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Asheville Edges Fireflies, 7-6

ASHEVILLE, NC (Fireflies) – Columbia out-hit Asheville on Wednesday night, but the Tourists walked off in the bottom of the ninth, defeating the Fireflies, 7-6. Joe Tuschak tallied two of the visitors’ 10 hits at McCormick Field, both extra-base hits.…

Jackie Bradley Jr.'s HR Powers Red Sox to 8-1 Win Over Orioles

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr., right, celebrates his two-run home run with Mookie Betts during the third inning of a baseball game as Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, back center, waits Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016,…

Former Tiger Brad Miller Homers Twice in Rays Win

Tampa Bay Rays' Brad Miller singles off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Christian Friedrich during the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Padres is…

Clemson's Brianna Rollins Claims Olympic Gold Medal

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Former Clemson athlete Brianna Rollins won an Olympic gold medal in the women’s 100 hurdles at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rollins clocked a time of 12.48 to lead a sweep of the…

Two Tigers move on to Second round of US Amateur

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- For the first time since 2009, two Clemson golfers have moved into the round of 32 at the United States Amateur.   Incoming freshman Doc Redman defeated Noah Goodwin or Texas, 2-up and sophomore Bryson Nimmer downed Ireland’s Jack…

Clemson's Rodman advances to second round of US Amateur

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Incoming Clemson freshman Doc Redman defeated Noah Goodwin on Wednesday to move into the second round of match play at the US Amateur at Oakland Hills Golf Club in Michigan.   Redman won the last two holes…

Five Gamecocks Land On SEC Soccer Preseason Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Five South Carolina women’s soccer players were named to the SEC soccer coaches’ preseason watch list, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon. Seniors Kaleigh Kurtz, Paige Bendell, Chelsea Drennan and Sophie Groff earned the nod…

Clemson's Chapman to Receive Distinguished Athletes Award

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Tom Chapman, former Tiger baseball pitcher who has had a stellar career as a philanthropist and in community service, is the winner of the 2016 Clemson Distinguished Athletes Award.   Margaret Bond and her late husband, former…

No. 24 Gamecock Soccer Hosts Winthrop Thursday in Exhibition

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - No. 24 South Carolina men’s soccer hits the field at Stone Stadium for the first time in 2016 as it hosts an exhibition against Winthrop on Thurs., Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. Admission is free for…

Fireflies Release 2017 Regular-Season Schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the South Atlantic League, have released the team’s schedule for the second season of professional baseball at Spirit Communications Park in downtown Columbia.    2017 Columbia Fireflies Schedule The Fireflies…

Clemson's Football Fan Day Set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) - Clemson hosts its annual Football Fan Day presented by Greenville Heath Systems and Coca-Cola on Sunday, Aug. 21 inside Memorial Stadium. All Clemson players and Head Coach Dabo Swinney are scheduled to be available for autographs…

USC Lettermen's Golf Tourney Set

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The 34th annual University of South Carolina Lettermen’s Association golf tournament will take place on Friday, October 7, 2016, at Cobblestone Park. Cobblestone Park is located at 280 University Club Parkway in Blythewood, S.C. The…

Hornets Announce Arena to be Named "Spectrum Center"

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Hornets Sports & Entertainment and Charter Communications today announced that “Spectrum Center” will be replacing Time Warner Cable Arena as the name of the Hornets’ home arena with Charter’s merger with Time Warner Cable having taken effect…

Mike Peterson Bringing NFL Background to Gamecock Defense

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina Gamecock football team practiced Tuesday night at their new practice fields, located at the west end of Gamecock Park. It was the second of three-consecutive evening practices open to the public. Following…

Asheville Comes Back to Beat Fireflies, 8-7

ASHEVILLE, NC (Fireflies) -- The two teams on Tuesday night combined for 15 runs and 25 hits, but it was Asheville that came out on top and defeated Columbia, 8-7, at McCormick Field. Vicente Lupo and J.C. Rodriguez nearly carried…

Dawn Staley, Team USA Run Away from Japan, 110-64

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Diana Taurasi and the U.S. women's basketball brushed aside yet another opponent at the Rio Games after being challenged for the first time in the Olympics, albeit for just one half. While Japan played the…

Clemson's Zimmer and Redman advance to Match Play

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson sophomore Bryson Nimmer and incoming freshman Doc Redman both advanced to the match play portion of the United States Amateur Golf Tournament at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on Tuesday.   They will…

Clemson Soccer Ties High Point in Exhibition Match

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) -- The Clemson men's soccer team hosted High Point Tuesday night in the Tigers' second exhibition contest of the preseason. Clemson tied the Panthers 1-1 at Historic Riggs Field after a full 90 minutes on Tuesday night…

Gamecocks Announce Field For Darius Rucker Intercollegiate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golf, in partnership with Long Cove Club and country music star Darius Rucker, released the sixth annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate field, announcing 17 participants for next spring’s tournament. The event will be…

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