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US Olympic team expects competitive game vs WNBA All-Stars

Both the U.S. Olympic team and the WNBA All-Stars expect a competitive game in the league’s showcase Wednesday.

Kevin Harris to receive "South Carolina's Heisman"

The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame is pleased to announce after an outstanding sophomore campaign, Kevin Harris has been named the recipient of the 2020 Blanchard Rogers Trophy presented by Hale's Jewelers.

South Carolina baseball loses two assistant coaches

South Carolina baseball will need to replace two assistants this offseason.

Sho-case: Shohei Ohtani gets All-Star win for AL, bats, too

The AL has won 20 of the last 23 All-Star Games with one tie thrown in.

Gamecock relief pitcher John Gilreath returning for one more season

After losing six pitchers to the MLB Draft, the South Carolina baseball team returns a veteran bullpen piece for 2022.

Pair of Gamecock Pitchers Selected on Day 3 of the MLB Draft

The Gamecocks ended the draft with eight current players and three signees selected.

Dabo, Chadwell on Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year watchlist

The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. today released the preseason watch list for the 2021 Dodd Trophy presented by PNC. This year’s list includes 17 of the nation’s top college football coaches representing all Power Five conferences, as well as the AAC, Sun Belt and an independent.

Keyshawn Askew Iso Clemson Beats Nc State

Clemson's Parker and Askew taken in MLB Draft

Sophomore infielder James Parker was selected in the eighth round (No. 234 overall) by the Seattle Mariners and sophomore lefthander Keyshawn Askew was picked in the 10th round (No. 292 overall) by the New York Mets.

Will Taylor staying at Clemson, won't sign with MLB team

Highly-touted baseball prospect Will Taylor will go to school after all.

Andrew Peters drafted by the Los Angeles Angels

Peters anchored the South Carolina bullpen in 2021, appearing in 19 gams and posting a 4-1 record with a 3.62 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 32.1 innings.

Wes Clarke drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers

He joins fellow teammate Brannon Jordan, who was also taken by the Brewers in the 9th round Monday evening.

Brannon Jordan drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers

Jordan, a senior from Collinsville, Okla., posted a 5-6 record and a 4.58 ERA across 15 starts as the primary Saturday night pitcher for South Carolina.

Chavers selected in 2021 MLB Draft by Chicago Cubs

Coastal Carolina’s Parker Chavers was selected as the 214th overall pick in the seventh round by the Chicago Bubs in the 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on Monday, July 12.

Brady Allen, Thomas Farr selected back-to-back in MLB Draft

It took until the 5th round of the 2021 MLB Draft for the first Gamecock to be taken off the board, but the wait for No. 2 and 3 was not nearly as long.

Brett Kerry drafted by Angels in 5th round of MLB Draft

He posted a 5-1 record with a 2.15 ERA and struck out 84 batters in just 54.1 innings working primarily out of the bullpen last season.

Clemson two-sport commit Bubba Chandler drafted by Pirates

Chandler was a top-rated recruit for the Clemson baseball team, and expected to be a backup QB for D.J. Uiagalelei on the football team this fall.

Glover with a 64 at John Deere ends 10 years without a win

The former Clemson Tiger won for the fourth time in his career, the most recent in 2011 at Quail Hollow.

Braves try to adjust after Acuña’s season-ending injury

The 23-year-old Acuña tore the ACL in his right knee in the fifth inning of Atlanta’s 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.

Braves’ Acuña carted off in tears with injured right knee

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Acuña was being evaluated Saturday night and the team hoped to know more about his status by Sunday morning.

Fireflies set two single-season records in 13-inning loss to Riverdogs

Tyler Tolbert and Juan Carlos Negret both etched their names into the Columbia record books with their performances Friday night at Segra Park.

Former Gamecock Peter Mooney retires from professional baseball

Mooney started at shortstop for the Gamecocks on the 2011 National Championship team, then was taken in the 21st round of the MLB Draft that summer by the Toronto Blue Jays.