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No. 9 Tigers Top Notre Dame 4-1

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Charlie Barnes tossed 6.1 strong innings to lead No. 9 Clemson to a 4-1 win over Notre Dame at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to…

Schmidt, Stokes Strike to Spurn Spartans in Series Opener

[gtxvideo vid='53XwC2RP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/53XwC2RP.jpg' vtitle='Schmidt, Stokes Strike to Spurn Spartans in Series Opener'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Junior right-hander Clarke Schmidt struck out a career-high 12 batters in 7.1 innings of work and Madison Stokes belted a two-run homer as…

Staley’s Team USA Selection a Sign of USC’s Success

[gtxvideo vid='KVRDcooa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KVRDcooa.jpg' vtitle='Staley's Team USA Selection a Sign of USC's Success'] As Dawn Staley officially began her tenure as the head coach of the United States National Team on Friday, the Gamecocks' leader acknowledged that her appointment to the…

Jets sign Former Clemson K Catanzaro

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets made their first real splashes in free agency, signing kicker Chandler Catanzaro and offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum on Friday night. The Jets also re-signed longer snapper Tanner Purdum, who has spent the…

Gamecocks Alum Munnerlyn back with Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ESPN) -- The Carolina Panthers continued their "homecoming'' free agency tour Friday, signing former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn. Earlier in the day, the Panthers reached a deal with 37-year-old defensive end Julius Peppers, who spent his first…

Dawn Staley's USA Basketball Press Conference

On Friday at Williams-Brice Stadium, USA Basketball officially welcomed USC's head coach Dawn Staley to the same position with the National Team, putting the five-time Olympic gold medalist in control of the stars and stripes through…

Alabama beats South Carolina 64-53 in SEC Tournament

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Braxton Key couldn't help savoring the moment — both his homecoming and postseason were being extended. Alabama's freshman forward certainly did his part against South Carolina to make it last another day. Key had 18 points,…

Staley to Coach US Women's Olympic Hoops Team

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. women's Olympic basketball team turned to its past to find its next coach. Dawn Staley will coach the team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, said two people with knowledge of the decision. The people…

USC alum Swearinger Signing with Washington

The Washington Redskins have signed safety D.J. Swearinger, who played the past two years for the Arizona Cardinals and has also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans, the team that drafted him in 2013. Grade: B-minus.…

Former Gamecock Gilmore Going to Pats

Cornerback Stephon Gilmore is staying in the AFC East, as he is expected to sign a five-year deal with the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Defensive tackle Alan Branch, meanwhile, has agreed to return to the Patriots…

Gamecocks Alum Alshon Jeffery Signing with Eagles

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery signed a one-year, $14 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. A source tells ESPN's Josina Anderson that Jeffery's deal is worth $14 million. He is the second high-profile receiver going to…

NCAA Tournament Ticket Booklets on Sale Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – After earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament with Sunday’s SEC Tournament championship, South Carolina has an opportunity to host NCAA Tournament first- and second-round games at Colonial Life Arena the weekend of…

Norfolk State Ends SC State's Season in MEAC Quarterfinals

NORFOLK, VA (SCSU) – Seventh-seeded South Carolina State erased a 15-point second-half lead and got to overtime for a second consecutive night, however second-seeded Norfolk State outscored the Bulldogs 8-3 in the extra period to earn a 93-88 victory Wednesday…

No. 10 Gamecocks Rally for an 8-6 Win Over Winthrop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Chris Cullen and Alex Destino each homered and seventh ranked South Carolina rallied with four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat Winthrop 8-6 on Wednesday night at Founders Park. With the…

No. 9 Clemson Downs Michigan State, 9-2 Wednesday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (CAC) - No. 9 Clemson scored three runs in the second inning and broke the game open with five runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Seth Beer’s grand slam, to defeat Michigan…

Gamecocks Come Through in Seventh, Down Virginia Tech 4-3

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina Gamecocks (17-5) came through again in the seventh, coming from two down to take a 4-3 win over Virginia Tech (10-8) on Wednesday evening at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Down…

#18 Coastal Carolina Falls, 13-8, to Wake Forest

CONWAY (CCU) – Wake Forest second baseman Jake Mueller was 4-for-5 with four RBI to lead the Demon Deacons to a 13-8 victory over #18 Coastal Carolina Wednesday evening at Springs Brooks Stadium, snapping the Chanticleers’ five-game win streak. Wake Forest (10-4)…

Tim Tebow has tough day in debut for Mets

Tim Tebow made his first rookie mistake even before stepping into the batter's box. The New York Mets newcomer walked behind home plate and took his practice swings near Boston's on-deck circle. "I didn't know who that was back there.…

Former Tiger Andre Branch gets $27 million, 3-year deal with Miami

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins bolstered their defensive front Wednesday by keeping one their own. End Andre Branch agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract to remain with Miami, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person confirmed…

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