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Members of Congress Make Friendly College Football Wagers

Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) and Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) make their friendly wagers over the outcome of the Jan. 2 Alamo Bowl. (ABC News) — For college football fans, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: the start of bowl season. Members of Congress are getting in on the fun, with some making friendly wagers with representatives of their…

Movement on social media asks LeBron James to get involved

Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, right, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James DENVER (AP) — LeBron James stuck his feet into the bucket filled with ice water as he talked about his role in social issues. Right after scoring 34 points in a win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers star was asked about his reaction…

Three Tigers Sent Home From Miami

By Sports Department - Tim Hill

Clemson sent three players home early from the Orange Bowl Tuesday after reportedly failing drug tests.  According to multiple reports, wide receiver Deon Cain, backup kicker Ammon Lakip and backup tight end Jay Jay McCullough are suspended for Thursday’s College Football Playoff Semifinal game against Oklahoma in Miami. Cain, a freshman, is Clemson’s second leading receiver this year with 34…

Gamecocks Host Francis Marion

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina returns to Colonial Life Arena on Wednesday to host Francis Marion for a non-conference matchup. The meeting is the first all-time between the two schools. GAME STORYLINES – South Carolina is in its 108th season of varsity basketball in 2015-16. – Carolina is led by fourth-year head coach Frank Martin. Alongside him are associate…

Tigers Travel To Chapel Hill

By Clemson Athletic Communications

GAME SETUP CLEMSON (7-5, 0-0 ACC) vs. No. 7/8 North Carolina (11-2, 0-0 ACC) Date: Wednesday, December 30 Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET Arena: Dean Smith Center (21,750) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Philip Sikes-color) TV: ESPN2 (Dave O’Brien-pbp; Jay Bilas-color) • Clemson and North Carolina meet in the ACC Tip-Off on Wednesday in Chapel Hill; it is the second straight season the Tigers have opened with…

NFL Players Invited to Screening of ‘Concussion’ Before National Release

Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu, in a scene from Columbia Pictures’ “Concussion.” Melinda Sue Gordon/Columbia Pictures/AP Photo (ABC News) — The movie “Concussion” examines the devastating effects repeated head traumas can have on the brains of professional football players. Sony Pictures Entertainment, the production company behind the film, has invited NFL players to see the movie free of charge during…

Panthers CB, Greenwood Native Josh Norman Fined by NFL

By: AP

NEW YORK — The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman $26,044 for his role in several incidents involving Odell Beckham Jr. and the Giants in Sunday’s game. Norman was fined twice Wednesday in the amounts of $17,363 and $8,681. Beckham was suspended for New York’s game Sunday against Minnesota, but Norman did not face a suspension. Beckham appealed…

Bryan Edwards to Enroll in January

By: USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina football has announced that high school senior Bryan Edwards from Conway, S.C., has officially signed his financial aid agreement and will enroll in January. Edwards joins prep standouts C.J. Freeman and Brandon McIlwain and junior college transfer Jamarcus King as mid-year signees. Bryan Edwards, Wide Receiver 6-3, 205, Conway, S.C. (Conway)…

Cam Newton Jerseys Most Sought After Christmas Gift in NC

Cam Newton (Getty Images) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All North Carolinians want for Christmas is a Cam Newton jersey, apparently. A new report and interactive map by Vox based on Google data shows the unique gift items people searched for most in each state across the country. The jersey of the undefeated Carolina Panthers’ star quarterback was the most sought after…