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Barksdale, Bekemeyer Lead Gamecocks at Phillips 66 Nationals

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (USC SID) — Six members of the University of South Carolina swimming & diving program were in action over the past week at the 2017 Phillips 66 National Championships. Emma Barksdale, Emily Cornell and Kersten Dirrane swam for the Carolina women’s squad, while Cody Bekemeyer, Caleb…

LC Breaks USC's Streak, Winning Gamefish Cup

[gtxvideo vid='u0WYJGX4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u0WYJGX4.jpg' vtitle='LC Breaks USC's Streak, Winning \"Gamefish Alumni Game\"'] Lexington County broke a three-game winning streak for the University of South Carolina alumni in the 11th annual Gamefish Cup. The current collegiate players on the Blowfish topped some…

Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston

[gtxvideo vid='lzwRa17H' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lzwRa17H.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has landed South Florida's Mark Kingston as its new baseball coach. Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner announced the hiring of Kingston on Friday. Kingston spent…

Mark Kingston Named Gamecock Head Baseball Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Mark Kingston has been named the head baseball coach at the University of South Carolina, Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced today. He becomes the 30th head coach in the history of Gamecock Baseball. Kingston comes…

A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston

[gtxvideo vid='B98NqnWj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B98NqnWj.jpg' vtitle='A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — According to numerous sources, South Carolina will hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to fill the vacant role with the Gamecocks. The…

Wil Crowe signs with Nationals Wednesday

[gtxvideo vid='tper0vHs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tper0vHs.jpg' vtitle='Wil Crowe signs with Nationals'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Gamecock pitcher Wil Crowe signed a contract with the Washington Nationals, ABC Columbia confirmed Wednesday night. The deal is worth nearly $950,000. Crowe was taken by Washington…

Blowfish lose to HiToms, three-game win streak ends

THOMASVILLE, N.C. (Blowfish) — After a 5-4 win in Florence on Tuesday night, the Blowfish looked for their fourth straight win as they set their sights on the High Point-Thomasville HiToms at Finch Field. The HiToms were on a two…

Tebow homers in first day with St. Lucie

[gtxvideo vid='6GxHWADP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6GxHWADP.jpg' vtitle='Tebow homers in first day with St. Lucie'] PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Tim Tebow has a habit of making a big splash in his debuts, and the newest St. Lucie Met delivered again on Wednesday.…

Former Firefly Tim Tebow says he's focused on improving, not statistics

[gtxvideo vid='P5LAQZ3y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P5LAQZ3y.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_06_27_23_29_50'] PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (ESPN) -- Tim Tebow said Tuesday he realizes he still has "a long way to go" to be a successful professional baseball player, but he is focused on improving and not his…

Fireflies come up short against Legends Tuesday night

LEXINGTON, KY (Fireflies) –  Columbia’s late surge came up just short at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on Tuesday night. The Fireflies scored three runs in the ninth inning, but fell 6-5 to the Legends. Both clubs combined to scored five runs…

Blowfish beat RedWolves for third-straight win

FLORENCE, S.C. (Blowfish) — The Blowfish and the Florence RedWolves were two teams that were in two different directions coming into Tuesday night’s matchup in Florence. The Blowfish were looking to send the Wolves into a seven game losing skid…

Gamecocks take off for Japan, face Japanese National Team Friday

[gtxvideo vid='zDmQMiF4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zDmQMiF4.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks take off for Japan, face Japanese Friday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks left for Tokyo, Japan today to play three exhibition games in the next week. The…

Blowfish get bananas win over Bananas Monday

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (Blowfish) -- Lexington County came back home Monday night in search of their second straight win after a comeback win on the road Sunday afternoon. The Blowfish set their sights on the Savannah Bananas, a team they…

Fireflies get first win without Tim Tebow

LEXINGTON, KY (Fireflies) – Thomas McIlraith returned to Columbia in style on Monday. The right-hander tossed six scoreless innings and led the Fireflies to a 4-0 victory over the Legends. It was Columbia’s 10th shut-out win of the season. McIlraith…

Kemba Walker receives NBA's Sportsmanship Award

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker, right, is hugged by Miami Heat assistant coach Juwan Howard at the end of in Game 7 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Miami. (AP…

SC State football to make three ESPN appearances this fall

NORFOLK, VA (SCSU) -- The South Carolina State football team will make two weeknight television appearances during the 2017 season as part of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's weeknight television lineup on ESPN networks, the league announced. Not a part of…

Thomas Szapucki Named SAL Pitcher of the Week

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies) – Fireflies starting pitcher Thomas Szapucki was named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 19-25, the league announced. The 21-year-old struck out a season-high 10 batters in his start on June…

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