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Figger promoted for South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina men’s basketball assistant Matt Figger has been promoted to associate head coach. Head coach Frank Martin announced the move Wednesday. Figger had been the team’s recruiting coordinator and will remain in that role. He moves into the spot vacated by Brad Underwood, who became Stephen F. Austin’s head coach this past spring….

South Carolina overcoming defensive injuries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” All of the foot injuries that have hit No. 12 South Carolina has made it difficult at times for defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward to prepare for undefeated UCF. Both defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney and Chaz Sutton are coping with foot problems, meaning Ward and his assistants have to balance practice with rest âone space€one…

Panthers Pound Giants 38-0

Cam Newton threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Carolina’s defense sacked Eli Manning seven times as the Panthers handed Tom Coughlin his worst defeat as coach of the New York Giants, 38-0 Sunday.