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Moore Named to Butkus Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina senior Skai Moore has been named to the Butkus Award Watch List, which honors the nation’s best linebacker, it was announced today. Moore, a 6-2, 218-pounder from Cooper City, Fla., returned…

Samuel Named to Hornung Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina junior wide receiver Deebo Samuel is one of 46 multi-talented college football players named to the 2017 Watch List for the Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, it was announced…

Swearinger, former Gamecock teeammates hoop it up for charity

[gtxvideo vid='oksPsXA2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oksPsXA2.jpg' vtitle='Swearinger, former teeammates hoop it up for charity'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- When you're fortunate enough to be successful, giving back to communities is an added bonus. Growing up in South Carolina, former Gamecock DJ Swearinger never…

Hootie Johnson, former Augusta National chairman and Gamecock, dies

Hootie Johnson, the South Carolina banker and Augusta National chairman who stubbornly stood his ground amid pressure for the club to invite female members, died Thursday morning. He was 86. Augusta National announced his death and celebrated the sweeping changes…

Media picks Gamecocks to finish fourth in SEC East

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The media attending SEC Football Media Days this past week in Birmingham has picked South Carolina to finish fourth in the Eastern Division, it was announced today. Hayden Hurst (second team tight end), Skai Moore…

With Jake Bentley, USC's offense is talk of SEC Media Days

[gtxvideo vid='Un90UZRh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Un90UZRh.jpg' vtitle='Muschamp sees smoother transition into year two with USC'] HOOVER, Ala. (AP) South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley vividly remembers the hit that welcomed him to the Southeastern Conference. He was throwing a screen pass last season when…

Skai Moore named to Nagurski watch list

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina senior linebacker Skai Moore is one of 103 candidates named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list, it was announced today. The Nagurski Trophy goes to the nation’s best defensive player, as…

USC, Clemson nominated, but Golden State wins "Best Team" ESPY

The 2017 ESPYS celebrates the best in sports, with awards given by the fans. It was announced prior to the broadcast that New Orleans Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson was selected to receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award. This year's award…

The Citadel hires former Gamecock Blake Cooper as pitching coach

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Citadel) – The Citadel has added former professional pitcher Blake Cooper to its baseball staff as pitching coach, head coach Tony Skole announced Wednesday. Cooper authored a stellar career on the mound for the University of South Carolina…

Former Gamecock Justin Smoak registers hit in All-Star Game

MIAMI (AP) — A new-look All-Star Game ended with an old-time score. Robinson Cano homered off Cubs closer Wade Davis leading off the 10th inning and the American League beat the National League 2-1 Tuesday night in an All-Star Game…

A’ja Wilson Invited to USA U23 National Team Training Camp

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson is among 40 elite college athletes, including 22 international goal medalists, to accept invitations to attend the 2017 USA Basketball Women’s U23 National Team Training Camp, which will take place July 31-Aug. 4 at the United…

Knott named to Rimington fall watch list

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina fifth-year senior Alan Knott has been named to the Rimington Trophy 2017 Fall Watch List, it was announced today. Knott, a 6-4, 290-pounder from Tyrone, Ga., has played in 35 contests…

Hurst named to Mackey watch list

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina junior tight end Hayden Hurst has been named to the 2017 John Mackey Preseason Watch List, the Friends of John Mackey announced today. Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight…

Bentley, Samuel and Moore Make Preseason Watch Lists

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The Maxwell Football Club announced its watch lists for the 81st annual Maxwell Award and the 23rd annual Chuck Bednarik Award today. Quarterback Jake Bentley and wide receiver Deebo Samuel were named to the Maxwell…

Gamecocks release preseason depth chart

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- With SEC Media Days this week, the Gamecocks released a 2017 preseason depth chart Sunday night. No major surprises. USC has not named a starting running back. On the preseason depth chart, Rico Dowdle, transfer Ty'Son…

Allisha Gray scores 15 in Wings loss to Dream Sunday

ATLANTA (AP) -- Brittney Sykes scored 12 points of her 18 points in the decisive third quarter and the Atlanta Dream beat the Dallas Wings 98-78 on Sunday. Sykes was one short of her career-high and the rookie had eight…

Yankees option former Gamecock Jordan Montgomery to Triple-A ball

NEW YORK (WOLO) -- Former Gamecock Jordan Montgomery was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Saturday, but the move is only temporary. Since Montgomery won't pitch until after the All-Star break, the Bronx Bombers decided to call up a relief…

Tiffany Mitchell puts in 9 points in Fever loss to Dream

ATLANTA (AP) -- Layshia Clarendon scored a career-high 27 points to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 89-68 on Friday night. Clarendon was 11 of 15 from the field, and had eight rebounds and six assists. Rookie Brittney…

Carlos Cortes Earns D1 Baseball Freshman All-America Honors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina outfielder Carlos Cortes has been named First-Team Freshman All-America by D1 Baseball. Cortes, a 5-7, 195-pounder from Oviedo, Fla., hit .286 (48-for-168) with a team-high 12 home runs, 27 runs scored…

Gamecocks to take over SEC Network July 19

For the third consecutive year, SEC Network is handing the reins over to the 14 Southeastern Conference schools for a two-week stretch. Beginning Monday, July 17, each school will exclusively program 24-hours of the network with classic games, films, ESPN…

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