Holbrook Introduced at College of Charleston
Former Carolina head baseball coach Chad Holbrook has officially been welcomed as the current leader of the College of Charleston program.
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Clemson’s Wilkins and Lawrence named to Walter Camp Watch List
By: Stephen Wise
Clemson defensive tackles Dexter Lawrence and Christian Wilkins were among the 40 candidates for the trophy on its watch list.
Former Gamecock Tyler Johnson Promoted to Kannapolis
By: Stephen Wise
Former Gamecock pitcher and White Sox prospect Tyler Johnson has been promoted to the Kannapolis Intimidators, Chicago’s Low-A affiliate.
Fireflies Pitcher Thomas Szapucki to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
The Columbia Fireflies announced Friday that one of their starting pitchers has gone under the knife for Tommy John surgery.
Bullpen and Lindsay Lift Fireflies To Win
Columbia’s bullpen paved through 7.2 innings and did not allow a run on Thursday night. The Fireflies defeated the Legends, 4-0, at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Desmond Lindsay sparked the offense with four hits, two runs, and two RBIs.
An All-American start to the British Open
The wind off the Irish Sea pushed away the rain clouds and bathed Royal Birkdale in sunshine, Stars and Stripes. The British Open began Thursday with an All-American flavor.
The Blind Side subject Oher released by Panthers
The Panthers released the former starting left tackle — the subject of the movie “The Blind Side” — after he failed a physical on Thursday. The move comes six days before the Panthers are scheduled to report to training camp and 10 months since Oher last played.
Back from LA, Thornwell Visits SC Pro-Am
On Tuesday, Sindarius Thornwell held an NBA jersey with his name and signature number zero on it, introduced as one of the newest members of the Los Angeles Clippers. On Thursday, he was back at home in the Palmetto State, visiting friends and former teammates at the SC Pro-Am over at Heathwood Hall.
Dowdle Named to Doak Walker Watch List
University of South Carolina sophomore Rico Dowdle has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List, it was announced today. The Doak Walker Award is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.
Eight Elected to USC Athletics Hall of Fame
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) (USC SID) – A big honor for some Gamecocks. Eight new members have been elected to the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Association of Lettermen. The induction ceremony is set for Thursday, September 21 at the Zone at Williams Brice Stadium. Here is the information from officials, the class includes…
