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Captain Munnerlyn temporarily sidelined with hamstring pull

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — Captain Munnerlyn sat out Wednesday and Thursday’s Panthers practice, after pulling his hamstring preparing for training camp in Alabama. Munnerlyn went home to Mobile before training camp, and to get in shape, overexerted himself. “I just kind of tweaked it a little bit, so they (Panthers) are just trying to take it slow,” said Munnerlyn. “Hamstrings…

South Carolina coaches team up for charity Wednesday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) — For one night, the rivalry was put aside. On Wednesday, at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Greenville, coaches from both sides teamed to raise money for charities in the annual South Carolina Coaches for Charity Silent and Live Auction. The Gamecocks were represented by defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson; the Tigers, head coach Dabo Swinney. With only…

Cam Newton looks healthy on first day of training camp

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — Cam Newton seems healthy-er. After undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder back in March, Newton has taken steps towards a full recovery, and Wednesday was just one of the many. At Wofford College Wednesday night, the Panthers opened training camp, the first time Newton has thrown a football since surgery. The Panthers are expected to work…

Clowney, Watson, Hopkins all attend Texans camp

SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WOLO) — It seems like most former Gamecocks and Tigers have made a b-line straight to the Texans organization. Former Tigers Deshaun Watson (QB) and Nuk Hopkins (WR) could start for Houston. Oh yeah, and there’s a guy named Jadeveon Clowney (DE) who once played for the Gamecocks. On Wednesday, the Texans opened Training Camp in Sulphur…

Boulware, with NFL shot on the line, attends Panthers camp

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — Ben Boulware was the leading tackler on Clemson’s national championship team in 2016, but the former Tigers linebacker went undrafted this year. Then the Panthers came calling, and signed the star out of Anderson to a free agency deal. On Wednesday, Boulware attended his first training camp in the NFL, desperately showing his coaches he belongs…

Round Three of Palmetto Capital City Classic to Kick Off Between Benedict and Livingstone Colleges

By: Stephen Wise

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- For the third season in a row, Benedict and Livingstone will face off for their first game of the year. They will kick off September 2nd at 5 p.m. Two years ago, Livingstone handed Benedict a 49-6 victory. The next season, Benedict responded with a 5-3 victory in a defensive showdown. The game has massive implications for…

USC’s Harris leads Team USA to Women’s FIBA U19 Quarterfinals

By: Stephen Wise

(WOLO)- USC guard Tyasha Harris dished ten assists in 21 minutes as the USA under nineteen national team defeated Puerto Rico 104-46. With the win, the US team advances to the medal quarterfinals. In addition to her career-high assists, Harris scored the first nine points for the US as they looked to take control early. Harris is averaging 2.3 steals,…

Joe Thomas Sr. To Be Honored by Coaches From Across The State at Charity Event

By: Stephen Wise

(WOLO)- Former South Carolina State running back Joe Thomas Sr. will be recognized by collegiate football coaches from around the state at the SC Coaches for Charity Banquet in Greenville Wednesday. Thomas will be among six recipients for the Community MVP award after being chosen by his coach, Buddy Pough. The award is awarded to persons who have given great…