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Henderson helps No. 5 South Carolina beat Alabama 77-60

Destanni Henderson had 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists to lead No. 5 South Carolina to a 77-60 victory over Alabama on Monday night.

Gamecock tight end returning to South Carolina

The Gamecocks received some great news Monday night from one of their top offensive weapons from 2020.

Clemson DT enters transfer portal

Clemson Defensive Tackle Jordan Williams entered the transfer portal, according to Clemson Monday.

Justin Stepp named Gamecocks' wide receivers coach

Columbia native Justin Stepp has joined the University of South Carolina football staff as the wide receivers coach, head coach Shane Beamer announced today.

Newberry grad Shai Werts transfers to ACC school

Newberry High grad Shai Werts is transferring from Georgia Southern.

REPORT: Will Muschamp turns down Texas job

Will Muschamp won't be returning to the sidelines in Austin, TX according to a report from CBS Sports Monday.

NCAA to play all 67 March Madness men’s games in Indiana

The NCAA announced Monday that all 67 men’s basketball tournament games including the Final Four will be played entirely in Indiana in a bid to keep the marquee event from being called off for a second consecutive year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Reports: South Carolina hiring Justin Stepp to be wide receivers coach

Stepp, a native of Columbia and graduate of Pelion High School, has spent the last three seasons with Arkansas coaching wide receivers.

Heathwood Hall star Ronnie Porter commits to South Carolina

The two-way senior will be a preferred walk-on for the Gamecocks. He rushed for over 1,600 yards and 15 touchdowns last season for the Highlanders.

Simms starts, ends Miami fate sending Clemson past Canes

Simms finished 10-for-14 shooting. Clemson (8-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) now has seven of its eight wins over Power 5 conference affiliates.

Lawson scores 25, South Carolina wins first outing in 28 days

Lawson scored seven points in the first nine minutes after halftime, including a pair of fast-break dunks off of his own steals, but South Carolina was unable to shake the Rattlers. There were five ties and four lead changes in the second half.

Fields’ day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28

Trevor Lawrence was 33 for 48 for 400 yards and three total touchdowns in what is expected to be the junior’s final college game. His final pass was intercepted, but Clemson (10-2) went 34-2 in his starts and won a national title when he was a freshman.

Gamecock women beat Florida 75-59 in SEC opener

In the same fashion they started 2020, the South Carolina women's basketball team finished the year in victorious fashion.

Sugar Bowl: Unfinished business for Clemson and Ohio State

For Trevor Lawrence and the Tigers, this College Football Playoff semifinal brings them back to the site of last season’s national championship game loss to LSU.

Gamecocks land transfer wide receiver from Georgia Tech

The Gamecocks have a severe need at wide receiver, an already-thin position group from 2020. Top receiver Shi Smith announced earlier this month that he would be forgoing his senior season and entering the NFL Draft.

Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott out for Sugar Bowl after entering COVID protcol

The Tigers currently rank third in the nation with 44.9 points scored per game, 10th in the nation with 507 total yards of offense per game, and seventh in the nation with 343.8 passing yards per game.

Jamey Chadwell Wins Ap Coach Of The Year

Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell is AP coach of the year

Chadwell is the first Sun Belt Conference coach to win the AP award, which was established in 1988, and the third coach to earn it with a team from outside the Power Five leagues.

Gamecock quarterback Ryan Hilinski enters transfer portal

He made six pass attempts in 2020 after starting 11 games in 2019.

Sumter’s Ja Morant out 3-5 weeks with sprained left ankle

NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant will miss three to five weeks after spraining his left ankle.

Former Gamecock Charlton named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Former Gamecock and current Panthers punter Joseph Charlton earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for Week 16, the NFL announced Wednesday.

Masters Tournament delays ticketing process for 2021

The Masters Tournament has delayed its ticketing process for the 2021 championship as it seeks a way to allow some spectators to return for the first major of the year.

Clemson dominates second half, downs No. 18 Florida State

With the hot hand out of halftime, Clemson outscored No. 18 Florida State 48-33 in the second half and picked up a 77-67 win in its home opener of conference play on Tuesday.

Erik Kimrey returns to alma mater, hoping to restore prominence at USC

Erik Kimrey is one of the most decorated high school football coaches in South Carolina history, and now he's hoping that success translates at the college level.