Dalzell’s Ja Morant declares for NBA Draft
Dalzell native and Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant announced Wednesday that he has made himself eligible for the 2019 NBA draft following a record-breaking season for the Racers.
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Gamecocks shut out Charlotte, 7-0 Wednesday night
No. 17 South Carolina softball used some timely hitting paired with costly errors on the opponents end in a 7-0 victory over Charlotte on Wednesday night at Carolina Softball Stadium At Beckham Field. Carolina scored three runs with two outs on the evening as the Gamecocks posted their fourth shutout win of the year.
In second season, offense taking shape under Bryan McClendon
Bryan McClendon begins year two as the Gamecocks’ offensive coordinator, and while the offense made strides in his first year, head coach Will Muschamp expects the playbook to open even more in 2019.
Hall of Famer Bobby Cox in hospital, Snitker ‘very concerned’
Hall of Famer Bobby Cox, the Atlanta Braves former longtime manager, has been admitted into an Atlanta-area hospital.
REPORTS: Dalzell’s Ja Morant to declare for NBA Draft
Crestwood High grad Ja Morant, who gained national attention during a phenomenal sophomore season, will declare for the NBA Draft tonight, according to multiple reports.
Allen University adds women’s soccer program
Allen University Athletics continues to expand with the addition of women’s soccer, increasing the university’s roster of sports programs to 12.
Olson’s walk-off home run lifts Gamecocks past No. 3 N.C. State
The University of South Carolina baseball team walked off No. 3 North Carolina State on Jacob Olson’s second home run of the game and 11th of the season in a 10-8 victory Tuesday night at BB&T Ballpark.
Georgia stifles Clemson in first meeting between teams this season
Junior righthander Tim Elliott tossed 7.1 strong innings to lead No. 4 Georgia to a 5-3 victory over No. 13 Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night.
Alliance of American Football ends first season prematurely
The Alliance of American Football has ended its first season prematurely and told most employees that they will be terminated as of Wednesday.
Duke freshmen Williamson, Barrett top AP All-America team
The Duke duo was named to The Associated Press All-America team on Tuesday, becoming the second freshman teammates to make the first team in the same season. They were joined by Tennessee’s Grant Williams, Michigan State’s Cassius Winston and Ja Morant of Murray State.
