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Bananas Bite Fish For Second Straight Night

SAVANNAH, G.A. (Blowfish) -- The Fish tried to rewrite the ship in Savannah against the Bananas for their final matchup of the season but came up empty falling 8-1 at Grayson Stadium. The loss marks the seventh in a row…

Gamecocks Participate in Annual Pigskin Poets Event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – About two dozen University of South Carolina football student-athletes, cheerleaders and Cocky took part in the annual Pigskin Poets community service program on Friday in conjunction with Richland Library. This year’s event was held at…

Gamecock Women’s Golf Releases 2016 Fall Schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golf coach Kalen Anderson released the Gamecocks’ 2016 fall schedule on Friday, announcing a challenging slate that features four tournaments throughout September and October. “We have another highly competitive schedule yet again…

Spurrier Back To Being A Gator

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida has named former coach Steve Spurrier an ambassador and consultant for the school's athletic department. Athletic director Jeremy Foley made the announcement Friday, welcoming Spurrier ``back home.'' Foley says ``it's only fitting that at this…

Gamecocks Introduce Mini Ticket Plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina Athletics announced today the Mini Helmet Mini Plan for the 2016 Gamecock football season. The Mini Helmet Mini Plan provides fans the opportunity to attend the Texas A&M game on Saturday,…

WATCH: Dustin Johnson Goes for Second Major Win

[gtxvideo vid='NBNJ6Axn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NBNJ6Axn.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Dustin Johnson Goes for Second Major Win'] After winning the U.S. Open in June, Dustin Johnson now searches for his second major title. He tees off at golf's fourth major, the PGA Championship, at 1:45 p.m.…

WATCH: Muschamp Takes Shot at Gators

[gtxvideo vid='4ddAw9RR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4ddAw9RR.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Muschamp Takes Shot at Gators'] Will Muschamp took a shot at the Gators Wednesday afternoon at the South Carolina Coaches Convention, telling WCIV that the Gamecock players have bought in to the coaching staff faster than…

WATCH: Panthers Move in to Wofford for Training Camp

[gtxvideo vid='BkeDPjLb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BkeDPjLb.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Panthers Move in to Wofford for Training Camp'] The Carolina Panthers moved in to Wofford College to begin training camp this week. Carolina has one thing on its mind: actually winning the Super Bowl this season.

Freeman HR, 5 RBIs as Braves top Twins for 2-game sweep

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman, left, is congratulated by Gordon Beckham after Freeman's two-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Tonkin during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP…

Dawn Staley and US women's hoops beat France 84-62

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Elena Delle Donne had dreamed of playing basketball in the Olympics since she was little. She'll get her chance next week as a member of the U.S. women's team. Before heading to Rio, Delle Donne got…

Gamecocks Honored as GCAA All-Academic Team

NORMAN, Okla. (USC SID) -- The University of South Carolina men’s golf program was honored as a Golf Coaches Association All-Academic Team, the organization announced today. The Gamecocks were one of 41 programs in all of collegiate golf to earn President’s…

Three Tigers Reach US Amateur

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson golfers, past, present and future have all qualified for the 2016 United States Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield, Michigan.  The tournament will be held August 15-21. Current Clemson sophomore Bryson Nimmer, former…

Clemson Leads with 10 Preseason All-ACC Selections by ACC Kickoff Media

GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Defending league champion Clemson leads all schools with 10 selections to the 2016 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced on Wednesday. The team was selected by a vote of 191 media members who were credentialed for last…

WATCH: Muschamp, Dabo Attend SC Coaches for Charity

[gtxvideo vid='U3Eoszkd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U3Eoszkd.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Muschamp, Dabo Attend SC Coaches for Charity'] Will Muschamp and Dabo Swinney both attended the 2016 South Carolina Coaches for Charity Tuesday. The event raises money for charities across the state. Click the video to watch…

Braves Beat Twins 2-0 in Majors-Worst Matchup

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jim Johnson, left, and catcher A.J.Pierzynski celebrate the final out as the Braves defeated the Minnesota Twins 2-0 in a baseball game Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in Minneapolis. Johnson picked up the save.…

Fireflies Win Tight One in Extra Innings

LEXINGTON, KY (Fireflies) – The Fireflies won the series finale in ten innings, 3-2, at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Patrick Mazeika knocked in the go-ahead run in the tenth. Columbia finishes its seven-game road trip with a 4-3 mark. After allowing…

Blowfish Bounce Back Against Wolves; Trounce Florence

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (Blowfish) -- The Blowfish got their second crack in as many days against the Florence RedWolves and they would avenge their tough loss at Sparrow Stadium clubbing the Wolves 11-2. A quick start in the first got…

Watson Recipient of Jerry Richardson Community MVP Award

Greenville, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson received the Jerry Richardson Community MVP Award Tuesday evening at the Seventh Annual South Carolina Coaches for Charity at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Greenville.   The award is named in honor of former…

Fireflies Vie for Esurance Home Field Advantage Award

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – As the second half of the season gets underway, Minor League Baseball and Esurance today unveiled the first annual Esurance Home Field Advantage Award. One Minor League Baseball team in each of the 14 leagues will…

Kacinas And Steele Named To 2015-16 NABC Honors Court

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Two seniors on the 2015-16 South Carolina men’s basketball team have been named to the NABC Honors Court, as Mindaugas Kacinas and Brian Steele were honored by the organization today.  The honor marks the second…

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