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SC State Conducts Second Preseason Practice

ORANGEBURG, SC (Bulldogs) -- Head coach Buddy Pough and the Bulldogs open the 2016 campaign on the road against Central Florida in a 7 p.m. showdown in Orlando, Florida. The Bulldogs, worked on individual & team style drills in a…

Gamecock Swimmer Akaram Mahmoud Swims at Summer Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina rising junior Akaram Mahmoud was in the pool Saturday at the 2016 Summer Olympics, representing the Gamecocks and his native Egypt in the 400m freestyle. Mahmoud was strong throughout the race and…

Fireflies Beat Braves, 5-1

Rome, GA (Fireflies) -- Columbia plated five runs in the seventh inning on Friday night, overcoming a one-run deficit and winning, 5-1, at State Mutual Stadium. The Fireflies are now a perfect 8-0 as the road team in Rome this…

Clemson Holds Fourth Practice, Puts Pads on Saturday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson held a 21-period, two-and-a-half hour practice for the fourth straight day on Friday.  The team of over 100 players worked in shoulder pads, helmets and shorts in humid weather conditions. Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney…

WATCH: SC State Holds First Fall Practice

[gtxvideo vid='Ja14zUrR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ja14zUrR.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: SC State Holds First Fall Practice'] ORANGEBURG, SC (Bulldogs) – South Carolina State hit the field Friday morning in an effort to prepare for the 2016 campaign. Approximately 95 players participated in the two-hour workout drills in helmets…

WATCH: Muschamp Taking More Hands-On Approach to Head Coaching

[gtxvideo vid='rDTxUn4R' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rDTxUn4R.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Muschamp Taking More Hands-On Approach to Coaching'] Carolina defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson says Will Muschamp has been attending both offensive and defensive meetings, taking a more hands-on approach to coaching.

WATCH: Gamecock Coach Curtis Frye Heads to Olympics

[gtxvideo vid='I0LfiHkV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I0LfiHkV.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Curtis Frye Heading to Olympics'] Gamecock track and field coach Curtis Frye will coach his second Olympics this year. He says it's an honor to represent his country.

WATCH: Hastings Has Advice for First-Time Olympians

[gtxvideo vid='MB0BJOg3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MB0BJOg3.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Hastings Has Advice for First-Time Olympians'] Former Gamecock track star Natasha Hastings will make her second appearance at the Olympics this year, and she has some advice for those first-time Olympians.

Gamecock Confidential: Forever to Thee Begins August 10

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The first episode of “Gamecock Confidential: Forever to Thee,” a five-part mini-series documenting the dawn of a new era of Gamecock Football under head coach Will Muschamp, will debut on Facebook LIVE on Wednesday, August…

Deshaun Watson Named Top College Player by ESPN

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named the No. 1 college football player in the nation by ESPN.com.  The website took votes from 32 ESPN college football media and came up with a top 100 players…

Gamecocks Travel To Costa Rica Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. - (USC SID) -- The South Carolina men’s basketball team travels to Costa Rica on Saturday for a six-day foreign tour in the country. The Gamecocks will play two games versus the Costa Rica National Team and will…

Clemson's Perri Named To Preseason All-ACC Team

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Heading into her senior season, Leah Perri is named to the 2016 Preseason All-ACC Team. This is Perri’s first Preseason All-ACC honor as she’s been recognized on the Academic All-ACC Team each of the last three seasons and…

Clemson Holds Third Preseason Practice Thursday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson held its third practice of the preseason on Thursday afternoon and early evening. The Tigers were dressed in shells (helmets, shoulder pads and shorts), as they worked for two and half hours in humid weather.…

Clemson Ranked Second in Preseason Coaches Poll

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson is ranked second in the preseason Amway Coaches Poll released on Thursday.  It is the highest preseason ranking in Clemson history in either of the major polls.  Clemson was fourth in the preseason poll by…

Two Gamecocks Competing at Rio Summer Olympics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- Two members of the University of South Carolina swimming & diving program will compete on the world’s biggest stage as Akaram Mahmoud and Julia Vincent take part in the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, which will be held Aug. 5-21…

Former Gamecock Michael Carrera Signs Contract in Russia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - Former University of South Carolina men's basketball standout Michael Carrera has signed a professional contract with Avtodor Saratov, a team stationed in Saratov, Russia. Avtodor is part of the top-tier of Russian professional basketball. Carrera spent the majority of…

Augusta Tops Fireflies, 2-0

AUGUSTA, GA (Fireflies) – The crafty lefty was solid on the hill on Wednesday night, but Kevin Canelon’s performance could not lift the Fireflies to victory. Augusta downed Columbia, 2-0, at Lake Olmstead Stadium. Canelon recorded his 15th quality start…

Clemson Holds Second Preseason Practice Wednesday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson returned to the practice fields for another two-and-a-half hour practice on Wednesday.  It was the second workout of the preseason for Dabo Swinney’s Tigers, who open the season at Auburn on Saturdaynight September 3. Swinney…

Tigers Ranked 14th in NSCAA Preseason Poll

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) -- On the first official day of training for the 2016 season, the Clemson women’s soccer team was ranked 14th in the nation according to the preseason poll released by the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of…

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