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Former Gamecock signs with Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens signed veteran tight end and former Gamecock Jerell Adams at the third tight end spot Monday.

Braves ace Mike Soroka tears Achilles, done for season

Soroka's loss is a major blow to the two-time National League East champion Braves, who had won five straight despite struggling to put together an effective rotation.

Lindsey Graham calls 2020 Palmetto Bowl cancellation 'unacceptable'

South Carolina U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham disagrees with the SEC's decision to play a conference-only season this year, canceling the Carolina-Clemson game.

Duce Staley taking over Eagles during Pederson recovery

Eagles coach Doug Pederson says he feels great and has no symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Columbia native, Panthers linebacker opts out of 2020 season

Columbia native and Panthers linebacker Christian Miller will opt out of the 2020 season, due to concerns over the coronavirus.

Pac-12 football players urge opt-out amid COVID-19 concerns

Former Gamecock QB Jake Bentley shared his support for those who choose to opt-out, but says he plans on playing in 2020 for Utah.

Braves beat Mets 4-0 for 5th win in row; Cespedes opts out

The Mets released a statement from general manager Brodie Van Wagenen in the early innings that Céspedes wasn’t at the ballpark and the team hadn’t been able to contact him.

Former Gamecocks, Tigers react to cancelation of Palmetto Bowl in 2020

If you live in the Palmetto State, you know how deep the Purple and Garnet rivalry runs. The fans wait every year to see the Tigers and Gamecocks square off on the field. Now, they'll have to wait another year for 2021.

Ray Tanner discusses changes to 2020 schedule, cancelation of Palmetto Bowl

Today, Gamecock Athletics Director Ray Tanner addressed the media to talk through the reasons behind the conference's decision, as well as how tough it was to eliminate the Clemson game in 2020.

SEC schedule cancels 2020 Carolina-Clemson game

The Southeastern Conference's move to a 10-game, conference-only schedule will cancel the Palmetto State's biggest tradition.

SEC to play conference-only, 10-game schedule this football season

The Southeastern Conference is expected to announce a conference-only, 10-game schedule this season, sources tell ABC Columbia.

NCAA announces expanded sidelines, coin toss changes for football

The sideline area college football teams use to congregate will be extended by 20 yards this season and only one captain from each team will be permitted to participate in the pregame or overtime coin toss.

Panthers choose to go with PK Slye; release veteran Gano

The Panthers have decided to keep Joey Slye as their kicker and release veteran Graham Gano, who missed all of last season with a knee injury.

NCAA to allow players to support causes with uniform patches

The NCAA announced Thursday college athletes in all sports will be permitted to wear patches on their uniforms to support social justice issues.

Trevor Lawrence on preseason watch list for Manning Award

The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced its preseason Watch List on Wednesday.

A look at Clemson's revised opponents for 2020 season

The ACC Board of Governors announced on Wednesday Clemson’s revised 2020 schedule format and opponents due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ACC pushes back start date for football, fall sports

The ACC Board of Directors announced that if public health guidance allows, all seven ACC sponsored fall sports will begin competition during the week of Sept. 7-12.

AJ Lawson returning for junior season at USC

Gamecock guard AJ Lawson announced on Wednesday that he will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to Carolina, where he enters his junior season in the Garnet and Black. Lawson averaged a team-high 13.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game last season.

US Open without qualifying now will be played without fans

Now it comes down to the Masters to determine if any of golf’s majors will have fans this year.

One scheduling option for Gamecock football is off the table

During a Wednesday radio interview with Teddy Heffner, South Carolina Athletics Director said one option for the 2020 season is not being considered.

Former Firefly David Peterson dazzles in Major League debut

Former Fireflies pitcher David Peterson tossed his first big league start Tuesday, earning a win in 5.2 innings of work, while allowing just two runs and fanning a trio of Red Sox batters. He is the ninth former-Fireflies player to make his Major League debut.