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Tebow's Perfect Night Helps Fireflies Top Legends

[gtxvideo vid='s6s0fkqO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s6s0fkqO.jpg' vtitle='Tebow's Perfect Night Helps Fireflies Top Legends'] COLUMBIA, SC (Fireflies PR)– In just its 16th game of the year, Columbia notched its fifth shut-out win, soaring past Lexington on Friday night, 5-0. Merandy Gonzalez was nearly unhittable…

Ray Tanner Receives Contract Extension

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – With the Gamecocks enjoying one of their most successful athletic seasons across the board, the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees today extended the contract of Athletics Director Ray Tanner for three years, taking…

Martin and Staley Receive Contract Extensions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SC SID) – Coming off historic runs through the NCAA Tournament, the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved new contracts for head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin and head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley, it…

For Dawn Staley, coaching in the WNBA is not an option

[gtxvideo vid='n27YOCHQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/n27YOCHQ.jpg' vtitle='For Dawn Staley, coaching in the WNBA is not an option'] Dawn Staley is the most sought-after coach in women's basketball right now, after her Gamecocks took down Mississippi State in an all-SEC battle in the National…

SC State's Charlie Brown Inducted Into SC Football Hall of Fame

GREENVILLE, SC (SCSU) -- Former South Carolina State standout and Washington Redskin wide receiver Charlie Brown was enshrined into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame during a special ceremony Friday (April. 20) evening at the Hyatt Regency in downtown…

Tigers Host Wake Forest in Top-20 Clash

CLEMSON, S.C. - The Tigers host No. 17 Wake Forest in a three-game series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium this weekend.   SERIES SETUP • Who - Wake Forest (28-11, 12-6 ACC) vs. Clemson (31-7, 14-4 ACC) • Rankings - WFU -…

Watson to take care of mom after NFL Draft

[gtxvideo vid='apgjvt5s' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/apgjvt5s.jpg' vtitle='Watson to take care of his mom after NFL Draft'] Former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson attended the annual South Carolina Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Thursday night in Greenville, receiving the annual Blanchard-Rogers Award (formerly, the…

Fireflies fall to Legends Thursday

[gtxvideo vid='w7MBw3CF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w7MBw3CF.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies fall to Legends Thursday'] COLUMBIA, SC – Gabriel Llanes turned in one of the finest performances of his career on the mound in Columbia’s 2-0 loss to the Lexington Legends on Thursday night. The starter allowed…

Panthers announce 2017 schedule

CHARLOTTE – The Carolina Panthers will open their 2017 season at the site of Super Bowl 50 and open their home schedule with a familiar face on the opposing sideline. The Panthers will travel across the country to take on…

Gamecocks Face Gators in Crucial SEC Series

Dates: Thursday April 20/Friday April 21/Saturday April 22 First Pitch: 7:30 p.m./7 p.m./Noon Location: Gainesville, Fla. Stadium: McKethan Stadium Television/Video: ESPNU/SEC Network/ESPN2 (Karl Ravech, Kyle Peterson and Chris Burke) Radio: 107.5 The Game & The Gamecock Radio Network (Derek Scott…

Blythewood's Beckwith gets first save, as Coastal tops CofC

MOUNT PLEASANT (CCU) – Coastal Carolina scored seven runs in the third inning and held on for an 8-5 victory versus region rival College of Charleston Wednesday night at Patriots Point. The 29th-ranked Chanticleers improve to 23-13-1 overall and, with four straight…

Benedict Tennis wins third-straight SIAC Championship

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Benedict) - The Benedict College men's tennis team won the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship for the third year in a row with a 5-2 victory over Morehouse College in the championship match on Wednesday at the…

Jackie Bradley homers in minor league game Wednesday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Pawtucket) - Jackie Bradley Jr. celebrated his 27th birthday in style on Wednesday night at BB&T Ballpark, hitting one of the Pawtucket Red Sox' two home runs en route to a 4-0 win over the Charlotte Knights. Bradley,…

Clemson downs Georgia 9-7 Wednesday night

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The No. 4 Clemson Tigers scored six runs in the fourth inning en route to a 9-7 win over Georgia at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Wednesday night. The Tigers completed the home-and-home series sweep and upped their…

Fireflies top Braves to take series

ROME, GA (Fireflies) – The Fireflies defeated the Rome Braves, 3-2, on Wednesday afternoon clinching the series win. Columbia finished its seven-game road trip with a 4-3 record and are now tied for first in the Southern Division. Starter Jordan…

ACC Announces Return to Championship Sites in North Carolina

GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – As announced previously by the Atlantic Coast Conference Council of Presidents, contracted league championships will return to neutral sites in the state of North Carolina, beginning with the 13th annual Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game…

Gary Adams named head coach at Batesburg-Leesville

Gary Adams, current Batesburg-Leesville Middle School physical education teacher and head middle school girls’ basketball coach and Batesburg-Leesville High defensive coordinator for the varsity football team and boys and girls track head coach, has been selected as head football coach…

(5) Tigers Host Georgia on Wednesday Night

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) - The Tigers host Georgia on Wednesday night in the conclusion of the home-and-home season series with the Bulldogs.   GAME SETUP • Who - Georgia (15-22) vs. Clemson (30-7) • Rankings - UGA - NR; CU -…

Dozier's NBA decision receives support from Frank Martin

[gtxvideo vid='4vHVAZH3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4vHVAZH3.jpg' vtitle='Dozier's NBA decision receives support from Frank Martin'] On Monday, PJ Dozier made a decision that will change his life forever. The Gamecock guard out of Spring Valley High hired an agent before this year's NBA Draft,…

Frank Martin claims Columbia Tourney bid 'powerful' for community

[gtxvideo vid='PJH8nE1y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PJH8nE1y.jpg' vtitle='Frank Martin claims Columbia Tourney bid 'powerful' for comm'] The incredible year for basketball in Columbia continues. Colonial Life Arena was selected to host the first and second rounds of the 2019 NCAA Tournament March 22 and…

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