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Cam Newton Wins NFL Most Valuable Player award

By: AP

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cam Newton has won The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. The Carolina Panthers’ All-Pro quarterback, who will lead his team in Sunday’s Super Bowl against Denver, received 48 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who regularly cover the league. Fellow QBs Tom Brady, a two-time MVP,…

Clemson Falls to Virginia Tech Saturday

By: CU SID

BLACKSBURG, Va. (CU SID) — Down by double digits in the second half, Clemson staged a last ditch comeback effort and actually led inside the final three minutes before falling 60-57 at Virginia Tech in Cassell Coliseum on Saturday. The loss dropped the Tigers to 14-9 on the season, 7-4 in the ACC. Virginia Tech improved to 13-11, 5-6 in…

(25) USC Takes Down (8) Texas A&M, 81-78

By: USC SID

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (USC SID) — The No. 25/23 South Carolina men’s basketball team earned its signature win of an already sterling season Saturday afternoon, upsetting No.8 Texas A&M on its home court, 81-78. The win gives Carolina (20-3, 7-3 SEC) its first 20-win season since 2008-09 and its first win ever in College Station. Sindarius Thornwell flirted with a triple-double in…

VIDEO Dozier’s Dunk Propels (25) USC to Statement Win Over (8) Texas A&M

COLLEGE STATION, TX — The (25) Gamecocks made a statement Saturday night with a monumental win over (8) Texas A&M, 81-78. Late in the second half, Carolina and former Spring Valley point guard P.J. Dozier jammed this home to cut the Aggies lead to 64-63. .embed-container {position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;} .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed…

ABC Columbia Goes One-on-One with Dawn Staley

COLUMBIA, S.C. — ABC Columbia’s Mike Gillespie went one-on-one with USC head coach Dawn Staley before (2) Carolina’s sold out battle with (1) UConn Monday night. Click the video to watch the interview. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Basketball, Carolina, Gamecocks, hoops, huskies, SEC, staley, UCONN, USC, women’s basketball

WATCH: ‘Blind Side’ Player’s Mom Calls Super Bowl Appearance ‘the Greatest Validation’

(ABC News) — Two weeks ago, when Carolina Panthers left tackle Michael Oher took the field in the NFC championship, Leigh Anne Tuohy burst into tears. For Tuohy, whose family was the focus of the 2009 film “The Blind Side,” seeing Oher playing football at this level is an overwhelming experience. To that end, she’s been crying all week, and…

(25) USC in Crucial SEC Game at (8) Texas A&M Saturday Afternoon

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The Gamecocks conclude a two-game road swing Saturday at No. 8/8 Texas A&M. It marks the fifth meeting between the two schools, and the third all-time in College Station. South Carolina aims for its 20th win of the season against the Aggies. Saturday’s contest marks the first Gamecock matchup vs. a top 10 opponent since…

SC State Hosts Coppin State Saturday

By: SC State Athletics

ORANGEBURG, SC (SC St SID) — The South Carolina State men’s basketball team look to keep their winning ways going, when they face a tough Coppin State team Saturday (Jan. 6) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.  Tipoff is 2 p.m. for the women, with the men following immediately afterwards in a 4 p.m. start time. Fans who cannot attend the game…