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WATCH: Ben Lippen names Lexington legend Director of Basketball Operations

A name synonymous with championships in South Carolina high school athletics is now the director of basketball operations and coach development at Ben Lippen School.

USC to consider selling alcohol at athletics events

The South Carolina Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow to decide if now is the right time to start selling alcohol at athletics events.

WATCH: Mike Bobo excited to call plays for program "on the verge"

Mike Bobo was officially introduced as the Gamecocks' newest offensive coordinator Monday, one week after his contract was approved by USC's Board of Trustees.

WATCH: Gamecocks celebrate graduation Monday

Thirty-one University of South Carolina student-athletes are scheduled to graduate, as commencement ceremonies take place at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on Monday.

Javon Kinlaw named First Team All-America by Associated Press

Gamecock senior defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw has been named to the first team All-America squad as selected by the Associated Press, it was announced today.

Lawson's 20 leads South Carolina to 67-54 win at Clemson

Lawson had just 10 points a week ago in the Gamecocks' home loss to Houston and coach Frank Martin criticized the sophomore's defense. In South Carolina's first game since, Lawson was active and dynamic all over the court in helping win at the Tigers' Littlejohn Coliseum for the first time since 2011.

Gamecock Women's Basketball Blasts Purdue 85-49

Six Gamecocks cracked double figures in a game that was dominated by a smothering defensive effort and powerful rebounding.

T.L. Hanna's 'Radio' Kennedy, inspiration for 2003 film, dies at 73

James "Radio" Kennedy, a man with an intellectual disability who befriended a high school football team in South Carolina and was the inspiration for the 2003 film "Radio," died Sunday morning.

South Carolina commit Luke Doty wins 2019 Mr. Football Award

After securing commitments from Dakereon Joyner (2017) and Zacch Pickens (2018), South Carolina made it an even three in a row when Myrtle Beach quarterback Luke Doty earned the award this afternoon at the North-South All-Star game.

Eight Gamecocks Earn Post-Season Honors From Pro Football Focus

Seniors Javon Kinlaw, Joseph Charlton, Bryan Edwards, and Tavien Feaster were among those selected. PFF's lists take into account every player's actions on the field on Saturdays while also utilizing their wealth of signature statistics to determine the list.

Source: Yankees retain Holly Hill's Brett Gardner on 1-year deal

Free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner, the New York Yankees' longest-tenured player, will remain with the team after reaching a one-year, $12.5 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney on Thursday.

WATCH: Dabo Swinney previews CFB Playoff

Click the video to watch Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's press conference comments during the College Football Playoff Awards Show Thursday night in Atlanta. #3 Clemson faces #2 Ohio State in the CFB Playoff Dec. 28.

South Carolina native, PGA golfer Tommy Gainey arrested in Florida prostitution sting

A professional golfer was one of 124 people arrested in Florida in a prostitution and human-trafficking sting.

Kinlaw named USA TODAY Second Team All-American

Gamecock defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw has been named second team All-America by USA TODAY.

Pickens, Robinson named to coaches' All-SEC Freshman Team

Gamecock football standouts Zacch Pickens and Jammie Robinson were named to the 2019 SEC Coaches All-Freshman Team, the Southeastern Conference office announced today.

WATCH: USF introduces former Clemson OC Jeff Scott as head coach

Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly believes the sky is the limit for USF football with a charismatic, new leader the Bulls and Bay area community can enthusiastically get behind.

Gamecocks to play Virginia Tech in 2034, 2035

Continuing a trend of adding attractive home-and-home football series with quality Football Bowl Subdivision opponents, the University of South Carolina and Virginia Tech have agreed on a two-year contract, the schools announced today.

Source: Eagles lose WR Alshon Jeffery for season due to foot injury

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will miss the rest of the season with what coach Doug Pederson called a "significant" foot injury, a source confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Dabo Swinney named 2019 Dodd Trophy finalist

Officials from the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl have announced the finalists for the 2019 Dodd Trophy. Finalists include five of the nation’s top coaches in college football who embody the award’s three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity, both on and off the field.