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Jets Sign Former Gamecock Antonio Allen

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets waived tight end Brian Parker on Tuesday after he failed his physical and signed safety Antonio Allen. Parker was acquired on waivers from Kansas City on Sunday. The Jets now have three tight ends on their roster: Kellen Davis, Brandon Bostick and Braeden Bowman. Allen, who was waived by Houston over…

Nightclub Releases Statement on Tajh Boyd Arrest

Former Clemson star Tajh Boyd was arrested and charged with assault Tuesday after allegedly shoving a man at a Greenville nightclub in July. The nightclub, On the Roxx, released this statement today: “In reference to the recent charges brought against Tajh Boyd, On the Roxx is not pressing charges nor did On the Roxx bring these allegations to the attention…

Cardinal Newman Football Field to Be Dedicated at Halftime Friday

Columbia, SC – The Bishop of the Diocese of Charleston The Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone will dedicate St. Sebastian Stadium and The Nieri Family Field House at halftime of this Friday’s football game, which is slated to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Named after the patron saint of athletes, St. Sebastian Stadium features a “Celebration Bermuda Turf” Field, seating…

Lexington District One ends Title IX lawsuit

File LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One’s Board of Trustees and its administrators are pleased to announce the settlement of a lawsuit brought against the district by Samuel L. and Tanya J. Light. The Lights’ lawsuit, disputed by the district, alleged unequal treatment of the boys’ baseball and the girls’ softball programs at Lexington High School under Title…

South Carolina Women’s Soccer Moves Up To No. 15 In Latest NSCAA Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Following a pair of victories this past week that pushed its winning streak to five matches, South Carolina women’s soccer moved back into the NSCAA Top-25 poll. The Gamecocks, who remain unbeaten (5-0-1) this season, are ranked No. 15 in the weekly coaches poll that was released Tuesday afternoon. South Carolina was the first team…

Gamecock Softball Adds Matt Stewart as Volunteer Assistant Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Gamecock head softball coach Beverly Smith added more championships to her staff, bringing on Matt Stewart as the team’s volunteer assistant coach. Stewart’s spent the last three years with Florida, working as a manager on the Gators’ back-to-back national championship teams. In that role, he assisted the players and coaches in workouts and at practice…

Tigers’ 2016-17 Nonconference Schedule Announced in Women’s Basketball

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Eight home games highlight the Clemson women’s basketball team’s nonconference schedule for the upcoming 2016-17 season, led off by the team’s return to the newly rebuilt Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 11 for its season opener against Coastal Carolina. Head Coach Audra Smith’s team will play the first regular season contest in the new Littlejohn Coliseum,…

Clemson Hosts Tournament this Weekend

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Clemson (3-3) will host North Dakota (2-4), Tulane (3-3) and East Tennessee State (6-0) in its final home non-conference tournament of the season this weekend in Jervey Gym. The Tigers open up the Clemson Classic with a 7:00 P.M., matchup against North Dakota on Thursday, September 8 and finish its portion of the tournament on Friday,…

SEC Network Sits Down with Will Muschamp Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SEC Network) — SEC Network returns SEC Inside and SEC Film Room for the 2016 football season on Wednesday with double episodes of each. SEC Inside kicks off the evening with a fresh perspective on the South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt matchup at 7 p.m. ET. The show features highly-cinematic footage and exclusive sound from the home team before,…