OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) — The 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials continued on Tuesday, with rising sophomore Emma Barksdale once again stealing the show for the Gamecocks. Barksdale was in the pool for the women’s 200 IM and finished the prelims session in 17th place, her second top-20 showing of the meet. Barksdale swam a lifetime best of 2:15.85, more than one second…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley released the following statement on the passing of Pat Summitt: “I’m deeply saddened by what has happened to Pat Summitt. I’ve been a fan of hers and the way she so passionately and profoundly led our game. I can’t think of anyone whose footsteps I would want to follow…
Courtesy: USC Athletics COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Former Gamecock pitcher Matthew Vogel has signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He announced the signing on twitter Monday afternoon. It’s officially official, I am a part of the @RaysBaseball organization and I could not be any happier! — Matthew Vogel (@Matt_Vogel22) June 27, 2016 Vogel, a right-handed junior pitcher,…
OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) — Four more Gamecocks were in action on Monday as the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials continued at CenturyLink Center. Current student-athletes Jonathan Boland, Kersten Dirrane and Taylor Worrell made their Trials debuts, while alumnus Michael Flach swam the first of his three races in Omaha. Of the four, Flach finished highest, checking in 44th in the men’s 200 freestyle, while Dirrane showed the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Former Carolina quarterback Connor Mitch announced via twitter Monday his plans to transfer to James Madison. Mitch decided to transfer back in May after missing most of the 2015 season due to a separated shoulder. “I would like to thank everyone here at USC for 3.5 wonderful years that I will never forget,” said Mitch via…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Freshman right-hander Braden Webb has earned first-team Freshman All-America honors from Baseball America. Webb, who was selected in the 3rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft as the 82nd overall selection by the Milwaukee Brewers, finished the year 10-6 with a 3.09 ERA. Webb became the 31st pitcher in school history to reach 10 or more wins…
ROUND ROCK, Texas (Express) — LHP Michael Roth (7-3, 2.66) carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Round Rock Express (40-36) picked up a dominant 7-0 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (36-38) Sunday night at Dell Diamond. Roth was a third-inning walk and a fourth inning fielding error away from perfection before Sky Sox C Josmil…
Billy Hurley III acknowledges the gallery after putting for par on the fourth green during the final round of the Quicken Loans National PGA golf tournament, Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Billy Hurley III held the club in his left hand and fist pumped with his right. Not far from his…
OMAHA, Neb. (USC SID) — Five Gamecocks were in action as the University of South Carolina opened their journey at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials on Sunday at CenturyLink Center. Emma Barksdale, Cody Bekemeyer, Jeremiah Bohon, Paige Maynard and Kevin Swander competed on the biggest stage in American swimming on Sunday, with Barksdale’s lifetime best highlighting the day. Barksdale won her heat of the women’s 400 IM…
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Billy Hurley III relied on his experience as a Naval officer to stay focused during a bogey-free round in the Quicken Loans National. Only a few times did his mind slip away. Hurley couldn’t help but drift away from golf when he made the turn and looked at the police officers following his group. Not used…
