Newberry alum Shai Werts leads Georgia Southern into Camellia Bowl
For the second time in history, Georgia Southern is headed to an NCAA postseason bowl game, and Newberry High grad Shai Werts is a big reason for that.
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Report: USC QB’s coach Dan Werner a potential candidate for Ole Miss OC job
Carolina quarterbacks coach Dan Werner is familiar with Ole Miss, serving as the offensive coordinator in 2006 and 2007, and the QB’s coach from 2012 to 2016, so a reunion in Oxford wouldn’t be too farfetched.
WATCH: Virginia ready for tough matchup with Carolina in Belk Bowl
The Cavaliers, making their first consecutive bowl appearances since 2004-05, were in the thick of the ACC Central race until late season losses. They had conference victories over Miami, Louisville and Duke. But now they say, a win against South Carolina in the Belk Bowl can salvage the season.
No. 2 Clemson begins preparations to face No. 3 Notre Dame in playoffs
Clemson has begun preparations for its College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame at the Cotton Bowl.
Tickets go on sale for 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte
The NBA today announced ticket availability for its 2019 lineup of fan-favorite NBA All-Star events taking place Friday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 17 in Charlotte. Tickets are available now onNBAEvents.com and start at just $15.
Five Tigers collect first-team All-America honors
With the announcement of the 2018 American Football Coaches Association All-America Team on Wednesday, all five All-America teams recognized by the NCAA toward consensus status have been formally recognized for the 2018 football season. Five Clemson players earned at least one first-team All-America selection, featuring a unanimous honoree among a school-record three consensus selections this season.
Deebo Samuel named 1st team All-American
Gamecock senior standout Deebo Samuel has been named to the 2018 AFCA Coaches’ All-America first team as an all-purpose performer, it was announced today.
Steve Spurrier inducted into Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame
The Allstate Sugar Bowl will introduce 10 legends as the second class of the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame in conjunction with the 85th annual Allstate Sugar Bowl on January 1, 2019.
No. 23 Furman tops Charleston Southern to remain unbeaten
Noah Gurley paced five Paladins in double figures with a career-high 17 points as 23rd-ranked Furman topped Charleston Southern, 77-69, Tuesday evening at Timmons Arena.
Nielsen catches fire to lead Newberry to blowout win over Warren Wilson
Behind one of their best offensive performances of the season and a career night for junior guard Sikander Nielsen, the Newberry Wolves (4-5) secured a 117-85 blowout road victory over the Warren Wilson Owls (6-8).
