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WATCH: Clemson Out for Back-to-Back ACC Titles

The Clemson Tigers have yet to win consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference championships since the 1988 season. As Dabo Swinney works to earn a third league title under his watch, the program is in position to make new history when they take on Coastal Division champ Virginia Tech Saturday night on ABC Columbia. Click the video above to see the story…

Carolina Calls with Frank Martin Starts Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Carolina Calls with Gamecock men’s basketball coach Frank Martin begins on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and kicks off a full line-up of radio shows for the 2016-17 campaign. Carolina Calls with Frank Martin will be live from Wild Wing Café in The Vista (with the exception of the Dec. 8 show), and is hosted by voice…

Irmo’s McCaskill, Kurtz Tabbed MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Gamecock women’s soccer standouts Savannah McCaskill and Kaleigh Kurtz have been tabbed semifinalists for the 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy, the NSCAA announced on Tuesday afternoon. South Carolina was one of four schools to boast two semifinalists for the annual honor that recognizes the top player in women’s college soccer. The 15 semifinalists were determined based on…

2017 Clemson Baseball Schedule Announced

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The 2017 Tiger baseball schedule features 35 home games, 29 games against 2016 NCAA Tournament teams and three games at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C. Clemson’s 56-game schedule begins February 17 with a three-game series against Wright State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The Tigers’ five ACC home series are against Notre Dame, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake…

Clemson’s Lawrence Named ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year

GREENSBORO, N.C. (ACC) – Florida State redshirt freshman quarterback Deondre Francois has been voted the 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA). Clemson freshman tackle Dexter Lawrence was voted the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year. Francois who also received the nod as ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year, was selected as…

Coates Named SEC Player of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – For the second time in as many weeks, South Carolina senior forward Alaina Coates was named SEC Player of the Week, the league announced today. The Irmo, S.C., native led the offense in both games last week and continues to average a double-double on the season. Coates’ effort both in the box score and in intangibles powered…

ACC Football Championship Game Policies Released

ORLANDO, FL (ACC) – Mirroring what is in place for Florida Citrus Sports events at Camping World Stadium, a ‘clear bag’ policy will be enforced at the 2016 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game and ACC FanFest. Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early and refrain from bringing any type of bag. The below types of bags are permissible: Bags that…

Why Pro Wrestlers Say “Brother” and Other Questions for a WWE Superstar

Why Pro Wrestlers Say "Brother" and Other Questions for a WWE Superstar

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–WWE Superstar Apollo Crews joined Tyler Ryan and Grace Joyal on ABC Columbia News at Noon to talk about living out a childhood dream of becoming a professional wrestler, and his journey to the WWE. WWE Live appears live Tuesday night at the Colonial Live Arena. Categories: Entertainment News, Sports Tags: apollocrews, SCTweets, WWE Live

Venables Finalist for Broyles Award

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Clemson Defensive Coordinator Brent Venables is one of five finalists for the 2016 Frank Broyles Award.  The honor is presented each year to the top assistant coach in college football. Venables is joined on the list of finalists by Jeremy Pruitt, defensive coordinator at Alabama, Jim Leavitt, defensive coordinator at Colorado, Don Brown, defensive coordinator at Michigan and…

Gamecocks Announce Martin’s Math Club

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)- The SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) today announced “Martin’s Math Club,” a partnership with University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin and the University of South Carolina Athletics Department. Martin, a former high school math educator, developed the project designed to help young people learn that math is fun and relevant in their…