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Fireflies Set Columbia Attendance Record in Inaugural Season

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Labor Day marked the end of the inaugural season of Columbia Fireflies baseball at Spirit Communications Park. For the first time in 12 years, professional baseball returned to the Midlands, and what happened between April 7 and September 5 did not disappoint. Spirit Communications Park was completed on time and on budget for the 2016 opener…

WATCH: Dabo Challenges Colin Kaepernick’s Protest of National Anthem

By: Chandler Mack

CLEMSON, S.C. (WOLO) — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave his opinions about Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the National Anthem Tuesday Afternoon.  Although he stated that he understands why Colin Kaepernick is refusing to stand during the National Anthem, he also feels that Kaepernick’s unwillingness to stand during the National Anthem is bringing unnecessary attention to himself and…

2017 Gamecock Football Schedule Released

COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 13, 2016) – The 2017 University of South Carolina football schedule was unveiled by the SEC Network on Tuesday night. The Gamecocks will play seven home games, four road games and one neutral site game during the 2017 campaign. The Gamecocks will open the 2017 season In Charlotte, N.C., for the third time since 2011 when they take…

Dambaugh, Nilsson Ready For Women’s World Amateur Championship

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golfers Katelyn Dambaugh and Isidora Nilsson will compete against the top amateurs in the world this week when they take part in the 2016 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship. Dambaugh will represent the U.S., while Nilsson will compete for Chile. A record 55 teams will be in action in Riviera Maya, Mexico, for…

Turner Named to Dante Hall Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina running back A.J. Turner is one of 40 FBS players named to the Dante Hall Award Watch List, it was announced today. The Dante Hall Award – benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston – will recognize College Football’s best all-around offensive contributor who literally beats long odds in 2016….