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Delmarva Sweeps Fireflies; Cola on Seven-Game Losing Streak

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – J.C. Rodriguez tied game three of the series with one swing of the bat in the seventh inning, but the Shorebirds pulled ahead in the eighth and beat the Fireflies, 8-5. Rodriguez finished with two hits, including his fifth home run of the year, and plated three runs. Delmarva (10-11, 52-38) broke the 5-5 tie in…

Fish Score Early, Hang On Late To Beat Dogs

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (Blowfish) — The Blowfish got a much-needed win tonight over the Fayetteville SwampDogs at J.P. Riddle Stadium hanging on for the 8-4 victory. Lexington County got the party started in the second when Grant Miller (Western Michigan) launched a two run homer over the left field wall giving the Fish a two nothing lead. Adam Sasser (Georgia) and…

Columbia City Golf Tournament Round One Results

Midlands Chevy Dealers City Tournament Jul 14 – Jul 16, 2016 Super Senior Division Media Results 1 Buck Leigh Columbia, SC 35-37–72 E 2 Steve Pachol Columbia, SC 38-35–73 +1 3 Bob Stringer Blythewood, SC 36-39–75 +3 4 Gary Penn Columbia, SC 38-38–76 +4 T5 Carey Hite Columbia, SC 39-38–77 +5 T5 Steve Simmons Columbia, SC 38-39–77 +5 T5 Brian…

New SEC East Coaches Playing Catch-Up with SEC West Powers

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp speaks to the media at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, Thursday, July 14, 2016, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The SEC East is relying heavily on three former Nick Saban assistants to restore balance to the league. The division that once reigned with the likes of Steve…

Phil Mickelson Breaks Course Record; Irmo’s Dustin Johnson Even Par at The Open

Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Thursday, July 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) TROON, Scotland (AP) — Phil Mickelson was 16 feet away from a place in history he wouldn’t have…

Gamecock Freshman Tyasha Harris in Double Figures as U.S. Tops Brazil

VALDIVIA, Chile (USC SID) – South Carolina freshman Tyasha Harris turned on the scoring in the second game of preliminary round action in the FIBA U18 Americas Championship as the United States topped Brazil 80-59. Nine of the Americans’ 11 first-quarter field goals came from close range as they built a 25-16 lead in the opening 10:00 and steadily added…

USC’s Dambaugh Earns Second-Straight Trip To Semifinals Of North & South Amateur

PINEHURST, N.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golf rising senior Katelyn Dambaugh notched two match-play victories on Thursday at Pinehurst Resort to advance to the semifinals of the 114th North & South Women’s Amateur Championship. The Goose Creek, S.C., native moved past Kacie Komoto, 2&1, in the round of 16 before tallying a 5&3 quarterfinal win over Yujeong Son….

Gallman Named to Doak Walker Watch List

Clemson, S.C (CU SID) — Clemson running back Wayne Gallman has been named to the Watch List for the 2016 Doak Walker Award.  The award is presented by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum of Dallas and is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back in honor or former SMU All-American Doak Walker. Gallman rushed for 1527 yards in…