Daytona offers American flags in exchange program
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Daytona International Speedway will not ban the Confederate flag from track property this weekend, but will offer the American flag to those who wish to fly it on property.
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Championship football coach heads Furman hall of fame class
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Former football coach Jimmy Satterfield heads up a group of five named to the Furman Athletics Hall of Fame.
Clemson adjusts to offseason problems
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It has not been the most trouble-free offseason for Clemson and coach Dabo Swinney.
Angels get Mets minor leaguer for international bonus slot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have acquired minor league right-hander Gaither Bumgardner from the New York Mets for an international bonus pool slot.
USC Assistant Inducted into High School Hall of Fame
University of South Carolina women’s basketball assistant coach Nikki McCray-Penson was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame Thursday night.
Late WR McKinley heads up new class for SC hall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The late Kenny McKinley is among eight people elected to the South Carolina athletic hall of fame.
Ben Polland leads PGA Professional Championship
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Polland shot a 3-under 67 on Monday on The Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course to take a four-stroke lead in the 48th PGA Professional National Championship.
Hornets Sign Kaminsky
The Charlotte Hornets today signed first-round draft pick Frank Kaminsky, who was selected by the team with the ninth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hornets Name Bruce Kreutzer Assistant Coach
The Charlotte Hornets announced today that the team has hired 38-year coaching veteran Bruce Kreutzer as an assistant coach on Head Coach Steve Clifford’s staff. Kreutzer, whose coaching experience includes stints at all levels of the sport from the professional ranks to high school, will focus much of his attention on working with the Hornets players’ shooting skills.
Fry to Share Story of Diabetes Battle at SEC Media Days
The Southeastern Conference is bringing a new element to its annual Football Media Days in 2015 as each school will send at least one student-athlete with a compelling story outside of his athletic endeavors.
