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Six Wolves named to All-Region team

BROOKFIELD, Ill. (Newberry SID) – Six Newberry players were named all-Super Region 2 by the Don Hansen Football Committee, adding to a host of accolades earned by Wolves’ players this season. Newberry saw a trio of players named to the second team offense in quarterback Raleigh Yeldell, wide receiver Markell Castle, and offensive lineman Bobby McNeil. The defensive line tandem of…

Brent Musburger is retiring from sportscasting at age 77

FILE – In this Jan. 23, 1984, file photo, Oakland Raiders coach Tom Flores clutches the Super Bowl trophy as Raiders managing general partner Al Davis is interviewed by Brent Musburger in the locker room after their 38-9 win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa, Fla. At right is NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle. Musburger is calling…

Gamecock Baseball Changes Scrimmage Times

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina baseball team begins scrimmages this weekend at Founders Park. All three scrimmages are free and open to the public. Friday’s scrimmage has been moved up to 3 p.m. with Saturday’s still slated for 1 p.m. and Sunday’s at 1:30 p.m. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Gamecocks

Newberry hosts No. 8 Queens

NEWBERRY (Newberry SID) – Newberry will host No. 8 Queens Unviersity of Charlotte on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. WHO: Newberry College vs. Queens University of Charlotte WHERE: Eleazer Arena in Newberry, S.C WHEN: 8:00 p.m. RECORDS: Newberry 12-6, 7-5 SAC, Queens 17-1, 11-1 SAC LIVE VIDEO: www.newberrywolves.tv LIVE AUDIO: WKDK-AM 1240 in Newberry County, www.wkdk.com, “WKDK” on TuneIn smartphone app LIVE STATS: www.newberrystats.com NEWBERRY STORYLINES Gerald…

Frank Martin’s Postgame After Topping Auburn

Gamecocks head coach Frank Martin saw his team respond from their first loss in SEC play by blowing out Auburn 98-69 Tuesday night. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to hear from USC’s head coach in full on subjects such as his senior leaders, the offensive outpouring seen at Colonial Life Arena on the evening, and more. Categories:…

USC “Three”bounds from Kentucky Loss

There would be no hangover, hanging heads, or hang up halting the Gamecocks Tuesday night coming off their first conference loss at Lexington Saturday. No. 23 Carolina came home and gave Auburn more than they could handle, coasting past the Tigers 98-69. USC shot 15-26 (57.7%) from three as Dwayne Notice tied a career-high 27 points and Sindarius Thornwell added…

No. 23 Gamecocks Roll Auburn, 98-69

South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) attempts a shot against Auburn guard Mustapha Heron, behind, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duane Notice tied career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers as No. 23 South Carolina snapped back from its first…

Swinney Hires Two Defensive Assistants Tuesday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Mickey Conn and Todd Bates will join the Clemson on-field defensive football staff for the 2017 football season, Head Coach Dabo Swinney announced Tuesday.  The openings on the staff developed when defensive tackles coach Dan Brooks retired after the season, and defensive line coach Marion Hobby accepted a position as the defensive line coach of the…

Blowfish Announce 2017 Season Dedicated To The Total Eclipse Of 2017

Lexington County, S.C. (Blowfish) – The Lexington County Blowfish announced today their 2017 season-long campaign to promote the first transcontinental Total Eclipse in 99 years and the once of a lifetime view from Lexington County, S.C. for the August event. On August 21st at 2:41 pm the “Centerline” of the path of totality of the eclipse will cut through the…