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USC Women Host Ole Miss

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- No. 2/2 South Carolina returns to Colonial Life Arena for the first time in three games to host Ole Miss on Thu., Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. on SEC Network+ via the WatchESPN app. The…

Clemson Cruises Past Pitt, 73-60

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Jaron Blossomgame scored 22 points as Clemson opened a double-digit lead in the opening half to win for the sixth time in seven games with a 73-60 victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. Blossomgame became the…

Watson Named SC Player Of The Year

GREENVILLE, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named the 2015 Collegiate Player of the Year by the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame.  The announcement was made Wednesday night in Greenville, S.C by…

Columbia Fireflies Unveil Uniform

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Fireflies unveiled their uniform jerseys and introduced the winners of the “Name the Team Contest” at a press conference at the South Carolina State Museum Wednesday afternoon. The Fireflies, in conjunction with the New…

Columbia, SC Backs Anderson In Truck Series

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Columbia is backing hometown NASCAR truck racer Jordan Anderson this season. The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau and Columbia Regional Sports Council announced a partnership Wednesday with Bolen Motorsports and Anderson. Anderson, Bolen Motorsports and…

Newton:I'm An African-American QB That Scares People

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has suggested for the first time that race may play a factor in why he's become such a lightning rod for public criticism. The league MVP candidate said Wednesday, ``I'm an…

Clemson Baseball To Host First FanFest

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) -- For the first time, Tiger baseball will host Fan Fest at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday, February 6. The full day of free activities starts at 11:30 a.m., when gates open for an intrasquad scrimmage that starts…

Newberry Football Named ECAC Team Of The Year

DANBURY, CT (NC SID) -- The Newberry College Wolves' football team will be honored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference as the ECAC's Division II Team of the Year at the Eastern College Football Awards Banquet at MetLife Stadium in…

Hall, Voice Of NASCAR, Passes Away At Age Of 83

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Barney Hall, a legendary voice of NASCAR whose folksy delivery was a staple on the radio for more than five decades, died late Tuesday. He was 83. NASCAR officials confirmed Hall's death early Wednesday, with…

Newberry Releases 2016 Football Schedule

NEWBERRY, S.C. (NC SID) -- Newberry College director of athletics Matthew Finley and head football coach Todd Knight have announced the Wolves will play a home-and-home series with the Panthers of Virginia Union University in 2016 and 2017. This contract completes the Wolves’ 2016…

Tigers Back In Action At Home Hosting Pittsburgh

GAME SETUP CLEMSON (12-7, 5-2 ACC) vs. PITTSBURGH (16-3, 5-2 ACC) Date: Wednesday, January 27 Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET Arena: Bon Secours Wellness Arena (14,987) Radio: CTSN (Tony Castricone-pbp; Tim Bourret-color) TV: RSN (Wes Durham-pbp; Mike Gminski-color) • Clemson returns to action for the first…

USC Students Plan Free Wedding

     COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina's,  HRTM 362 hospitality management class is looking to give one lucky couple the wedding of their dreams. They are looking for an engaged couple to plan a free wedding for.…

Frank Martin Miss St. Postgame Comments

Click to watch postgame comments from USC coach Frank Martin after the Gamecocks' 84-74 win against Mississippi St. at the Colonial Life Arena Tuesday night.  Carolina improved to 18-2, 5-2 in the SEC and host Alabama at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Michael Carrera Comments On Career Game

Click to watch postgame comments from Michael Carrera after he scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the Gamecocks' 84-74 win over Mississippi State at the Colonial Life Arena Tuesday night.  Carrera is the first Carolina player…

Career Night By Carrera Leads USC Over Miss St. 84-74

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Michael Carrera had a career high 34 points and 15 rebounds and South Carolina outlasted Mississippi State 84-74 on Tuesday night. The Gamecocks (18-2, 5-2 Southeastern Conference) bounced back from a weekend loss at Tennessee and…

Benedict Women Up To #13 In D2 Rankings

COLUMBIA, S.C. (BC SID) -- The Benedict College women's basketball team climbed two spots to 13th in this week's USA Today Sports Division II women's basketball poll. Benedict moved up one spot in the Women's Basketball Division II Media Poll,…

Judge OKs Reworked NCAA Concussions Settlement

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge in Chicago has given preliminary approval to a reworked head-injury settlement between former college athletes and the NCAA. U.S. District Judge John Lee said Tuesday his is giving his OK to a deal hammered…

Clemson Releases 2016 Football Schedule

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) -- For the fourth time in in the last five years defending National Playoff Finalist Clemson will open and close its season against teams from the Southeastern Conference according to the schedule released by the Atlantic Coast…

Muschamp Rounds Out Coaching Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- University of South Carolina head football coach Will Muschamp has completed his on-field coaching staff by naming Mike Peterson as the Gamecocks’ outside linebackers coach, it was announced today. Peterson, 39, comes to South Carolina…

Gamecocks Look To Bounce Back Against Mississippi State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- After two games on the road, South Carolina returns to Colonial Life Arena for a pair this week, starting on Tuesday when the Gamecocks welcome Mississippi State and first-year head coach Ben Howland to Columbia.…

SC State Hands Hampton First MEAC Loss, 67-62

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Eric Eaves scored 18 points, Ty Soloman hit a late 3-pointer and two important free throws, and South Carolina State edged Hampton 67-62 on Monday night. It was tied at 60 with 1:28 left. After a…

Wilson & Mitchell Make Another Midseason Watch List

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- South Carolina senior guard Tiffany Mitchell and sophomore forward A’ja Wilson are among 16 NCAA Division I women’s basketball players on the USBWA’s Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Midseason Watch List, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced…

Former Gamecock Vows To Be Ready For Super Bowl

Darian Stewart has come too far to let an injury keep him from playing at football's pinnacle.  The former Gamecock and Denver Broncos safety says he will be ready for Super Bowl 50 despite spraining his knee in yesterday's 20-18…

Davis Has Surgery On Arm

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- All-Pro linebacker Thomas Davis said he broke his right forearm in the Carolina Panthers' 49-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC championship game, but said he still plans to play in the Super Bowl.…

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