COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina (22-13) closes out its homestand with a Tuesday night non-conference tilt vs. Davidson (18-15). First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network Plus and can be heard on the Gamecock IMG Network including flagship station, 107.5 FM, “The Game.” Freshman right-hander Cody Morris will start for the Gamecocks….
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a right-hand bruise Monday, one day after the closer blew a save for the third time this season. According to manager Jeff Banister, Dyson was hurt while trying to field a comebacker in the ninth inning of Sunday’s 8-7 loss in Seattle. Dyson…
NEW YORK (AP) — The way Jordan Montgomery keeps his cool on the mound, it’s hard to believe he’s a rookie. The way the New York Yankees keep winning games lately, it’s easy to forget who they’re missing. Montgomery took a shutout into the seventh inning for his first major league win, Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer in his…
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Cal Raleigh’s solo homer in the seventh inning broke a 5-5 tie and propelled Florida State to a 7-6 win over No. 4 Clemson at Dick Howser Stadium on Monday night. The Seminoles, who won the series 2-1, improved to 23-15 overall and 9-9 in the ACC. The Tigers fell to 30-7 overall and 14-4 in ACC play….
ROME, GA (Fireflies PR)– Columbia starter Blake Taylor impressed again in his start on Monday, but the Fireflies dropped the series opener to the Rome Braves, 3-2. The visitors had the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position with two outs in the top of the ninth, but came up just short. Taylor (L, 0-2) allowed two runs in the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Athletics Department held its annual Gamecock Gala on Monday evening at Colonial Life Arena. The event honored the University’s student-athletes for their accomplishments during the 2016-17 campaign. Student-athletes, administrators, coaches and special guests attended the elegant event, which featured a red carpet entrance, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a special awards ceremony with…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (SCSU) – Stacy Danley, a veteran administrator, has been named athletics director at South Carolina State University, President James E. Clark announced Monday. Danley, who joins SC State after spending the last two years with the SLD Sports Marketing Group, will assume his duties immediately. The former Auburn University graduate succeeds Paul Bryant, who resigned as Bulldog athletics…
Wesley Bryan made history in the Lowcountry Sunday, as the Midlands native became the first South Carolinian to ever win the only PGA event in the Palmetto State – the RBC Heritage. More importantly, it’s the first title of the Tour rookie’s career. The Dutch Fork and Carolina alum shot a 67 (-4) in his final round at Harbor Town…
Gamecocks baseball was in need of a win on Sunday, ending a three-game skid by topping Mississippi State 6-1. The victory keeps Carolina above the .500 mark in the SEC halfway through their conference slate. USC goes to Gainesville this weekend for a three-game set against Florida. Chad Holbrook spoke on Sunday about the impact of the outcome, while also…
Five days after PJ Dozier announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft, word leaked Monday that he’ll be staying there. The Spring Valley alum and former high school All-American is reportedly signing with an agent, ending his collegiate eligibility, and turning pro. The news was first reported by The Vertical. The Gamecocks’ 6’6″ guard said last week he…
