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Panthers’ Darnold carted off field with sprained ankle

Panthers backup quarterback Sam Darnold and kicker Zane Gonzalez were both carted off the field in the third quarter of Carolina’s preseason game Friday night against the Buffalo Bills.

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Gamecock great Jadeveon Clowney to have jersey retired

Jadeveon Clowney, a two-time first-team All-American and All-SEC selection and the 2012 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, will have his jersey retired.

Former Clemson great named honorary captain for Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

Officials today announced that Grady Jarrett and Keith Brooking will be honorary captains for their respective alma maters at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between Clemson and Georgia Tech.

Gamecocks announce non-conference women’s basketball schedule

In the 2022-23 season, reigning National Champion South Carolina women’s basketball will play a total of 13 games against teams that played in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, including four among the 13-game non-conference schedule head coach Dawn Staley announced today.

Ex-Clemson baseball coach Lee embracing role as SC assistant

Monte Lee, born about a half hour from South Carolina, learned long ago the importance of the Gamecocks’ fierce rivalry with Clemson.

Savannah Bananas leaving college league for full-time antics

The Savannah Bananas, who became a national sensation with their irreverent style of baseball, are leaving the Coastal Plain League to focus full attention on their professional barnstorming team.

Spencer Rattler Named to Johnny Unitas Watch List

South Carolina Quarterback Spencer Rattler has been named to the Johnny Unitas watch list.

WATCH: Shane Beamer responds to Mark Stoops' "stupid sunglasses" comment

Shane Beamer was asked Tuesday about recent comments made by Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops on the culture of a football program.

Gamecock tight end tears ACL, out for season

One Gamecock tight end will miss the entire season after suffering a significant injury.

Alabama gives Saban new 8-year, $93.6 million deal

Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.

ABC to air NCAA women’s basketball title game for 1st time

The NCAA women’s basketball title game will be broadcast this season on ABC for the first time.

Dawn Staley named honorary pace car driver at Southern 500

Dawn Staley will lead the field to green as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race on Sept. 4.

AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

Alabama stars Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. are among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team.

QB Mayfield starting for Panthers in Week 1 against Browns

Baker Mayfield will start the Carolina Panthers’ Sept. 11 regular-season opener against his former team, the Cleveland Browns.

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Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats’ 20-10 win

The Patriots have been enduring growing pains on offense throughout the preseason as they adjust to a new simplified scheme.

WATCH: Dutch Fork opens season with win in Charlotte

Dutch Fork opened the 2022 season with a 27-24 win against Hough in Charlotte Thursday night.

Four-star Camden defensive lineman commits to Gamecocks

Four-star defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod, out of Camden High School, committed to Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks during a ceremony at the school Thursday night.

Former Clemson head coach Monte Lee joining Gamecocks staff

Monte Lee will be returning to the midlands, according to a source within the Gamecock baseball program.

Former Tiger Watson to serve 11-game suspension, pay $5 million

Deshaun Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct.

Dutch Fork opens season against Hough Thursday in Charlotte

The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes open the season tonight against Hough, just eight months removed from falling to Gaffney in the 5-A state championship game.

Fan injured as fights mar another Panthers, Pats practice

A day after a pair of fights resulted in five players being kicked out of the first joint practice between the Panthers and Patriots, two more incidents nearly brought an end to Wednesday’s practice session.