S. Carolina to consider Fair Pay to Play-type bill
Two South Carolina legislators are planning to be next in a recent movement of lawmakers attempting to give college athletes more opportunities to earn money while in school.
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Irmo’s Dustin Johnson has surgery, targets PGA fall slate
Dustin Johnson had arthroscopic surgery on Thursday morning to repair cartilage damage in his left knee and is expected to be back for fall events on the PGA Tour, his agent said.
Source: Clowney to sign tender, join Seahawks
Jadeveon Clowney is in Seattle and about to sign his franchise tender, which will enable the Houston Texans to trade him to the Seattle Seahawks, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Sources: Dolphins interested in Jadeveon Clowney trade
The Miami Dolphins are interested in trading for Houston Texans star Jadeveon Clowney and recently met with the pass-rusher, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
Giants trade former Gamecock pitcher Wednesday
The San Francisco Giants traded a former Carolina pitcher Wednesday at the trade deadline.
Clemson’s Grady Jarrett signs massive deal with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons and star defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, out of Clemson, have agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Sources: Jadeveon Clowney won’t get deal by deadline
Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney will not get a long-term deal done by Monday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline to sign players who have been franchised, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Stealing first gets a tryout in Atlantic League
Batters in the Atlantic League will get the chance to steal first base in a new series of experimental rules announced Thursday.
ESPN sources: Grizzlies want Sumter’s Ja Morant in NBA Draft
The Memphis Grizzlies have told interested parties in Chicago, where the NBA draft combine is underway, that they intend to select Murray State guard Ja Morant with the No. 2 pick next month, provided the New Orleans Pelicans take Duke’s Zion Williamson first overall, sources told ESPN.
No. 1-ranked DT for class of 2020 pledges to Clemson
Clemson landed a commitment from 2020 defensive tackle Bryan Bresee on Tuesday, adding another top prospect to its class.
