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Wilson named AP's WNBA Rookie of the Year

After sweeping the WNBA's Rookie of the Month awards for the entirety of her first season, Gamecocks great and Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has been named the Associated Press' Rookie of the Year.

Dozier signs two-way deal with Celtics

Former Carolina guard and Spring Valley alum PJ Dozier officially signed a two-way contract deal with the Boston Celtics, the team announced Tuesday.

Former Swansea coach's legal team responds to latest Midlands job removal

Former Swansea head coach Greg Wright was expected to be working the sidelines once again at Brookland-Cayce this past Friday. But the Bearcats new co-defensive coordinator was not present during the team's week zero opener.

Gamecocks' Samuel, Clemson's Ferrell and Wilkins honored by ESPN

Deebo Samuel joins Clemson's Clelin Ferrell and Christian Wilkins as first-team selections on ESPN's Preseason All-American roster released Tuesday.

Four Clemson players, Gamecocks' Samuel named AP Preseason All-Americans

Carolina's Deebo Samuel is joined by four Clemson Tigers on the 2018 Associated Press Preseason All-America rosters.

Panthers offensive line takes another hit, Matt Kalil week-to-week

Panthers' starting left tackle Matt Kalil has had an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, putting him in jeopardy of missing the start of the 2018 season.

Watson front and center on cover of SI's NFL preview

Two weeks after the Clemson defensive line was featured on the College Football cover of Sports Illustrated, former Tigers great and Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson graces the front of the publication's NFL preview.

20-year-old Wilson pitches Braves past Pirates 1-0 in debut

After rocketing through the minor leagues, just two years after being drafted out of high school, 20-year old Bryse Wilson found himself on a major league mound Monday night, making his Atlanta Braves debut.

Former Gamecock, Spring Valley alum named Winthrop pitching coach

According to a report by D1 Baseball, former Gamecocks pitcher and Spring Valley alum Austin Hill has been promoted to the role of pitching coach at Winthrop.

Wilson sweeps WNBA Rookie of the Month honors

For the third time in a row, Gamecocks alum and Aces star A'ja Wilson was awarded the WNBA Rookie of the Month honor, sweeping the title for June, July, and now August.

Clemson No. 2, Gamecocks just outside AP Preseason Top 25

Clemson will begin the 2018 campaign ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press' Preseason Poll. Carolina was just outside the Top 25 as the highest slotted team in the "others receiving votes" category.

Fireflies continue hot streak, win in Hagerstown

Columbia continues to play some of their best baseball of the season as the South Atlantic League reaches the end of August. The Fireflies defeated Hagerstown Sunday 7-5, winning their fifth game in their last six times out.

Braves swept by Rockies, still hold slim division lead

Colorado completed a four-game sweep at SunTrust Park Sunday, defeating the Braves 4-2. But Atlanta still holds a half-game lead of Philadelphia of first place in the NL East exiting the weekend.

Wilson's rookie season ends, Vegas loses to Atlanta

The Gamecock great and front runner for WNBA Rookie of the Year scored a game-high 21 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in her Aces' 93-78 loss to the Atlanta Dream Sunday night.

Second half surge leads Gamecocks past Charleston

Carolina Women's Soccer notched their second-straight season-opening victory of the 2018 season, defeating College of Charleston 2-0 Sunday night.

USC's Jackson medically unable to play football

Gamecocks redshirt freshman defensive back Tayvn Jackson announced on social media Sunday that he will be retiring from football because of medical issues that will cut short his career at Carolina and beyond.

Blythewood, Gamecock great scores touchdown in Jaguars preseason game

A former Blythewood High and Gamecock running back scored the game-winning touchdown for the Jacksonville Jaguars Saturday.

Gamecock offensive lineman from Lugoff out with knee injury

The Gamecocks will lose an offensive lineman for a month, according to Will Muschamp.

Muschamp announces frontrunner for starting kicker

Gamecock head coach Will Muschamp gave a small update on the kicking competition Saturday.

Gamecocks announce backup quarterback to Jake Bentley in 2018

After Saturday's scrimmage, Will Muschamp announced the Gamecocks' backup quarterback to Jake Bentley.

A'ja Wilson, Aces come up just short as Wings secure final playoff spot

Former Gamecock A’ja Wilson (34 points) scored in double figures for the 32nd time this season, tying Candace Parker for the second most consecutive double-digit games to start a career.