Panthers release Eric Reid 1 year after contract extension
The Panthers have released Eric Reid just 13 months after giving the veteran safety a three-year, $22 million contract extension.
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Four-star QB commits to South Carolina Wednesday
The Gamecocks picked up a big commitment on the recruiting trail Wednesday afternoon.
DeAndre Hopkins says no rift with Texans’ Bill O’Brien, just ‘utmost respect’
DeAndre Hopkins took to social media Wednesday to deny Michael Irvin’s comments that a fractured relationship with Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien led to his trade to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.
PGA cancels RBC Heritage in Hilton Head
The PGA TOUR has announced the cancellation of tournaments through May 10th including the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing scheduled for April 13-19, 2020.
Patriots agree to terms with Damiere Byrd on 1-year deal, source says
The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with free-agent receiver and former Gamecock Damiere Byrd on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Agents: Former Tiger Vic Beasley Jr. to sign with Titans
Former Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Vic Beasley Jr. will sign with the Tennessee Titans, his agency, CAA, told ESPN’s Dianna Russini on Tuesday.
Panthers near Teddy Bridgewater deal; Cam Newton unhappy
On the same day that the Carolina Panthers gave Cam Newton permission to seek a trade, the team is working on details of a contract with free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, a source told ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.
ACC cancels all athletic activities through end of 2019-20 academic year
Following further consultation with the league’s member institutions, and after previously suspending all athletic activities indefinitely, the ACC has made the decision to cancel all athletic related activities including all competition and practice through the end of the 2019-20 academic year.
Gamecocks finish 2019-20 at no. 1 in both polls
South Carolina women’s basketball earned the No. 1 ranking from both the Associated Press and USA Today Sports/WBCA Coaches Top 25 in their final polls released this week.
Panthers: Newton can seek trade; QB says didn’t request it
The Panthers announced they have given quarterback Cam Newton permission to seek a trade — although the former league MVP responded by saying he never requested one.
