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Pair of Gamecocks pitchers returning, another transfering

A pair of Carolina pitchers announced on social media Thursday they will be returning to school instead of going pro following their selections in this month's MLB Draft.

USC Men's Hoops hosts "Little Gamecocks" Camp

Carolina players from the past, present, and future all were helping lead their program's "Little Gamecocks" camp Thursday morning.

Swearinger giving back to Midlands kids with 2nd Celebrity Hoops Game

Former Gamecocks star and Washington Redskins safety DJ Swearinger is hosting his second-annual Celebrity Charity Basketball Game at Benedict College Friday, bringing back fellow USC greats and NFL pros to show their skills on the hardwood, while giving back to the Midlands.

Blair to transfer, pair of Gamecocks' pitchers going pro

Weeks after becoming a USC postseason hero, Danny Blair has announced he'll be closing his collegiate career elsewhere next season.

Hornets agree to trade Howard to Nets for Mozgov

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade eight-time All-Star center Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets for center Timofey Mozgov and two second-round draft picks, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Blowfish can't stop skid against Bananas

Lexington County couldn't end their losing streak, dropping their fourth game in a row, striking out 15 times against Savannah Tuesday night.

Fireflies' side wins SAL All-Star Game

The Southern Division's best, featuring five Columbia Fireflies players, defeated the Northern team Tuesday night 9-5 in the South Atlantic League All-Star Game.

Samuel named preseason All-American at two positions

Athlon Sports has released its 2018 preseason All-America teams, it was announced today. University of South Carolina senior Deebo Samuel has been recognized as a second-team All-American at both wide receiver and kick returner by the national publication.

Koepka: Dustin Johnson will go down as one of the greats of all time

On Sunday night after Brooks Koepka claimed his second-straight US Open title, the Florida State alum delivered some outstanding applause to Irmo's Dustin Johnson, who finishes in third place, two shots back from Koepka.

Marcus Lattimore shares heartwarming story of Steve Spurrier

The Ole Ball Coach, who ranks as the winningest football coach in University of South Carolina history, departed the program mid-season in 2015, after beginning the season 2-4 (0-4 SEC). Many Gamecock fans are still bitter about Spurrier's departure, but now some of his former players are sticking up for him.

Jackie Bradley homers in Red Sox win over Seattle Sunday

Rafael Devers, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Xander Bogaerts all homered and the Boston Red Sox routed the Seattle Mariners 9-3 on Sunday.

Irmo's Dustin Johnson falls flat in final round, as Brooks Koepka wins back-to-back US Opens

Dustin Johnson, part of the four-way tie for the lead to start the final round, couldn’t keep up with one of his best friends.

Former Gamecock Whit Merrifield injured Sunday

Former Gamecock Whit Merrifield was injured Sunday on a foul ball play.

Julio Teheran throws 6 no-hit innings, Braves top Padres 4-1

Julio Teheran pitched six no-hit innings before being pulled from his first start since coming off the disabled list, and Atlanta relievers gave up six hits Sunday while the Braves finished off a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres.

Fireflies notch win over Hagerstown heading into All-Star break

Yeizo Campos tasted success when he started on Mother’s Day on May 13. This time around, pitching on Father’s Day, the son of Enzo Campos was brilliant again. The righty tossed five effective innings, picked up his first win of the season and led Columbia to an 8-2 series finale win over Hagerstown on Sunday.