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CIU hires former Clemson standout as new basketball coach

Former Clemson University and Ohio State basketball standout Tony Stockman is the new men’s head basketball coach at Columbia International University.

AP source: Greg Olsen signs 2-year contract extension with Panthers

Greg Olsen isn’t quite ready to become a full-time NFL broadcaster — he still has football to play.

Multiple Tigers projected to go in NFL Draft

Multiple members of the 2017 Clemson football team could have their name called at the NFL Draft in Dallas, Texas this week. The 83rd annual selection of former college players will take place April 26-28 at AT&T Stadium.

Falcons pick up option on former Tiger Vic Beasley Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons picked up the fifth-year option for defensive end Vic Beasley Jr., the eighth pick in the 2015 NFL draft.

Fireflies rally to beat Charleston 6-5 in 10 innings

Jeremy Vasquez had one of his finest days at the plate this season. And delivered when his team needed it the most on Wednesday.

Gamecocks hit season-high four home runs in win over USC Upstate Wednesday

No. 13 South Carolina softball hit a season-high four home runs in a 7-1 win over USC Upstate on Wednesday night at Cyrill Stadium. The Gamecocks hit three in the top of the fifth to take the 4-1 lead it wouldn’t surrender to earn win No. 38 on the year.

No. 14 Clemson blasts Presbyterian, 14-4

No. 14 Clemson set a season high for runs in its 14-4 win over Presbyterian College at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Wednesday night. With the victory, Clemson (31-11) secured a winning record in 2018 for the 54th-consecutive season, the third-longest active streak in the nation.

Dawn Staley sets Team USA National Team roster for China exhibition match

Following two days of training in Seattle featuring 19 members of the 2018-20 USA Basketball Women's National Team athlete pool, the roster has been pared to 13 athletes for the USA's April 26 exhibition game against China at KeyArena.

Coastal Carolina Men’s Golf wins Sun Belt Golf Championship

After winning the stroke play portion of the 2018 Sun Belt Men’s Golf Championship by 26 strokes the previous three days, Coastal Carolina continued its strong play Wednesday as it defeated South Alabama, 3-2, in the morning semifinal and turned around in the afternoon to defeat Georgia Southern, 4-1, in the final to be crowned Sun Belt Conference Champion at the Raven Golf Course at Sandestin.

Clemson women's golf team headed to Tallahassee Regional

Clemson’s women’s golf program received a bid as the No. 8 seed in the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship on Wednesday evening.

Gamecocks selected to 20th-straight NCAA Tournament

South Carolina women’s golf earned its 20th-straight NCAA postseason berth Wednesday after being selected to the San Francisco Regional. The No. 10 Gamecocks, who received the No. 3 seed in their regional, joined the 72-team field that was divided among four sites during this evening’s NCAA Selection Show on Golf Channel.

Hurst, Moore look to hear name called in upcoming NFL Draft

The NFL Draft starts tomorrow, which means that NFL careers for local players like Hayden Hurst and Skai Moore start tomorrow.

New semi-pro soccer team coming to Columbia

The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Soda City FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Fall Season.

Fireflies lose both games to Charleston in doubleheader

Columbia first baseman Jeremy Vasquez tallied four hits and drove in a pair of runs in Tuesday’s double header in Charleston. The lefty slugger recorded hits in both games which extended his on-base streak to a new franchise record 18 games in a row. Vasquez and the Fireflies dropped both games of the twin bill, though, at Joe Riley Park.

Muschamp headlines Spurs Up tour stop at Willy-B Tuesday

Will Muschamp headlined Tuesday night's Spurs Up Tour stop at Williams-Brice Stadium with a message of positivity and excitement for Gamecock fans.

WATCH: No. 25 Gamecocks top Furman for fourth-straight win

Jonah Bride had four hits, Carlos Cortes drove in four runs and Carmen Mlodzinskistruck out seven in seven innings of work as the University of South Carolina baseball team defeated Furman, 10-2, Tuesday night (April 27) to extend its winning streak to four games.

Where Skai Moore could go in this year's NFL Draft

Skai Moore probably won't go in the first round of the NFL Draft, but he'll likely hear his name called by the end of the weekend.

Two Gamecocks leave football team

Will Muschamp confirmed Tuesday night that two members of the Carolina football team are leaving the program.

Davidson leads No. 14 Clemson to 9-4 win over Kennesaw State Tuesday

Logan Davidson went 2-for-4 with a home run and career-high four RBIs to lead No. 8 Clemson to a 9-4 victory over Kennesaw State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

Mid-Carolina hires new football coach

Mid-Carolina High School hired its newest head football coach, a source at the school confirmed to ABC Columbia Tuesday.

Jana Johns named SEC Freshman of the Week

For her performance last week, South Carolina softball’s Jana Johns has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced today. Johns posted an impressive .500 on-base percentage in four games to help the Gamecocks to a sweep of Missouri.