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Eight Gamecocks on MLB's Opening Day rosters

The Gamecock baseball program will have eight players on 2021 Major League Baseball Opening Day rosters, it was announced prior to today's games.

Philadelphia and Atlanta meet on opening day

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Clemson says no complaints against Watson while at university

Clemson, S.C. (WOLO)--In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, Clemson University officials say CUPD has no record of any complaints against Deshaun Watson during his time at the school. Officials add that though requests for Title IX records…

UNC Basketball Coach Roy Williams announces retirement

Roy Williams, who has led North Carolina to three NCAA titles in his 33 seasons as a college basketball head coach, is retiring, the school announced Thursday.

Third Gamecock enters transfer portal this week

A third member of the Gamecock basketball team entered the transfer portal this week.

Pelaez shines in opening round of Augusta National Women’s Amateur

South Carolina women's golf senior Ana Pelaez sits in a tie for second after finishing her opening round at the Augusta National Women's Amateur on Wednesday. Play was suspended in the afternoon due to weather.

Emmert promises WBCA he will work to fix ‘stark’ inequities

NCAA President Mark Emmert promised the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association he will work with coaches to fix the “stark difference” between the Division I men’s and women’s tournaments.

Lower Richland grad, Clemson guard declares for NBA draft

Clemson guard Clyde Trapp Jr. declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday, according to his instagram.

Gamecocks top Gardner-Webb in midweek game

The Gamecock baseball team scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth on its way to a 9-4 win over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night (March 30) at Founders Park.

Georgia blanks (23) Clemson, 2-0 Tuesday night

Eight pitchers combined to toss a five-hit shutout in No. 23 Georgia's 2-0 victory over Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs improved to 17-7, while the Tigers, who saw their five-game winning streak come to an end, fell to 12-10.

South Carolina drubs Texas 62-34 to reach Final Four

Zia Cooke scored 16 points and South Carolina used its stifling defense to advance to the Final Four for the third time, shutting down Texas for a 62-34 victory Tuesday night.

USC announces 2021 Garnet and Black Spring Game is sold out

All 9,000 tickets that were available for the 2021 Garnet and Black Spring Football Game on April 24 at Williams-Brice Stadium have been distributed.

Tony Madlock introduced as new SC State basketball coach Tuesday

South Carolina State introduced former Memphis assistant Tony Madlock as its head men’s basketball coach Tuesday.

NFL owners approve 17-game regular season, 3 preseason games

The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and reducing the preseason to three games to generate additional revenue for America’s most popular sport.

Gamecock guard entering transfer portal

A Carolina guard entered the transfer portal, according to USC on Tuesday.

Baylor's Mulkey: 'Dump' COVID testing for Final 4

Kim Mulkey's Baylor Bears won't be part of the Women's Final Four, but the basketball coach is hopeful of one thing for the teams remaining in the NCAA tournament -- no COVID-19 testing.

Supreme Court case could change the nature of college sports

A Supreme Court case being argued this week amid March Madness could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars.

Logano takes the checkered flag in a haze of Bristol dirt

Somewhere under the thick red haze floating over Bristol Motor Speedway, Joey Logano took the checkered flag for NASCAR’s first Cup Series race at a dirt track in 50 years.

Dreher football assistant passes away Monday

A Dreher High School football assistant died Monday morning, according to the school.

QB Trevor Lawrence 'the direction' Jacksonville Jaguars are headed with No. 1 pick

It looks like Trevor Lawrence is headed to Jacksonville.

Texas’ Vic Schaefer must get through South Carolina - again

In a career of major milestones and championship achievements, Texas coach Vic Schaefer just can’t seem to get past South Carolina when it counts the most.

Former Gamecock Mike Boynton re-signs with Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State head men's basketball coach and former Gamecock Mike Boynton has signed a seven-year contract extension that will keep him at OSU through at least the 2027-28 season.