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Tiger Woods to Skip 2016 Masters

by: AP

Tiger Woods is going to Augusta National next week — to eat, not play. Woods made it official Friday night what most observers figured all along. Recovery from two back surgeries last year has not progressed to the point where it’s wise for him to tee it up at the Masters. It will be the second time in the last…

Clemson Has Nine-Shot Lead at Clemson Invitational

BY: CU SID

Sunset, S.C. (CU SID) — Austin Langdale shot career best five-under-par 67, while Stephen Behr and Carson Young added three-under-par scores of 69 to lead Clemson to a 276 team score and a nine-shot lead after the first round of Clemson Invitational at the Cliffs at Keowee Falls in Sunset, S.C. Clemson has a nine-shot lead over ACC rival Louisville…

No. 17 Clemson Upends Pitt, 14-6

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — The No. 17 Clemson Tigers scored in each of their last seven innings at the plate as they defeated Pittsburgh 14-6 to win their 13th straight game at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 20-6 overall and 6-4 in the ACC. The Panthers…

USC Extends Frank Martin’s Contract Through 2022

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved on Friday a four-year contract extension for Gamecock men’s basketball head coach Frank Martin.  Martin’s contract has been extended through the 2021-22 season, beginning at $2.45 million.  Steadily improving in each of Martin’s four years as head coach, South Carolina posted one of the top season…

Garnet and Black Spring Game Details Released

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina football team will wrap up its spring drills on Saturday, April 9, with the annual Garnet & Black Spring Game. Admission is free for the noon contest at Williams-Brice Stadium. Beginning at 11 a.m., over 100 former Gamecock lettermen will take part in a flag football game on the north…

Muschamp to visit Nine Locations in South Carolina

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The Gamecock Club is excited to announce the 2016 “Spurs Up” Tour featuring Head Football Coach Will Muschamp. Coach Muschamp will visit a total of nine locations in the state of South Carolina and each event will provide the opportunity for autographs and an update from Coach Muschamp. Visit http://thegamecockclub.com/spursuptour/ for event details! Wednesday, April…

Clemson vs. Pitt Moved to 5 p.m. Friday

By: CU SID

CLEMSON, S.C. (CU SID) — Due to forecasted rain this evening, the Clemson vs. Pittsburgh series opener has been moved up 90 minutes to a 5 p.m., start. The game will still be available on the radio on Clemson Tiger Sports Network along with live video and audio on TigerCast at ClemsonTigers.com. Tickets are unaffected by the change as well….