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Benedict Wins 2nd Straight SIAC Commissioner’s Cup

ATLANTA (BC SID) — For the second straight year, Benedict College won the 2015-16 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Commissioner’s Cup, announced on Wednesday. The coveted SIAC Commissioner’s Cup is presented to the athletic department within the conference that has excelled in both men’s and women’s sports. A scoring system of 10 points for conference titles, seven points for runner-up…

Fireflies Burn Rome For Another Sweep

ROME, GA (Fireflies) — For a third straight game, the Fireflies erased a deficit and soared past Rome, winning 9-3 on Wednesday. Columbia swept the Braves during the last visit to Rome and is now 6-0 this season at State Mutual Stadium.   The visitors entered the seventh inning trailing, 3-2.  Jeff Diehl drew a walk against reliever Adam McCreery…

Watkins Hopes To Have Boot Off Soon

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills starting receiver Sammy Watkins hopes to have the walking boot removed from his surgically repaired left foot by as early as Thursday. As for when he’ll be cleared for practice, Watkins still isn’t sure. Watkins says there’s still no definitive timetable, though he didn’t rule out the possibility of returning to the field…

Staley Adds Kentucky Transfer Jennings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Alexis Jennings (Madison, Ala./Sparkman) has signed a financial aid agreement to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. Jennings, who played two seasons at Kentucky, will have two years of eligibility beginning in 2017-18.   “It’s a great day to be a Gamecock,” Staley said….

Clemson Hoops Tickets On Sale

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Men’s basketball season ticket reservations for 2016-17 are now being accepted by the athletic ticket office. The priority deadline for IPTAY members to guarantee season tickets is July 1. More information is available on the season ticket home page at ClemsonTigers.com/Basketball.   The home page includes everything IPTAY members need to navigate the all-new season ticket…

Blowfish Blow Season Opener In 11 Innings

GASTONIA, N.C. (Blowfish PR) — The Grizzlies walked off Sims Legion Field with an 11 inning walk off victory, eventually defeating Lexington County 9-8.  Gastonia capitalized on costly Blowfish walks that kept the Grizzlies alive in the extra frames throughout. Chris Hunt (Henderson State) kept the Blowfish at bay tossing 6 strong innings for Gastonia limiting the Blowfish to just…

When In Rome, Fireflies Win

ROME, GA (Fireflies) — Columbia copied its recipe for success from Monday’s win against Rome and duplicated it on Tuesday night. The Fireflies came back from a two-run deficit to down the Braves at State Mutual Stadium, 4-3. Columbia hasn’t lost in Rome this season and goes for its second straight three-game road sweep of the Braves on Wednesday afternoon….

Peavy Near Perfect, Giants Blank Braves 4-0

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jake Peavy works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)   ATLANTA (AP) — Jake Peavy made sure his 35th birthday was a success. Peavy faced the minimum 21 batters through seven innings, Denard Span drove in two runs with three…