Sports

Gainey Shares First Round Lead At Wyndham

Bishopville native Tommy Gainey tied his career-best round Thursday firing a 7-under 63. He tied Jeff Quinney for the first round lead at the Wyndham Championship.

Spurrier Keeps Shaw In QB Mix

Several thousand fans were on hand to watch the Gamecocks scrimmage at Williams-Brice Stadium on Wednesday night, and they were treated to a seven touchdown performance that included several big plays by both the offense and the defense.

Newton To Start Friday For Panthers

Carolina coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton will start Friday night’s preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.

Jeffery New Sports Illustrated Cover Boy

For the first time since 1971, a Gamecock is on the cover Sports Illustrated. USC junior wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and four other players are on the cover of this week’s college football preview edition.

Tanner Talks About MLB Midnight Deadline

USC Head Baseball Coach Ray Tanner says he expects top prospects to sign with the MLB teams that drafted them before tonight’s midnight deadline. Tanner made his comments Monday speaking to the Columbia Rotary Club.

Fan Appreciation Day 2011

Well over 3,000 fans lined up at Colonial Life Arena Sunday afternoon to get autographs from their favorite Gamecocks as the South Carolina Athletics Department hosted its annual Fan Appreciation Day.

SEC Denies Texas A & M Request For Entry

The Southeastern Conference says it’s sticking with its

12-school membership for now.

Former ‘Cock Darnell Leads Padres Over Reds

San Diego scored four runs in the third inning

Sunday off an ailing Dontrelle Willis, who left during the rally

with a sore forearm, and the Padres avoided a sweep with a 7-3

victory over the Cincinnati Reds.