CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Seth Beer, Chris Okey and Pat Krall were named All-Americans by NCBWA, announced Wednesday. Beer and Okey were first-team selections, while Krall was a second-team choice. It marked the first time the Tigers had two first-team All-Americans in one season since 2006 (Tyler Colvin, Andy D’Alessio). Beer, a finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and Golden…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina Women’s Swimming & Diving program was honored by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) on Wednesday for having the highest GPA in the nation for the Spring 2016 semester. Both the women’s and men’s teams were recognized as CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams. “Our staff works very hard to instill…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — Tyler Moore’s bat led the Fireflies Tuesday night and the home team took care of the Braves, 6-2, at Spirit Communications Park. The lefty-swinging catcher croaked his first triple and home run of the season. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native had two of the Fireflies’ 11 hits. Moore called a great game behind the plate as well…
ASHEBORO, N.C. (Blowfish) — For the first time this season, Lexington County dropped back-to-back games tonight falling to the Asheboro Copperheads 5-4 after a walk-off double doomed the Blowfish. Lexington County scored first in the 2nd, after Steve Pastora (Western Michigan) plated Derek Olenchuk (Newberry) on an RBI Double up the alley in left-center field. Asheboro tied the game in the 3rd…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gamecock junior outfielder Dom Thompson-Williams signed with the New York Yankees Tuesday, making his stint with Carolina baseball one season only. I’ve officially signed w/ the NY Yankees. It’s been so great Columbia! This will always be my home away from home! Wish me luck#SpursUp ?⚾️? — DomThompson-Williams (@DTW42) June 14, 2016 The fifth round draft…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After skipping the Buffalo Bills’ entire spring schedule of voluntary workouts, cornerback Stephon Gilmore provided one good reason why he showed up for practice on Tuesday. “It’s mandatory,” Gilmore said. Rather than risk being fined by the Bills for refusing to report, the former Gamecock and South Pointe High School standout was a grudging participant…
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Jay Cutler became reacquainted with wide receiver Alshon Jeffery when the Chicago Bears began a three-day minicamp on Tuesday. It’s been a while. The two have a lot of catching up to do in the Bears’ offense under new coordinator Dowell Loggains after Jeffery followed up an injury-filled season by staying away from the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Freshman right-hander Braden Webb has been named 2016 Freshman Pitcher of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Webb, who was selected in the 3rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft as the 82nd overall selection by the Milwaukee Brewers last week, finished the year 10-6 with a 3.09 ERA. Webb became…
CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Former Clemson All-American teammates Lucas Glover and D.J. Trahan will be in the field for the 2016 US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania this weekend. Play begins on Thursday on the par 70 layout that is famous for its “Church Pew” bunkers and deep rough. Glover will play with Retief Goosen and…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina defensive tackle Kawann Short returned to practice as the Panthers opened the “mandatory” phase of minicamp. Short skipped the previous two weeks of voluntary OTAs while awaiting a new contract. Short refused comment on his contract situation after practice Tuesday. He’s scheduled to make $1.04 million next season as part of the final year of…
