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Clemson Drops To 0-58 In Chapel Hill

By Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Paige scored 18 points to help No. 7 North Carolina beat Clemson 80-69 on Wednesday night in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener, extending the Tigers’ long run of futility in Chapel Hill. Joel Berry II added 16 points for the Tar Heels (12-2, 1-0 ACC), who led 37-30 at halftime and by 16 in…

Three Tigers Sent Home From Miami

By Sports Department - Tim Hill

Clemson sent three players home early from the Orange Bowl Tuesday after reportedly failing drug tests.  According to multiple reports, wide receiver Deon Cain, backup kicker Ammon Lakip and backup tight end Jay Jay McCullough are suspended for Thursday’s College Football Playoff Semifinal game against Oklahoma in Miami. Cain, a freshman, is Clemson’s second leading receiver this year with 34…

Gamecocks Host Francis Marion

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina returns to Colonial Life Arena on Wednesday to host Francis Marion for a non-conference matchup. The meeting is the first all-time between the two schools. GAME STORYLINES – South Carolina is in its 108th season of varsity basketball in 2015-16. – Carolina is led by fourth-year head coach Frank Martin. Alongside him are associate…

Tigers Travel To Chapel Hill

By Clemson Athletic Communications

GAME SETUP CLEMSON (7-5, 0-0 ACC) vs. No. 7/8 North Carolina (11-2, 0-0 ACC) Date: Wednesday, December 30 Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET Arena: Dean Smith Center (21,750) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Philip Sikes-color) TV: ESPN2 (Dave O’Brien-pbp; Jay Bilas-color) • Clemson and North Carolina meet in the ACC Tip-Off on Wednesday in Chapel Hill; it is the second straight season the Tigers have opened with…

Panthers CB, Greenwood Native Josh Norman Fined by NFL

By: AP

NEW YORK — The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman $26,044 for his role in several incidents involving Odell Beckham Jr. and the Giants in Sunday’s game. Norman was fined twice Wednesday in the amounts of $17,363 and $8,681. Beckham was suspended for New York’s game Sunday against Minnesota, but Norman did not face a suspension. Beckham appealed…

Bryan Edwards to Enroll in January

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina football has announced that high school senior Bryan Edwards from Conway, S.C., has officially signed his financial aid agreement and will enroll in January. Edwards joins prep standouts C.J. Freeman and Brandon McIlwain and junior college transfer Jamarcus King as mid-year signees. Bryan Edwards, Wide Receiver 6-3, 205, Conway, S.C. (Conway)…

McClendon, Washington Added to Gamecocks Staff

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina head football coach Will Muschamp has added a few more pieces to his coaching staff, he announced today. Bryan McClendon has been named co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach; Pat Washington has been selected as the tight ends coach; and Jamie Speronis has been retained as Associate Athletics Director – Football…

Notice, Carrera Lead Gamecocks Over St. John’s

By: USC SID

UNCASVILLE, CT. — The South Carolina Gamecock men’s basketball team ran its season record to 11-0 Tuesday night, defeating St. John’s 75-61. The game was played at Mohegan Sun Arena as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Shootout. Led by a season-best performance from Duane Notice, the Gamecocks overcame an early deficit to earn their first win ever against…