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Gamecock great Alex English has advice for Zion Williamson

Jan 18, 2018 4:07 PM EST

Former Gamecock great Alex English has some words of advice for Zion Williamson before the five-star's college decision Saturday night.

ICYMI Irmo's Detrek Browning sets Francis Marion record Wednesday

Jan 18, 2018 3:14 PM EST

With his name already etched in the Francis Marion University men’s basketball record book many times, senior guard Detrek Browning went one step further on Wednesday evening

Former Clemson coach selected to CFB Playoff Committee

Jan 18, 2018 12:55 PM EST

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

Jan 18, 2018 12:46 PM EST

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

Jan 18, 2018 12:39 PM EST

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

Jan 18, 2018 12:00 AM EST

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.

Broncos sign former Clemson defensive lineman

Jan 17, 2018 8:52 PM EST

The Denver Broncos on Wednesday signed former Clemson defensive lineman DeShawn Williams to a free agent contract.

Jose Leger out as manager of Fireflies

Jan 17, 2018 4:19 PM EST

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

Jan 17, 2018 3:51 PM EST

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

Jan 17, 2018 2:05 PM EST

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.

Weather forces changes in Newberry basketball schedule

Jan 17, 2018 1:55 PM EST

Inclement weather has forced Newberry and Catawba to reschedule the basketball doubleheader originally scheduled for tonight at Eleazer Arena.

USC football team to be recognized at basketball game Saturday

Jan 17, 2018 1:21 PM EST

University of South Carolina Football will take part in halftime festivities during the SEC men’s basketball game between the Gamecocks and Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, January 20.

Calipari: Silva "manhandled" UK in Gamecocks win over Wildcats

Jan 17, 2018 4:22 AM EST

After Chris Silva tied his career-high with 27 points to go with eight rebounds over 35 minutes, Kentucky coach John Calipari called the Gamecocks big man the difference in USC's upset win over No. 18 Kentucky Tuesday night.

Tim Whipple receives 1,000th win game ball, but DF beats Irmo Tuesday

Jan 17, 2018 12:16 AM EST

Friday night marked Irmo head coach Tim Whipple's 1,000th career win, so the Yellow Jackets decided to surprise the head coach with a ball commemorating the accomplishment before Irmo's matchup with Dutch Fork Tuesday.

HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION: No. 20 Clemson can't stop losing streak at no. 15 UNC

Jan 17, 2018 12:11 AM EST

A late offensive surge from Clemson University men’s basketball would not be enough in an 87-79 loss to No. 15 North Carolina on Tuesday night in the Dean E. Smith Center.

Silva powers Gamecocks past no. 18 Kentucky, 76-68

Jan 17, 2018 12:05 AM EST

Chris Silva tied his career high with 27 points and South Carolina rallied from 14-points down in the second half to top No. 18 Kentucky 76-68 on Tuesday night.

WATCH: Felder, Bowen take part in Gamecocks shootaround

Jan 16, 2018 8:41 PM EST

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

Jan 16, 2018 8:27 PM EST

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.