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Fireflies drop Monday game to Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS, NC – Monday night was all about Joseph Zanghi for the Fireflies. The righty tied a season-long three scoreless innings on the hill and registered a career-high five strikeouts. Columbia dropped the third game of this series to Kannapolis,…

USC basketball visits veterans at Dorn VA

[gtxvideo vid='qpp8JQVh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qpp8JQVh.jpg' vtitle='USC basketball visits veterans at Dorn VA'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Frank Martin made it a priority when he first took over the Gamecock basketball program five seasons ago: his players would find ways to connect with…

USC recruit teases Gamecocks, commits to FSU

[gtxvideo vid='zljeW0gN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zljeW0gN.jpg' vtitle='USC recruit teases Gamecocks, commits to FSU'] CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Will Muschamp recruited him consistently, but in the end, defensive back Israel Mukuamu put the joke on Muschamp. At his announcement and signing ceremony at Berkeley…

For the first time since 2013, USC has its QB coming back

[gtxvideo vid='XX6cTcXc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XX6cTcXc.jpg' vtitle='Year two under Bentley begins Sunday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gamecock fans can feel comfortable with its 2017 odds. Quarterback Jake Bentley is one of 10 players returning to an offense that averaged 26.6 points per game…

Gamecocks Land Commitment from Former Irmo Star

Carolina football's fourth commitment of the weekend is coming back home to the Midlands. Former Irmo wide receiver Ronnie Jamison announced on Twitter Sunday he's giving his verbal to the Gamecocks.

OT Decides SC Pro-Am Champion to Wrap Historic Season

Chris Silva went off for 46 points and 19 rebounds while fellow Carolina teammate Rakym Felder scored 24 points to pair with seven rebounds and five assists. Yet their top-seeded Sellers Governors team was upset in overtime by Columbia JETS 100-99 in the sixth-annual SC Pro-Am Championship game.

Jordan’s wild journey: Spieth wins British Open

During one of Jordan Spieth’s many low points Sunday in the British Open, his caddie reminded him of a photo from a Mexico beach holiday two weeks ago that showed him in All-Star company that included Michael Phelps and Michael Jordan.

Mike Williams Speaks on Status of Back Injury

Williams, a first round selection of Los Angeles in April's NFL Draft, has been in the news recently due to a back injury he suffered in rookie minicamp. After reportedly receiving a second epidural shot to help a herniated disk, stories surfaced that the former Tigers National Champion could miss his entire first pro season.

Bullpen and Lindsay Lift Fireflies To Win

Columbia’s bullpen paved through 7.2 innings and did not allow a run on Thursday night. The Fireflies defeated the Legends, 4-0, at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Desmond Lindsay sparked the offense with four hits, two runs, and two RBIs.

An All-American start to the British Open

The wind off the Irish Sea pushed away the rain clouds and bathed Royal Birkdale in sunshine, Stars and Stripes. The British Open began Thursday with an All-American flavor.

The Blind Side subject Oher released by Panthers

The Panthers released the former starting left tackle — the subject of the movie “The Blind Side” — after he failed a physical on Thursday. The move comes six days before the Panthers are scheduled to report to training camp and 10 months since Oher last played.

Back from LA, Thornwell Visits SC Pro-Am

On Tuesday, Sindarius Thornwell held an NBA jersey with his name and signature number zero on it, introduced as one of the newest members of the Los Angeles Clippers. On Thursday, he was back at home in the Palmetto State, visiting friends and former teammates at the SC Pro-Am over at Heathwood Hall.

Dowdle Named to Doak Walker Watch List

University of South Carolina sophomore Rico Dowdle has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List, it was announced today. The Doak Walker Award is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.

Eight Elected to USC Athletics Hall of Fame

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) (USC SID) – A big honor for some Gamecocks. Eight new members have been elected to the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Association of Lettermen. The induction ceremony is set for…

Former Gamecocks coach Holbrook takes over Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Chad Holbrook has been hired as College of Charleston’s baseball coach, less than two months after he resigned following five seasons at South Carolina. Charleston announced the move Thursday. Holbrook takes over for Matt Heath, who…

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