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Clemson holds third practice of preseason

Clemson, S.C. (WOLO) — Clemson finished its third practice of the week in the upstate on Saturday night. Dabo Swinney’s Tigers practiced for the third-straight day, but Clemson now has the day off Sunday and will finish final exams on Monday before having an evening practice.  The team will be in full pads on Tuesday. Swinney has been pleased with…

Jets release former Gamecock Bruce Ellington

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (WOLO) — The New York Jets released former Gamecock wide receiver Bruce Ellington Saturday, just one day after signing with the team. According to the team, Ellington was released after failing a team physical. Ellington, a fourth-round draft pick in 2014, was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, then picked up by the Jets Friday….

Jets sign former Gamecock Bruce Ellington

THE MEADOWLANDS, NJ (WOLO) — Former Gamecock wide receiver Bruce Ellington was signed by the New York Jets Friday afternoon, just one day after being cut by the San Francisco 49ers. OK, one more time… We’ve claimed WR Bruce Ellington off waivers and waived/injured TE Brian Parker. pic.twitter.com/G86bvgZZpl — New York Jets (@nyjets) August 4, 2017 Ellington missed the entire…

Clemson begins 2017 season in shadow of 2016

Clemson, S.C. (WOLO) –The reigning National Champions are now trying to get out of their own way. As Clemson opened preseason practices Thursday night in the upstate, the Tigers now have even more national attention than ever, after beating Alabama in the National Title game in January. “We were at the top of the mountain at the end of last…

Newberry’s Knight calls The Citadel the “second-best team in South Carolina”

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) — Whether he intended to or not — he probably didn’t — Newberry head coach Todd Knight may have offended the Gamecocks. Talking to ABC Columbia Sports on Thursday, Knight called The Citadel, whom the Wolves open the season with this season, the “second-best team in South Carolina” with the first being, obviously, Clemson. The Wolves are…

Fireflies to Honor Blackwell Jr.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Last year Spirit Communications Park turned purple to honor the life and music of Prince, this year the team will do the same for his late drummer and Columbia native John Blackwell Junior. Purple Game 2.0 will take place August 31st. The Fireflies will wear special, Prince-themed, jerseys that will be auctioned off for charity after the game….

Fireflies lose to GreenJackets, 7-2 in Georgia

AUGUSTA, GA (WOLO) – The Fireflies lost their third game in four days Thursday night, as Augusta took down Columbia, 7-2 in the series-opener in Georgia. Augusta (39-66) scored quickly at Lake Olmstead Stadium. Cristian Paulino led off the first with a double and moved to third on Shawon Dunston Jr.’s single. A few moments later, Columbia (56-51) catcher Dan Rizzie attempted to…

Gameday Fairground Parking Available

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The time is now if you want to stake out your tailgating spot outside of Williams-Brice Stadium for the upcoming football season. Parking spaces in the fairgrounds went on sale to the general public Thursday. The spaces will run you $290 a pop. To order your space call 1-800-472-3267. Categories: Local News, News, Sports, State, USC Gamecocks

Bruce Ellington cut by the 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO (WOLO) — Former Gamecock wide receiver Bruce Ellington was cut by the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced Thursday. 49ers today announced that they have waived WR Bruce Ellington. pic.twitter.com/2WRShfmKXe — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 3, 2017 Ellington was drafted by San Francisco in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, but missed the entire 2016…

Ten Wolves named preseason all-SAC

ROCK HILL (WOLO) – On Thursday, the South Atlantic Conference announce 10 members of the Newberry Wolves as preseason All-Conference selections. The preseason SAC favorites led the league with seven selections to the first team. Six student-athletes named all-conference following the 2016 season were honored by the league. First Team Offense Markell Castle (WR) – Castle led the South Atlantic Conference with…