Sports

A'ja Wilson named WNBA's Western Conference Player of Week

Former Gamecock A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces today was named the WNBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week for games played July 2-8.

MLB All-Star rosters announced

Mike Trout, Aaron Judge and Mookie Betts form a dream outfield for the American League. Bryce Harper and Max Scherzer make up a not-so-gracious welcome committee for the NL.

Gary moving up college choice decision date

Gray Collegiate rising senior Juwan Gary announced on his Instagram account Sunday that he will be making his collegiate commitment some time this week instead of opting to release his announcement in November as previously stated.

Despite great defense, Fireflies drop fifth-straight

Luc Rennie made his first professional start in more than two years and was tremendous on Sunday afternoon. The righty tossed seven innings and fanned seven batters. However the strong effort wasn’t enough as Columbia fell 9-6 to Charleston at Spirit Communications Park.

ABC Columbia reps media team in CPL All-Star HR Derby

ABC Columbia's own Tyler Ryan and Greg Brzozowski helped represent the local media team competing in the 20th Coastal Plain League All-Star Show's Mini Home Run Derby Sunday.

Lexington County hosts CPL All-Star Skills Competition

The best players from all across the Coastal Plain League battled in the batters box and on the mound Sunday night, seeing who's fundamentals were stronger and talents could lead them to victory and bragging rights.

USC alum Shell gives back with youth camp in Lowcountry

Former Gamecock and New York Jets offensive lineman Brandon Shell hosted his first-annual youth camp Saturday at his alma mater, Goose Creek High School.

Columbia drops fourth-straight, series opener to Charleston

Columbia ended up dropping the opener to the RiverDogs, 6-5, at Spirit Communications Park.

Wilson named SEC Female Athlete of the Year

South Carolina women's basketball alumna A'ja Wilson was named the 2017-18 Roy F. Kramer SEC Female Athlete of the Year, the league office announced today.

Blowfish get ready to host CPL All-Star Weekend

For the first time since the team moved to Lexington County, the Blowfish are hosting the 20th annual Coastal Plain League All-Star Show this Sunday and Monday.

Drive finish sweep of Fireflies in Columbia

Blake Tiberi extended his on-base streak to 19 games in a 7-3 loss to Greenville at Spirit Communications Park.

Tony Parker leaving San Antonio for Charlotte

Tony Parker’s time in San Antonio is over, after 17 seasons and four NBA championships.

Report: Mickelson says $10M match with Woods in the works

Golf.com is reporting that Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are contemplating a $10 million winner-take-all exhibition match.

DeVoe makes Hornets Summer League roster

Former Clemson star Gabe DeVoe has earned a spot on the Hornets Summer League roster as one of 14 players headed with the franchise to Las Vegas.

Blowfish peel past Bananas in Savannah

For just the second time this season, Lexington County won consecutive games, defeating Savannah Thursday night 7-4.

Drive take second-straight from Fireflies

Catcher Carlos Sanchez finally introduced himself to the city of Columbia. In just his fourth start as a Firefly, the 22-year-old tallied a season-high three hits and knocked in a run. The Fireflies fell to the Greenville Drive, though, on Thursday, 4-2.