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Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33

The football world mourned Friday for Thomas, who died in his suburban Atlanta home at the age of 33 — less than six months after officially announcing his retirement from the NFL.

Gamecocks Place Three on SEC Coaches' All-Freshman Team

Three players on the SEC Coaches' All-Freshman team is a high for South Carolina since the 2013 season when Pharoh Cooper (all-purpose and return specialist), Skai Moore (linebacker) and Elliott Fry (placekicker) were recognized.

AC Flora head football coach leaving for Dorman

Dustin Curtis led AC Flora to an undefeated season in 2020, capturing the team's first state championship in program history.

"The Bash" basketball showcase returns to Ridge View High School!

Some of the most talented high school basketball teams will battle it out at "The Bash" international showcase!

Clemson athletics director leaving for Miami job

Clemson's Athletics Director, Dan Radakovich, is leaving for his alma mater and another ACC school, a source tells ABC Columbia Wednesday.

Gamecock running back ZaQuandre White declares for NFL Draft

The Gamecocks will officially be without their leading rusher next season and for the upcoming Duke's Mayo Bowl against UNC.

Foster Named First Team All-SEC by League Coaches

Foster, a 5-10, 195-pounder from Duncan, S.C., is tied for the NCAA lead with five interceptions, the most for a Gamecock since 2004.

SC State cornerback Decobie Durant named MEAC defensive player of the year

He led the league in passes defended with 14 and tied for second in interceptions with three. Two of his interceptions came against nationally-ranked Clemson on Sept. 11.

Brent Venables Introduced As Oklahoma Head Coach

New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables turns attention to players

Venables said when he left Oklahoma 10 years ago, he never expected to return as head coach. But he never stopped pulling for the Sooners.

Hutchinson, Pickett, Stroud, and Young named Heisman finalists

The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner will be announced during the televised Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan that will air Saturday (Dec. 11) at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Gamecock defensive back Jahmar Brown enters transfer portal

As the Gamecocks prepare to face North Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, they'll do so without a reserve in the secondary.

Dabo Swinney releases statement on Brent Venables' departure

Venables left the Tigers to take over as the head coach at Oklahoma, the school he spent 13 years at before joining Clemson in 2012.

Miami fires Manny Diaz, awaits Mario Cristobal decision

Manny Diaz was fired as Miami’s football coach Monday, after a 7-5 regular season and with the school in deep negotiations to bring Oregon coach Mario Cristobal back to his alma mater to take over.

Venables leaving Clemson to become head coach at Oklahoma

For the first time in 10 seasons, the Clemson Tigers will be searching for a new defensive coordinator.

Leveque leads balanced South Carolina past Georgetown 80-67

Leveque made 6 of 8 shots for the Gamecocks (6-2), who improved to 5-0 at home. Keyshawn Bryant and James Reese V each added 11 points with Bryant also having a team-leading eight rebounds.

Coastal Football to Return to the Cure Bowl, will face Northern Illinois

Coastal made the program's first-ever bowl appearance last season at the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl, falling to No. 23 Liberty in overtime, 37-34.

Clemson to face Iowa State in the Cheez-It Bowl

The contest will be the first all-time meeting between the Tigers and Cyclones.

Gamecocks and Tar Heels Set to Meet in Duke's Mayo Bowl

The Gamecocks are no stranger to playing in Bank of America Stadium, as this will be their sixth appearance in the Queen City since 2011.

Carolina Panthers fire offensive coordinator Joe Brady with team sitting at 5-7

The Carolina Panthers have fired offensive coordinator Joe Brady with five games left in their season, the team announced Sunday.

Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, Cincinnati reach College Football Playoff

Two SEC teams and the first Group of 5 team in the history of the College Football Playoff will play for the national title.

Oklahoma targeting Clemson DC Brent Venables as next head coach

ABC Columbia confirmed Sunday that Clemson Defensive coordinator Brent Venables is now the top candidate to become Oklahoma's head coach.

Gaffney tops Dutch Fork in 5A state championship to snap Foxes' streak

Gaffney scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion late, and held off the Silver Foxes on the final drive to win the title by a final score of 22-19.