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Inexperience, rain in the forecast for Kentucky Derby

Bob Baffert is seeking a fifth victory in the Kentucky Derby and he’s got the favorite, too.

Lexington grad Sydney Legacy earns All-ACC honor

Alice Hewson and Sydney Legacy were both named to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-ACC Women’s Golf team on Friday.

#15 Coastal suffers 12-6 setback at Louisiana

Louisiana pitcher Collen Schmidt struck out nine and allowed one run over eight innings to lead the Ragin’ Cajuns (27-20, 13-9) to a 12-6 victory over #15 Coastal Carolina (31-15, 17-5) Friday night at Russo Park.

WATCH: Lexington blanks Ashley Ridge, advances in 5A playoffs

Lexington used a big first half on its way to beating Ashley Ridge, 6-0 in the 5A Girls Soccer playoffs Friday night.

WATCH: Fireflies edge BlueClaws 2-1 Friday night

The force was with the Fireflies on Star Wars Night in front of 5,682 fans at Spirit Communications Park Friday. Rigoberto Terrazas knocked in the game-winning run, Quinn Brodey, with a single in the ninth and gave Columbia a 2-1 victory over Lakewood. It’s the second straight walk-off win for the Fireflies – the first time this has been done in franchise history.

WATCH: Wando beats River Bluff, 2-0 in 5A lower state semis

Wando edged River Bluff, 2-0 Friday night in the 5A lower state semis, ending the Gators' season in the playoffs.

WATCH: Gamecocks smash No. 3 Ole Miss, 13-5 in series-opener

The University of South Carolina's bats came alive behind multi-hit nights from Madison Stokes, Justin Row, and Hunter Taylor on Friday night (May 4) to take game one of the series from No. 4 Ole Miss, 13-5, in front of 7,559 fans at Founders Park. The Gamecocks improve to 27-18 (12-10 SEC) on the year while Mark Kingston picks up his 300th career win as a head coach.

Claflin baseball stays alive in SIAC Tournament

The Claflin University baseball team avoided elimination from the 2018 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Tournament on Friday (May 4) by defeating with Paine College (11-9) and Clark Atlanta University (14-4) in the loser bracket.

No. 12 Gamecocks drop series-opener to No. 20 Kentucky Friday night

No. 12 South Carolina softball dropped a tough 7-5 game to No. 20 Kentucky on Friday night at John Cropp Stadium in the series opener of the three game series. The Wildcats scored five runs in the first as the Gamecock comeback effort fell just short in the top of the seventh.

Gamecocks fall in NCAA Beach Volleyball Tournament

South Carolina’s beach volleyball team closed its season Friday afternoon at the NCAA tournament losing duals with No. 3 Hawai’i, 3-0, and No. 7 LSU, 3-2. The Gamecocks finish the season with a 24-9 overall record, their most successful to date.

Clemson ranked 14th in final Golfweek poll

Clemson is ranked 14th in the final regular season Bushnell Golfweek Coaches poll released on Friday afternoon.

Former Gamecock Greiner earns call up to the Detroit Tigers Friday

Former University of South Carolina baseball catcher Grayson Greiner (2012-14) has been called up by the Detroit Tigers and will be on the roster for Friday night’s (May 4) game at Kansas City, the club announced this afternoon.

USC great Justin Smoak, wife Kristin give birth to baby girl

Former Gamecock Justin Smoak and his wife Kirstin welcomed a new baby girl to the family Friday morning.

WATCH: Hayden Hurst begins practice with Ravens Friday

Former Gamecock tight end Hayden Hurst began practices with the Ravens Friday during the first day of rookie camp.

Clemson announces 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame class

Nine former athletes from 11 different sports, and one coach comprise the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018.

No. 12 Gamecocks hit road for Kentucky

The Gamecocks (No. 12/12) play their final SEC series of the regular season starting Friday at Kentucky at 7:00 PM ET on SEC Network Plus.

REPORT: USC's Grayson Greiner called up by Detroit

The Tigers could be calling up former Gamecock and Blythewood grad Grayson Greiner.

WATCH: Five unanswered goals leads Dutch Fork over Socastee

Dutch Fork rallied from a 2-0 hole Thursday night and scored five-straight goals in route to a 5-2 win over Socastee in the Boys 5A State Soccer Playoffs.

Spring Valley outlasts Lexington in double OT

Despite trailing 1-0 after the first half, on the road, Spring Valley was able to tie, then defeat region rival Lexington 2-1 in the second round of the SCHSL 5A State Playoffs.

WATCH: Chapin soars past AC Flora in 4A Playoffs

Clemson commit Will Bethea didn't get much help from his AC Flora defense Thursday night.

WATCH: River Bluff blanks Dutch Fork in 5A Postseason

River Bluff added two in the seventh and added to a 3-0 lead on its way to blank Dutch Fork, 5-0 on the road.

Lexington moves past Wando in state playoffs

Thanks to a two-run first inning and a three-run third, Lexington took care of visiting Wando in their first game of the SCHSL 5A State Playoffs Thursday night, besting the Warriors 5-2.