Clowney, Jay-Z talks were within NCAA rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina spokesman says the school found no impermissible contact between All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Jay-Z, the rap mogul turned sports agency head.
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Colts cut suspended TE Saunders
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have cut tight end Weslye Saunders one week after he was suspended by the NFL for eight games for violating the performance enhancing drugs policy.
Jaguars cut Reed, Banjo, sign McKenzie, Yates
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have cut tight end Kyler Reed and safety Chris Banjo, making room for receiver Cole McKenzie and place-kicker Adam Yates.
Former Tiger Wins Russian Open
Former Clemson Tiger and Northern Ireland’s Michael Hoey won the Russian Open by four shots to win his fifth European Tour title.
Swinney Against Paying Players
Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney doesn’t believe college athletes should be paid. “I am against professionalizing college athletics. We have that, it’s called the NFL, arena league, CFL. To me, college athletics are a privilege.” said Swinney.
Teheran, Simmons Lift Braves Past Cards 2-0
Andrelton Simmons and the Braves haven’t said much about last year’s NL wild-card loss to the Cardinals. Beating the Cardinals in July won’t make up for that playoff defeat. But Simmons said it’s a start.
Gamecocks Sell 50K Season Tickets
South Carolina has sold more than 50,000 season tickets for the 2013 football season. The Gamecocks have not sold that many season tickets since 2008.
Johnson In Contention At Canadian Open
Columbia’s Dustin Johnson and former Clemson Tiger Kyle Stanley are in the top 10 heading into the final round of the Canadian Open.
South Carolina looking into Clowney contact
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s athletic compliance department is looking into contact between defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and rap mogul turned sports agency head, Jay-Z.
Gamecocks Release 2013 Preseason Schedule
The South Carolina Gamecock football team will open fall camp on Friday, August 2. The first practice, which is open to the public, will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the Bluff Road practice fields, across the street from Williams-Brice Stadium.
