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Sumter shuts out Goose Creek

The Fighting Gamecocks continue their strong start to 2017 by improving to 3-0 and keeping Goose Creek off the scoreboard entirely Friday night, getting past the Gators 31-0.

Joyner leads upset over Dutch Fork

Gamecock commit and four-star QB Dakereon Joyner scored four rushing touchdowns to lead Fort Dorchester to an upset 41-25 win over Dutch Fork in a matchup featuring the top two 5A football teams in South Carolina.

(5) Clemson soccer tops USC, 4-1

The South Carolina men's soccer team was handed its first loss of the 2017 season on Friday night by No. 5 Clemson (3-0-0), 4-1.

Fireflies take game one against Rome, 4-2

In the first game of the final series of the 2017 season, the Fireflies beat Rome, 4-2 at State Mutual Stadium.

Araion Bradshaw transfers from South Carolina

The University of South Carolina women's basketball program announced Friday sophomore guard Araion Bradshaw has decided to leave the women’s basketball team.

Former Gamecock Christian Walker named Pacific Coast League MVP

Former Gamecock Christian Walker, who had his best season in the minor leagues this season, was named the 2017 PCL Most Valuable Player, an honor annually chosen by the League's managers and media representatives.

A more confident Kelly Bryant set to start for Clemson

When Clemson kicks off its 2017 season at home against Kent State, the fifth-ranked Tigers will usher in a new quarterback.

Fireflies finish up home schedule, set record home crowd in 2017

The Fireflies lost their final home game of the season Thursday night, 4-0 to the Asheville Tourists, but the real story: Columbia's record crowds.

Gamecocks still not ready to name starting kicker

Will Muschamp updated the kicker battle Thursday.

Saluda tops Mid-Carolina 28-21

Tied at 14 at the half, Saluda scored 14 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to win a one-score game against Mid-Carolina, 28-21.

GCA hangs on for a 24-21 win over Dreher

Gray Collegiate won its second game of the season Thursday night with a 24-21 win over Dreher.

Lower Richland beats Airport, 24-19 for first win since 2015

Lower Richland beat Airport 24-19 Thursday night for the Diamond Hornets' first win since the 201

Irmo stays undefeated with 38-27 win over Chapin

On Thursday night, the Yellow Jackets stormed back to beat Chapin, 38-27 and go into week 3 with a 3-0 record for the first time since 2005.

Blythewood edges Fairfield Central, 9-6

The Bengals scored late in the fourth quarter to hold on for a 9-3 win and the Griffins' first loss of the season.

High school football game times changed due to weather

The South Carolina High School League announced changes to week 2 of the high school schedule because of inclimate weather expected in the midlands.

Gamecocks announce non-conference schedule

The reigning National Champions have released their 2017-2018 non-conference schedule.

Staley announces transfer from USC freshman

The University of South Carolina women's basketball team is dealing with a departure on their roster before the defending national champions' season even begins.

Clemson basketball releases non-conference schedule

Games with Ohio State, Florida and South Carolina and possible meetings with Dayton and Auburn highlight Clemson’s 2017-18 non-conference men’s basketball schedule, announced today by head coach Brad Brownell.

Clemson, with a whole new set of stars, begins new journey

When fifth-ranked Clemson kicks off its season Saturday against Kent State in Death Valley, the Tigers will feature 11 new starters after winning the National Championship last season.

Gamecocks to use all three RB's Saturday against NC State

Will Muschamp said Tuesday afternoon during his weekly press conference that all three running backs -- Rico Dowdle, Ty'Son Williams and AJ Turner -- will all get carries Saturday against NC State.

Texans' Johnathan Joseph on Houston Floods: "Like a punch in the gut"

With more than 25 inches of rain dropped on Houston from Hurricane Harvery, and 25 inches more to come by Saturday, an estimated 8,000 people were in Houston shelters Monday night. For the Houston Texans, life has changed dramatically in the past 48 hours.