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Three Gamecocks listed on preseason awards watch lists

Three Gamecocks have earned spots on the 82nd annual Maxwell Award and the 24th annual Chuck Bednarik Award watch lists, the Maxwell Football Club announced today.

Clemson places three on Maxwell, Bednarik Award watch lists

The Maxwell Football Club today announced watch lists for the 82nd annual Maxwell Award and the 24th annual Chuck Bednarik Award, with three members of the Clemson football program appearing on each respective list.

Clemson's Nimmer wraps weekend at Players Amateur

Playing in his hometown, Clemson rising senior Bryson Nimmer finished in a tie for 16th at The 19th annual Players Amateur, where players compete for an exemption to be entered into the field at South Carolina's lone PGA Tour event, the RBC Heritage.

Thornwell, Dozier, Silva highlight seventh-annual SC Pro-Am

USC, Clemson, and several NBA players highlight the teams set to battle at Heathwood Hall July 22 for the seventh-annual South Carolina Pro-Am.

Fireflies fall in New Jersey in Lakewood series opener

Scott Manea has been on a rampage to begin the month of July. The catcher doubled again on Saturday and drove in another run in Columbia’s 5-2 loss to Lakewood. Manea is hitting .307 (12-for-39) in 12 July games with eight of his 12 hits being doubles. The Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, native has also knocked in 12 during that stretch.

Diamondbacks shut out Braves Saturday

Zack Greinke added another road win to his strong first half by allowing only four hits in 7 2/3 innings, extending Atlanta’s offensive slump, and the Diamondbacks shut out the Braves 3-0 on Saturday.

WATCH: Wilson's awesome blocked shot helps Aces over defending champs

Former Gamecocks great A'ja Wilson scores 11 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and blocked four shots as her Las Vegas Aces defeated the defending WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx 85-77 Friday night.

GCA's Gary verbally commits to Alabama

Gray Collegiate rising senior and four-star prospect Juwan Gary announced Friday at Nike's Peach Jam Tournament that he's verbally committing to the University of Alabama.

Former Swansea coach files lawsuit against Lexington School District

One night after Lexington School District Four announced in a meeting they would not overturn the decision by Swansea High School to reinstate Greg Wright as the Tiger's head football coach, Wright's legal team announced they are filing a lawsuit against the school board and six other individuals.

Jalek Felton turns to pros over college to continue hoops path

Former North Carolina guard Jalek Felton will play professionally in Slovenia this upcoming season.

Dave Odom commends Frank Martin for job at USC

Former Gamecock head coach Dave Odom praised Frank Martin Thursday for his role in Carolina's recent success.

Dibrell Strikes Out Six in Fireflies loss to Hagerstown Thursday

Tony Dibrell punched out six batters and did not issue a walk in his 15th start of the season. The righty’s effort was not enough as Columbia fell 6-0 to Hagerstown in the second contest of this series. Since the Fireflies claimed the first contest, this sets up a decisive game three on Friday night at Municipal Stadium.

After board meeting, Greg Wright not reinstated at Swansea

Greg Wright's plead for his old job did not go well Thursday night.

Sindarius Thornwell has another solid night for the Clippers

USC grad Sindarius Thornwell's 17-point performance wasn't enough, as the Clippers fall to the Lakers, 82-69.

Former Clemson star Jaron Blossomgame's big night not enough for Spurs

Jaron Blossomgame had 19 points and nine rebounds and Oliver Hanlan added 18 points for the Spurs (1-3).

Spring Valley's PJ Dozier puts in nine points in Thunder loss Thursday

Former Gamecock PJ Dozier scored nine points, added four assists and three steals, but the Thunder lost to the Grizzlies Thursday, 92-85.

Holly Hill's Brett Gardner homers twice; Yankees beat Indians, 7-4

Brett Gardner homered twice as the Yankees topped the Indians 7-4 Thursday.

USC's Steve Pearce injured, as Red Sox top Blue Jays, 6-4

Red Sox first-baseman Steve Pearce exited after the second inning, when he was hit on the left ankle by a pitch from Happ.

Braves to host South Carolina day September 3

The Atlanta Braves will hold South Carolina Day for all University of South Carolina students, alumni and fans on Monday, Sept. 3, as the Boston Red Sox come in for a Labor Day matinee at SunTrust Park. The game starts at 1:30 p.m.

Williams-Brice Stadium recognized for safety and security

University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium was one of 10 sport and entertainment facilities recognized for its leadership in addressing safety and security issues, it was announced this week as part of the 2018 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition held in Louisville, Ky.