Sports

Gamecocks Cruise In Vandy Opener 8-3

Christian Walker tallied his first two-homer game of his Gamecock career, senior left-hander Michael Roth allowed just three runs in six-plus innings of work to improve to 3-0 and junior right-hander Matt Price pitched three hitless innings of relief for his first save of the year as 10th ranked South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 8-3 in the series opener at Hawkins Field.

Narcisse Shines At Dunk Contest

Clemson’s Bryan Narcisse put on a quite a show in Thursday night’s College Dunk Contest. Narcisse didn’t win the contest, but he did win a lot of fans with two dunks to remember. Tim Hill has the story from the Thursday ABC Columbia News at 11.

Gamecock Football Update

“We had a decent practice today,” said head coach Steve Spurrier following Thursday’s two-hour workout. “A lot of youngsters got some work in like we usually do in spring ball. So it was a good practice. Same thing tomorrow.”

USC’s Smoak Hits 1st Homer Of Season

USC all-time home run leader Justin Smoak hit his first major league home run in the second game of the season. It was Seattle’s only run of the game in 4-1 loss to Oakland in Tokyo, Japan. Tim Hill has the story from the Thursday ABC Columbia News at Six.

Spring Valley Hoops Duo Goes National

Spring Valley High School girls basketball coach Anne Long led her East team to a 1-point win over Xylina McDaniel’s West team in the McDonald’s All-American game in Chicago Wednesday night. Tim Hill has the story from the Wednesday ABC Columbia News at 11.

Grammar Helps PC Beat Clemson 8-4

Irmo native Gabe Grammar’s six strong innings in his first career start on the mound helped Presbyterian College win 8-4 at Clemson Wednesday. The Blue Hose improved to 10-17 on the season. The Tigers dropped to 12-12.

Jeffery Shines At USC Pro Day

South Carolina receiver Alshon Jeffery hopes he’s finally put the criticisms aside and changed his fortunes for next month’s NFL draft.
The slimmed down, sure-handed Jeffery had a solid 40-yard dash performance and was among the main attractions for NFL personnel attending the school’s pro day on Wednesday.