Panthers release former No. 1 pick, NFL MVP Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers released quarterback Cam Newton, the team’s No. 1 overall selection in the 2011 draft, on Tuesday.
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Dawn Staley voices support of decision to postpone Olympics
After hearing the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo would be postponed to 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak, Team USA and Gamecock basketball coach Dawn Staley voiced her support of the International Olympic Committee’s decision Tuesday.
Sources: Panthers expected to release Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers are expected to release quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Former Gamecock Mikayla Krzeczowski inks pro deal in Japan
Former University of South Carolina goalkeeper Mikayla Krzeczowski has officially signed a contract with FC Jumonji Ventus, a women’s soccer squad based out of Japan.
WBCA taps Dawn Staley as National Coach of the Year
South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley picked up her second national recognition in as many days when the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) named her its 2020 United States Marine Corps/WBCA NCAA Division I National Coach of the Year.
Sources: Redskins get QB Kyle Allen in trade with Panthers
The Washington Redskins traded with the Carolina Panthers for a quarterback — but not the one that perhaps some expected. Washington acquired Kyle Allen in exchange for a fifth-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Jordan Schultz.
Boston, Harris earn USBWA All-America honors
South Carolina freshman Aliyah Boston and senior Tyasha Harris earned spots on the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-America Second and Third teams, respectively. It is the second organization to recognize the pair for their roles in the Gamecocks’ success this season.
Dawn Staley named AP women’s basketball coach of the year
The Associated Press tapped South Carolina’s Dawn Staley as it’s women’s basketball National Coach of the Year, the organization announced today. The AP is the second organization to award the title to Staley this season.
XFL star QB P.J. Walker to sign with Panthers
XFL star quarterback P.J. Walker has confirmed to ESPN that he will sign with the Carolina Panthers.
Boston named finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston is a finalist for Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.
