OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) — South Carolina alumnus Michael Flach was back in the pool Friday for his third and final race of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. Flach took part in the men’s 100 butterfly, finishing 101st. Flach swam three races at the 2016 Trials. He finished 44th in the 200 free on Monday and 32nd in the 200 fly…
COLUMBIA, SC – With Independence Day just days away, the Fireflies are proud to introduce a new Midlands tradition as we celebrate America’s birthday at Spirit Communications Park on Monday, July 4, 2016. Columbia hosts its in-state rival, the Charleston RiverDogs (New York Yankees); gates will open at 5 p.m., with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. “This is a terrific opportunity…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina will face Seton Hall on Dec. 12, 2016, as part of the Under Armour “Reunion” doubleheader at Madison Square Garden, and tickets are now on sale through the Gamecock Ticket Office and Ticketmaster. Tickets to the matchup can be requested through the Athletics Ticket Office by Gamecock Club members and men’s basketball season ticket holders…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina announced it is extending its current partnership with Barnes & Noble College, a leading operator of college bookstores in the United States and the current operator of the USC Bookstore and bookstore website, to power the school’s official True Spirit online fan store at www.shopgamecocksonline.com. The new online fan store delivers…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner has reorganized his senior staff, giving five administrators new titles and duties, it was announced Friday. Charles Bloom has been named Executive Associate Athletics Director/Chief of Staff. He will serve as the department’s Chief Communications Officer, overseeing media relations, Gamecock productions, SEC Network and the ticket office, and…
CHARLESTON, WV – Columbia manager Jose Leger will join long-time friend and St. Lucie Mets (Advanced-A) Manager Luis Rojas on the World Team’s coaching staff for the MLB Futures Game during All-Star week in San Diego. Leger will coach third base in the 18th-annual contest that features the best young prospects from the U.S. and from around the world. The…
CHARLESTON, WV – Dash Winningham blasted his fourth homer of the season on Thursday, but Columbia fell to West Virginia in the series opener, 4-2. The Fireflies have now launched at least one long ball in five straight games. It was Winningham who started that streak with a solo home run on Sunday. Columbia (2-6, 38-40) jumped out to a…
Coastal Carolina players celebrate their 4-3 victory over Arizona to win the championship after Game 3 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Thursday, June 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Coastal Carolina coach Gary Gilmore often said he just wanted his team to reach the College World Series. Until this week, he…
CLEVELAND, OH (WOLO) — Former Gamecock Quarterback Connor Shaw tweeted today that he’s been released by the Cleveland Browns. @Browns Thankful for the two years spent in CLE. Learned & grew a lot! Ready to see where God guides my family next! — Connor Shaw (@cmshaw9) June 30, 2016 Shaw was in Cleveland for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. He…
Clemson, S.C. (CAC) –Clemson consensus All-America quarterback Deshaun Watson is the recipient of the McKevlin Award as the Male Athlete of the Year in the Atlantic Coast Conference for the 2015-16 academic year. Notre Dame senior track star Molly Seidel won the Mary Garber Award as the top female athlete in the conference. Watson led Clemson to a 14-1 record,…
