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Frank Martin previews USC's summer, NBA Draft

Gamecocks' head coach Frank Martin assess the summer for his team, the incomming recruiting class, and the 2019 NBA Draft.

US defeats rival Sweden 2-0, finishes atop group

The United States faced its toughest test of the Women’s World Cup and the defending champions were again dominant Thursday night, beating Sweden 2-0 to serve up revenge against the fierce rivals that stunned the Americans in the last Olympics.

All-Star Middleton opts out of old deal, becomes free agent

Charleston native Khris Middleton declined to pick up his $13 million player option with the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday and will enter the open market as an unrestricted free agent, according to a report from ESPN.

Zion’s time: Williamson the center of attention at NBA draft

Zion Williamson smiled his way through nearly half an hour of questions, trying to portray himself like any player just hoping to be drafted.

Panthers unveil training camp schedule for Wofford

The Carolina Panthers revealed their training camp schedule for their annual trip to Wofford College on Wednesday.

Jubb Awarded Wimbledon Wild Card

Less than a month after winning the NCAA Singles Championship, South Carolina rising senior Paul Jubb will get the chance to play on tennis' biggest stage, earning a wild card entry to the 2019 Wimbledon Championships.

Martin Joins Sports Illustrated's NBA Draft Coverage

University of South Carolina head men's basketball coach Frank Martin has joined Sports Illustrated's coverage of the 2019 NBA Draft this coming Thursday.

Sumter, USC's Montgomery leaves Yankees rehab session early with discomfort

Sumter alum and former Gamecock pitcher Jordan Montgomery suffered a setback Tuesday in his continued recovery from Tommy John surgery that has kept him off the mound since the first day of May, 2018.

Pair of Clemson draft picks sign rookie deals with Raiders

The Oakland Raiders have signed first-round draft pick DE Clelin Ferrell and second-round pick CB Trayvon Mullen, the club announced Tuesday.

Woodland denies history with US Open title at Pebble Beach

In front of Gary Woodland was a 263-yard shot to the scariest green on any par 5 at Pebble Beach, especially with a U.S. Open on the line. Behind him by one shot on the leaderboard was Brooks Koepka, the most dangerous figure in major championship golf these days.

Fireflies finish the first half of the season with loss to Lexington

The first half of Columbia’s season wrapped up on Sunday at Segra Park. While Mark Vientos recorded a pair of hits in the series finale against Lexington, the Legends completed the sweep and defeated the Fireflies, 10-1.

Woodland takes 1-shot lead over Rose in US Open

Gary Woodland hit a shank and a chunk and both times made par, and he made a birdie from a deep divot in the fairway. Such moments, even on a Saturday, can go a long way toward winning a U.S. Open.

Braves pitcher Newcomb hit on back of head by liner, exits

Braves starter Sean Newcomb has left the game in a scary scene after being hit in the back of the head by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia’s J.T. Realmuto.

Woodland leads, Woods struggles late at U.S. Open Friday

Gary Woodland figured the toughest part of his test in the U.S. Open was over Friday at Pebble Beach.

Raptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors captured Canada’s first NBA championship with their most remarkable road win yet in the franchise’s NBA Finals debut, outlasting the battered and depleted two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors 114-110 on Thursday night in a Game 6 for the ages that spoiled a sensational send-off at Oracle Arena.