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Sindarius Thornwell Named SEC Player of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell was named the SEC Player of the Week on Monday after averaging 36.0 points, 12.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game last week versus Alabama and at Mississippi State. The weekly honor is the third Player of the Week award of his career, and the second this season. Thornwell was named…

Claflin Men’s Basketball Look to Avenge an Early Season Loss to Francis Marion

Orangeburg, S.C.–The Claflin University men’s basketball team will look to avenge an early season loss Monday (Feb. 13) when they visit Francis Marion University in a NCAA Division II non-conference men’s basketball game. The contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Smith University Center where the Patriots are 6-6 this season. Claflin fell to Francis Marion in its season…

Claflin Baseball Team Spilt a Pair Non-Conference Games Against Saint Augustine’s

Florence, S.C.—The Claflin University baseball team spilt a pair non-conference games Sunday against Saint Augustine’s University (1-4, 17-8) after being swept by the Falcons on Saturday (13-1, 13-4) in a double-header.The victory snapped a seven-game losing streak to start the season for Claflin, now 1-7. Saint Augustine’s is now 4-6.In winning for the first time this season, Claflin received a…

Reds trade second baseman Brandon Phillips to Braves

This Aug. 13, 2016 photo shows Cincinnati Reds’ Brandon Phillips during a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee. The Atlanta Braves have acquired three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips from the Cincinnati Reds for two pitchers. The Braves traded left-hander Andrew McKirahan and minor league right-hander Carlos Portuondo on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Benny Sieu) Long rumored to be…

Joe Moglia Gets Lombardi Honor from Rotary Club of Houston

HOUSTON – Coastal Carolina head football coach Joe Moglia was named the newest member of the Vince Lombardi Hall of Fame as part of the 47th Annual Rotary Lombardi Award Saturday night at the Hobby Center. First, Moglia was inducted by Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin. Later, during the national ESPN3 telecast, Moglia announced Alabama defensive end Jonathan…

Irmo’s Johnson Finishes Third at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Spieth soaked up every step of scenery on the 18th hole at Pebble Beach, one of the prettiest places in golf and even more spectacular on a Sunday when the only work left is to hoist the crystal trophy. All that was missing from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am were the highlights. That’s just…

USC Baseball Plays Last Preseason Scrimmage

Go time is just days away for the Gamecocks, who celebrate Opening Day to the 2017 campaign on Friday, starting a three-game set against UNC-Greensboro. Sunday served as the final scrimmage of the preseason for Chad Holbrook’s squad, who shares in the excitement of Carolina fans around the Midlands. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear from…

Clemson Faces No. 16/17 Miami On the Road Sunday

Game Information: Who: Clemson Tigers (14-11, 3-9 ACC) at No. 16/17 Miami Hurricanes (18-6, 7-5 ACC) When: Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Where: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Fla. TV: ACC Network Extra (http://es.pn/2k1njJA) Radio: CTSN, Don Munson & Kelly Gramlich (http://bit.ly/1NT0HAo) Live Stats: HurricaneSports.com (http://bit.ly/2lClhzY) Follow: Twitter & Instagram @ClemsonWBB Clemson Notes: Clemson (14-11, 3-9 ACC) is coming off…