SEC Media Days postponed, no new dates announced
A spokesperson for the Southeastern Conference confirmed to ABC Columbia on Tuesday that this year's SEC Media Days will not happen on its originally scheduled dates, July 13-16.
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Lexington One suspending athletic workouts, activities
Lexington County School District One is the latest district to suspended all current face to face athletic practices, workouts, and activities.
SC State hires new strength and conditioning coach
South Carolina State department of Athletics announce the hiring of DeCedrick Quinn as the new Director of Strength and Conditioning.
Lexington Two suspends summer athletics activities due to COVID-19
Lexington Two will suspend summer workouts and athletics activities in an abundance of caution, due to a recent spike in positive COVID-19 cases in the area.
Former Gamecock Ashley Bruner takes assistant coaching job at Gray Collegiate
After spending the last seven years playing in Europe, Bruner is returning to the Midlands to join the War Eagles' boys varsity team as an assistant coach.
Sumter's Ja Morant apologizes for anti-police jersey post
Ja Morant apologized on Twitter for reposting an image on social media with a profanity directed at police officers on the back of his jersey, writing that it "didn't clearly and accurately convey what I wanted to share."
Richland County One postpones conditioning for fall sports
Richland County School District One announced its delaying conditioning activities for fall sports, due to the coronavirus.
Washington Mystics sign former Gamecock Alaina Coates
The Washington Mystics announced today that they have signed former Gamecock center Alaina Coates.
Ray Tanner reflects on 10th anniversary of first College World Series title
Ten years ago, the South Carolina baseball team won its first ever College World Series Championship when Whit Merrifield singled home Scott Wingo to beat UCLA in the bottom of the 11th inning in the last game played at historic Rosenblatt Stadium.
Report: Cam Newton signs one-year deal with New England
Newton was released by the Panthers this offseason after missing the entire 2019 campaign due to a lingering foot injury.
Clemson football announces 14 new positive COVID-19 cases
Through June 26, there have been no hospitalizations for any individual within Clemson Athletics related to COVID-19, and approximately half of the cases have been asymptomatic.
Javon Kinlaw signs rookie deal with San Francisco
San Francisco selected Kinlaw with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft -- the highest selection for a Gamecock since Jadeveon Clowney went first overall to Houston in 2014.
Panthers' coach considers kneeling during national anthem
Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he’s considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice.
ACC Commissioner Swofford to retire in June
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford is retiring after the 2020-21 academic year, ending his tenure after 24 years.
"Put Aside the Perception": Alternative Baseball looks to expand to Midlands
Taylor Duncan founded the Alternative Baseball Organization in 2016 to help bring the game to adults with autism and other special needs. ABO now has over 30 teams in 14 different states.
Bubba Wallace: Noose investigation not overreaction
Bubba Wallace is thankful that a noose found in his garage at Talladega Superspeedway wasn't intended for him, but he doesn't think the ensuing investigation was an overreaction.
Former Gamecock signs full NBA contract with Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets signed former Gamecock PJ Dozier to an NBA contract, filling their final roster spot according to multiple reports Wednesday.
WATCH: Gamecock great Whit Merrifield on MLB's return
Former Gamecock Whit Merrifield spoke to ABC Columbia Tuesday on Major League Baseball's return.
WATCH: What do Clemson's positive tests mean for a CFB return?
Clemson football reports 23 of its players tested positive for Coronavirus. But what does it mean for college football as a whole?
Gamecock basketball lands commitment from in-state point guard
Today, 3-star point guard Jacobi Wright announced his commitment to the Gamecocks for the 2021 season, joining Devin Carter as the only two prospects in the class so far.
Source: 21 more Clemson football players positive for COVID-19 in latest testing
Last week, the school said two other football players, as well as a men's basketball player, tested positive during the school's initial run of 169 tests.
Simpson, DeChambeau contend at Hilton Head in different ways
Webb Simpson spent two days at Harbour Town watching bulked-up Bryson DeChambeau swing out of his shoes and realized his own brand of golf works just fine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Football needs 'bubble' format to play in 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci says football teams would need to emulate plans by the NBA and MLS for a "bubble" format or consider not playing in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Gamecock Matthew NeSmith shoots 5-under 66 in round one of the RBC Heritage
Matthew NeSmith hit 14 of 18 greens in regulation during his first round at the RBC Heritage, finishing at 5 under for the tournament.
REPORT: Former Gamecock Deebo Samuel breaks foot in workout
Former Gamecock and current 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel broke his foot during a workout, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.
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