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Boston, Harris named to AP All-America teams

South Carolina women's basketball added two more All-Americans to its all-time roster as the Associated Press named freshman Aliyah Boston to its All-America Second Team and senior Tyasha Harris to its third team.

Seahawks add former Gamecock Brandon Shell

The Seahawks are adding more offensive-line help by agreeing to deals with tackles Brandon Shell and Cedric Ogbuehi, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jordan Schultz.

Gamecocks could still hold spring practices, but it's unlikely

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Wednesday during a teleconference that there's a chance SEC schools could still hold spring football practices, despite spring sports being canceled, but those chances are small.

PGA cancels RBC Heritage in Hilton Head

The PGA TOUR has announced the cancellation of tournaments through May 10th including the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing scheduled for April 13-19, 2020.

Panthers near Teddy Bridgewater deal; Cam Newton unhappy

On the same day that the Carolina Panthers gave Cam Newton permission to seek a trade, the team is working on details of a contract with free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, a source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

ACC cancels all athletic activities through end of 2019-20 academic year

Following further consultation with the league’s member institutions, and after previously suspending all athletic activities indefinitely, the ACC has made the decision to cancel all athletic related activities including all competition and practice through the end of the 2019-20 academic year.

Gamecocks finish 2019-20 at no. 1 in both polls

South Carolina women's basketball earned the No. 1 ranking from both the Associated Press and USA Today Sports/WBCA Coaches Top 25 in their final polls released this week.

Sun Belt canceling athletics for spring semester

The Sun Belt Conference has announced that the league is canceling all organized athletics-related activities, including regular-season competitions, conference championships, and practices, through the remainder of the academic year. 

MLB Opening Day pushed to mid-May at earliest

Major League Baseball pushed back Opening Day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks because of the coronavirus.

Falcons trade for former Gamecock Hayden Hurst

The Atlanta Falcons have traded for Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, sending second- and fifth-round picks to Baltimore for Hurst and a fourth-round selection.

Texans trade former Clemson star DeAndre Hopkins

The Arizona Cardinals have acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans in a trade that sends running back David Johnson to Houston, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Ray Tanner speaks to media for first time since coronavirus outbreak

He expressed optimism that the baseball and softball seasons could continue after the April 15 suspension date set by the SEC, and he also expressed that he wouldn't be opposed to the women's basketball team receiving recognition for a national championship if a champion were to be named.

Aliyah Boston Named Lisa Leslie Award Finalist

Boston averaged a double-double against ranked opponents (13.0 ppg/10.9 rpg) and in SEC play (13.1 ppg/10.3 rpg). Her 86 blocked shots this season ranks fourth in South Carolina history and first among all-time Gamecock freshman.

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