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Newberry selected fifth in preseason coaches' poll

Newberry has been picked to finish fifth in the 2019 South Atlantic Conference Football Preseason Coaches' Poll.

Braves acquire pitcher Chris Martin

The Atlanta Braves tonight announced the club acquired right-handed reliever Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard.

Carolina's Johnathan Joseph earns pay raise from Texans

Former Gamecock Johnathan Joseph is getting a raise.

Clemson's Andre Branch signed by Arizona

After four months of unemployment, former Clemson defensive lineman Andre Branch found his home with the Arizona Cardinals.

Nation's #2-ranked punter commits to Gamecocks

Will Muchamp's Gamecocks received a new commitment to their 2020 recruiting class on Tuesday afternoon. Punter Kai Kroeger tweeted that he is accepting a scholarship position and will take the field in garnet and black in the fall of 2020.

Bulldogs report to preseason camp Thursday

The South Carolina State University football team will report to camp on Thursday, Aug 1st and begin practicing on Friday, Aug.2nd.

Nine elected to University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame

Nine new members have been elected to the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Association of Lettermen, it was announced today.

An early preview of the Newberry Wolves

Todd Knight begins his 11th season as the head coach of Newberry when the Wolves open the 2019 season against North Greenville on Sept. 5.

Ex-Clemson running back Tavien Feaster commits to USC

Tavien Feaster is a Gamecock.

Wilson Victorious at 44th Palmetto Amateur

Rising senior Jamie Wilson won the 44th Palmetto Amateur on Saturday at historic Palmetto Golf Club. He shot 68 (-3) in the final round to force a playoff with Evan Brown, where he eventually won the tournament on the second extra hole.

USA Basketball Unveils Expanded Women's National Team Program

With one year until the opening tip of the 2020 Olympic women's basketball tournament, USA Basketball today unveiled a collaborative and expanded USA Women's National Team program and training plan that will benefit the growth of women's basketball across the nation.

Wheeler leads Team Wilson to win at WNBA All-Star Game

Erica Wheeler hoped to make her All-Star debut an unforgettable one. She certainly did, walking away with the MVP award.

Members of Gamecocks men's basketball team visit with veterans, patients at Dorn VA

Members of the University of South Carolina men's basketball team spent part of their Friday visiting with patients and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center.

Gamecocks focused on improving run game in 2019

The Carolina running game has been a source of struggle for the team in recent years.

Deebo Samuel agrees to contract terms with 49ers

South Carolina great Deebo Samuel and the San Francisco 49ers agreed to contract terms Thursday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Eason-Riddle named to Wuerffel watch list

Gamecock junior linebacker Spencer Eason-Riddle is one of 91 players under consideration for the 2019 Wuerffel Trophy, presented by Chick-fil-A Foundation, which honors college football's top community servant.

A.J. Turner named to Paul Hornung watch list

Gamecock senior A.J. Turner has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2019 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, it was announced today.

Dabo Swinney named to Dodd Trophy preseason watch list

The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl today released the preseason watch list for the 2019 Dodd Trophy. This year’s list includes 23 of the nation’s top college football coaches representing all Power Five conferences, as well as the AAC, Mountain West and two independents.