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WATCH: “Next Man Up” Replacing Injured Skai Moore

[gtxvideo vid='bDmEJi1U' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bDmEJi1U.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: "Next Man Up" to Replace Skai Moore'] Replacing the anchor of Carolina's defense won't be easy, but Will Muschamp says the "next guy up" has to step up in place of linebacker Skai Moore.

WATCH: Gamecocks Hold First Practice with Pads On

[gtxvideo vid='QOtZBVme' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QOtZBVme.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Gamecocks Hold First Practice with Pads On'] The Gamecocks held their first full practice with the pads on Saturday morning. Click the video to watch a recap.

Former Gamecock Sam Dyson Records 24th Save, Rangers Beat Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Jonathan Lucroy hit two homers, Carlos Beltran had a tiebreaking single and three hits and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday night. The Rangers improved to 10-2 against the Astros this season and…

Clemson Holds First Practice in Full Pads

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson held its first practice in full pads on Saturday evening.   It was the fifth straight day of a 21-period practice that took about two-and-a-half hours.   The Tigers will take Sunday off before holding their first…

Fireflies Lose to Braves, 2-0

Rome, GA (Fireflies) – A day after joining the team, right-hander Nabil Crismatt struck out seven batters in his debut as a Firefly. Despite his best efforts, Columbia fell, 2-0, at State Mutual Stadium. Crismatt went 6.2 innings on Saturday…

SC State Conducts Second Preseason Practice

ORANGEBURG, SC (Bulldogs) -- Head coach Buddy Pough and the Bulldogs open the 2016 campaign on the road against Central Florida in a 7 p.m. showdown in Orlando, Florida. The Bulldogs, worked on individual & team style drills in a…

Gamecock Swimmer Akaram Mahmoud Swims at Summer Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina rising junior Akaram Mahmoud was in the pool Saturday at the 2016 Summer Olympics, representing the Gamecocks and his native Egypt in the 400m freestyle. Mahmoud was strong throughout the race and…

Fireflies Beat Braves, 5-1

Rome, GA (Fireflies) -- Columbia plated five runs in the seventh inning on Friday night, overcoming a one-run deficit and winning, 5-1, at State Mutual Stadium. The Fireflies are now a perfect 8-0 as the road team in Rome this…

Clemson Holds Fourth Practice, Puts Pads on Saturday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson held a 21-period, two-and-a-half hour practice for the fourth straight day on Friday.  The team of over 100 players worked in shoulder pads, helmets and shorts in humid weather conditions. Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney…

WATCH: SC State Holds First Fall Practice

[gtxvideo vid='Ja14zUrR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ja14zUrR.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: SC State Holds First Fall Practice'] ORANGEBURG, SC (Bulldogs) – South Carolina State hit the field Friday morning in an effort to prepare for the 2016 campaign. Approximately 95 players participated in the two-hour workout drills in helmets…

WATCH: Muschamp Taking More Hands-On Approach to Head Coaching

[gtxvideo vid='rDTxUn4R' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rDTxUn4R.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Muschamp Taking More Hands-On Approach to Coaching'] Carolina defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson says Will Muschamp has been attending both offensive and defensive meetings, taking a more hands-on approach to coaching.

WATCH: Gamecock Coach Curtis Frye Heads to Olympics

[gtxvideo vid='I0LfiHkV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I0LfiHkV.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Curtis Frye Heading to Olympics'] Gamecock track and field coach Curtis Frye will coach his second Olympics this year. He says it's an honor to represent his country.

WATCH: Hastings Has Advice for First-Time Olympians

[gtxvideo vid='MB0BJOg3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MB0BJOg3.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Hastings Has Advice for First-Time Olympians'] Former Gamecock track star Natasha Hastings will make her second appearance at the Olympics this year, and she has some advice for those first-time Olympians.

Gamecock Confidential: Forever to Thee Begins August 10

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The first episode of “Gamecock Confidential: Forever to Thee,” a five-part mini-series documenting the dawn of a new era of Gamecock Football under head coach Will Muschamp, will debut on Facebook LIVE on Wednesday, August…

Deshaun Watson Named Top College Player by ESPN

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named the No. 1 college football player in the nation by ESPN.com.  The website took votes from 32 ESPN college football media and came up with a top 100 players…

Gamecocks Travel To Costa Rica Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. - (USC SID) -- The South Carolina men’s basketball team travels to Costa Rica on Saturday for a six-day foreign tour in the country. The Gamecocks will play two games versus the Costa Rica National Team and will…

Clemson's Perri Named To Preseason All-ACC Team

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Heading into her senior season, Leah Perri is named to the 2016 Preseason All-ACC Team. This is Perri’s first Preseason All-ACC honor as she’s been recognized on the Academic All-ACC Team each of the last three seasons and…

Clemson Holds Third Preseason Practice Thursday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson held its third practice of the preseason on Thursday afternoon and early evening. The Tigers were dressed in shells (helmets, shoulder pads and shorts), as they worked for two and half hours in humid weather.…

Clemson Ranked Second in Preseason Coaches Poll

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson is ranked second in the preseason Amway Coaches Poll released on Thursday.  It is the highest preseason ranking in Clemson history in either of the major polls.  Clemson was fourth in the preseason poll by…

Two Gamecocks Competing at Rio Summer Olympics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- Two members of the University of South Carolina swimming & diving program will compete on the world’s biggest stage as Akaram Mahmoud and Julia Vincent take part in the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, which will be held Aug. 5-21…

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