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ICYMI: Clemson rises to #3 in latest AP Poll

The Atlantic Coast Conference matched the Southeastern Conference for the most teams ranked in The Associated Press college football poll with six after a weekend where 10 Top-25 teams lost. It’s the first time since 2006 that the ACC has six ranked teams. Alabama remained No. 1 and had 53 first-place votes and Ohio State held on to No. 2. Clemson,…

Newton leaves game with concussion in Panthers Loss to Falcons

ATLANTA (AP) — Carolina quarterback Cam Newton suffered a concussion early in the fourth quarter and was not allowed to return to the Panthers’ 48-33 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Team officials confirmed the concussion in the last minute of the game. Newton’s day ended after he ran for a 2-point conversion that cut Atlanta’s lead to 34-18….

Clemson Basketball Opens Practice

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Amidst a busy day on Clemson’s campus, the men’s basketball team took to the court Saturday for its first official practice in preparation for the 2016-17 season. Clemson worked for two hours inside the newly renovated Littlejohn Coliseum. “It’s exciting to be playing in a new facility,” said head coach Brad Brownell. “Littlejohn is terrific, and…