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Former Gamecock Isaiah Johnson Records Interception in Bucs Loss Thursday

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia needed 97 seconds to score its only touchdowns Thursday night in beating sloppy Tampa Bay 17-9 in the preseason opener for both teams. The Eagles covered a mere 27 yards on their two drives to the end zone, with each series lasting three plays after Buccaneers fumbles. Ryan Mathews had a 5-yard TD run to make…

Former Gamecock Brandon Wilds Scores TD, as Falcons Beat Redskins

Atlanta Falcons running back Brandon Wilds (20) rises after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA (AP) — Making a successful return to his first NFL home, Matt Schaub passed for 179 yards, leading three scoring drives, and the Atlanta…

Biles, Phelps power their way to more gold in Rio

United States’ Michael Phelps celebrates winning gold in the men’s 200-meter individual medley during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps and Simone Biles powered their way to more gold medals with rousing routs at the Rio Games on Thursday….

Fireflies Win on Memorable Night

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Not only did Columbia thump Greensboro, 8-0, on Thursday night, but also the South Atlantic League awarded Spirit Communications Park the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game. Fireflies Managing Owner, Jason Freier, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Spirit Communications Chief Executive Officer Bob Keane announced the news to fans in attendance at Thursday’s game. That wasn’t all. Ballpark Digest also presented…

Spirit Communications Park to Host 2017 SAL All-Star Game

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) — The Columbia Fireflies have announced that the city of Columbia, the Fireflies and Spirit Communications Park have been awarded the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game. The announcement was made by Fireflies Managing Owner, Jason Freier, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Spirit Communications Chief Executive Officer Bob Keane, to the fans in attendance at Thursday’s game…

Gamecock Women’s Tennis Adds Silvia Chinellato to 2016-17 Roster

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Carolina women’s tennis head coach Kevin Epley announced the addition of Silvia Chinellato to the 2016-17 roster on Thursday afternoon. Chinellato, a native of Como, Italy, will be joining the Gamecocks this fall. “We are thrilled that Silvia has elected to join the Gamecocks to develop academically and athletically over the next four years,” said…

Hornets Release 2016-2017 Schedule

CHARLOTTE, NC (Hornets) — The Charlotte Hornets tip off the 2016-17 NBA regular season at the Milwaukee Bucks onWednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Charlotte then visits the Miami Heat on Friday, Oct. 28 (8 p.m.), marking the second straight year the team has started the season with consecutive road games, before opening the home portion of the schedule when they host…

Gamecocks Shine in Summer Meets

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) —  Fynn Minuth and Allyson Nied both recorded successful days at their respective meets for South Carolina on Wednesday.  Minuth took first place in the 400m freestyle at the Speedo Junior National Championships, while Nied placed 12th at the USA Diving ATT National Diving Championships. Minuth, a rising sophomore, won the title for the 400m free…

SC State Holds First Two-a-Day Workouts

ORANGBURG, SC (SCSU) — South Carolina State conducted its first day of two-a-day preseason drills Wednesday (Aug.10) in a two hour session in full gear at Oliver. C. Dawson Stadium. Pough called the morning workout, which was conducted an enthusiastic lively session with some of the newcomers showing some toughness.  I am excited about how the young guys are coming…