CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — On a wild night that started over an hour late due to inclement weather, had a 21-minute delay when the lights went out and lasted 4:24, Weston Wilson completed No. 18 Clemson’s comeback from a 4-0 deficit with a two-out, walkoff single in the 10th inning to score Eli White in its 7-6 win over…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tough to decide who was more pumped up by Bryce Harper’s go-ahead, two-run double in the eighth inning — the reigning NL MVP himself, who clapped and yelled as he stood at second base as his silver chain bounced around his neck, or his new manager, Dusty Baker, who punched the frigid air with his gloved hands…
ROME, GA (Fireflies) — Timely hitting was key for the Fireflies on Tuesday at State Mutual Stadium in Rome, Georgia — Columbia swept both games of the doubleheader, winning 3-1 in game one and 3-2 in the nightcap. The second game featured a seventh inning comeback. Starter Tyler Badamo (W, 1-0) tossed a gem in the first game, going six…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina senior Tiffany Mitchell is among 12 prospects invited to attend the WNBA Draft 2016 presented by State Farm on Thu., April 14, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. ESPN2 will televise the first round beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and ESPNU will air the second and third rounds starting at 8 p.m. ET….
NEW YORK (AP) — With eight years left on their deal to broadcast the NCAA tournament, CBS and Turner are tacking on another eight. The extension announced Tuesday goes all the way through 2032. The length of the contract is not unusual for college sports these days, though with the NCAA facing legal challenges on multiple fronts, a lot can…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney received $1.1 million raise for next season in his reworked contract with the school. Swinney will make $4.55 million in 2016, an increase from the $3.45 million he was scheduled to make under his agreement from January 2014. The school’s board of trustees approved the deal Tuesday. Swinney led the Tigers to…
CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — The Tigers conclude their home-and-home series with Western Carolina at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. GAME SETUP • Who – Western Carolina (17-13) vs. Clemson (23-9) • Rankings – WCU – NR; CU – No. 23 CB, No. 18 USA • When – Tuesday (6:30 p.m.) • Where – Clemson, S.C. (Doug Kingsmore Stadium) • Watch – TigerCast…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even if the Atlanta Braves are 0-6 for the first time in nearly 30 years, manager Fredi Gonzalez decided he didn’t want his players moping around in a silent clubhouse. Instead, he told them to crank up the music. So a playlist consisting of Justin Bieber’s “Sorry,” Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin”…
The Columbia Fireflies will play two Tuesday in Rome, Georgia after Monday’s series opener was postponed because of rain. Tuesday’s two games are scheduled for 7 innings. Game one starts at 5 p.m. Game two will start 30 minutes after the first game ends. Columbia is 1-3 on the season and will play its franchise home opener at Spirit Communications…
CHARLOTTE (USC SID) — With thunderstorms in the forecast for the Charlotte area throughout the day, Tuesday night’s game between North Carolina and South Carolina at BB&T Ballpark has been postponed to Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. All tickets issued will be valid for Wednesday’s game, which will pit two of the nation’s top 15 teams against one another in the…
