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AP source: Players’ board rejects 60-game season by 33-5

The union said in a statement that the “board reaffirmed the players’ eagerness to return to work as soon and as safely as possible.”

NASCAR race begins after show of support for Bubba Wallace

The stock car series was left reeling and angered by the racist act that came less than two weeks after it banned the Confederate flag on its properties at Wallace’s urging.

Noose found in stall of Bubba Wallace at Alabama NASCAR race

NASCAR said it has launched an immediate investigation into the noose. The series says it was “outraged” and said there is no place for racism in NASCAR.

Simpson celebrates a Father’s Day win at Harbour Town

Simpson emerged from a crowd of contenders with five birdies in a six-hole stretch on the back nine for a 7-under 64 to win the RBC Heritage by one shot over Abraham Ancer and set the tournament scoring record.

Gamecock basketball lands commitment from in-state point guard

Today, 3-star point guard Jacobi Wright announced his commitment to the Gamecocks for the 2021 season, joining Devin Carter as the only two prospects in the class so far.

4-way tie for lead at Heritage as another wild finish looms

Irmo native Dustin Johnson enters Sunday's final round at -12, three strokes back of the lead.

Source: 21 more Clemson football players positive for COVID-19 in latest testing

Last week, the school said two other football players, as well as a men's basketball player, tested positive during the school's initial run of 169 tests.

Simpson, DeChambeau contend at Hilton Head in different ways

Webb Simpson spent two days at Harbour Town watching bulked-up Bryson DeChambeau swing out of his shoes and realized his own brand of golf works just fine.

Univ. of Florida ends ‘gator bait’ cheer, cites racism

The University of Florida is ending its “gator bait” cheer at football games and other sports events because of its racial connotations, the school’s president announced Thursday in a letter making several other similar changes on campus.

Dr. Anthony Fauci: Football needs 'bubble' format to play in 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci says football teams would need to emulate plans by the NBA and MLS for a "bubble" format or consider not playing in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Gamecock Matthew NeSmith shoots 5-under 66 in round one of the RBC Heritage

Matthew NeSmith hit 14 of 18 greens in regulation during his first round at the RBC Heritage, finishing at 5 under for the tournament.

REPORT: Former Gamecock Deebo Samuel breaks foot in workout

Former Gamecock and current 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel broke his foot during a workout, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.

Alshon Jeffery, other ex-South Carolina players want center renamed

Several former South Carolina football stars, including Marcus Lattimore and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, are leading a campaign to rename the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center on the school's campus.

"We Understand That Language": African refugees in the Midlands use soccer to build better life

The game of soccer has a language all its own. At Columbia High School, it's one of many spoken by the team.

AP Source: MLB makes fourth proposal to players’ union

Major League Baseball has made a fourth proposal to the players’ union aimed at starting the pandemic-delayed season, a person with knowledge of the proposal said Wednesday.

Frank Martin hires new assistant coach

Gamecock head men's basketball coach Frank Martin announced on Wednesday the hiring of Will Bailey as an assistant coach for the Gamecocks.

Tyasha Harris named SEC Female Athlete of the Year

South Carolina women's basketball's Tyasha Harris was named the 2019-20 SEC Roy F. Kramer SEC Female Athlete of the Year, the league announced today.

Former Gamecock helps create 'Black Lives Matter' mural in Charlotte

Garrison Gist received the call of a lifetime last week.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

Former Gamecock coach, two former Tigers on College Football Hall ballot

The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the names on the 2021 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, including 78 players and seven coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 99 players and 33 coaches from the divisional ranks.