COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Andrew Church delivered in a big way on Saturday night for the Fireflies. The right-handed starter pitched a complete-game, one-hit shutout and led Columbia to victory, 4-0, over Rome. The win ended an eight-game losing streak. Church (W, 3-0) got run support early, as the home team hopped out in front in the bottom of the…
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — First baseman Justin Smoak has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $8.25 million with the Toronto Blue Jays. The contract announced by the team on Saturday will pay the 29-year-old Smoak $4.125 million per season in the first two years of the deal, with a $6 million option in 2019. Smoak is batting .234 with…
TROON, Scotland (AP) — Phil Mickelson wore a black rain suit that he didn’t need until he approached the far end of Royal Troon and already had stretched his lead. Henrik Stenson opened the curtains at his house expecting to see rain coming down sideways and was pleasantly surprised by the calm. Good golf and the good end of the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina senior placekicker Elliott Fry has been named to the preseason All-SEC third-team by the media who participated in the voting during SEC Media Days, it was announced today. Fry, a 6-0, 170-pounder from Frisco, Texas, has been Carolina’s placekicker in every game over the past three seasons and owns the school…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC) – The University of South Carolina football team will host the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday, September 15, 2018, it was announced today. Marshall, a member of Conference USA, went 10-3 during the 2015 campaign under head coach Doc Holliday, including a 16-10 win over UConn in the St. Petersburg Bowl. The game will mark the second…
Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson wide receiver and kick returner Artavis Scott has been named to the Watch List for the 2016 Paul Hornung Award. The honor is presented each year by the Louisville Sports Commission to the nation’s most versatile player. It is named in honor of former Notre Dame and Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung. Scott led Clemson…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — After leading Monmouth College to its first NCAA Tournament in program history, Kyle Bailey was named South Carolina men’s tennis assistant coach, head coach Josh Goffi announced today. Bailey has over a decade of coaching experience both at the college and junior development levels. “We are thrilled to have Kyle join Gamecock nation as our…
Clemson, S.C. (CU SID) — Clemson offensive players quarterback Deshaun Watson, running back Wayne Gallman and tight end Jordan Leggett have all been named to the Watch List for the 2016 Walter Camp Foundation Player of the Year. The award is selected by the 128 FBS Head Football Coaches and the 128 FBS Sports Information Directors from around the nation….
CLEMSON, S.C. – Following several successful years at Furman University, Kelley Hester joins Clemson as its women’s golf head coach. Hester brings 15 years of head coaching experience to the Tiger program. “We are excited to welcome Kelley into the Clemson family as the head coach of our women’s golf program,” said Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich. “Throughout her career,…
Columbia, SC- Are you ready for some football? Richland Library is teaming with the Gamecocks from 3 – 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 29 at the Drew Wellness Center (2101 Walker Solomon Way) for Pigskin Poets, which has been a favorite of summer learners for the last 20 years. Come in your garnet and black gear, and join student athletes from…
