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Wilkins Named to Hornung Watch List

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has been named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List for 2017.   The junior from Springfield, Mass. is  one of just 10 defensive players on the Watch List and one of…

2017 USC Women’s Basketball National Championship Bobblehead Unveiled

Milwaukee, WI – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited-edition South Carolina Gamecocks Bobblehead to commemorate the 2017 National Championship Season for the South Carolina Women’s team. The bobblehead features Cocky, South Carolina’s Mascot,…

Gonzalez Shuts Down Kannapolis, Columbia Wins Series Finale

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Harol Gonzalez logged one of the finest starts of his career on Monday and the Fireflies defeated the Intimidators, 2-1. Gonzalez struck out a season-high nine batters over eight innings en route to his team-best sixth victory of the year.…

Moore Named to Butkus Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina senior Skai Moore has been named to the Butkus Award Watch List, which honors the nation’s best linebacker, it was announced today. Moore, a 6-2, 218-pounder from Cooper City, Fla., returned…

Samuel Named to Hornung Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina junior wide receiver Deebo Samuel is one of 46 multi-talented college football players named to the 2017 Watch List for the Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, it was announced…

Carolina fires general manager Gettleman after 4 seasons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers fired general manager Dave Gettleman on Monday, eight days before the team reports to training camp. Owner Jerry Richardson said in a statement he made the decision after a long evaluation of the…

Rizzie Registers Two Hits In Loss On Sunday

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Dan Rizzie picked up his fourth multi-hit game on a soggy Sunday evening at Spirit Communications Park. Rizzie finished with two singles and has at least one hit in five of his previous seven contests. The Fireflies fell…

Kannapolis takes game one versus Fireflies

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Andres Gimenez scored a run and drove in a run in the series opener against Kannapolis but the Fireflies fell, 7-2. Gimenez also stole a base, his eighth of the season. After a two hour and five minute…

Swearinger, former Gamecock teeammates hoop it up for charity

[gtxvideo vid='oksPsXA2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oksPsXA2.jpg' vtitle='Swearinger, former teeammates hoop it up for charity'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- When you're fortunate enough to be successful, giving back to communities is an added bonus. Growing up in South Carolina, former Gamecock DJ Swearinger never…

Fireflies lose series to Greensboro Friday

[gtxvideo vid='QxfbbnkD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QxfbbnkD.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies lose series to Greensboro'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Columbia’s bullpen was flawless on Friday night at Spirit Communications Park. Joe Zanghi and Matt Pobereyko tossed a combined four scoreless innings. The Fireflies dropped the series finale…

Four Tigers Named to Outland Trophy Watch List

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson linemen Tyrone Crowder, Mitch Hyatt, Dexter Lawrence and Christian Wilkins have all been named to the Preseason 2017 Outland Trophy Watch List.  The award is presented each year by the Football Writers Association of America…

Media picks Gamecocks to finish fourth in SEC East

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The media attending SEC Football Media Days this past week in Birmingham has picked South Carolina to finish fourth in the Eastern Division, it was announced today. Hayden Hurst (second team tight end), Skai Moore…

Gastonia sinks Blowfish Thursday night

GASTONIA, NC (Blowfish) -- Lexington County was trying to double up on back-to-back wins after the All-Star break as they set their sights on the Gastonia Grizzlies at Sims Legion Park Thursday night. The Blowfish jumped out ahead early but…

ICYMI: Fireflies hop Grasshoppers, 2-1 Thursday

[gtxvideo vid='SVdfaifQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SVdfaifQ.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies hop Grasshoppers, 2-1'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Dash Winningham plated the winning run on Thursday in the bottom of the ninth and the Fireflies defeated the Grasshoppers, 2-1. It was the fifth walk-off win of the…

With Jake Bentley, USC's offense is talk of SEC Media Days

[gtxvideo vid='Un90UZRh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Un90UZRh.jpg' vtitle='Muschamp sees smoother transition into year two with USC'] HOOVER, Ala. (AP) South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley vividly remembers the hit that welcomed him to the Southeastern Conference. He was throwing a screen pass last season when…

Dabo isn't worried about replacing championship pieces

[gtxvideo vid='ede6hlEf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ede6hlEf.jpg' vtitle='Dabo isn't worried about replacing legendary offense'] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dabo Swinney isn’t concerned about losing more than 77 percent of his team’s offensive production from last season’s national championship team. Rather, Clemson’s 10th-year coach is…

Skai Moore named to Nagurski watch list

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina senior linebacker Skai Moore is one of 103 candidates named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list, it was announced today. The Nagurski Trophy goes to the nation’s best defensive player, as…

Deshaun Watson wins ESPY as Best Male College Athlete

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson became the first athlete in school history to win an ESPY Award on Wednesday evening.   Watson was named the Best Male College Athlete at the ESPY Awards program in Los Angeles.…

Fireflies fall to Greensboro, 4-1

[gtxvideo vid='Uc6T8iW3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Uc6T8iW3.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies fall to Greensboro, 4-1'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR) –  A day after his 20th birthday, Luis Carpio reached base four times on Wednesday night at Spirit Communications Park. Carpio was also responsible for the club’s lone…

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