Panthers owner under contract to keep Richardson statue
While new Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper would like the focus to be on his plans for the team’s future, he cannot completely put the franchise’s sullied past behind him.
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Gamecock great Steve Pearce smashes first home run in Red Sox uniform
Gamecock great Steve Pearce, who was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays last month, lined a 3-2 pitch into the Monster Seats with two outs in the first inning to make it 2-0.
Viall helps Fireflies hold off RiverDogs, 2-1 Monday
Chris Viall’s fastball command was his biggest strength on the hill on Monday night at Spirit Communications Park. The tall righty fanned seven over six innings and led Columbia to a 2-1 victory over Charleston in the series finale. The win snapped the Fireflies’ five-game losing streak.
National League handles American League in CPL All-Star Show in Lexington County
For the first time since 2007, the Coastal Plain League All-Stars were back in the Midlands.
Former Gamecock, Spring Valley star dazzles in NBA Summer League Monday
Spring Valley High grad and former Gamecock P.J. Dozier paced the Thunder with a 17-point performance Monday in Oklahoma City's 92-82 win over Toronto in the Las Vegas Summer League.
CIAA announces bid process for 2021 tournament host city
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Board of Directors Tournament Sub-Committee has formally launched the bidding process to identify the host location of the annual CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament for 2021.
Sale of Panthers to David Tepper closes
The Carolina Panthers announced today that the sale of the franchise to David Tepper, the founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management, L.P., has closed.
A'ja Wilson named WNBA's Western Conference Player of Week
Former Gamecock A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces today was named the WNBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week for games played July 2-8.
Gary moving up college choice decision date
Gray Collegiate rising senior Juwan Gary announced on his Instagram account Sunday that he will be making his collegiate commitment some time this week instead of opting to release his announcement in November as previously stated.
Despite great defense, Fireflies drop fifth-straight
Luc Rennie made his first professional start in more than two years and was tremendous on Sunday afternoon. The righty tossed seven innings and fanned seven batters. However the strong effort wasn’t enough as Columbia fell 9-6 to Charleston at Spirit Communications Park.
ABC Columbia reps media team in CPL All-Star HR Derby
ABC Columbia's own Tyler Ryan and Greg Brzozowski helped represent the local media team competing in the 20th Coastal Plain League All-Star Show's Mini Home Run Derby Sunday.
Lexington County hosts CPL All-Star Skills Competition
The best players from all across the Coastal Plain League battled in the batters box and on the mound Sunday night, seeing who's fundamentals were stronger and talents could lead them to victory and bragging rights.
USC alum Shell gives back with youth camp in Lowcountry
Former Gamecock and New York Jets offensive lineman Brandon Shell hosted his first-annual youth camp Saturday at his alma mater, Goose Creek High School.
Columbia drops fourth-straight, series opener to Charleston
Columbia ended up dropping the opener to the RiverDogs, 6-5, at Spirit Communications Park.
Wilson named SEC Female Athlete of the Year
South Carolina women's basketball alumna A'ja Wilson was named the 2017-18 Roy F. Kramer SEC Female Athlete of the Year, the league office announced today.
Blowfish get ready to host CPL All-Star Weekend
For the first time since the team moved to Lexington County, the Blowfish are hosting the 20th annual Coastal Plain League All-Star Show this Sunday and Monday.
Drive finish sweep of Fireflies in Columbia
Blake Tiberi extended his on-base streak to 19 games in a 7-3 loss to Greenville at Spirit Communications Park.
Tony Parker leaving San Antonio for Charlotte
Tony Parker’s time in San Antonio is over, after 17 seasons and four NBA championships.
DeVoe makes Hornets Summer League roster
Former Clemson star Gabe DeVoe has earned a spot on the Hornets Summer League roster as one of 14 players headed with the franchise to Las Vegas.
Blowfish peel past Bananas in Savannah
For just the second time this season, Lexington County won consecutive games, defeating Savannah Thursday night 7-4.
Drive take second-straight from Fireflies
Catcher Carlos Sanchez finally introduced himself to the city of Columbia. In just his fourth start as a Firefly, the 22-year-old tallied a season-high three hits and knocked in a run. The Fireflies fell to the Greenville Drive, though, on Thursday, 4-2.
Second-biggest home crowd celebrates 4th of July with Fireflies
A crowd of 9,278 fans celebrated Independence Day with the Fireflies in style on Wednesday night. The second-largest crowd in Spirit Communications Park history watched as Columbia fell, though, to the Greenville Drive, 4-2.
JBJ's two RBIs lead Boston in sweep over Washington
Jackie Bradley Jr. drove in two runs, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out six in six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
Stanton, Sabathia lead Yankees to 6-2 win over Braves
Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer, CC Sabathia pitched six effective innings, and the Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Wednesday.
Orangeburg's Brice Johnson cut by Hornets Tuesday
Just one day after Brice Johnson's second practice at Charlotte Hornets minicamp, the Orangeburg native was cut by the franchise.
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