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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…

Clemson Looks to Bounce Back Against Old Dominion

MATCH INFORMATION vs. Old Dominion Who: Clemson (7-1) vs. (7-2) Old Dominion When: Sunday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. Where: Clemson, S.C. (Hoke Sloan Tennis Center) Live Stats: http://clemsontigers.com/fls/28500/tennisstats/xlive.htm CLEMSON, S.C. –  The Clemson men’s tennis team looks to return to the win column against Old Dominion on Sunday afternoon. The Monarchs are currently 7-2 after falling to South Carolina in Columbia on Friday…

River Bluff Wins State Wrestling Title

River Bluff wins the first SCHSL State wrestling championship in their program’s history, topping Rock Hill 31-30 Saturday night at Dreher High School. The Gators earned victories at eight different weight classes before claiming the victory for the inaugural 5A title. In 4A, Chapin fell in the finals to Eastside, the defending champion in the class. Categories: Local Sports, Sports…

Benedict Edges Morehouse, 80-77

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kel Robinscored a season-high 22 points, including a short jumper with 46 seconds left to give Benedict the lead, as the Tigers defeated Morehouse College 80-77 on Saturday afternoon in an SIAC basketball game. Robin’s basket gave Benedict a 78-77 lead. Morehouse missed a shot on the other end and Quiron Cooke got the rebound and sank…