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Tiffany Mitchell, Fever kneel during national anthem Wednesday

By: Mechelle Voepel, ESPN

In the team’s pregame huddle after the anthem, Fever coach Stephanie White told her team, “I’m proud of y’all for doing that together, being in that together. That’s big. That’s big. It’s bigger than basketball, right? Bigger than basketball.” AP Photo/Darron Cummings INDIANAPOLIS — During the playing of the national anthem, the entire Indiana Fever team knelt and locked arms…

Gamecock Volleyball Drops Conference Opener at Missouri

COLUMBIA, MO. (USC SID) – The South Carolina volleyball team opened the SEC season Wednesday night at Missouri (10-3, 1-0 SEC), and the Gamecocks (12-1, 0-1) saw their 12-match win streak ended in a 3-0 decision. 1st Set: The Gamecocks were tentative on the attack early in the first set, resorting to tips a rolls and Missouri built an early lead it would…

Lexington County Blowfish Announce Hiring of New General Manager

LEXINGTON COUNTY SC (Blowfish) – The Lexington County Blowfish are pleased to announce Brian Larkin as the team’s new general manager. Larkin joins the Blowfish from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (AA Affiliate/Cincinnati Reds) and will officially join the front office Monday October 17th. With the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Brian has been responsible for developing and managing corporate sponsorships, group ticket…

ICYMI: ACC to turn to contractor if Atlantic Division ends in 3-way tie

The Atlantic Coast Conference will turn to a ranking from a privately contracted company to determine which team will play for the league title if No. 3Louisville, No. 5 Clemson and No. 13 Florida State finish in a three-way tie atop the Atlantic Division. The ACC has partnered with SportSource Analytics, the same company that provides statistics to the College…

Newton: There needs to be accountability in police shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While Cam Newton called the latest police shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina “embarrassing,” the Carolina Panthers quarterback says he’s not rushing to any judgments until he has more information. The league MVP did have some strong comments Wednesday about social injustice and the African-American community. “My big thing is holding people accountable— no matter what the…

USC Will Not Submit Bid for 2017 NCAA Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina and the Columbia Regional Sports Council will not submit a bid to host the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds, school officials announced Wednesday. The lack of availability of full service hotel properties for the dates (March 17-19) precludes USC and Columbia from hosting the event. USC and…