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Watson Winner of Unitas Award

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) —Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named the winner of the 2016 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.  The award is presented each year by the Golden Arm Foundation to the top senior quarterback in college football. It…

Deakin, Turner Earn NSCAA All-Southeast Region Honors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - Two South Carolina men’s soccer seniors were named to the NSCAA Men’s All-Southeast Region teams, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon. Midfielder Danny Deakin was named to the first team for the second straight season, and midfielder Kurtis Turner landed…

Venables Wins Broyles Award

Clemson, S.C.—Clemson Defensive Coordinator Brent Venables has won the 21st annual Frank Broyles Award. It is presented each year to the top assistant coach in college football and is given in honor of former Arkansas coach Frank Broyles.  The announcement…

15th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic to be held December 20- 23, 2016

Columbia, SC – (December 6, 2016) The Columbia Regional Sports Council is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament will be held Dec. 20-23, 2016 in Columbia, SC at Richland Northeast High School located at 7500…

Mikayla Shields Named to AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its 2016 All-Region teams Tuesday, and South Carolina's Mikayla Shields earned a spot on the honorable mention team for the Southeast. She is the 25th Gamecock in program history to earn a…

Gamecocks Claim No. 5 Ranking In Final NSCAA Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)– South Carolina women’s soccer capped off its historic season with a No. 5 ranking in the final NSCAA Top 25 Poll of 2016. The Gamecocks’ spot marks the best finish in the coaches’ poll in school…

Watson Named Heisman Finalist for Second Time

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)— Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy for the second consecutive year.  He is the first player from any school named a Heisman finalist in consecutive years since Johnny Manziel of…

Blue Jays sign utility man Steve Pearce

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays signed utility player Steve Pearce to a two-year, $12.5 million contract. The Blue Jays announced the move Monday. It could spell the end of Edwin Encarnacion's tenure in Toronto as Pearce primarily plays…

Titans put rookie linebacker Kevin Dodd on injured reserve

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —Tennessee rookie linebacker Kevin Dodd is being placed on injured reserve and will have his right foot re-evaluated after being scratched the past two games. Coach Mike Mularkey announced the move Monday after practice. The 33rd pick…

PJ Dozier Named SEC Player Of The Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - University of South Carolina sophomore guard PJ Dozier was named the SEC Player of the Week on Monday after averaging 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 3.5 steals per game in wins over Vermont…

Watson to Receive Chic Harley National Player of the Year

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named the winner of the 2016 Chic Harley Award by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio.  The award has been presented each year since 1955 to the National Player of the Year…

Tie or no tie? Dress-code flap defines Panthers' 40-7 loss

SEATTLE (AP) — A missing necktie led to Carolina quarterback Cam Newton getting benched for one series on Sunday night. Ron Rivera didn't expect it to last just one play. One disastrous play that created a most awkward of beginnings,…

WATCH: Dabo Swinney, Clemson Going Back to CFB Playoff

[gtxvideo vid='lVSh41NC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lVSh41NC.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Dabo Swinney, Clemson Going Back to CFB Playoff'] After winning a second-straight ACC Title Saturday, Clemson is going back to the College Football Playoff for a second consecutive season. Click the video above to hear Dabo…

WATCH: Muschamp Speaks on Palmetto Bowl Racist Comment Claim

[gtxvideo vid='TwGSxOuI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TwGSxOuI.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Muschamp Speaks on Palmetto Bowl Racist Comment Claim'] For the first time since claims were made by Bryson Allen-Williams accusing unnamed Clemson players of using racial slurs in the Palmetto Bowl against the Gamecocks, USC head…

WATCH: Muschamp on USC’s Trip to Birmingham Bowl

[gtxvideo vid='MOm59B88' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MOm59B88.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Muschamp on USC's Trip to Birmingham Bowl'] In his first campaign in Columbia, Will Muschamp has lead USC to a bowl game after 2015's team missed the postseason with a 3-9 mark. Now at 6-6, coach…

Gamecocks to Face South Florida in Birmingham Bowl

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina football team has accepted a bid to play in the 2016 Birmingham Bowl, it was announced today. The Gamecocks will face the South Florida Bulls at 2 pm ETon Thursday,…

Notice, Dozier lead No. 20 South Carolina past FIU, 70-54

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With leading scorer and rebounder Sindarius Thornwell out indefinitely, No. 20 South Carolina turned to Duane Notice and P.J. Dozier to fill the void on Sunday. Notice tied his career high with 27 points and Dozier…

Tigers Down Coppin State, 85-43

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — A record-scoring first half pace led Clemson to a lopsided 85-43 victory over Coppin State on Sunday. The win moved the Tigers to 5-2 on the season, while dropping the Eagles to 0-10 overall. Four players…

Sindarius Thornwell Suspended Indefinitely

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) --   University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced on Sunday that senior guard Sindarius Thornwell is suspended indefinitely due to a violation of athletic department policy.  

Tigers Host Coppin State Sunday

MATCHUP CLEMSON (4-2) vs. COPPIN STATE (0-9) Date: Sunday, Dec. 4 Tipoff: 2 p.m. ET Arena: Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Philip Sikes-color) Web: ACC Network Extra (Pete Yanity-pbp; Bob Mihalic-color) • Clemson collected its first win since 2011…

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