WATCH: Annual Address Calls for Keeping Campus Current
USC President Harris Pastides delivered his ninth State of the University address Wednesday in Columbia.
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Former Clemson WR Nuk Hopkins addresses Swinney’s comments on anthem protest
HOUSTON (AP) — Former Clemson star DeAndre Hopkins said he respects Tigers coach Dabo Swinney. The Houston Texans receiver also made it clear that he thinks Swinney’s recent comments about 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest showed a lack of understanding. “You can’t speak on something unless you’ve been put in that situation,” Hopkins told The Associated Press. “I wouldn’t…
WATCH: What You Need to Know About the ACC’s Decision Today
Click the video to watch our story on the ACC’s decision to pull its championships out of North Carolina due to House Bill 2. Categories: Clemson, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports Tags: ACC
The Latest: Another N Carolina legislator suggests repeal
*FILE – In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 file photo, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball as North Carolina’s M.J. Stewart (6) moves in for the tackle during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. NCAA President Mark Emmert says whether the Atlantic Coast Conference decides to follow the…
Panthers Release Statement on ACC Moving Championship
“We are aware of the decision from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Although we are disappointed, we remain steadfast in providing an inclusive environment at Bank of America Stadium. As we stated last summer, after more than 20 years of operations, we undoubtedly have had transgender persons attend events here and, presumably, they have used the restroom of the gender with…
Former Gamecock Darian Stewart fined for hit on Newton
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the punishment tells The Associated Press that two Broncos defenders have been fined a total of $42,540 — but not suspended — for helmet-to-helmet hits on Cam Newton. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL hasn’t announced the fines, said linebacker Brandon Marshall was fined $24,309 and…
ACC to relocate athletic championships from North Carolina
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference has followed the NCAA’s lead and is removing all its athletic championships from North Carolina over a state law limiting protections for LGBT people. The ACC Council of Presidents voted Wednesday to relocate the league’s championships until North Carolina repeals the law. The decision includes 10 neutral site championships this academic school…
Fireflies Set Columbia Attendance Record in Inaugural Season
COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Labor Day marked the end of the inaugural season of Columbia Fireflies baseball at Spirit Communications Park. For the first time in 12 years, professional baseball returned to the Midlands, and what happened between April 7 and September 5 did not disappoint. Spirit Communications Park was completed on time and on budget for the 2016 opener…
No. 14 Gamecocks Close Out Homestand On Thursday Against UNCG
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – No. 14 South Carolina (6-0-1) looks to remain unbeaten on the season when it closes out its four-game homestand on Thu., Sept. 15, against UNCG (3-4-1). Kickoff from Stone Stadium is set for 6 p.m. ET, and the match will mark the final non-conference contest of the regular season for the Gamecocks, who are currently on…
Simone Biles Addresses Leaked ADHD Medical Records
USA gymnastics superstar Simone Biles came under the spotlight on Tuesday after Russian hackers circulated confidential medical records from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) database that showed her use of Methylphenidate, a stimulant for treatment of ADHD.
