Panthers choose to go with PK Slye; release veteran Gano
The Panthers have decided to keep Joey Slye as their kicker and release veteran Graham Gano, who missed all of last season with a knee injury.
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NCAA to allow players to support causes with uniform patches
The NCAA announced Thursday college athletes in all sports will be permitted to wear patches on their uniforms to support social justice issues.
Trevor Lawrence on preseason watch list for Manning Award
The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced its preseason Watch List on Wednesday.
A look at Clemson’s revised opponents for 2020 season
The ACC Board of Governors announced on Wednesday Clemson’s revised 2020 schedule format and opponents due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACC pushes back start date for football, fall sports
The ACC Board of Directors announced that if public health guidance allows, all seven ACC sponsored fall sports will begin competition during the week of Sept. 7-12.
AJ Lawson returning for junior season at USC
Gamecock guard AJ Lawson announced on Wednesday that he will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to Carolina, where he enters his junior season in the Garnet and Black. Lawson averaged a team-high 13.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game last season.
US Open without qualifying now will be played without fans
Now it comes down to the Masters to determine if any of golf’s majors will have fans this year.
One scheduling option for Gamecock football is off the table
During a Wednesday radio interview with Teddy Heffner, South Carolina Athletics Director said one option for the 2020 season is not being considered.
Former Firefly David Peterson dazzles in Major League debut
Former Fireflies pitcher David Peterson tossed his first big league start Tuesday, earning a win in 5.2 innings of work, while allowing just two runs and fanning a trio of Red Sox batters. He is the ninth former-Fireflies player to make his Major League debut.
Zion Williamson practicing, could play in Pelicans’ opener
Zion Williamson returned to New Orleans Pelicans practice for the first time in nearly two weeks on Tuesday night and coach Alvin Gentry said the NBA’s top overall draft pick might play when the club resumes its season against Utah on Thursday night.
