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Blue Jays hit 4 home runs, beat Texas for 2-0 lead in ALDS

Toronto Blue Jays’ Troy Tulowitzki (2) and Jose Bautista, right, celebrate Tulowitzki’s two-run home run that scored Bautista in the second inning of Game 2 of baseball’s American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion capped a three-homer burst in the fifth…

NCAA Relocates NCAA Basketball Tournament to Greenville

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA relocated its men’s basketball regional tournament to Greenville, South Carolina, on Friday after withdrawing the event from Greensboro, North Carolina, because of that state’s law restricting the rights of LGBT people. The first and second rounds of the men’s tournament will be played at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The NCAA also announced the relocation…

Updated USC Baseball Scrimmage Schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina baseball team continues fall scrimmages at Founders Park. All three scrimmages are free and open to the public. The Gamecocks will scrimmage Sunday at 7:15 p.m. followed by Monday at 4 p.m. and Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: baseball, Gamecock

Gamecock Men’s Soccer at FIU Moved to Monday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Due to inclement weather from Hurricane Matthew expected in the southeast United States, the South Carolina men’s soccer game at FIU Saturday night has been moved to Monday evening. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at FIU Soccer Stadium as the Gamecocks will look to extend a six-match win streak. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks…

Gamecocks Set to Travel to Georgia, Host Nationally Ranked Florida

ATHENS, GA. – The South Carolina volleyball team has a pair of weekend SEC matches, starting Friday night at Georgia with a Sundayhome matchup with No. 11 Florida to follow as originally scheduled. The Gamecocks were originally supposed to host the Bulldogs, but were moved to Athens because of Hurricane Matthew. The Fridaymatch will still be played at 7 p.m. on…

(4) Gamecocks Push Winning Streak To Program-Record 12 Matches

STARKVILLE, Miss. (USC SID) – No. 4 South Carolina women’s soccer pushed its winning streak to a program-record 12 matches after topping Mississippi State 1-0 at MSU Soccer Field Thursday night. Senior forward Sophie Groff tallied the late game-winner for the Gamecocks, who improved to 12-0-1 (6-0-0 SEC) with the victory. The Bulldogs dropped to 6-7-0 overall and 1-5-0 in…