Sports

AP sources: NHL reaches 7-year agreement with ESPN

The National Hockey League will return to ESPN beginning next season.

Ridge View names Derek Howard as next head football coach

Howard spent four years as head coach at Wilson after serving as Ridge View's offensive coordinator. He was the Blazers' first QB when the school first fielded a varsity football team in 1996.

Clemson baseball falls to USC Upstate 12-2

The Spartans, who took a 1-0 lead in the two-game season series, improved to 10-0 and won their 13th game in a row dating to 2020. The Tigers dropped to 5-5.

Baseball's Burgess Named to the Buster Posey Award Watch List

Burgess has started seven games behind the plate in 2021 for the Gamecocks, hitting .292 with a pair of runs scored, a home run, five RBI and a .417 slugging percentage.

Clemson announces spring game information

Clemson Athletics is set to host the 2021 Football Spring Game inside Memorial Stadium on Sat., April 3 at 1 p.m.

Frank Martin reaffirms commitment to South Carolina, "If I'm wanted"

Frank Martin's future at South Carolina is a hot topic this season.

Lawson named second team all-SEC by league coaches

South Carolina junior guard AJ Lawson was honored with SEC postseason accolades today from the league's coaches, as the Toronto, Canada, native was named Second Team All-SEC.

Gamecocks Make Change in Swimming and Diving Program

McGee Moody, the longest tenured head coach in University of South Carolina Gamecock swimming and diving history, will no longer lead the program. The decision was a mutual agreement between Moody and the athletics department.

Cardinal Newman grad blasts two home runs in Coastal win Monday

Coastal Carolina scored 12 runs over the first five innings on its way to a 12-10 win over the UConn Huskies on Monday afternoon at Springs Brooks Stadium. The game was the final contest of the Baseball at the Beach event.

Gamecocks move up in latest AP top 25 poll

Texas A&M and South Carolina rounded out the top five teams in the poll. The Gamecocks won the SEC championship on Sunday, beating Georgia.

Gamecock Softball Claims Carolina Classic Championship

No. 17 South Carolina softball scored five runs in the top of the first and never looked back on its way to an 8-1 victory over North Carolina to take home the tournament championship in the Carolina Classic on Sunday at Anderson Stadium.

Gamecock Women's Soccer Dominates in Spring Season Opener

Freshman forward Corinna Zullo provided the game-winning goal for the Gamecocks late in the first half and Lauren Chang and Jyllissa Harris added insurance in the second half.

No. 7 Gamecocks win SEC Tourney 67-62 over No. 16 Georgia

Aliyah Boston had 27 points and 10 rebounds as No. 7 South Carolina pulled away in the third quarter to beat No. 16 Georgia 67-62 and win its second straight SEC Tournament title — and sixth in the past seven years.

Clemson falls to Notre Dame 3-2 to drop series at home

Carter Putz’s two-run double broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning and lifted Notre Dame to a 3-2 victory over Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Gamecock Baseball Sweeps Mercer; Wins 10th Straight to Start the Year

Julian Bosnic pitched 5.2 innings of no-hit baseball with nine strikeouts, which tied a career high, and four walks. He picked up his first win of the season.

Glass near perfect in Alabama A&M’s 31-7 win over S.C. State

Aqeel Glass threw for 272 yards and four touchdowns and Alabama A&M bounced South Carolina State 31-7 on Saturday in a non-conference FCS spring opener for both teams.

River Bluff upsets Dorman to capture first state championship

The Gators beat the Cavs 57-45 to end Dorman's run of four straight state championships.

No. 7 S Carolina women top No. 14 Tennessee, reach SEC final

The defending champion Gamecocks (21-4) will seek their sixth tournament crown since 2015 on Sunday against No. 16 Georgia, which beat top-seeded and No. 2 Texas A&M 74-68 in the other semifinal.

Gamecock baseball shuts out Mercer to clinch series win

Starting pitcher Brannon Jordan struck out a career-high 11 batters in his five innings. He allowed just one hit and walked three.

Clemson men's basketball beats Pitt on Senior Day

Clemson’s 10-6 record in conference play marks the Tigers’ best ACC winning percentage since the 2007-08 season.

Gamecock Men Fall in Regular Season Finale at Kentucky, 92-64

Keyshawn Bryant scored 16 points and Jalyn McCreary 14 points for the Gamecocks (6-14, 4-12), who haven't won at Rupp Arena since 2009.

WATCH: Keenan girls top Bishop England for second-straight state championship

MiLaysia Fulwiley put in 29 points to help Keenan top Bishop England, 62-55 Friday afternoon for the 3A state championship. The win gives the Raiders back-to-back state titles.

Tigers fall to Yellow Jackets in nail-biter

A 3-pointer from Weronika Hipp was off the mark as the final buzzer sounded, and Clemson came up short to Georgia Tech in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament on Friday.