USC Backup Quarterback Arrested
South Carolina reserve quarterback Tanner McEvoy was arrested in North Carolina and charged with speeding and driving after consuming while under age 21.
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Panther WR LaFell Ready For Bigger Role
Wide receiver Brandon LaFell says he’s ready for a bigger role with the Carolina Panthers. And he’ll get it this year. LaFell enters his third season as the Panthers’ No. 2 receiver and will start alongside five-time Pro Bowler Steve Smith.
Former Newberry Coach: Interim Athletic Director
Former Newberry assistant wrestling coach Matt Finley has been named interim athletic director at the NCAA Division II college.
Gamecocks Pre Season Schedule
USC will kick off preseason practice at 7:30 pm. Friday and has announced tentative times for all of its preseason practice. The first week of practices will be open to the public.
Former Gamecock Murdock Found Dead
Police say a former Gamecock football player has died of an apparent suicide.
Downey Wins Battle Of Past Point Guards
Devan Downey wins the battle of former USC point guards when his team knocked off Tre Kelley’s team at the SC Pro-Am league Sunday night. Tim Hill has the highlights on the Sunday ABC Columbia News at 11.
Rice Continues Recovery At Seahawks Camp
Sidney Rice didn’t want to be the only non-quarterback stuck wearing a red jersey during the early days of Seattle Seahawks training camp. So on Day 2 on Sunday, when trainers and coaches weren’t looking, Rice slid on his regular blue practice jersey and jogged on to the field.
Roberts To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.
Astros Claim Pearce Off Waivers
Former Gamecock Steve Pearce will join the Houston Astros Sunday. The Astros claimed Pearce after the Baltimore Orioles placed him on waivers.
Panthers Kick Off Preseason Practice
The Carolina Panthers kicked off preseason practice Saturday evening in front of more than 12,000 fans at Wofford College.
