Carolina alums declared winner for 2018 Gamefish Cup
Tied at 3-3 after seven innings, Blowfish ownership declared the team of South Carolina alums the winners in the 12th annual Carolina Blowfish Gamefish Cup.
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Fireflies blanked by Blueclaws in rubber match
Joe Cavallaro lowered his earned run average to a sizzling 2.02 on Saturday night at Spirit Communications Park. The righty logged 5.2 innings, allowed just one run, and punched out four batters in his 11th start of the season. Despite the strong effort, the Fireflies dropped the series finale 2-0 to the BlueClaws in front of a crowd of 4,487 fans.
Gabe DeVoe Invited to Charlotte Hornets Mini-Camp
Clemson University men’s basketball’s Gabe DeVoe was invited to participate in the Charlotte Hornets mini-camp for a chance to play with the team in the Las Vegas Summer League.
Hill signing with Mets, leaving USC after junior year
USC pitcher Adam Hill is officially turning pro, signing with the New York Mets Friday night after being drafted by the franchise earlier this month in the 2018 MLB Draft.
Braves legend Murphy visits victorious Fireflies Friday
Two-time National League MVP and seven-time MLB All-Star Dale Murphy was the guest of honor at Spirit Communications Park Friday night, visiting the Columbia Fireflies before their 9-1 win over Lakewood.
Gamecocks greats give back, ball out at Celebrity Game
Once again, DJ Swearinger’s side was victorious as past Carolina football greats gathered again in the Midlands for his second-annual Celebrity Charity Basketball Game, but the real winners were the kids across the Midlands at the Boys and Girls Club.
USC football player arrested for assault, accused of pushing woman down stairs
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – A USC football player is facing assault charges after an incident last weekend. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says 22-year-old Gamecock safety Javon Charleston was arrested on Sunday (6/17) and now faces charges of assault and battery and breaking and entering. According to the incident report Charleston tried to contact a female acquaintance but when she did…
Gamecocks Lead Nation in Women’s Basketball Attendance
The NCAA released its official attendance numbers for women’s basketball, showing that South Carolina led the way in average and total home attendance, total attendance for all games and highest regular-season single-game attendance for the 2017-18 season.
Hornets land Miles Bridges, Devonte Graham in NBA draft
Miles Bridges’ versatility convinced Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak to take a chance on him in the first round.
Pair of Gamecocks pitchers returning, another transfering
A pair of Carolina pitchers announced on social media Thursday they will be returning to school instead of going pro following their selections in this month’s MLB Draft.
