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Which NFL quarterbacks is Jake Bentley trying to emulate? He explains.

The third-year starter has spent the offseason modeling his game after three different NFL quarterbacks, he says, all bring something different to an offense.

Two former Gamecocks sign professional contracts

Two former Gamecocks have signed deals to play in the newly formed Alliance of American Football league.

Gamecocks pick up Southern Cal transfer

The Gamecocks picked up a big transfer Monday.

Fireflies Smash Franchise-Record Five Homers, Drop to Asheville

Columbia mashed a franchise-record five homers on Sunday but fell to Asheville in an offensive slugfest, 11-10. The two teams combined for 21 runs and 20 hits in the finale at McCormick Field.

Bills speak on Kelvin Benjamin's critical comments of Panthers, Newton

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is not pleased with receiver Kelvin Benjamin questioning why the Carolina Panthers drafted him, and criticizing former teammate Cam Newton’s accuracy.

Clemson's Stanley contends, DJ charges, but Thomas wins WGC Bridgestone

Justin Thomas never let anyone closer than two shots and closed with a 1-under 69 to win the Bridgestone Invitational for his third PGA Tour title this season.

Chase Elliott wins at Watkins Glen

Chase Elliott has won the NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen, holding off Martin Truex Jr in a scintillating finish.

Fireflies drop Saturday doubleheader in Asheville

Matt Winaker continued his torrid stretch at the plate with doubles in each game of the doubleheader on Saturday. Columbia’s offense came up short, though, and lost both games at McCormick Field by final scores of 5-1 and 8-0, respectively.

Brian Dawkins Formally Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Clemson All-American Brian Dawkins was formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in an induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday evening, becoming the first former Clemson player to earn the honor.

No. 2 Clemson opens fall camp with most experienced roster under Dabo Swinney

With less than one month remaining until the team's season opener against Furman on Sept. 1, Clemson took to the fields at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex on Friday evening for the team's first practice of fall camp.

Buddy Pough begins last fall camp with SC State

South Carolina State conducted its first day of preseason practice Thursday (Aug. 3rd) morning in a two-hour workout session, with approximately over 110 players in attendance at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field.

New, up-tempo offense fitting Jake Bentley's game

The Gamecocks officially opened their fall camp on a steamy Friday morning in Columbia with a two-hour practice session. It marked the start of the 125th season of intercollegiate football at South Carolina and the third under head coach Will Muschamp.

Spring Valley, USC great PJ Dozier expected to sign deal with Celtics

Former Gamecock PJ Dozier agreed to terms with the Boston Celtics on a two-way deal Friday.

Carolina-Clemson neutral site baseball games coming to Columbia

The neutral-site game of the University of South Carolina vs. Clemson University baseball series has been set for the 2019-22 seasons, school officials announced today.

Newberry to open practice August 7

Newberry will conduct open practices through Saturday, Aug. 25 as the Wolves prepare to open preseason camp next week.

Gamecock great Hayden Hurst catches first pro TD in Ravens win Thursday

Baltimore’s first-round draft pick Lamar Jackson threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to fellow first-rounder and former Gamecock Hayden Hurst in the third quarter of Baltimore's 17-16 win over Chicago Thursday.

Gamecock legend Steve Pearce hits three home runs, as Red Sox crush Yankees

Gamecock legend Steve Pearce homered three times, the second a three-run drive in an eight-run fourth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied from an early deficit to beat the New York Yankees 15-7 on Thursday night and take a season-high 6½-game lead in the AL East.

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.