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Former Furman player, USC assistant Sam Wyche dead at 74

Sam Wyche, who coached the Cincinnati Bengals to an appearance in the Super Bowl, has died at age 74.

Redskins hire Ron Rivera as coach

The 57-year-old of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent is the first minority to be named full-time coach in Redskins franchise history. Rivera is the seventh coach hired by Dan Snyder in his two decades of ownership, which have included just five playoff appearances.

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dies at 77

By the time he left his position in 2014 — he wouldn’t say or let league staffers say “retire,” because he never stopped working — a league that fought for a foothold before him had grown to a more than $5 billion a year industry and made NBA basketball perhaps the world’s most popular sport after soccer.

WATCH: Dawn Staley, LeLe Grissett break down SEC opener against No. 13 Kentucky

The Gamecocks wrapped up 2019 on a six-game winning streak and are bringing a 12-1 record into the Southeastern Conference opener against No. 13 Kentucky tomorrow.

USC releases details on new alcohol policy at Basketball games at CLA

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can have a beer or glass of wine in the New year at basketball games at Colonial Life Arena. The University of South Carolina released details on the new alcohol policy. According to South Carolina Athletics…

Gamecock Men's Basketball Suffers 63-56 Loss To Stetson

The Gamecocks (8-5) had looked to build off its last outing, a 70-59 win at defending national champion Virginia on Dec. 22. Instead, South Carolina was stung by Christiaan Jones, a Columbia native.

Former Gamecock Fry inks deal with Panthers

The former South Carolina great announced on his Twitter today that he would be a Carolina Panther in 2020. He signed a future reserve deal, meaning he'll be on the Panthers roster to start next season.

Clemson moves on to title game with 29-23 win over Ohio St

Trevor Lawrence connected with Travis Etienne on a 34-yard touchdown with 1:49 left in the fourth quarter and No. 3 Clemson beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23 Saturday night at the Fiesta Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game.

Colorado State quarterback announces transfer to South Carolina

The redshirt junior from Moore, S.C. appeared in three games for the Rams in 2019, throwing for 840 yards and eight touchdowns.

Roth, Price Named to D1 Baseball's All-Decade Team

Both Roth (starting pitcher) and Price (relief pitcher) were on back-to-back national championship teams with the Gamecocks in 2010 and 2011 as well as the national runner-up squad in 2012. They also helped Carolina set a national record with 22 consecutive wins in NCAA Tournament play from 2010-12.

Clemson and Ohio State set to battle in Fiesta Bowl

Fiesta Bowl: No. 2 Ohio State (13-0) vs. No. 3 Clemson, (13-0) in Glendale, Arizona, Saturday at 8 p.m. EST (ESPN).

ESPN reporter dies Tuesday after brief illness

Edward Aschoff, a beloved college football reporter for ESPN, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 34.

Phil Steele recognizes four Gamecocks for post-season honors

Four University of South Carolina football players have been recognized for their outstanding seasons by Phil Steele, it was announced today.

Irmo's Winston Hill named Peach Belt Player of Week

Francis Marion University sophomore center Winston Hill has been named the Peach Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week presented by Floor Action for the week of Dec. 16-22.

Bolden earns SEC Honor

South Carolina r-junior guard Jair Bolden was named the SEC Co-Player of the Week on Monday after his standout performance in Carolina's upset road win at No. 9 Virginia on Sunday.

Bolden leads South Carolina past No. 9 Virginia, 70-59

Jair Bolden scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half and AJ Lawson had 10 of his 14 in the second to help South Carolina beat No. 9 Virginia 70-59 on Sunday.

Gamecock Women's Basketball Handles South Dakota 73-60

Junior LeLe Grissett scored a season-best 17 points off the bench to help No. 5/6 South Carolina hold off No. 25/21 South Dakota, 73-60 on Sunday at Colonial Life Arena.

WATCH: Dutch Fork's Jalin Hyatt wins MVP in 2019 Shrine Bowl win over North Carolina

Dutch Fork standout and Tennessee signee Jalin Hyatt was a one-man wrecking crew for South Carolina's offense, bringing down six receptions for 197 yards and two touchdowns as the Palmetto State secured a 28-17 win.

WATCH: East Beats West in 2019 Columbia Metro Senior Bowl

Click the video above to see highlights from Friday Night's Columbia Metro Senior Bowl at Brookland-Cayce High School.

No. 5 South Carolina women rout Duke 89-46

Zia Cooke and LeLe Grissett had 12 points each and No. 5 South Carolina took control in the second quarter in an 89-46 victory over Duke on Thursday night.

Unanimous honors for Simmons, Simpson highlight Clemson’s 2019 All-America selections

Four Clemson players earned at least one first-, second- or third-team All-America selection, including a unanimous honoree and an additional consensus selection this season.

Source: Former Gamecock Justin Smoak, Brewers agree to $5 million deal

The Milwaukee Brewers have reached an agreement with free agent first baseman Justin Smoak on a one-year, $5 million deal, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.