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Thomas Szapucki Named SAL Pitcher of the Week

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Fireflies starting pitcher Thomas Szapucki was named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 19-25, the league announced. The 21-year-old struck out a season-high 10 batters in his start on June…

Brooklyn Nets decline player option on former Tiger K.J. McDaniels

Columbia,SC-  The Brooklyn Nets own a 2017-18 team option on guard K.J McDaniels that's worth $3.47 million. According to reports the Nets won't pick up the option. Since the Nets are declining the option, they likely won't tender him a qualifying offer…

Clemson to face Ohio State on Nov. 29

ROSEMONT, Ill. (ACC) – The Atlantic Coast and Big Ten Conferences on Monday announced the dates for the 19th annual Big Ten-ACC Challenge. The games were announced on June 8. The dates for the 2017 Challenge appear below. Tip times…

Carlos Cortes Named To Baseball America Freshman All-America Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Freshman outfielder Carlos Cortes has been named to the 2017 Baseball America Freshman All-America Team it was announced on Monday.  Cortes hit .286 (48-for-168) in his first season with the Garnet & Black with a…

"Tebow Time" Ends in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An announced crowd of over 8300 fans filed into Spirit Communications Park on Sunday to say goodbye to the most famous Firefly in the young franchise's history. Hours before the 5:05 p.m.…

Kyle Thompson Earns 2017-18 PGA TOUR Card

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (USC SID) -- After contemplating walking away from the game in 2015, former South Carolina men’s golf All-American Kyle Thompson is PGA TOUR bound for the 2017-18 season. Thompson secured his tour card after clinching a spot in the…

Tebow to be Promoted to St. Lucie Mets

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Fireflies outfielder Tim Tebow will play his final game in Columbia today, New York Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson announced. The 29-year-old will be promoted to the Class A-Advanced St. Lucie…

USC's Webb Makes Perfect Big League Debut Saturday

Former Gamecocks pitcher Tyler Webb made his MLB debut Saturday with the New York Yankees in their 8-1 loss to Texas. Entering with two outs in the seventh inning with the score 4-1, Webb recorded four outs, allowing zero baserunners,…

Fireflies Complete Comeback, Walk Off on Saturday Night

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – The Fireflies scored twice in the bottom of the ninth on Saturday and walked off for the fourth time this season. Columbia downed Kannapolis, 4-3. Jay Jabs scored the game-winner from third base when Ben Wright…

Clemson Alum Gossett Earns First MLB Win with A's

CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Olson hit his first two major league home runs, Jaycob Brugman and Franklin Barreto also launched their first career shots and the Oakland Athletics routed the Chicago White Sox 10-2 on Saturday. Barreto homered in his…

First-Round Pick Schmidt Signs with Yankees

The New York Yankees announced Saturday afternoon that they had signed their first-round selection from this month's MLB Draft, former Gamecocks pitcher Clarke Schmidt. Carolina's Friday starter from this past season came to terms with his new organization, agreeing to…

Despite Going Undrafted, Dozier Cheers Thornwell's Selection

[gtxvideo vid='adlMmFaC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/adlMmFaC.jpg' vtitle='Despite Going Undrafted, Dozier Cheers Thornwell's Selection'] Despite not hearing his name called Thursday night, PJ Dozier was joined by family and friends cheering and celebrating the 48th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. His name wasn't…

Fireflies Drop 2nd-Straight in 2nd Half

[gtxvideo vid='psy0TofD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/psy0TofD.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies Drop 2nd-Straight in 2nd Half'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Luis Carpio produced his first three-hit game of the season in Columbia’s 5-4 loss to Kannapolis on Friday night. The two clubs combined to score six of…

Gamecocks vs. Blowfish, USC Alumni Team Roster Announced

Lexington County, SC (Blowfish) - The Lexington County Blowfish and the USC Gamecock Baseball Alumni are excited to continue the battle for the coveted 'GAMEFISH CUP”. This is the 11th annual game and the series is all tied up five…

Fireflies Drop First Game of Second Half

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Although the Fireflies dropped the series opener to Kannapolis on Thursday, 8-5, Jacob Zanon put on a show in his return to the diamond. Because of an injury, Zanon hadn’t appeared in game since April 10.…

"Still More to Come" for Dozier After Going Undrafted

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - "We hope for the best and expect the worst." Asia Dozier, sister of former Gamecocks' star PJ, spoke to a quiet crowd in their family's hometown, surrounded by loved ones and former…

Three Fireflies Promoted to Class A-Advanced

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Jordan Humphreys, Merandy Gonzalez and Michael Paez were promoted to Class A-Advanced St. Lucie, the Mets announced Thursday. All three Fireflies were South Atlantic League All-Stars after impressive performances in Columbia during the first half of…

Gamecocks Nominated for Best Team ESPY

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – National Champion South Carolina women’s basketball is one of seven teams across professional, Olympic and college sports nominated for Best Team at the 2017 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, ESPN announced today. The ultimate winner…

Clemson Nominated for Four ESPY Awards

Clemson, S.C (CAC) —The Clemson Football Program has been nominated for four ESPY Awards according to a network announcement on Wednesday.   Clemson won the college football national championship last year with a 35-31 win over defending champion Alabama behind quarterback…

Martin Announces Signing Class

COLUMBIA, S.C. - University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced today the signing of six student-athletes set to join the Gamecocks beginning with the 2017-18 campaign: David Beatty (G - 6-4 – 200 – Philadelphia, Pa. – Imhotep Institute Charter High…

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