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Eagles QB Wentz praises new wideout, former Gamecocock Alshon Jeffery

PHILADELPHIA, PA (WOLO) — The Philadelphia Eagles begin training camp this week with a fresh face in the receiving corps. Former Gamecock Alshon Jeffery joined Philly in the offseason after his worst statistical performance of his career in 2016 with the Bears. Entering his sixth season in the NFL, Jeffery is a vet compared to his new quarterback, second-year man…

Olsen, despite holdout threats, arrives at Panthers camp

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — Tensions between the Carolina Panthers and tight end Greg Olsen could’ve worsened over the past few days, but Olsen decided to take the high road Tuesday. After numerous reports of a possible holdout and absence from training camp because of contract negotiations, Olsen showed up to Wofford College Tuesday to attend camp. “I just didn’t think…

USC Golfer Scott Stevens Qualifies for First Championship Event

By: Stephen Wise

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina’s All-SEC golfer Scott Stevens has qualified for the U.S. Amateur in California after a strong showing at the Sectional qualifier. Stevens earned co-medalist honors with the 37th best amateur golfer in the world, Australia’s Dylan Perry. Stevens will compete from August 14-21st at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles. Stevens is coming off of a…

Two USC Golfers to Compete at European Ladies/ Amateur Championship

By: Stephen Wise

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Two members of South Carolina’s women’s golf team will be headed to Switzerland to compete at the 2017 European Ladie’s Amaeteur Championship later this week. The tournament, which will last four days, begins Wednesday. Ana Pelaez, a rising sophomore from Spain, has competed with the Spanish national team at the European Team Championship earlier this month. As a…

Gamecocks to face Kentucky under the lights

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Gamecocks’ home-opener will be played under the lights this year. The SEC announced today he Gamecocks will host Kentucky at 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 16 on the SEC Network. South Carolina leads the all-time series by a 17-10-1 count over Kentucky including an 8-4-1 mark in Columbia, but the Wildcats have won each of the last three…

Fireflies drop Monday game to Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS, NC – Monday night was all about Joseph Zanghi for the Fireflies. The righty tied a season-long three scoreless innings on the hill and registered a career-high five strikeouts. Columbia dropped the third game of this series to Kannapolis, 2-1, at Intimidators Stadium. The visitors cracked the scoreboard first for the third straight contest. J.J. Franco led off the first inning…

USC basketball visits veterans at Dorn VA

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Frank Martin made it a priority when he first took over the Gamecock basketball program five seasons ago: his players would find ways to connect with people in the Columbia community. Part of the “8k in 8 Days” campaign, designed to reach eight thousand fans in eight days, three of Martin’s players — Chris Silva, Maik…

USC recruit teases Gamecocks, commits to FSU

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Will Muschamp recruited him consistently, but in the end, defensive back Israel Mukuamu put the joke on Muschamp. At his announcement and signing ceremony at Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner Monday morning, the former Berkeley defensive back teased the Gamecocks. With three hats sitting on the table, Mukuamu, a three-star safety, picked up the Gamecock…

For the first time since 2013, USC has its QB coming back

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gamecock fans can feel comfortable with its 2017 odds. Quarterback Jake Bentley is one of 10 players returning to an offense that averaged 26.6 points per game with Bentley taking snaps, and those numbers will only continue to rise as the sophomore quarterback develops with his skill players. After a 16-22 record the last three seasons…