SC’s Gardner Gets $2.8 Million Yankee Deal
Holly Hill, SC native Brett Gardner and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $2.8 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Tim Hill has the story on the Friday ABC Columbia News at Six.
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USC Women Drop Third Straight
South Carolina’s offense struggled to get on track in a 53-49 loss at Auburn Thursday night in SEC women’s basketball action at Auburn Arena. Sancheon White ripped down 13 of the Gamecocks’ 42 rebounds, but 28.6 percent shooting allowed the Tigers to hold off a second-half South Carolina (14-5, 3-3 SEC) charge.
Clemson Lures Oklahoma’s Venables
Clemson has landed Oklahoma’s Brent Venables to take over the Tigers defense. Venables will take over for Kevin Steele, who left Clemson last week with Swinney saying the two had philosophical differences.
Miami Unkind To Clemson Again
Malcolm Grant scored 16 points and made the game-clinching interception with less than 5 seconds left Wednesday to help the Miami Hurricanes beat Clemson 76-73. Click to watch Tim Hill with the highlights on the Wednesday ABC Columbia News at 11.
ABC Columbia MVP – Lexington’s Bailey Harris
Lexington Boys Basketball Coach Bailey Harris recently won his 500th career game, but it’s what he does off the court that has earned him ABC Columbia MVP honors. Rob Brennan has the story on the Wednesday ABC Columbia News at Six.
Garcia Says He’s Cleaned Up His Act
Former Gamecock quarterback Stephen Garcia has spoken out for the second time in a week about his past troubles while playing at the University of South Carolina.
Lexington Outlasts Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Shaq Roland scored 23 points as the Lexington Tigers defeated Orangeburg-Wilkinson 64-47 on Tuesday night.
3 Tigers Headed To Senior Bowl
Three members off the Atlantic division champion Clemson Tigers will team up together one final time in the 2012 Senior Bowl. Defensive tackle Brandon Thompson, defensive end Andre Branch and fullback Chad Diehl have all officially accepted invitations to the senior showcase event.
SC State Hoops Drops 12th Straight
Amin Stevens scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Florida A&M over South Carolina State 86-69 on Monday night. It’s the Bulldogs 12th loss in a row.
Sands Hired as Gamecock RB Coach
Steve Spurrier has filled the final vacancy on his coaching staff. On Monday he named Everette Sands as the running backs coach.
