LONDON (AP) — Leave all the chatter about Serena Williams’ pursuit of her 22nd major singles trophy to others. Williams and her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, do not discuss that number. “We don’t talk about it all. Zero,” Mouratoglou said Tuesday at Wimbledon after watching Williams win her first-round match. Why is that? “Because there is nothing to talk about. We…
OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) — The 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials continued on Tuesday, with rising sophomore Emma Barksdale once again stealing the show for the Gamecocks. Barksdale was in the pool for the women’s 200 IM and finished the prelims session in 17th place, her second top-20 showing of the meet. Barksdale swam a lifetime best of 2:15.85, more than one second…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley released the following statement on the passing of Pat Summitt: “I’m deeply saddened by what has happened to Pat Summitt. I’ve been a fan of hers and the way she so passionately and profoundly led our game. I can’t think of anyone whose footsteps I would want to follow…
KNOXVILLE, T.N. (WOLO) — Former University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt has died at 64. Summitt was the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history. She led the Lady Vols to eight national championships. Her son, Tyler Summitt, released a statement on his mother’s death. It reads in part, “She died peacefully this morning at Sherrill…
Atlanta Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia (13) tosses a ball to a fan as he leaves the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Monday, June 27, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA (AP) — Trevor Bauer complained that he wasn’t as sharp as in recent outings. The way Cleveland has been hitting,…
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves rookie right-hander John Gant left Monday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians with a left oblique strain. After giving up a single to Chris Gimenez in the third inning, Gant grabbed his left side near his ribs after throwing a pitch to Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer. Assistant trainer Jim Lovell and interim manager Brian Snitker joined…
Coastal Carolina third baseman Zach Remillard reacts to Arizona scoring in the seventh inning in Game 1 of the NCAA Men’s College World Series finals baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — JC Cloney just keeps rolling along at the College World Series, pushing Arizona to the doorstep of its second…
HICKORY, NC – After steady rain started pouring down just after 9:30 p.m. at J.P. Frans Stadium, Columbia’s series opener against Hickory was suspended. The game was tied, 1-1, after five innings and will be completed on Tuesday at 5 p.m. The second game of the series will begin no sooner than 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Fireflies were trailing…
EDENTON, N.C. (Blowfish) — The Blowfish were struggling to find offence with nobody on and two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Edenton led Lexington County at that point 1-0. The Fish strung together 4 straight singles to grab the lead in the seventh and never looked back. Edenton grabbed the lead in the bottom of the first…
FILE – In this March 30, 2016 file photo, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts to a call during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. A person with knowledge of the details says Anthony has agreed to chase a fourth Olympic men’s basketball medal, while Toronto teammates Kyle Lowry…
