Swinney Takes Turn At ESPN Car Wash
Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney went through a full day at ESPN’s official headquarters as part of the ACC head coaches “Car Wash” in Bristol, Conn., on Monday.
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USC Preseason Practices Closed To Public
USC football announced Monday the Gamecocks will kick off preseason practice at 9 a.m. Tuesday August 4th. Unlike in previous seasons, all Carolina practices will be closed to the public unless determined otherwise by Spurrier.
Martin Mulling Retirement
Carolina Panthers offense tackle Jonathan Martin, the lineman harassed during the Miami Dolphins’ 2013 bullying scandal, is contemplating retirement following a back injury.
Staley And Wilson Win U19 Gold
South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson broke the USA Basketball record for points scored in a FIBA U19 World Championship game as her 30 powered the Americans past Russian 78-70 at the Sports Palace Olympiskyi on Sunday. The United States needed runs late in both halves to hold off the host Russians as head coach Dawn Staley steered USA Basketball to its sixth-straight gold medal at the event. Wilson earned tournament MVP honors after averaging 22.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists over the seven games.
Smoltz Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Legendary Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and Craig Biggio were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday and basked in the spotlight one more time with at least 40,000 fans cheering from the sun-drenched field beyond.
Andrew Orischak advances to US Junior Amateur final
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Andrew Orischak won three matches Friday in the weather-delayed U.S. Junior Amateur to reach the 36-hole final.
Gamecocks moving on from last year’s defensive problems
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina linebacker T.J. Holloman likes having short-term memory, particularly when it comes to the Gamecocks dismal showing on defense last season.
Wilson, Staley and USA Basketball Top Spain, 80-65
South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley and forward A’ja Wilson will play for a world championship on Sunday.
North Carolina man has been convicted in Clemson case
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — A North Carolina has been convicted of malicious damage under $2,000 in the case of Clemson football’s Howard’s Rock.
Andy Ogletree strong in US Junior Amateur
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Andy Ogletree beat U.S. Open qualifier Cole Hammer in the second round and led Noah Goodwin 5 up after 11 holes Thursday in the weather-delayed U.S. Junior Amateur.
