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Fans banned at Olympics; Tokyo under state of emergency

Fans were banned from the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics which will open in two weeks, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said after meeting with IOC and Japanese organizers on Thursday.

Lightning strikes twice: Tampa Bay repeats as Cup champion

Quieting the din inside Amalie Arena for just a moment, Gary Bettman looked over to the Tampa Bay Lightning and reached back into the dark days of the pandemic one last time.

Former Gamecock assistant passes away at 69

Longtime USC Upstate men's basketball coach Eddie Payne passed in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 7, 2021, following a sudden illness. The family has not announced service arrangements at this time.

Ragin named video coordinator for Gamecock men's hoops

Gamecock head men's basketball coach Frank Martin announced on Wednesday that John Ragin has been named video coordinator for the Gamecocks.

Paul carries Suns past Giannis, Bucks in NBA Finals opener

Chris Paul delivered an NBA Finals debut that was well worth his lengthy wait.

ESPN takes Nichols off NBA Finals duty after leaked comments

ESPN has replaced Rachel Nichols as its sideline reporter for the NBA Finals following a report detailing critical comments she made about Black colleague Maria Taylor.

Giannis Antetekoumpo Milwaukee Bucks Reach Nba Finals

NBA Finals preview capsule: Breaking down Suns vs. Bucks

Milwaukee is seeking its first NBA title in 50 years, and Phoenix is seeking its first in franchise history. The Finals begin Tuesday night at 9:00 ET on ABC Columbia.

Trevor Lawrence signs $36.8M rookie contract with Jags

With Lawrence under contract, Jacksonville has now signed six of its nine draft picks. Running back Travis Etienne has yet to sign his rookie deal.

Joey Chestnut sets new record at post-pandemic hot dog race

Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women’s title.

Bauer placed on leave by MLB following assault allegation

Trevor Bauer was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball on Friday, three days after an allegation of assault was made against the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher.

Richardson will miss Olympic 100 after marijuana test

American champion Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana.

Former Georgia Bulldogs coach Mark Richt says he has Parkinson's disease

Mark Richt, the former Georgia and Miami head football coach, revealed on his Twitter account Thursday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Deebo Samuel holds inaugural summer football camp in Columbia

Samuel, entering his third year playing for the 49ers in the NFL, says he's back to 100% health after starting only five games in 2020 due to injuries.

South Carolina NCAA athletes can profit off names, images

South Carolina will allow college athletes at NCAA schools to profit immediately from their names, images and likenesses instead of waiting until 2022.

Former Dreher star Alex English inducted into High School Hall of Fame

Dreher High School alum Alex English was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame Thursday in Orlando, FL.

South Florida hires former Gamecock assistant

USF head coach Jeff Scott today announced the addition of former Gamecock assistant Bobby Bentley to the Bulls' staff as wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator.

LSU big man transferring to South Carolina

Frank Martin and the Gamecocks picked up a huge transfer Thursday -- literally.

Clemson’s Lawrence, Boston College’s North named ACC Athletes of the Year

Heisman Trophy finalist Trevor Lawrence of Clemson and national women’s lacrosse player of the year Charlotte North of Boston College are the top Atlantic Coast Conference male and female athletes for the 2020-21 academic year, as voted upon by a select media panel (90 voters).