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…
[gtxvideo vid='zJ7aAWvC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zJ7aAWvC.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies rally to beat Charleston on \"Dog Night\"'] CHARLESTON, SC (Fireflies) – The Fireflies rallied for five runs in the ninth inning on Monday and downed the RiverDogs, 5-4, at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. The largest…
MIAMI (AP) — Aaron Judge dominated the All-Star Home Run Derby in the same manner he has smashed his way through his rookie season. The larger-than-life New York Yankees slugger beat Minnesota’s Miguel Sano 11-10…
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference media days opened with a bit of a redemption tour. The Arkansas Razorbacks didn’t finish how they wanted last season and Tennessee couldn’t finish where many expected. LSU coach Ed Orgeron, meanwhile, is simply…
Columbia, SC - Former South Carolina Gamecock All -American and now Philadelphia Eagles All Pro Wide Receiver, Alshon Jeffery will host his 1st Annual free youth football camp and community fun on Saturday July 22, 2017 at the Calhoun County High School football…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The Maxwell Football Club announced its watch lists for the 81st annual Maxwell Award and the 23rd annual Chuck Bednarik Award today. Quarterback Jake Bentley and wide receiver Deebo Samuel were named to the Maxwell…
