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Gamecocks Defeat Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- Sophomore infielder LT Tolbert launched a three-run homer and sophomore right-hander Adam Hill did not allow a hit in six innings of work as sixth ranked South Carolina defeated 21st ranked Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday…

Benedict Spring Game Set for Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Benedict College Tigers will hold their annual Purple-Gold spring football game on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. Admission is free. The spring game is the culmination of spring practice for the Tigers.…

William McGirt Stepping up, Soaking in First Masters

[gtxvideo vid='fSsv4jNn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fSsv4jNn.jpg' vtitle='William McGirt Stepping up, Soaking in First Masters'] AUGUSTA, Ga. (WOLO) -- Of all the debutantes driving the fairways of Augusta National Golf Club in 2017, few expected to see 37 year old William McGirt near the…

Tebow hits in Fireflies 7-0 shutout win Friday

[gtxvideo vid='DIO48fky' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DIO48fky.jpg' vtitle='Tebow hits in Fireflies 7-0 shutout win Friday'] COLUMBIA, SC – The strikeouts came early and often for Fireflies starter Jordan Humphreys. The right-hander struck out nine over 5.2 innings and led Columbia to a 7-0 win…

No. 4 Tigers Down Hokies 12-1

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Charlie Barnes tied his career high with 11 strikeouts and every Tiger starter had at least one hit in No. 4 Clemson’s 12-1 victory over Virginia Tech at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night. The Tigers, who…

SC State to cancel women's tennis program

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina State Acting Athletics Director Doug Robertson announced Friday that the Lady Bulldog tennis program will be suspended for the 2017-18 academic year as a part of the department’s ongoing efforts to control operational expenses.…

Gamecocks ranked 14th in Directors' Cup Standings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 6, 2017) -- Following a strong winter sports season, the University of South Carolina has moved into 14th place in the latest 2016-17 Learfield Directors’ Cup Division I Standings, released today. The Learfield Directors’ Cup honors institutions…

Quarterbacks "Live" during Clemson spring game Saturday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney said after Thursday’s practice that quarterbacks would be tackled during Saturday’s Orange & White Spring Football game at Memorial Stadium.  The contest will be the 15th and final practice of the…

#4 Clemson hosts Virginia Tech in three-game series

CLEMSON, S.C. - The Tigers host Virginia Tech in a three-game series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium this weekend.   SERIES SETUP • Who - Virginia Tech (17-14, 6-6 ACC) vs. Clemson (25-5, 10-2 ACC) • Rankings - VAT - NR; CU…

Gamecock rally comes up short, USC falls to Vandy Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Sixth ranked South Carolina fought and rallied to score four in the bottom of the eighth inning but fell one run short as 21st ranked Vanderbilt edged the Gamecocks 7-6 on Thursday night at Founders Park.…

Tim Tebow Talks After Pro Baseball Debut with Fireflies

Tim Tebow is officially a pro baseball player. The former Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Florida and NFL quarterback homered in his very first at bat of his brand new baseball career, helping the…

Tebow hits HR in baseball debut for Fireflies

[gtxvideo vid='b5rKR4H8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/b5rKR4H8.jpg' vtitle='Tebow hits HR in baseball debut for Fireflies'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Of course he did. Tim Tebow hit a home run in his first official at-bat as a New York Mets minor leaguer, a charmed start…

Dutch Fork grad Dustin Johnson withdraws from 2017 Masters

AUGUSTA, GA (AP) -- Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from the Masters after injuring his lower back in a fall at the home he was renting for the week. The world's No. 1-ranked player arrived at Augusta National on quite a…

Tim Tebow gets pro start with Columbia Fireflies Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tim Tebow got comfortable in his first visit to his new minor league home Sunday and vowed to give his all in his latest professional sports venture with the Columbia Fireflies. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner…

Clemson receives 2016 championship rings

[gtxvideo vid='q9kFx9p1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/q9kFx9p1.jpg' vtitle='Clemson receives 2016 championship rings'] Clemson players and coaches received their 2016 National Championship, College Football Playoff, and ACC Title rings Wednesday night. The rings come after a tremendous season in Clemson football, winning back-to-back ACC titles,…

Staley thanks King James, President Clinton for support

[gtxvideo vid='iQmcVwlS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iQmcVwlS.jpg' vtitle='Staley thanks King James, President Clinton for support'] Three days ago, Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks captured their first National Championship with a 67-55 win over Mississippi State in Dallas. The outpour from fans and celebrities has…

Former Gamecock Gene Cone eager to start pro career in home town

[gtxvideo vid='4OMIovRk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4OMIovRk.jpg' vtitle='Cone eager to start pro career and save money living at home'] The Columbia Fireflies begin year two Thursday night, hosting the Augusta GreenJackets, but Tim Tebow isn't the only Firefly making his pro debut. Former Gamecock…

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