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No. 25 Gamecocks dominate Clemson, 6-1 Thursday

The No. 25 South Carolina women's team took down in-state rival Clemson, 6-1, on Thursday afternoon at the Carolina Tennis Center, earning the Gamecocks another point in the Palmetto Series.

Panthers and Greg Olsen mutually agree to part ways

The Carolina Panthers announced today that they have mutually agreed to part ways with tight end Greg Olsen.

Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56

John Andretti, a member of one of auto racing’s most famous families and the first driver to attempt the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s 600-mile race in North Carolina on the same day, has died. He was 56 and had spent the last three years battling colon cancer.

USC takes in over $44 million in revenue from SEC

The Gamecocks brought in over $44 million in revenue from the Southeastern Conference, Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Thursday.

Lawson scores 19; South Carolina holds off Arkansas 79-77

A.J. Lawson scored 19 points for South Carolina and the Gamecocks never trailed but needed an Arkansas missed 3-pointer at the buzzer for a 79-77 victory on Wednesday night.

Vanessa Bryant: 'There aren't enough words to describe our pain right now'

In her first public comments since the death of her husband, Kobe, and daughter Gianna on Sunday, Vanessa Bryant thanked the millions of fans who have shown support during what she called a "horrific" time.

Dawn Staley shares memories, thoughts on Kobe Bryant's passing

Both Staley and Bryant are natives of Philadelphia, and they crossed paths multiple times as key members of the basketball community in the city.

Newberry is preseason regionally ranked at No. 5

Newberry has been selected by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Preseason Southeast Region poll, checking in at No. 5 in the regional rankings.

Midlands natives Mack, Trapp shine as Clemson upends Syracuse

Winning its fourth-straight home game in dramatic fashion, the Clemson University men's basketball team pulled out a thrilling one-point victory over Syracuse on Tuesday.

Kobe Bryant's body, other crash victims identified

The bodies of Kobe Bryant and three other people killed when a helicopter smashed into a foggy Los Angeles-hillside have been identified, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said Tuesday.

LeBron James: Kobe Bryant's legacy becomes my responsibility

LeBron James, in his first public reaction to the death of Kobe Bryant, said he will take on the legacy of the Lakers great as his own responsibility.

Carolina softball starts season ranked in top 25

South Carolina softball will start the 2020 season at No. 19 in the initial USA Today/NFCA Poll and No. 21 in the opening ESPN/USA Softball rankings, it was announced Tuesday.

Murray State to retire No. 12 worn by Sumter's Ja Morant

Murray State Athletics announced it will retire the No. 12 worn by recent Racer Great and Sumter's own Ja Morant in a ceremony at halftime of the Racer men's basketball game against SIUE Saturday (Feb. 1), at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky.

Football newcomers to be introduced at Saturday's basketball game

With National Signing Day just around the corner, fans attending the game will get their first look at the Carolina football team's newcomers, who will be introduced at halftime.

South Carolina remains No. 1 in AP Poll

Oregon moved up one spot in The Associated Press' women's basketball poll to No. 3 after beating rival Oregon State twice in a 48-hour span.

Frank Martin shares his thoughts on Kobe Bryant's passing, legacy on the game of basketball

While Martin never had the chance to meet Bryant, he was always an admirer of the fierce competitor Bryant was, as well as the indelible mark he leaves on the game of basketball.

Gamecock duo named Preseason All-Americans by Baseball America

Gamecock redshirt sophomore Carmen Mlodzinski and junior Noah Campbell were named Baseball America Preseason All-Americans, the publication announced this morning.

Hammond quarterback Jackson Muschamp commits to Colorado State

Muschamp also had offers from Boston College, Jacksonville State, Middle Tennessee, Wofford, Western Carolina, and Samford.

WATCH: Alex English shares memories, stories about Kobe Bryant

The former Gamecock great met Bryant as a high schooler, and knew he was destined for greatness.

Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in copter crash, 7 others dead

People were glued to their phones and TV screens all around the world as news of the crash spread and networks broke into programming with live coverage. A visibly shaken LeBron James wiped his eyes with tissues and walked away alone from the Lakers plane that had just landed in Southern California.