ICYMI Irmo’s Detrek Browning sets Francis Marion record Wednesday
With his name already etched in the Francis Marion University men’s basketball record book many times, senior guard Detrek Browning went one step further on Wednesday evening
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Former Clemson coach selected to CFB Playoff Committee
Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff (CFP), today announced that Paola Boivin, Joe Castiglione, Ken Hatfield, Ronnie Lott, Todd Stansbury and Scott Stricklin have been appointed to the selection committee by the CFP Management Committee. The new members will each begin a three-year term this spring.
Ron Rivera named Salute to Service Award finalist
The NFL and USAA, the NFL’s Official Military Appreciation Sponsor, announced Atlanta Falcons wide receiver ANDRE ROBERTS,Carolina Panthers head coach RON RIVERA and former Tennessee Titans head coach MIKE MULARKEY as the three finalists for the seventh annual Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.
Irmo’s Savannah McCaskill drafted #2 overall in NWSL Draft
Former South Carolina striker Savannah McCaskill was selected by the Boston Breakers with the No. 2 overall pick in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
WATCH: Irmo’s Detrek Browning sets school record in Francis Marion win Wednesday
Senior guard Detrek Browning scored a school-record 41 points, including three free throws with less than one second left in double overtime to lift Francis Marion University to a thrilling 106-104 road victory over Augusta University, Wednesday night (Jan. 17) in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball action.
Broncos sign former Clemson defensive lineman
The Denver Broncos on Wednesday signed former Clemson defensive lineman DeShawn Williams to a free agent contract.
Jose Leger out as manager of Fireflies
The Columbia Fireflies will have a new manager for 2018, as Pedro Lopez takes the reins from former manager Jose Leger (2016-2017). Lopez is making a return to the South Atlantic League after managing the Las Vegas 51s (Mets AAA Affiliate) in 2017.
WATCH: Dawn Staley updates status of All-American A’ja Wilson
After Wednesday’s practice at Carolina Coliseum, USC head coach Dawn Staley gave an update on A’ja Wilson’s status leading up to the Vanderbilt game Thursday night. Wilson was held out of Sunday’s loss to Tennessee with an ankle sprain.
Clemson releases 2018 football schedule
Clemson plays eight bowl teams who finished with winning records in 2017 according to the 2018 football schedule released by the Atlantic Coast Conference Wednesday. The slate also includes a pair of non-conference games against SEC teams for the eighth time in the last nine years.
Weather forces changes in Newberry basketball schedule
Inclement weather has forced Newberry and Catawba to reschedule the basketball doubleheader originally scheduled for tonight at Eleazer Arena.
