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Swinney Says Bryant’s Still QB-1 After Spring

As four Clemson QB’s finished their spring competition, all vying to be Deshaun Watson’s replacement, Dabo Swinney says rising junior Kelly Bryant would currently be his starter. Bryant rushed for a touchdown from four yards out to start the scoring in the Tigers Spring Game Saturday. His orange side beat the white 19-14. But Bryant only attempted 13 passes, completing…

Gamecocks Defeat Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Sophomore infielder LT Tolbert launched a three-run homer and sophomore right-hander Adam Hill did not allow a hit in six innings of work as sixth ranked South Carolina defeated 21st ranked Vanderbilt 6-1 on Saturday afternoon at Founders Park. The Gamecocks are now 21-10 on the year and 7-5 in the SEC with the Commodores…

Benedict Spring Game Set for Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Benedict College Tigers will hold their annual Purple-Gold spring football game on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. Admission is free. The spring game is the culmination of spring practice for the Tigers. Benedict has 61 players on the spring roster, and head coach Mike White says the Tigers have progressed over the…

McIlroy Moves on to Saturday after Falling Back Friday at Masters

Rory McIlroy is chasing his first green jacket in hopes to complete his career grand slam. Yet opportunities were missed in his Friday performance at Augusta National Golf Club to climb the leaderboard. After finishing his first 36 holes at one-over par, McIlroy sits five back of leaders Sergio Garcia, Charlie Hoffman, Rickie Fowler, and Thomas Pieters. Categories: Local Sports,…

Tebow hits in Fireflies 7-0 shutout win Friday

COLUMBIA, SC – The strikeouts came early and often for Fireflies starter Jordan Humphreys. The right-hander struck out nine over 5.2 innings and led Columbia to a 7-0 win over the GreenJackets at Spirit Communications Park. Friday’s win was Columbia’s first shutout victory since last August 23. Dash Winningham helped spark the offense once again. The first baseman drove in…

No. 26 Coastal Edged, 1-0, by no. 20 Louisiana in Pitchers’ Duel

CONWAY (CCU SID) – A much anticipated pitchers’ duel lived up to the hype as the teams combined for just six hits and one run – a solo home run by the Ragin’ Cajuns in the second inning – as #26 Coastal Carolina was edged 1-0 by #20 Louisiana Friday night at Springs Brooks Stadium. Louisiana improves to 18-12 overall and 7-3…