Clemson’s Sharpe collects ACC POTW honor
Clemson freshman Davis Sharpe was named the first ACC Player-of-the-Week of the 2019 season, announced Monday by the ACC office.
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Drotar named SEC Player of the Week
For her efforts in the team’s four games over the weekend, South Carolina softball’s Cayla Drotar has been named SEC Player of the Week, the conference office announced today. Drotar posted a team-best 12 RBI at the plate and went 2-0 in the circle to help the Gamecocks sweep the Gamecock Invitational.
Game recognize game: Wilson meets with favorite player Griffin at All-Star Weekend
We all have favorite athletes we root for, learn from, and cheer on growing up watching sports. For Carolina and Heathwood Hall alum, her favorite basketball player’s been Blake Griffin.
Team LeBron rallies to beat Team Giannis, 178-164
LeBron James was trading lob passes with Dwyane Wade again, one last time. Catching lobs from Kyrie Irving once again, too. And after making a stepback 3-pointer late, he stared down Joel Embiid to send a message without saying a word.
Denny Hamlin cruises to 2nd Daytona 500 victory in 4 years
Denny Hamlin came to the Daytona 500 determined to honor his late car owner with a victory.
Gamecocks Clinch Series Win Over Liberty with Walk-Off Wild Pitch
The University of South Carolina baseball team gave up two first-inning runs, but battled back to tie the game in the middle frames, then walk-off Liberty, 3-2, on a wild pitch with no one out in the ninth, claiming the series win Sunday afternoon.
Gamecocks Earn Third Run-Rule Victory Of Weekend In Win Over St. John’s
No. 14 South Carolina softball used a combination of dominate pitching and timely hitting on its way to a 9-1 victory in five innings over St. John’s to close the Gamecock Invitational on Saturday at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field.
Gamecock Offense Secures Road Win at Florida
No. 11/14 South Carolina women’s basketball used an explosive second quarter to take down Florida 96-77 on the road on Sunday afternoon.
Tatum, Harris, Diallo win titles at All-Star Saturday
Boston’s Jayson Tatum got his gamewinner from midcourt. Oklahoma City’s Hamidou Diallo went over Shaquille O’Neal to help win his trophy. And Brooklyn’s Joe Harris made all the shots at all the right times to deny Golden State’s Stephen Curry a storybook ending in his hometown.
Olson Belts a Pair as Baseball Bests Liberty
Jacob Olson belted two home runs and seven different Gamecocks drove in at least one run as the University of South Carolina baseball team defeated Liberty, 13-7, Saturday afternoon at Founders Park.
