Sports

Vikings’ Dunbar Wins Dunk Contest

Spring Valley forward Malik Dunbar took home the dunk contest title at the Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach Sunday night.

Click to watch Dunbar’s dunks, aided by passes from future Gamecock P.J. Dozier.

Connor Shaw Talks About First NFL Game

Click to watch postgame comments from former Gamecock and current Browns quarterback Connor Shaw after his first NFL action Sunday. The undrafted rookie was 14 of 28 passing for 177 yards with one fumble and one interception in Cleveland’s 20-10 loss at Baltimore.

Panthers Clinch Playoff Spot

The Carolina Panthers have back-to-back playoff seasons for the first time in franchise history.

Back-to-back losing seasons could lead to a coaching change for the Atlanta Falcons.

Roman Harper and Tre Boston returned interceptions for touchdowns as Carolina’s defense led the Panthers to a 34-3 victory over the Falcons on Sunday to win the NFC South.

Shaw Falls Short In First NFL Start

Former Gamecock Connor Shaw went 14 of 28 passing for 177 yards in his NFL debut, but the undrafted rookie couldn’t keep Cleveland from losing its fifth straight game, 20-10 at Baltimore.

Gamecocks Get 24-21 Win Over Miami

The South Carolina Gamecocks held off a late rally by the Miami Hurricanes to win the Duck Commander Independence Bowl 24-21.

Miami, South Carolina meet in Independence Bowl

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A three-game losing streak to end the regular season dashed Miami’s hopes of a banner year. South Carolina was considered one of the nation’s elite during the preseason, but struggled from the outset.