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Gamecocks Wrap Up Competition in Japan

TOKYO, Japan (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s basketball closed out its competition with the Japan National Team Tuesday, playing a full 40-minute game for the first time on the tour. Japan claimed a 78-57 victory with a strong fourth quarter after…

Nostalgia, Competition Combine as BIG3 Builds Up Legacy

[gtxvideo vid='cAB0D6nt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cAB0D6nt.jpg' vtitle='Nostalgia, Competition Combine as BIG3 Builds Up Legacy'] The BIG3 is just in it's second week of it's inaugural season. It's NBA veterans, from former All-Stars to journeymen, are still working to get their past-prime bodies back…

Fireflies Take Rubber Match with Rome

[gtxvideo vid='stHc5C0C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/stHc5C0C.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies Take Rubber Match with Rome'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – The Fireflies have found themselves in plenty of close ballgames lately and Monday’s tilt with Rome was no exception. Columbia plated a run in the eighth inning and defeated…

Iverson, BIG3 Continue First Season in Carolinas

[gtxvideo vid='Vqy8onHm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Vqy8onHm.jpg' vtitle='Iverson, BIG3 Continue First Season in Carolinas'] CHARLOTTE (WOLO) - The BIG3 continued their inaugural season by making their second-ever stop in the Carolinas Sunday, bringing some of the largest names in NBA history to the Spectrum…

Hornets Sign Malik Monk

CHARLOTTE (Hornets) – Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has signed 2017 first-round draft pick Malik Monk. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. A consensus 2016-17 All-American Second Team selection, Monk…

Pitching Dominates, Fireflies Edge Braves 3-2

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies)–  The Fireflies squeaked past the Braves, 3-2, on Sunday evening at Spirit Communications Park. Rome sparked a late rally, but it wasn’t enough against Columbia’s bullpen. Thomas McIlraith mastered Rome with six hitless frames in just his second start for the club.…

Smoak Named to All-Star Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- Gamecock-great Justin Smoak was named the starting first baseman for the American League All-Star Team on Sunday. It will mark the first All-Star Game appearance for the eight-year Major League veteran. In 80 games played this…

Gamecocks Mourn the Passing of Max Runager

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina mourns the loss of former Gamecock great, Max Runager, who passed away on Friday. Runager was 61 years old. Runager, who starred at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, was an outstanding punter for…

Gimenez, Carpio, Sanchez Sharp in Series-Opening Loss

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Andres Gimenez and Luis Carpio both notched a pair of hits on Saturday, but the Fireflies stumbled in the opener to Rome, 5-1. It was the 14th and 15th multi-hit games respectively for the duo. Columbia’s catcher, Ali Sanchez, also picked a runner off…

Barksdale, Bekemeyer Lead Gamecocks at Phillips 66 Nationals

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (USC SID) — Six members of the University of South Carolina swimming & diving program were in action over the past week at the 2017 Phillips 66 National Championships. Emma Barksdale, Emily Cornell and Kersten Dirrane swam for the Carolina women’s squad, while Cody Bekemeyer, Caleb…

LC Breaks USC's Streak, Winning Gamefish Cup

[gtxvideo vid='u0WYJGX4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u0WYJGX4.jpg' vtitle='LC Breaks USC's Streak, Winning \"Gamefish Alumni Game\"'] Lexington County broke a three-game winning streak for the University of South Carolina alumni in the 11th annual Gamefish Cup. The current collegiate players on the Blowfish topped some…

Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston

[gtxvideo vid='lzwRa17H' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lzwRa17H.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has landed South Florida's Mark Kingston as its new baseball coach. Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner announced the hiring of Kingston on Friday. Kingston spent…

Mark Kingston Named Gamecock Head Baseball Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Mark Kingston has been named the head baseball coach at the University of South Carolina, Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced today. He becomes the 30th head coach in the history of Gamecock Baseball. Kingston comes…

A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston

[gtxvideo vid='B98NqnWj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B98NqnWj.jpg' vtitle='A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — According to numerous sources, South Carolina will hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to fill the vacant role with the Gamecocks. The…

Wil Crowe signs with Nationals Wednesday

[gtxvideo vid='tper0vHs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tper0vHs.jpg' vtitle='Wil Crowe signs with Nationals'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Gamecock pitcher Wil Crowe signed a contract with the Washington Nationals, ABC Columbia confirmed Wednesday night. The deal is worth nearly $950,000. Crowe was taken by Washington…

Blowfish lose to HiToms, three-game win streak ends

THOMASVILLE, N.C. (Blowfish) — After a 5-4 win in Florence on Tuesday night, the Blowfish looked for their fourth straight win as they set their sights on the High Point-Thomasville HiToms at Finch Field. The HiToms were on a two…

Tebow homers in first day with St. Lucie

[gtxvideo vid='6GxHWADP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6GxHWADP.jpg' vtitle='Tebow homers in first day with St. Lucie'] PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Tim Tebow has a habit of making a big splash in his debuts, and the newest St. Lucie Met delivered again on Wednesday.…

Former Firefly Tim Tebow says he's focused on improving, not statistics

[gtxvideo vid='P5LAQZ3y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P5LAQZ3y.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_06_27_23_29_50'] PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (ESPN) -- Tim Tebow said Tuesday he realizes he still has "a long way to go" to be a successful professional baseball player, but he is focused on improving and not his…

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