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Former Gamecock Gilmore Going to Pats

Cornerback Stephon Gilmore is staying in the AFC East, as he is expected to sign a five-year deal with the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Defensive tackle Alan Branch, meanwhile, has agreed to return to the Patriots on a two-year deal worth up to $12 million, a source told Schefter. The news of Branch’s return was first…

Gamecocks Alum Alshon Jeffery Signing with Eagles

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery signed a one-year, $14 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. A source tells ESPN’s Josina Anderson that Jeffery’s deal is worth $14 million. He is the second high-profile receiver going to Philadelphia. Torrey Smith agreed to terms on a three-year deal, which sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter is worth $15 million….

NCAA Tournament Ticket Booklets on Sale Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – After earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament with Sunday’s SEC Tournament championship, South Carolina has an opportunity to host NCAA Tournament first- and second-round games at Colonial Life Arena the weekend of March 17. In anticipation of that possibility, the South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office announces that tournament booklets will go on…

Norfolk State Ends SC State’s Season in MEAC Quarterfinals

NORFOLK, VA (SCSU) – Seventh-seeded South Carolina State erased a 15-point second-half lead and got to overtime for a second consecutive night, however second-seeded Norfolk State outscored the Bulldogs 8-3 in the extra period to earn a 93-88 victory Wednesday in quarterfinal action of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament at The Scope. SC State, down 55-40 early in the second…

No. 10 Gamecocks Rally for an 8-6 Win Over Winthrop

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Chris Cullen and Alex Destino each homered and seventh ranked South Carolina rallied with four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat Winthrop 8-6 on Wednesday night at Founders Park. With the win, the Gamecocks improved to 9-5 on the year, while Winthrop dropped to 5-7 overall. With Carolina trailing 6-4 entering…

No. 9 Clemson Downs Michigan State, 9-2 Wednesday

Photo: WYFF GREENVILLE, S.C. (CAC) – No. 9 Clemson scored three runs in the second inning and broke the game open with five runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Seth Beer’s grand slam, to defeat Michigan State 9-2 at Fluor Field on Wednesday night. The Tigers improved to 9-3, while the Spartans dropped to 9-2. It marked Clemson’s 11th win…

Gamecocks Come Through in Seventh, Down Virginia Tech 4-3

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina Gamecocks (17-5) came through again in the seventh, coming from two down to take a 4-3 win over Virginia Tech (10-8) on Wednesday evening at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Down 3-1, senior Taylor Williams came up with runners at first and second after senior Kaylea Snaer’s single to start the…

#18 Coastal Carolina Falls, 13-8, to Wake Forest

CONWAY (CCU) – Wake Forest second baseman Jake Mueller was 4-for-5 with four RBI to lead the Demon Deacons to a 13-8 victory over #18 Coastal Carolina Wednesday evening at Springs Brooks Stadium, snapping the Chanticleers’ five-game win streak. Wake Forest (10-4) hit home runs in the second, fourth and sixth innings, scoring a total of 10 runs in the three frames…

Tim Tebow has tough day in debut for Mets

Tim Tebow made his first rookie mistake even before stepping into the batter’s box. The New York Mets newcomer walked behind home plate and took his practice swings near Boston’s on-deck circle. “I didn’t know who that was back there. I thought it was the ball boy,” AL Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello said. The former NFL quarterback’s debut…

Former Tiger Andre Branch gets $27 million, 3-year deal with Miami

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins bolstered their defensive front Wednesday by keeping one their own. End Andre Branch agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract to remain with Miami, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced by the Dolphins. Branch…