COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gamecock junior outfielder Dom Thompson-Williams signed with the New York Yankees Tuesday, making his stint with Carolina baseball one season only. I’ve officially signed w/ the NY Yankees. It’s been so great Columbia! This will always be my home away from home! Wish me luck#SpursUp ?⚾️? — DomThompson-Williams (@DTW42) June 14, 2016 The fifth round draft…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After skipping the Buffalo Bills’ entire spring schedule of voluntary workouts, cornerback Stephon Gilmore provided one good reason why he showed up for practice on Tuesday. “It’s mandatory,” Gilmore said. Rather than risk being fined by the Bills for refusing to report, the former Gamecock and South Pointe High School standout was a grudging participant…
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Jay Cutler became reacquainted with wide receiver Alshon Jeffery when the Chicago Bears began a three-day minicamp on Tuesday. It’s been a while. The two have a lot of catching up to do in the Bears’ offense under new coordinator Dowell Loggains after Jeffery followed up an injury-filled season by staying away from the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Freshman right-hander Braden Webb has been named 2016 Freshman Pitcher of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Webb, who was selected in the 3rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft as the 82nd overall selection by the Milwaukee Brewers last week, finished the year 10-6 with a 3.09 ERA. Webb became…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It might be a good thing for Whit Merrifield that he isn’t familiar with the term “flash in the pan.” Perhaps he’ll never have to learn it. The 27-year-old Gamecock great and Royals rookie hit his first career homer Monday night and helped turn three important double plays, backing a strong performance by Edinson Volquez…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Freshman right-hander Braden Webb earned his second Freshman All-America distinction as he earned first-team accolades from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Webb, who was selected in the 3rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft as the 82nd overall selection by the Milwaukee Brewers last week, finished the year 10-6 with a 309 ERA. Webb became…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Click the video to watch Chad Holbrook’s comments after USC’s 3-1 loss to Oklahoma State Sunday. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina fell to Oklahoma State, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon in Game 2 of the NCAA Columbia Super Regional. With the victory, the Cowboys take the series 2-0, while South Carolina is eliminated from the 2016 NCAA Tournament. Much like Game 1 on Saturday afternoon, Sunday’s contest was a pitching-heavy affair, as both teams scored…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Click the video to watch Chad Holbrook’s comments after Carolina’s 5-1 loss to Oklahoma State Saturday in Columbia’s Super Regional. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR) — The recent offensive surge carried into Saturday evening at Spirit Communications Park and Columbia thumped West Virginia, 8-2. The Fireflies have won the first three games of the series and have outscored the Power, 23-6. All nine hitters in the Columbia (32-30) lineup reached base safely. The home team has also won all three games…
