USC’s Demus Wins At Trials To Make Olympics
Defending outdoor champion and former Gamecock Lashinda Demus won the women’s 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. track trials in 53.98 seconds to earn a place on the Olympic team.
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Crowell Kicked Off Georgia Football Team
Georgia tailback Isaiah Crowell has been dismissed from the team by coach Mark Richt following his arrest on felony weapons charges.
Spurrier, Staley Get Sweeter Contracts
South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley got a $50,000 raise for reaching the NCAA tournament’s round of 16 while football coach Steve Spurrier had his contract bonus’ enhanced.
USC’s Flach Comes Up Short At Olympic Trials
South Carolina junior swimmer Michael Flach’s incredible run in the 200 butterfly at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials came to an end on Thursday night as he finished eighth in the finals at the CenturyLink Center. Flach swam a time of 1:59.43 to record one of the best finishes ever by a South Carolina swimmer at the U.S. Trials.
USC’s Dantzler Going Back To Omaha
South Carolina third baseman LB Dantzler is on his way back to Omaha. The Gamecocks junior is among seven college players picked to take part in the TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby.
Garcia signs with CFL’s Montreal Alouettes
Columbia, SC (WOLO) – According to the Montreal Alouettes’ social media sites (Facebook and Twitter) they have signed former South Carolina Quarterback Stephen Garcia.
USC Baseball Look Back
The South Carolina Baseball Team made it back to its third straight CWS Championship Series. Although they fell to Arizona in the three game series they still made an impressive run. We take a look back and enjoy this year’s post-season.
Clemson’s Kitchens Qualifies For Olympics
Former Clemson All-American George Kitchens became the first athlete with ties to Clemson track & field to qualify for the Team USA squad headed to London, England this summer for the Olympic Games. Kitchens, who jumped for the Tigers from 2002-05, surpassed the “A” standard for London with a personal best jump of 26’11.25” on his third attempt Sunday at Oregon’s Hayward Field and finished in third place at the Olympic Trials.
Arizona Advances To National Championship Series
Arizona converted three Florida State errors into a six-run first inning and advanced to the College World Series finals with a 10-3 victory over Florida State on Thursday.
Benedict Football Gets National TV Game
The Benedict College home football game on September 6 against Bowie State has been selected as one of six NCAA Division II national game of the week, and will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
