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Four-star quarterback commits to Gamecocks for class of 2020

Jul 31, 2018 7:42 PM EDT

Just one day after visiting South Carolina, four-star rated quarterback Luke Doty committed to the Gamecocks.

Gray Collegiate great Jalek Felton finds different path after fallout with UNC

Jul 31, 2018 7:21 PM EDT

Jalek Felton seemed destined, by his last name and his skill level, to do big things in Chapell Hill. But his UNC career ended before it could truly begin.

Richland Northeast grad signs with Titans

Jul 31, 2018 6:50 PM EDT

According to multiple reports Tuesday night, Richland Northeast grad Johnny Maxey signed a contract with the Tennessee Titans.

Former Gamecock no longer on Furman's coaching staff

Jul 31, 2018 4:55 PM EDT

Furman head football coach Clay Hendrix announced today that former Gamecock quarterback Connor Shaw resigned Monday from his position as tight ends coach. Shaw left to take a position in private business.

Gamecock forward Justin Minaya joins USA East Coast for Italy tour

Jul 31, 2018 3:02 PM EDT

Gamecock sophomore forward Justin Minaya will travel to Vicenza, Italy, this week with USA East Coast, a group of college all-stars set to compete against international competition over a four-day span.

Bulldogs report to camp August 2nd

Jul 31, 2018 1:36 PM EDT

The South Carolina State University football team will report to camp on Thursday, Aug 2 and begin practicing on Friday, Aug.3rd.

Panthers CB Cockrell breaks left leg in training camp

Jul 30, 2018 10:00 PM EDT

Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell broke his left tibia and fibula during practice Monday at the team’s training camp at Wofford College.

Gamecocks past and present win SC Pro-Am Title Sunday

Jul 30, 2018 12:00 AM EDT

Former Carolina great Devan Downey had 21 points, while current Gamecocks forward Maik Kotsar added 19, leading Jets to a 4-0 performance this week at Heathwood Hall, claiming the 7th-annual South Carolina Pro-Am title Sunday.

Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb apologizes for offensive tweets

Jul 29, 2018 10:57 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb apologized Sunday for racist, homophobic and sexist tweets he sent as a teenager, calling them “some stupid stuff.”

Watch: JBJ makes spectacular catch to help Red Sox win

Jul 29, 2018 8:27 PM EDT

Once again, former Gamecocks star Jackie Bradley Jr. has gone viral for his glove work.

Irmo's Johnson wins third event of season, claims Canadian Open

Jul 29, 2018 8:19 PM EDT

Top-ranked Dustin Johnson pulled away Sunday in the RBC Canadian Open for his third victory of the season and 19th on the PGA Tour.

Braves’ Newcomb falls 1 strike short of no-hitter vs Dodgers

Jul 29, 2018 8:18 PM EDT

Sean Newcomb came within one strike of pitching the first no-hitter by the Atlanta Braves since 1994, denied when Chris Taylor sharply singled in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

Chipper Jones shines in Hall of Fame induction speech

Jul 29, 2018 8:15 PM EDT

Jones was inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and he stood there delivering his speech with wife Taylor staring up at him, hours away from giving birth to a son to be named Cooper in honor of the special day.

Felton, Mack each come back to play in SC Pro-Am Saturday

Jul 29, 2018 1:09 AM EDT

A pair of past Midlands high school hoops stars headlined the last game of the last round of league play during Saturday's seventh-annual South Carolina Pro-Am.

Cam Newton: Time for Panthers to ‘take back the division’

Jul 28, 2018 8:55 PM EDT

An optimistic Cam Newton says he’s adjusting well to a new offensive scheme and boldly proclaimed it’s time for the Carolina Panthers to “take back the division.”

Panthers tackle Daryl Williams hurts knee, carted off field

Jul 28, 2018 8:53 PM EDT

Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams was screaming in pain and carted off the field Saturday with his right knee in a brace.

Irmo's Johnson tied for Canadian Open lead

Jul 28, 2018 8:44 PM EDT

Top-ranked Dustin Johnson used a fast start and a late eagle to grab a share of the lead Saturday in the RBC Canadian Open.

Wilson makes mark in All-Star Game, Moore leads Team Parker to win

Jul 28, 2018 8:42 PM EDT

A'ja Wilson, the No. 1 overall pick out of South Carolina, was the only rookie selected for the game and scored 12 points in the second quarter to lead all scorers at halftime.

A'ja Wilson excited for WNBA All-Star Game Saturday

Jul 28, 2018 12:14 AM EDT

South Carolina women’s basketball alumna A’ja Wilson has been named one of 22 WNBA All-Star. In a new format this season, the WNBA All-Star teams will be led by Candace Parker and Elena Della Donne, who will select their teams from the 22-player list over the next two days.