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Former Clemson DL Shaq Lawson Could Miss Half of Bills Season

Photo by Icon Sportswire PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Rex Ryan’s new-look defense is running out of rookie starters. The Bills’ two top draft picks are now sidelined with injuries. The team announced Wednesday that linebacker Reggie Ragland will have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee. Ryan said he expects Ragland to miss the entire season. Ragland…

Dolphins Sign former Gamecock Chris Culliver

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Cornerback Chris Culliver was placed on the physically unable to perform list Wednesday after signing a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, and said he expects to join practice soon. “The next couple of weeks,” he said. “I’m glad to be here. I’m just taking my time and progressing.” Culliver, who signed Tuesday, is still recovering…

Gamecocks Go Indoors For Wednesday Workout

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Rain in the Columbia area forced the University of South Carolina football team to practice in the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility on Wednesday afternoon. It was the squad’s 11th workout of the preseason camp. Defensive line coach Lance Thompson was asked about his projected rotation up front. “It’s very fluid,” said Thompson….

Tigers Hold First Preseason Scrimmage

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson held its ninth practice of the preseason, but its first stadium scrimmage on Wednesday morning.  Dabo Swinney worked his team for two hours in Memorial Stadium and most of the work was done in the form of a situational scrimmage.   Swinney spotted the ball at different places on the field with varying downs and distances. …

Clemson Announces New Security Measures

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — In an effort to provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into Memorial Stadium, Clemson Athletics has announced new security measures for the 2016 football season including adoption of a Clear Bag Policy.   Working in conjunction with Clemson University Police, the Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement officials around…

Drive Beat Fireflies, 2-1 Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Eudor Garcia drove in another run on Tuesday night, but Columbia lost to Greenville, 2-1, in game two of the three-game set. Garcia has produced a run in four of his last five games played. The Drive scored twice in the top of the third and never lost their lead. Nick Lovullo started the half inning…

Former Clemson WR Sammy Watkins Taking it Slow at Bills Practice

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Fast as Sammy Watkins might be, the Buffalo Bills are taking it slow with their top receiver’s return to practice. Watkins on Tuesday was limited to mostly running sprints on a secondary field under the watchful eye of strength and conditioning coach Eric Ciano. The individual workout lasted about an hour and came a day after…