Local Sports

Former Clemson coach selected to CFB Playoff Committee

Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff (CFP), today announced that Paola Boivin, Joe Castiglione, Ken Hatfield, Ronnie Lott, Todd Stansbury and Scott Stricklin have been appointed to the selection committee by the CFP Management Committee. The new members will each begin a three-year term this spring. 

Ron Rivera named Salute to Service Award finalist

The NFL and USAA, the NFL’s Official Military Appreciation Sponsor, announced Atlanta Falcons wide receiver ANDRE ROBERTS,Carolina Panthers head coach RON RIVERA and former Tennessee Titans head coach MIKE MULARKEY as the three finalists for the seventh annual Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.

Irmo's Savannah McCaskill drafted #2 overall in NWSL Draft

Former South Carolina striker Savannah McCaskill was selected by the Boston Breakers with the No. 2 overall pick in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

WATCH: Irmo's Detrek Browning sets school record in Francis Marion win Wednesday

Senior guard Detrek Browning scored a school-record 41 points, including three free throws with less than one second left in double overtime to lift Francis Marion University to a thrilling 106-104 road victory over Augusta University, Wednesday night (Jan. 17) in Peach Belt Conference men's basketball action.

Jose Leger out as manager of Fireflies

The Columbia Fireflies will have a new manager for 2018, as Pedro Lopez takes the reins from former manager Jose Leger (2016-2017). Lopez is making a return to the South Atlantic League after managing the Las Vegas 51s (Mets AAA Affiliate) in 2017.

WATCH: Dawn Staley updates status of All-American A'ja Wilson

After Wednesday's practice at Carolina Coliseum, USC head coach Dawn Staley gave an update on A'ja Wilson's status leading up to the Vanderbilt game Thursday night. Wilson was held out of Sunday's loss to Tennessee with an ankle sprain.

Clemson releases 2018 football schedule

Clemson plays eight bowl teams who finished with winning records in 2017 according to the 2018 football schedule released by the Atlantic Coast Conference Wednesday. The slate also includes a pair of non-conference games against SEC teams for the eighth time in the last nine years.

WATCH: Felder, Bowen take part in Gamecocks shootaround

While neither Louisville transfer Brian Bowen or formerly suspended guard Rakym Felder will play in game action with Carolina through the remainder of the season, the two were on the court before USC tipped off with No. 18 Kentucky Tuesday night.

Claflin basketball enters DII top 25

For the first time this season, the Claflin University men's basketball team has broken into the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) NCAA Division II Top 25 Rankings.  The Panthers debuted at the #20 spot in the nation in the poll released Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Gamecocks host no. 18 Kentucky at 9 p.m. Tuesday

Kentucky will be looking to conclude a daunting, but successful early Southeastern Conference schedule when it plays its fourth road game in five outings Tuesday at South Carolina.

HIGHLIGHTS: Benedict rolls past Paine, 82-53

The Benedict College Tigers placed five players in double figures and cruised over the Paine Lions 82-53 in a SIAC men's basketball game on Monday night in the Benjamin E. Mays HRC Arena.

Meet The Team

On Twitter

Facebook

What's On

Categories: Local Sports, Sports