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Former Gamecock Steve Pearce shaves playoff beard for good cause

Now that he – and his playoff beard - have won baseball’s ultimate prize, world champion and former Gamecock Steve Pearce officially wiped the slate clean.

SC State to host "Bulldog Madness" Thursday night

The South Carolina State men’s and women’s basketball teams will host “Bulldog Madness” Thursday (Nov. 1st) in Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.

Maryland changes course, fires coach DJ Durkin in wake of probe

The University System of Maryland's board of regents has fired DJ Durkin as coach of the Terrapins, a spokesman told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.

SEC Tournament semifinals moved to Friday

Due to impending weather issues in the Orange Beach, Ala., area on Thursday, the semifinals of the SEC Soccer Tournament have been moved to Friday.

Holly Hill's Brett Gardner agrees to one-year deal with Yankees

The Yankees declined an option on Holly Hill's Brett Gardner Wednesday, but Gardner will remain with the Yankees, according to multiple outlets.

Steve Pearce, Jackie Bradley, Red Sox celebrate World Championship Wednesday

Confetti cannons boomed and huge crowds of fans accustomed to the success of their beloved sports franchises cheered wildly as duck boats ferried the Boston Red Sox on a parade through the city marking the team’s fourth World Series championship in the past 15 years.

Gamecocks top Texas A&M at SEC Tournament, move on to semis Thursday

No. 17 South Carolina women's soccer (13-4-1, 6-3-1 SEC) defeated No. 13 Texas A&M (15-4-1, 6-3-1 SEC) 2-1 in the opening round of the 2018 SEC Tournament, avenging its regular-season finale loss to the Aggies just five days ago.

Clemson's Christian Wilkins selected to NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced today that Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins has been named a member of this year's NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class and is a finalist for the 2018 William V. Campbell Trophy.

Former Gamecock wideout cut by Texans

A Gamecock great was cut by the Houston Texans Wednesday.

Clemson makes top four of first 2018 College Football Playoff rankings

For the third time in the ranking's five-year history, the SEC sits atop the first College Football Playoff ranking of the season.

Cardinal Newman grad Jacob August nominated for Burlsworth Trophy

University of South Carolina senior tight end Jacob August has been nominated for the 2018 Burlsworth Trophy, the Springdale (Ark.) Rotary Club announced today.

Dabo before Playoff poll: "Don't eat the cheese"

Dabo Swinney won't be watching the first College Football Playoff Rankings show when the initial poll is released Tuesday night, but Clemson's coach expects, and honestly, knows the Tigers will be in the top four.

Dabo Swinney shares successes, and a few laughs, as Clemson embraces meditation

Dabo Swinney closed out story time from inside the Tigers' team facilities Tuesday by breaking down the team's meditation sessions they hold every Thursday.

Will Muschamp updates timeline on 12th game

Will Muschamp reiterated Tuesday that the Gamecocks do plan to still play a 12th game on December 1.

SEC Coaches pick Gamecocks to finish second in league

Women’s basketball coaches of the Southeastern Conference have picked South Carolina to finish second in the league this season, the conference office announced today. Gamecock junior Tyasha Harris earned preseason First-Team All-SEC honors, while senior Alexis Jennings earned a spot on the second team.

Muschamp announces Gamecock defensive lineman transferring

Gamecock defensive lineman Jesus Gibbs will transfer according to Will Muschamp.

Wilkins, Ferrell, Etienne, Lamar named award semifinalists

Four members of the second-ranked Clemson football team were named semifinalists for national awards on Monday, with running back Travis Etienne, defensive end Clelin Ferrell, defensive tackle Christian Wilkins and linebacker Tre Lamar all collecting semifinalist selections from various organizations.

Wonnum Brothers Earn SEC Player of the Week Honors

University of South Carolina junior D.J. Wonnum was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week, and his brother, Dylan Wonnum, was honored as SEC Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Monday. The Wonnum brothers are the first set of brothers in SEC history to earn Player of the Week nods in the same week.

Start time for USC-UF held off via six-day selection

South Carolina's football game against Florida, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 in Gainesville, Fla., has been held for a six-day selection, the Southeastern Conference office announced Monday. A kickoff time and television designation will be determined following the completion of games on Nov. 3.