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Davidson Named a Freshman All-American By Perfect Game

CLEMSON, S.C. - Logan Davidson was named Perfect Game's First-Team Freshman All-America shortstop on Thursday. Davidson was one of only two Tigers to play and start all 63 games in 2017, as he hit .286 with 56 runs, nine doubles, 12…

Dustin Johnson hopes timing is right for another US Open title

[gtxvideo vid='UMltSUhP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UMltSUhP.jpg' vtitle='After birth of son, Dustin Johnson focuses on US Open'] ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Dustin Johnson wrapped up his final day practice round for the U.S. Open just as the sky began to rumble and the horn…

Wes Bryan set to compete in first U.S. Open

[gtxvideo vid='bxnnxZrp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bxnnxZrp.jpg' vtitle='Wes Bryan set to compete in first U.S. Open'] Former Gamecock Wes Bryan is set to compete in his first ever U.S. Open Thursday in Erin Hills, Wisconsin. The Dutch Fork High grad is now two months…

Blythewood's Beckwith Drafted by Royals Wednesday

CONWAY – Coastal Carolina added four names – Will Latcham, Jordan Gore, Wood Myers and Andrew Beckwith – to the list of those selected in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft on Wednesday. Latcham (RHP) was selected by the St.…

Day Four Finishes at Palmetto Pro Open

SUMTER (SID) – Eight qualifiers found their way to the Singles Main Draw on Tuesday in the Palmetto Pro Open, a USTA Women’s Pro Circuit $25,000 event at the Palmetto Tennis Center. The top doubles seed team of Alexa Guarachi…

Seven Tigers Drafted on Day 3

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Seven current Tigers and three Clemson signees were chosen on the final day of the MLB draft on Wednesday. The seven draftees joined fourth-round pick Charlie Barnes (Twins) and seventh-round pick Chase Pinder (Cardinals) as the nine current…

Seth Beer Named NCBWA All-American

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Sophomore outfielder Seth Beer (Suwanee, Ga.) was named a second-team All-American by NCBWA on Wednesday. It was the second year in a row Beer earned All-America honors from NCBWA, as he was a first-team All-American as a…

Bucs' Chris Singleton drafted by Chicago Cubs

CHARLESTON, S.C. (CSU) - Charleston Southern junior outfielder Chris Singleton was selected in the 19th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft on Wednesday afternoon. The Goose Creek, S.C. native was taken with the 585th pick of the draft…

Former Tiger Daniel Gossett Makes MLB Debut

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - Former Tiger righthander Daniel Gossett (Lyman, S.C.) made his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics in a start against the Marlins in Miami on Wednesday afternoon. Gossett became the 57th former Tiger to play in a…

Trio Of Gamecocks Grab All-America Honors from Golfweek

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s golfers Katelyn Dambaugh, Ainhoa Olarra and Ana Pelaez all garnered All-America honors from Golfweek, the publication announced this week. Dambaugh was selected to the All-America First Team, while Olarra and Pelaez were…

Huskey Earns All-America Honors From Golfweek

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- Junior Keenan Huskey was named an Honorable Mention All-America selection by Golfweek, the publication announced this week. It marks the first All-America honors for the team captain. Huskey's selection marks the 37th All-America laurels in program history,…

Clemson's Hewson Named All-American by Golfweek

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson sophomore golfer Alice Hewson has been named a third-team All-American by Golfweek.  She is the second women’s golfer in the school’s four-year history to earn All-America honors. …

Winningham, Paez Set to Represent the Fireflies in HR Derby

COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR) – Eight South Atlantic League All Stars and six high schoolers (three local and three regional) are scheduled to participate in the Home Run Derby on June 19. The Derby will take place immediately following the…

Clarke Schmidt defends Holbrook, says players responsible

[gtxvideo vid='1kZVe8fT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1kZVe8fT.jpg' vtitle='Clarke Schmidt defends Holbrook, says players responsible'] Gamecock pitcher Clarke Schmidt (soon to be Yankees pitcher after he signs his contract) defended Chad Holbrook Tuesday afternoon in a phone call to ABC Columbia Sports. The first-round pick…

PJ Dozier Works Out for Hornets Tuesday

[gtxvideo vid='gSRA2iLs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gSRA2iLs.jpg' vtitle='PJ Dozier Works Out for Hornets Tuesday'] Former Gamecock guard PJ Dozier worked out for the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday morning ahead of next week's NBA Draft. The projected second-round pick has now showed off his skills for…

Drive snap Fireflies nine-game win streak Tuesday

[gtxvideo vid='2mIQGBSM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2mIQGBSM.jpg' vtitle='Drive top Fireflies, 5-4 Tuesday'] GREENVILLE, SC (Fireflies PR) – Game one of Columbia’s series in Greenville did not disappoint. Tuesday featured another tight game, but the Fireflies fell, 5-4, at Fluor Field. Columbia’s franchise-record nine-game win…

Day Three Rolls On at Palmetto Pro Open in Sumter

SUMTER – Eight qualifiers found their way to the Singles Main Draw on Tuesday in the Palmetto Pro Open, a USTA Women’s Pro Circuit $25,000 event at the Palmetto Tennis Center. The top doubles seed team of Alexa Guarachi and…

Billy Cooke and Alex Cunningham Selected in MLB Draft

CONWAY (CCU SID) – Coastal Carolina centerfielder Billy Cooke and pitcher Alex Cunningham were selected in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft Tuesday. Cooke was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the eighth round (243rd pick overall) and Cunningham was picked in…

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