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ICYMI: Fireflies hop Grasshoppers, 2-1 Thursday

[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…

With Jake Bentley, USC's offense is talk of SEC Media Days

[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…

Dabo isn't worried about replacing championship pieces

[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…

Skai Moore named to Nagurski watch list

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…

Deshaun Watson wins ESPY as Best Male College Athlete

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.…

Fireflies fall to Greensboro, 4-1

[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 Citadel hires former Gamecock Blake Cooper as pitching coach

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…

Newberry's DeGrazia to make first start on PGA Tour

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…

A’ja Wilson Invited to USA U23 National Team Training Camp

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…

Knott named to Rimington fall watch list

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…

Hurst named to Mackey watch list

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…

Fireflies rally to beat Charleston on "Dog Night"

[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…

SEC media days opens with the feel of a redemption tour

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…

Bentley, Samuel and Moore Make Preseason Watch Lists

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…

Two local high schools to compete for $25,000

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (SID) -- Today, Coca-Cola Consolidated announced the POWERADE® 7on7 Tournament will be coming to North Carolina, enabling athletes and coaches of select high school teams from 10 states to participate in a national tournament and a chance to…

Clemson baseball signs 13 players

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Head coach Monte Lee announced the signing of 13 players to the program on Monday. Assistant coaches Bradley LeCroy and Andrew See along with Lee all contributed to the signing class, which is rated No. 12 in the…

Charleston takes series from Fireflies Sunday

CHARLESTON, SC (Fireflies) – Ian Strom collected three hits and stole three bases on Sunday, but Columbia lost a tightly-contested game to Charleston, 3-2. It was Strom’s second career three-hit game. The outfielder also became the first Firefly in franchise…

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