina on Saturday.

Benedict, Claflin face off Saturday

Feb 10, 2018 6:13 AM EST

Its rivalry week for the Claflin University and Benedict College men’s basketball teams as the two will meet Saturday (Feb. 10) in the first of two games.

Ridge View claims second-straight region title with Win over Westwood

Feb 9, 2018 11:42 PM EST

For the second-straight season, the Ridge View Blazers are region champs.

Gamecock softball posts two wins on opening day

Feb 9, 2018 9:26 PM EST

South Carolina softball posted a strong start to the 2018 season, going 2-0 with wins over ECU and Hofstra on Friday at Felsberg Field for the first day of the Felsberg Invitational at Florida International. The Gamecocks started the day with a 3-0 win over ECU before defeating Hofstra, 4-2.

Irmo's Johnson tied for lead at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Feb 9, 2018 7:59 PM EST

Dustin Johnson apparently has an issue with the Shore Course at Monterey Peninsula only when the weather is ugly. Under a gorgeous sky Friday, the world’s No. 1 player shot a 7-under 64 and shared the 36-hole lead with Beau Hossler in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

No. 7 Gamecocks grab 36-hole lead at FSU match-up

Feb 9, 2018 7:00 PM EST

No. 7 South Carolina women’s golf sits atop the leaderboard at the Florida State Match-Up following a historic opening round Friday at the Don Veller Seminole Course.

Gamecock signee Saxton named to Atlanta All-Metro Late Season List

Feb 9, 2018 6:57 PM EST

South Carolina women’s basketball signee Victaria Saxton has been named to the late season Atlanta All-Metro High School Team, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Friday.

Tennessee restricted Te'a Cooper's transfer, NCAA tells Dawn Staley

Feb 9, 2018 6:55 PM EST

The NCAA denied South Carolina's petition for Tennessee transfer Te'a Cooper to play this season, but now we're learning more about the decision.

Clemson's Dwight Clark named to South Carolina Football Hall of Fame

Feb 9, 2018 6:53 PM EST

Former Clemson wide receiver Dwight Clark has been named one of the 2018 inductees for the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame.

Staley starts first Team USA mini camp

Feb 9, 2018 6:52 PM EST

Dawn Staley officially welcomed USA Basketball to the Midlands Friday, opening her first training camp as head coach of the National Team at Carolina Coliseum.

Spring Valley grad PJ Dozier makes NBA Debut Thursday

Feb 9, 2018 4:32 PM EST

Former Gamecock PJ Dozier made his NBA debut last night for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Clemson's Seth Beer named to Golden Spikes Award watch list

Feb 9, 2018 4:04 PM EST

Junior Seth Beer was one of 55 players named to the Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list on Friday. The award is presented each year by USA Baseball to the national player-of-the-year.

Columbia set to host Team USA Training Camp Friday through Sunday

Feb 9, 2018 5:14 AM EST

Twenty-two athletes have descended upon Columbia, South Carolina, this weekend to take part in the USA Basketball Women’s National Team’s three-day minicamp.