CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers fired general manager Dave Gettleman on Monday, eight days before the team reports to training camp. Owner Jerry Richardson said in a statement he made the decision after a long evaluation of the…
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Third-round leader Patrick Rodgers knew that it would take a ton of birdies Sunday to win the John Deere Classic. Bryson DeChambeau took that advice to heart. DeChambeau overcame a four-stroke deficit to beat Rodgers by…
COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Dan Rizzie picked up his fourth multi-hit game on a soggy Sunday evening at Spirit Communications Park. Rizzie finished with two singles and has at least one hit in five of his previous seven contests. The Fireflies fell…
COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Andres Gimenez scored a run and drove in a run in the series opener against Kannapolis but the Fireflies fell, 7-2. Gimenez also stole a base, his eighth of the season. After a two hour and five minute…
[gtxvideo vid='oksPsXA2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oksPsXA2.jpg' vtitle='Swearinger, former teeammates hoop it up for charity'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- When you're fortunate enough to be successful, giving back to communities is an added bonus. Growing up in South Carolina, former Gamecock DJ Swearinger never…
[gtxvideo vid='QxfbbnkD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QxfbbnkD.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies lose series to Greensboro'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Columbia’s bullpen was flawless on Friday night at Spirit Communications Park. Joe Zanghi and Matt Pobereyko tossed a combined four scoreless innings. The Fireflies dropped the series finale…
Hootie Johnson, the South Carolina banker and Augusta National chairman who stubbornly stood his ground amid pressure for the club to invite female members, died Thursday morning. He was 86. Augusta National announced his death and celebrated the sweeping changes…
Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson linemen Tyrone Crowder, Mitch Hyatt, Dexter Lawrence and Christian Wilkins have all been named to the Preseason 2017 Outland Trophy Watch List. The award is presented each year by the Football Writers Association of America…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The media attending SEC Football Media Days this past week in Birmingham has picked South Carolina to finish fourth in the Eastern Division, it was announced today. Hayden Hurst (second team tight end), Skai Moore…
GASTONIA, NC (Blowfish) -- Lexington County was trying to double up on back-to-back wins after the All-Star break as they set their sights on the Gastonia Grizzlies at Sims Legion Park Thursday night. The Blowfish jumped out ahead early but…
[gtxvideo vid='SVdfaifQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SVdfaifQ.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies hop Grasshoppers, 2-1'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Dash Winningham plated the winning run on Thursday in the bottom of the ninth and the Fireflies defeated the Grasshoppers, 2-1. It was the fifth walk-off win of the…
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (Mets) - Powered by a Tim Tebow game-winning home run, the St. Lucie Mets swept a doubleheader against the Daytona Tortugas on Thursday at First Data Field. The Mets edge the Tortugas 1-0 in the first…
[gtxvideo vid='Un90UZRh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Un90UZRh.jpg' vtitle='Muschamp sees smoother transition into year two with USC'] HOOVER, Ala. (AP) South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley vividly remembers the hit that welcomed him to the Southeastern Conference. He was throwing a screen pass last season when…
[gtxvideo vid='ede6hlEf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ede6hlEf.jpg' vtitle='Dabo isn't worried about replacing legendary offense'] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dabo Swinney isn’t concerned about losing more than 77 percent of his team’s offensive production from last season’s national championship team. Rather, Clemson’s 10th-year coach is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina senior linebacker Skai Moore is one of 103 candidates named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list, it was announced today. The Nagurski Trophy goes to the nation’s best defensive player, as…
Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson became the first athlete in school history to win an ESPY Award on Wednesday evening. Watson was named the Best Male College Athlete at the ESPY Awards program in Los Angeles.…
[gtxvideo vid='Uc6T8iW3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Uc6T8iW3.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies fall to Greensboro, 4-1'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR) – A day after his 20th birthday, Luis Carpio reached base four times on Wednesday night at Spirit Communications Park. Carpio was also responsible for the club’s lone…
The 2017 ESPYS celebrates the best in sports, with awards given by the fans. It was announced prior to the broadcast that New Orleans Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson was selected to receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award. This year's award…
DURHAM, N.C. (Team USA) - USA Baseball announced on Wednesday its Collegiate National Team roster for the upcoming series against Japan. The roster is made up of 12 pitchers and 12 position players, and features four former USA Baseball alumni.…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Citadel) – The Citadel has added former professional pitcher Blake Cooper to its baseball staff as pitching coach, head coach Tony Skole announced Wednesday. Cooper authored a stellar career on the mound for the University of South Carolina…
THUNDER BAY, Ontario (Newberry SID) – Set to compete in the Staal Foundation Open presented by Tbaytel for the fourth time beginning on Thursday, 2017 Newberry graduate Evan DeGrazia is hoping for the breakthrough that could jumpstart his professional career. “If I can make the…
MIAMI (AP) — A new-look All-Star Game ended with an old-time score. Robinson Cano homered off Cubs closer Wade Davis leading off the 10th inning and the American League beat the National League 2-1 Tuesday night in an All-Star Game…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson is among 40 elite college athletes, including 22 international goal medalists, to accept invitations to attend the 2017 USA Basketball Women’s U23 National Team Training Camp, which will take place July 31-Aug. 4 at the United…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina fifth-year senior Alan Knott has been named to the Rimington Trophy 2017 Fall Watch List, it was announced today. Knott, a 6-4, 290-pounder from Tyrone, Ga., has played in 35 contests…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina junior tight end Hayden Hurst has been named to the 2017 John Mackey Preseason Watch List, the Friends of John Mackey announced today. Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight…
