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Blowfish Blow Past Dogs Saturday Night

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (Blowfish) -- The start tonight's game for Lexington County didn't go to plan. Fayetteville sent 11 SwampDogs to the plate putting up an eight spot on the Blowfish and their starter Keyton Gibson (Georgia Tech). Lexington County…

Surging Power Too Much for Fireflies

CHARLESTON, WV (Fireflies) – Vicente Lupo blasted a three-run home run on Saturday night, but Columbia still fell to West Virginia, 7-6. Lupo drove in four runs at Appalachian Power Park and extended his hit streak to seven games. The…

Clemson's Seth Beer Homers in Team USA's 10-0 Win Saturday

COMPTON, Calif. - (USA Baseball) For the third consecutive day, the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team was absolutely dominant on the mound, throwing a four-hit shutout, while the offense erupted with a pair of home runs in a 10-0 win…

Clemson's Goule Earns Bid to Rio Olympics

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) -- Natoya Goule, 2015 NCAA Indoor champion in the 800 meters at Clemson, earned a spot in the upcoming Olympic Games by winning her fourth straight national title in her signature event Saturday at the Jamaica Trials.…

Former Union County Forward Trevor Booker Signs with Brooklyn Nets

BROOKLYN, NY (ESPN) -- The Brooklyn Nets have reached an agreement with Utah Jazz free-agent forward Trevor Booker, sources confirmed. The deal will be worth two years for $18 million. The agreement was earlier reported by the Salt Lake Tribune.…

Fireflies Shut Out West Virginia Friday Night

CHARLESTON, WV – Bryce Beeler joined the Fireflies on Monday, and just four days later the right-hander tossed 6.1 shutout innings leading Columbia to a 2-0 win over West Virginia at Appalachian Power Park. In his first professional start, Beeler…

Connor Shaw to Sign with Chicago Bears

CHICAGO, IL (WOLO) -- Just one day after the Cleveland Browns released former Gamecock Quarterback Connor Shaw, the Chicago Bears come calling. According to Shaw's twitter page, the Bears will sign the former Gamecock. #DaBears let's get to work! God…

Former Gamecock Justin Smoak Homers in Loss to Indians

TORONTO (AP) — A franchise-best 14th straight win sure didn't come easy for the Cleveland Indians. Carlos Santana homered in the 19th inning off infielder Darwin Barney and the Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Friday. "I guess…

USC's Johnson, Clemson's Beer Make USA Collegiate Baseball Team

LOS ANGELES (USA Collegiate Baseball) -- The USA Baseball Collegiate National Team has finalized its 24-man roster that will take part in three international friendship series this summer. The group features 12 hitters and 12 pitchers with Tanner Houck (Missouri)…

Clemson Fires Women's Golf Coach

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – JT Horton will no longer be the head coach of the women’s golf program, Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announced today. "We appreciate the work Coach Horton did during the inaugural seasons of our women's golf…

Blossomgame Earns Nike Academy Invitation

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Senior forward Jaron Blossomgame earned an invitation to a prestigious summer basketball camp. The first-team All-ACC standout, who withdrew from NBA Draft consideration in May, will participate in the Nike Basketball Academy from July 24-28 in…

Flach Represents Gamecocks at U.S. Olympic Trials

OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) -- South Carolina alumnus Michael Flach was back in the pool Friday for his third and final race of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. Flach took part in the men’s 100 butterfly, finishing 101st. Flach swam three…

Fireflies to Hold Independence Day Celebration

COLUMBIA, SC – With Independence Day just days away, the Fireflies are proud to introduce a new Midlands tradition as we celebrate America’s birthday at Spirit Communications Park on Monday, July 4, 2016. Columbia hosts its in-state rival, the Charleston RiverDogs…

USC Announces Partnership with Barnes and Noble

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina announced it is extending its current partnership with Barnes & Noble College, a leading operator of college bookstores in the United States and the current operator of the USC Bookstore and…

Ray Tanner Promotes Five USC Administrators

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner has reorganized his senior staff, giving five administrators new titles and duties, it was announced Friday. Charles Bloom has been named Executive Associate Athletics Director/Chief of Staff. He…

Jose Leger to Coach in MLB All-Star Futures Game

CHARLESTON, WV – Columbia manager Jose Leger will join long-time friend and St. Lucie Mets (Advanced-A) Manager Luis Rojas on the World Team’s coaching staff for the MLB Futures Game during All-Star week in San Diego. Leger will coach third…

Too Much Power in Fireflies Loss

CHARLESTON, WV – Dash Winningham blasted his fourth homer of the season on Thursday, but Columbia fell to West Virginia in the series opener, 4-2. The Fireflies have now launched at least one long ball in five straight games. It…

Browns Release Former Gamecock QB Connor Shaw

CLEVELAND, OH (WOLO) -- Former Gamecock Quarterback Connor Shaw tweeted today that he's been released by the Cleveland Browns. @Browns Thankful for the two years spent in CLE. Learned & grew a lot! Ready to see where God guides my…

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