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Justin Parker heading to Mississippi State as pitching coach

South Carolina’s pitching coach, Justin Parker, is changing diamonds and heading to Mississippi State for the same job.

Wyndham Clark plays big and becomes a major champion at the US Open

Wyndham Clark delivered clutch saves, a signature shot that gave him control and the steady nerves to hold off McIlroy and become a major champion.

West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins resigns hours after drunken driving arrest

West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has resigned a day after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving in the latest incident in a Hall of Fame career that imploded quickly.

Gamecock women's soccer announces 2023 schedule

South Carolina women’s soccer head coach Shelley Smith has announced the 2023 schedule, kicking the regular season off on the road at local rival Clemson.

Sources: Sumter's Ja Morant suspended for 25 games by NBA

The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant for 25 games to start the 2023-2024 season due to conduct detrimental to the league, it was announced Friday.

Conor McGregor accused of sexual assault at NBA Finals game in Miami

The NBA and the Miami Heat are investigating an allegation that former UFC champion Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman inside an arena bathroom after Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Michael Jordan selling majority ownership stake in Charlotte Hornets

Michael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the organization, the team announced Friday.

Former Gamecock defensive line coach passes away at 65

Brad Lawing, the man credited with helping shape some of the best defensive lineman to ever play at the University of South Carolina, died at age 65 this week.

Ethan Petry named PG's National Freshman of the Year; Messina earns All-America honors

Gamecocks freshman outfielder Ethan Petry was named the Perfect Game National Freshman of the Year while sophomore Cole Messina earned second team All-America honors, the organization announced this afternoon (Thursday, June 15).

Gamecocks track & field coaching legend Curtis Frye announces retirement

After 27 years at the helm of the South Carolina Track & Field and Cross Country program, legendary head coach Curtis Frye has announced his retirement effective June 30, it was announced today.

Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp retiring at end of season

Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp is retiring after a nearly two-decade NASCAR career.

Gamecock football learns 2024 opponents

The University of South Carolina football program has learned its eight Southeastern Conference opponents for the 2024 season, the league office revealed tonight on SEC Network.

Denver’s Nikola Jokic adds missing piece to impressive resume with NBA title

Nikola Jokic leads the Denver Nuggets to first-ever NBA championship with 28 points, 16 rebounds and four assists in the clincher over Heat.

Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in team history Monday night, as the Nuggets overcame dreadful shooting and a late flurry from Miami’s Jimmy Butler to squeeze past the Heat for a frantic 94-89 victory in Game 5.

Six Gamecocks named to Phil Steele’s preseason lists

Six University of South Carolina football player have been named to Phil Steele’s 2023 preseason All-America and All-SEC teams, the national publication announced today.

Gamecock infielder Braswell set to enter NCAA transfer portal

On Sunday, South Carolina infielder Michael Braswell announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Gamecocks' season comes to an end in Super Regional loss at Florida, 4-0

The University of South Carolina baseball team’s 2023 season came to a close in the Gainesville Super Regional Saturday afternoon (June 10) at Condron Family Ballpark.

Gamecocks fall to Florida in Super Regional game one, 5-4

South Carolina baseball had two Will McGillis home runs and five innings on the mound from James Hicks, but runs in the sixth and eighth innings lifted Florida to a 5-4 win over the Gamecocks in game one of the Gainesville Super Regional.

Petry named Collegiate Baseball freshman all-american

University of South Carolina outfielder Ethan Petry was named to the Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-America team, the publication announced Wednesday morning.

North Greenville’s National Championship run ends in third round

North Greenville saw its season come to an end in the 2023 NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon in an 8-4 loss to Southern New Hampshire.

Clemson names Brandon Wagner men’s tennis head coach

Brandon Wagner has been named head men's tennis coach, Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced on Wednesday. Wagner, who has served on the Texas Longhorns’ staff as an assistant and associate head coach since 2019, is coming off a national semifinal appearance and Big 12 Championship in 2023, and was just named the Texas Regional ITA Assistant Coach of the Year.