Clemson’s Seth Beer named to Golden Spikes Award watch list
Junior Seth Beer was one of 55 players named to the Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list on Friday. The award is presented each year by USA Baseball to the national player-of-the-year.
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Columbia set to host Team USA Training Camp Friday through Sunday
Twenty-two athletes have descended upon Columbia, South Carolina, this weekend to take part in the USA Basketball Women’s National Team’s three-day minicamp.
Irmo’s Dustin Johnson tied for 6th after one round at Pebble Beach
Dustin Johnson shot a 67 round one Thursday at Pebble Beach.
Wilson, No. 7 South Carolina get bounce-back win over Alabama
A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and had nine rebounds to lead No. 7 South Carolina to a 79-66 victory over Alabama on Thursday night.
DeVoe leads No. 16 Clemson to 72-48 win over Pitt
Gabe DeVoe matched his career high with 25 points, helping No. 16 Clemson beat Pittsburgh 72-48 on Thursday night.
Hornets’ Kemba Walker named to second-straight NBA All-Star Game
The NBA today announced that Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker has been selected by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as a reserve from the Eastern Conference in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. It marks the second-consecutive NBA All-Star selection for Walker, who replaces the injured Kristaps Porzingis on Team LeBron.
Derek White officially leaves Ben Lippen after four seasons
After four seasons, Ben Lippen Head Football Coach Derek White has decided to keep his options open and pursue other coaching opportunities.
Cortes Named to the Preseason All-SEC Team; Gamecocks Picked Fourth in the East
Sophomore Carlos Cortes was named to the Preseason All-SEC second team while the University of South Carolina was picked to finish fourth in the East Division in the SEC Preseason poll, the conference office announced this morning (Feb. 8).
Abraham, Seymour headline 2018 SC Football Hall of Fame class
John Abraham and Richard Seymour have been elected to the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame
New York Mets extend contract with Columbia Fireflies
The Columbia Fireflies and New York Mets today announced that they are extending their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2020 season.
