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Former Gamecock Isaiah Johnson Records Interception in Bucs Loss Thursday

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia needed 97 seconds to score its only touchdowns Thursday night in beating sloppy Tampa Bay 17-9 in the preseason opener for both teams. The Eagles covered a mere 27 yards on their two drives to the end zone, with each series lasting three plays after Buccaneers fumbles. Ryan Mathews had a 5-yard TD run to make…

Former Gamecock Brandon Wilds Scores TD, as Falcons Beat Redskins

Atlanta Falcons running back Brandon Wilds (20) rises after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA (AP) — Making a successful return to his first NFL home, Matt Schaub passed for 179 yards, leading three scoring drives, and the Atlanta…

Gamecock Women’s Tennis Adds Silvia Chinellato to 2016-17 Roster

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Carolina women’s tennis head coach Kevin Epley announced the addition of Silvia Chinellato to the 2016-17 roster on Thursday afternoon. Chinellato, a native of Como, Italy, will be joining the Gamecocks this fall. “We are thrilled that Silvia has elected to join the Gamecocks to develop academically and athletically over the next four years,” said…

Gamecocks Shine in Summer Meets

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) —  Fynn Minuth and Allyson Nied both recorded successful days at their respective meets for South Carolina on Wednesday.  Minuth took first place in the 400m freestyle at the Speedo Junior National Championships, while Nied placed 12th at the USA Diving ATT National Diving Championships. Minuth, a rising sophomore, won the title for the 400m free…

Dolphins Sign former Gamecock Chris Culliver

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Cornerback Chris Culliver was placed on the physically unable to perform list Wednesday after signing a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, and said he expects to join practice soon. “The next couple of weeks,” he said. “I’m glad to be here. I’m just taking my time and progressing.” Culliver, who signed Tuesday, is still recovering…

Gamecocks Go Indoors For Wednesday Workout

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Rain in the Columbia area forced the University of South Carolina football team to practice in the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility on Wednesday afternoon. It was the squad’s 11th workout of the preseason camp. Defensive line coach Lance Thompson was asked about his projected rotation up front. “It’s very fluid,” said Thompson….