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Gamecock Basketball Hosts La. Tech in Season Opener

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina hosts Louisiana Tech on Friday in the season opener for both schools at Colonial Life Arena. The meeting is the second all-time between the two programs and the first since the 1960-61 campaign. Friday’s matchup…

RA Dickey agrees to $8M deal with Braves

FILE - In this May 24, 2016, file photo, then-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in New York. Former NL Cy Young…

Visions of 2015 Sticking with Clemson Offense

[gtxvideo vid='ClMmW1jr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ClMmW1jr.jpg' vtitle='Clemson Seeking Second-Straight 10-0 Start'] Clemson's offense in 2015 is nearly identical to its offense in 2016, and when Clemson hosts Pitt Saturday in Death Valley, another 2015 stat can be copied: a perfect 10-0 record. Click…

Muschamp Going Back to the Swamp that Helped Him Learn and Grow

[gtxvideo vid='kb771zQT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kb771zQT.jpg' vtitle='Muschamp Learning from Florida'] Will Muschamp's first head coaching job was at Florida, where spent four seasons with the Gators. But after a 28-21 record, the Gators fired Coach Boom for current UF coach Jim McElwain. Now…

Sindarius Thornwell, Once Again, Leading Gamecock Charge

[gtxvideo vid='xFuk75hv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xFuk75hv.jpg' vtitle='Sindarius Thornwell, Once Again, Leading Gamecock Charg'] The Gamecocks start the 2016-2017 season Friday night, hosting Louisiana Tech. Frank Martin is still looking for his first NCAA Tournament appearance with the Gamecocks and must rely on senior…

Thornwell Named Preseason All-SEC By League Coaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 13th annual men’s basketball coaches preseason All-SEC teams on Thursday, where it was announced that South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was named to the First Team. It marks the third-straight season…

Newberry Men's Basketball Has Packed Opening Weekend

NEWBERRY – Newberry men's basketball will open the regular season Fridayagainst Erskine and travel to Charlotte later that evening for an exhibition. Newberry will complete the weekend with a contest against North Greenville. WHO: Newberry College at Erskine, Charlotte and North Greenville WHERE: Galloway…

Tigers Add Four Signees Thursday

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Head coach Brad Brownell and his staff added four players to the Clemson men’s basketball program on Thursday A.J. Oliver, Aamir Simms, Clyde Trapp Jr. and Malik William all signed national letters of intent to play…

Lower Richland Guard Signs with Clemson

[gtxvideo vid='HZiGXcK6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HZiGXcK6.jpg' vtitle='Lower Richland Guard Signs with Clemson'] Lower Richland guard Clyde Trapp made his college choice Wednesday afternoon, picking Clemson over USC and Charlotte. Why the Tigers? He says, it felt like home. Click the video to watch…

Watson, Others Made NFL Decisions Last Summer

[gtxvideo vid='sxBD8OG9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sxBD8OG9.jpg' vtitle='Watson, Others Made NFL Decisions Last Summer'] Dabo Swinney says Deshaun Watson, Artavis Scott, Mike Williams and Wayne Gallman will all leave early for the NFL Draft and celebrate Senior Day Saturday when (2) Clemson hosts Pitt…

USC Can Win SEC East, but with a Little Help

[gtxvideo vid='n9FuFxLM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/n9FuFxLM.jpg' vtitle='USC Can Win SEC East, but with a Little Help'] The Gamecocks can still technically win the SEC East, but a lot has to happen before Carolina can play in Atlanta. Click the video to watch our…

Gamecock Soccer Downed 2-1 By ODU In C-USA Quarterfinals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (10-7-1 overall) was knocked out of the Conference USA Men’s Soccer Championship Wednesday evening after being upset 2-1 by Old Dominion (6-8-2 overall) in the quarterfinals. The Gamecocks scored late in the match…

Star-Studded Group Signs with Gamecock Softball

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Five standout players from across the country signed National Letters of Intent to play for South Carolina Softball starting in 2018, head coach Beverly Smith announced today. The players, Alex Fulmer (Little Mountain, S.C.), Victoria…

Belichick Says Letter to Trump 'Not Politically Motivated'

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday the letter he wrote to Donald Trump before Election Day was done out of a friendship that goes back many years and was not politically motivated, while Tom Brady said he preferred to focus on football and wouldn't elaborate on his relationship with him.

Dawn Staley Signs Four More Recruits Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Elisia Grissett (Durham, N.C./Hillside) and LaDazhia Williams (Bradenton, Fla./Lakewood Ranch) have signed a National Letters of Intent to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. Both…

Newberry Encourages Fans to Wear Scarlet Saturday

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – The No. 19 ranked Wolves are set to take on Wingate this weekend, as Newberry looks to claim the South Atlantic Conference title outright after clinching at least a share of the championship vs. Lenoir-Rhyne two weeks ago. All fans are…

Newberry Men's Basketball Game Time Changed Against Erskine

NEWBERRY (Newberry) – Friday’s non-conference men’s basketball game between Newberry and Erskine will now be played at 11:00 a.m. at the Galloway Center in Due West. The contest was originally scheduled to start at 12:01 a.m. This game is part of…

Former Clemson Defensive Lineman Released by Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (ESPN) -- Former Pro Bowl left tackle Ryan Clady, one of the New York Jets' key offseason acquisitions, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn rotator cuff. It ends his season and likely his Jets…

Carolina Ready For ODU In C-USA Tournament Quarterfinals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- South Carolina opens play at the Conference USA Men's Soccer Championship on Wednesday afternoon as it squares off with Old Dominion in the quarterfinals at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Gamecocks are the No. 2 seed and…

Clemson Remains Second in College Football Playoff Ranking

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Clemson remains second in the latest College Football Playoff Poll released on Tuesday evening.  The Tigers remain behind Alabama and just head of No. 3 Michigan and No. 4  Washington. The Tigers have been ranked in the top…

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