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USC great Merrifield homers in Royals loss to White Sox

Kansas City overcame a 2-0 deficit when pinch-hitter Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer in the eighth.

Gamecocks not satisfied heading into 2018 season

The Gamecocks held "media day" Thursday, one day before fall camp begins Friday morning. While USC has much to be proud of, coming off a 9-4 season with a win against Michigan in the Outback Bowl, head coach Will Muschamp and his players still aren't satisfied heading into the 2018 season.

Gamecocks hold media day on eve of fall camp

The Gamecocks held "media day" Thursday afternoon, one day before opening Fall Camp in preparation for the 2018 season.

Nine Wolves headline preseason all-SAC list

The Newberry Wolves have nine preseason all-South Atlantic Conference football players, as the conference announced the 2018 preseason honors Thursday.

A'ja Wilson signs contract to play overseas

Former Gamecock and Heathwood Hall great A'ja Wilson signed a contract to play overseason, a source told ABC Columbia Thursday.

A'ja Wilson named WNBA Rookie of the Month

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson today was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month for games played in July. She earned the honor for the second month in a row.

Clemson debuts at No. 2 in Coaches Poll

Clemson will enter the 2018 campaign ranked No. 2 in the nation, according to the preseason Coaches Poll released by USA Today on Thursday.

Tre Campbell hopes to be starting point guard for Gamecocks this season

Gamecock fans should get used to this name: Tre Campbell.

Step inside and tour the Gamecocks' new Football Ops Facility

The Gamecocks allowed media members to take a tour of the the new football operations facility, currently under construction.

Clemson to hold Football Fan Day Aug. 12

Clemson will hold its annual Football Fan Day on Sunday, Aug. 12 in Memorial Stadium. All Clemson players and Head Coach Dabo Swinney will be available for autographs beginning at 2:30 p.m. The session will last for two and a half hours and end promptly at 5 p.m.

Gamecocks to face ACC school in late December

The Gamecocks will face a tough member of the ACC in late December this season.

Dustin Johnson starts Bridgestone Thursday, looks for back-to-back wins on tour

Click the video to watch Irmo's Dustin Johnson preview this year's Bridgestone. DJ comes off a win last week at the RBC Canadian Open and looks for his fourth win this season starting Thursday at 2:10.

Luke Doty: "I'm 100% committed to the Gamecocks"

Just one day after committing to the Gamecocks, four-star quarterback Luke Doty doubled-down on his commitment.

Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer put on administrative leave amid abuse investigation

Columbus, Ohio (WOLO) - The Ohio State University has put head football coach Urban Meyer on paid administrative leave while investigating claims of abuse allegations against a former assistant coach. Former wide receivers coach Zach Smith was fired last week after…

Newberry picked to finish fourth in SAC

The Newberry College football team has been projected to finish in fourth place in the South Atlantic Conference in the 2018 SAC Football Preseason Coaches' Poll.

Four-star quarterback commits to Gamecocks for class of 2020

Just one day after visiting South Carolina, four-star rated quarterback Luke Doty committed to the Gamecocks.

Gray Collegiate great Jalek Felton finds different path after fallout with UNC

Jalek Felton seemed destined, by his last name and his skill level, to do big things in Chapell Hill. But his UNC career ended before it could truly begin.

Richland Northeast grad signs with Titans

According to multiple reports Tuesday night, Richland Northeast grad Johnny Maxey signed a contract with the Tennessee Titans.

Former Gamecock no longer on Furman's coaching staff

Furman head football coach Clay Hendrix announced today that former Gamecock quarterback Connor Shaw resigned Monday from his position as tight ends coach. Shaw left to take a position in private business.

Braves acquire RHP Kevin Gausman and RHP Darren O’Day from Baltimore

The Atlanta Braves today acquired RHP Kevin Gausman and RHP Darren O’Day from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor leaguers RHP Evan Phillips, INF Jean Carlos Encarnación, C Brett Cumberland, LHP Bruce Zimmerman and international signing slots.