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Gamecocks Go Indoors For Wednesday Workout

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Rain in the Columbia area forced the University of South Carolina football team to practice in the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility on Wednesday afternoon. It was the squad’s 11th workout of the preseason camp. Defensive line coach Lance Thompson was asked about his projected rotation up front. “It’s very fluid,” said Thompson….

Tigers Hold First Preseason Scrimmage

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson held its ninth practice of the preseason, but its first stadium scrimmage on Wednesday morning.  Dabo Swinney worked his team for two hours in Memorial Stadium and most of the work was done in the form of a situational scrimmage.   Swinney spotted the ball at different places on the field with varying downs and distances. …

Clemson Announces New Security Measures

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — In an effort to provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into Memorial Stadium, Clemson Athletics has announced new security measures for the 2016 football season including adoption of a Clear Bag Policy.   Working in conjunction with Clemson University Police, the Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement officials around…

WATCH: What to Watch in Rio: Day Five

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — From the pool to the balance beam, Team USA had a great Tuesday in the summer games. Team USA has had a spot on the podium 26 time during this year’s Olympics.  The United States still leads the way with the most medals.  Team USA is also holding the most gold medals, with nine total….

US Relay Win Gives Phelps His 21st Olympic Gold

United States’ Michael Phelps celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men’s 200-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps has claimed the 21st gold medal of his career, anchoring the United States to a dominating…

Drive Beat Fireflies, 2-1 Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Eudor Garcia drove in another run on Tuesday night, but Columbia lost to Greenville, 2-1, in game two of the three-game set. Garcia has produced a run in four of his last five games played. The Drive scored twice in the top of the third and never lost their lead. Nick Lovullo started the half inning…