Four Clemson players, Gamecocks’ Samuel named AP Preseason All-Americans
Carolina’s Deebo Samuel is joined by four Clemson Tigers on the 2018 Associated Press Preseason All-America rosters.
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Panthers offensive line takes another hit, Matt Kalil week-to-week
Panthers’ starting left tackle Matt Kalil has had an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, putting him in jeopardy of missing the start of the 2018 season.
Watson front and center on cover of SI’s NFL preview
Two weeks after the Clemson defensive line was featured on the College Football cover of Sports Illustrated, former Tigers great and Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson graces the front of the publication’s NFL preview.
Former Gamecock, Spring Valley alum named Winthrop pitching coach
According to a report by D1 Baseball, former Gamecocks pitcher and Spring Valley alum Austin Hill has been promoted to the role of pitching coach at Winthrop.
Wilson sweeps WNBA Rookie of the Month honors
For the third time in a row, Gamecocks alum and Aces star A’ja Wilson was awarded the WNBA Rookie of the Month honor, sweeping the title for June, July, and now August.
Clemson No. 2, Gamecocks just outside AP Preseason Top 25
Clemson will begin the 2018 campaign ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press’ Preseason Poll. Carolina was just outside the Top 25 as the highest slotted team in the “others receiving votes” category.
Fireflies continue hot streak, win in Hagerstown
Columbia continues to play some of their best baseball of the season as the South Atlantic League reaches the end of August. The Fireflies defeated Hagerstown Sunday 7-5, winning their fifth game in their last six times out.
Wilson’s rookie season ends, Vegas loses to Atlanta
The Gamecock great and front runner for WNBA Rookie of the Year scored a game-high 21 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in her Aces’ 93-78 loss to the Atlanta Dream Sunday night.
Second half surge leads Gamecocks past Charleston
Carolina Women’s Soccer notched their second-straight season-opening victory of the 2018 season, defeating College of Charleston 2-0 Sunday night.
USC’s Jackson medically unable to play football
Gamecocks redshirt freshman defensive back Tayvn Jackson announced on social media Sunday that he will be retiring from football because of medical issues that will cut short his career at Carolina and beyond.
