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Clemson Tigers defensive end Xavier Thomas to have foot surgery, will miss up to six weeks

Clemson starting defensive end Xavier Thomas will miss up to six weeks with a foot injury suffered over the weekend.

No. 1 Alabama tops preseason AP Top 25; Ohio St, ’Dawgs next

With two of the best players in the country leading the way — and a championship game loss as motivation — Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight season and ninth time overall.

Baker Mayfield In Panthers Preseason Game

Darnold has TD, Mayfield solid in Panthers preseason opener

Even though the Carolina Panthers are another day closer to announcing a starting quarterback before the beginning of the regular season, the first exhibition game did not do much to drastically change the status of the competition.

Shane Beamer: One on One

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ABC Columbia's Sports Director Mike Gillespie sits down one on one with Shane Beamer.

Bill Russell No 6 Retired League Wide By Nba

Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

Players who currently wear No. 6 — including the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James — may continue doing so. But the number cannot be issued again, the league said.

Watson starting Browns’ preseason opener as suspension looms

The three-time Pro Bowler is facing a potential year-long suspension and fine from the league for alleged sexual misconduct against two dozen women while he played for the Houston Texans.

"I think it's a huge win for us": Paris details GG Jackson commitment

Lamont Paris sat down 1-on-1 with ABC Columbia Wednesday afternoon to detail how he sold Jackson on the program, and what a high-profile commitment like Jackson means for the Gamecocks moving forward.

Gamecock transfer Dibba to miss 2022-23 season with torn achilles

Dibba averaged 8.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game over four seasons at Coastal Carolina (2018-22).

SC State fires athletics director Stacy Danley

South Carolina State University fired athletics Stacy Danley, effective immediately, on Tuesday.

Shane Beamer wants to see two changes made in college football

With 25 days until college football returns to Columbia, South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer is voicing changes he'd like to see in college football.

Former Gamecock Jackie Bradley Jr. signs with new team

Veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. agreed to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Rhule: Panthers want to avoid ‘wrong decision’ in QB battle

Two weeks into training camp and the Carolina Panthers’ quarterback situation remains unsettled.

AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations

The Big Ten’s next round of media rights contracts will not include a deal with ESPN.

Serena Williams announces she's 'evolving away from tennis' in new Vogue essay

Serena Williams is gearing up to say goodbye to professional tennis after serving up inspiration to the sports world for more than two decades.

Clemson ranked in top five of preseason coaches' poll

Alabama was voted No. 1 in the preseason USA Today coaches’ poll released Monday, with Ohio State second and defending national champion Georgia third.

Oklahoma’s Gundy resigns after using offensive language

Oklahoma assistant head football coach Cale Gundy announced his resignation Sunday after using offensive language during a film session last week.

Clemson’s Swinney: New perspective for Tigers’ camp

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has taught a lot of lessons the past seven seasons. Along the way, some guidance got lost amidst all that winning.

Wolves selected to defend title in 2022 campaign

The defending South Atlantic Conference champion Newberry College football team has been selected to repeat their performance from last year as they were voted a top the preseason poll as announced by the league on Monday, August 8.

Fireflies beat Riverdogs 8-2 in front of first sellout crowd since 2019

Javier Vaz welcomed the 2022 draft class to Columbia in a big way. The Vanderbilt product slammed his first homer, a three-run shot over the right field wall in the fourth inning to raise Columbia’s lead to 5-1.

Richard Seymour Holding Up Lombardi Trophy With Patriots

Early titles with Patriots lead to Hall of Fame for Seymour

The sixth overall pick out of Georgia in 2001 after playing at Lower Richland High School, Seymour played inside and out for the Patriots before spending most of his time at defensive tackle with the Raiders.

Gamecocks look to build on offseason momentum as fall camp begins

With talking season officially over, South Carolina started fall camp Friday morning looking to harness all the momentum and energy from this past offseason.