WATCH: Shane Beamer and Dabo Swinney talk 2021 Palmetto Bowl
The first Palmetto Bowl since 2019 will also be Beamer's first as the head coach of South Carolina.
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Current, former Gamecocks come together for 2021 SC Pro-Am
In an offseason full of new faces for the Gamecocks, it was mix of old and new taking the court at Heathwood Hall to kick off the annual South Carolina Pro-Am basketball tournament.
Panthers announce 2021 training camp schedule
Training camp begins with the first practice on Wednesday, July 28, and the Panthers are scheduled to hold 14 practices that are free and open to the public at Wofford before breaking camp on Aug. 19.
Fireflies' Bullpen Stellar in 6-2 Win Over Myrtle Beach
The Fireflies continue their series with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans tomorrow at 6:35 pm at Segra Park.
A.C. Flora's Jackson Price named Gatorade South Carolina Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Price, a 5-foot-11-inch, 155-pound junior midfielder, scored 23 goals and passed for seven assists this past season, leading the Falcons (14-3-1) to the Class 4A quarterfinals.
Governor McMaster to hold signing ceremony for Compensation of Intercollegiate Athletes bill at Clemson
McMaster initially signed the bill on May 6 after it was passed by the South Carolina State House.
South Africa’s Higgo wins Palmetto Championship at Congaree
The 22-year-old South African shot a 3-under 68 and finished at 11 under in his second career tour event. The victory, along with $1,314,000, gives him PGA Tour status through the 2023 season.
Hadley has 4-shot lead at delayed Palmetto Championship
Chesson Hadley moved a step closer to his first PGA Tour victory in seven years, opening a four-stroke lead over Harris English and six over Dustin Johnson on Sunday in the rain-delayed Palmetto Championship at Congaree.
Report: Dawn Staley a candidate for Portland Trail Blazers head coaching vacancy
After building one of the most successful women's basketball programs in the nation, Dawn Staley has reportedly drawn the attention of the NBA.
Hadley 2 shots in front of DJ at Palmetto Championship
The top-ranked Johnson, who opened his afternoon round five shots behind early starter Hadley, was tied for the lead through 17 holes.
Gilbert baseball wins 3A state championship over West Oak
The Indians beat West Oak 12-3 in game three of the SCHSL 3A state championship to claim the hardware.
Presbyterian baseball season comes to an end with loss to Indiana State
PC finishes the season 22-23 overall, while the Sycamores advance to another elimination game on Sunday afternoon.
Gilbert baseball mercy-rules West Oak in game one of 3A state championship
The Indians are now just one game away from their fifth state championship in program history.
Fireflies drop series finale 5-3 to Greenjackets
Former Clemson Tiger Spencer Strider started the game for the Greenjackets, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in four innings of work.
Ridge View Announces Hiring of Rod Sanders as Baseball Coach
He has served as the LA Dodgers Organization Hitting Coach, the Assistant Coach & Head Coach at Randallstown High School and OF and Hitting Coach at Deer Valley High School in Arizona.
Lexington County Blowfish open 2021 season with exhibition win over Catawba Valley
Next up, the Blowfish travel to Spartanburg Thursday night to play the first-year Spartanburgers in their Coastal Plain League debut.
Ageless wonder Mickelson wins PGA to be oldest major champ
Phil Mickelson became the 10th player to win majors in three decades, an elite list that starts with Harry Vardon and was most recently achieved by Tiger Woods.
A wild ride for Mickelson and 18 holes away from history
When he curled in the 4-foot putt for par on the 18th hole, Mickelson became the oldest player with a 54-hole lead in a major since 59-year-old Tom Watson at Turnberry in 2009.
Phil being Phil: Mickelson shares lead in PGA Championship
The cut was out of reach for Dustin Johnson, who shot 74 and for the first time in his career missed the cut in consecutive majors in the same season.
Fireflies Team Up with Prisma Health on In-Game Vaccination Site
Vaccines can be administered by Prisma Health clinical staff at any point from the opening of gates on each night until the vaccination site shuts down at the end of the seventh inning.
Brookland-Cayce boys soccer wins first state championship
The Bearcats held off a late comeback from Daniel High School to claim the SCHSL 3A state title with a 4-2 victory at Irmo High School Saturday afternoon.
Lexington boy's soccer falls to Riverside in state championship
This was Lexington's first state championship appearance in school history. The Wildcats end the 2021 season with a 19-4 record and a lower state championship trophy.
ESPN: Jacksonville Jaguars expected to sign Tim Tebow at TE
He announced his retirement from professional baseball in February and finished his career with a .222 average with 18 home runs and 109 RBIs in 306 games.
Martin Truex Jr. dominates at Darlington to 3rd win of year
Truex Jr. powered his way around Darlington Raceway, sweeping both stages and leading the final 105 laps Sunday.
Eight-Run Fourth Inning Propels Fireflies to Big Win
Royals top prospect Ben Hernandez started the game and would get a no-decision after allowing a pair of runs in 2.2 innings.
Presbyterian introduces Kevin Kelley as next head football coach
Kelley approaches the game of football in a different way, as documented by many media outlets such as ESPN, HBO Real Sports, and Fox Business News, along with having a unique ability on the offensive side of the ball.
Darlington Raceway to Fully Open Grandstands for Fall NASCAR Race Weekend on Sept. 4-5
There will be no restrictions on the number of fans allowed to take in the action from the grandstands for the famed Cook Out Southern 500® NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race on Sunday, Sept. 5 at 6:00 p.m. and Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Fireflies season opener postponed due to rain
The Fireflies return home to Segra Park May 11 to take on the Charleston RiverDogs for six games.
Panthers draft Terrace Marshall Jr. in second round
Marshall tallied nearly 1,600 receiving yards and had 23 receiving touchdowns at LSU.
SC State football releases 2021 football schedule
The Bulldog slate includes seven road games and four home contests at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field.
Cink-cess! 47-year-old Cink wins 3rd RBC Heritage title
Top-ranked Dustin Johnson closed with his best round of the tournament at 66 to finish tied for 13th at 10-under.
South Carolina State Bulldogs Close Out Spring Season In Thrilling Overtime Win
The Bulldogs improve to 3-1 overall, 2-0 MEAC, while the Hornets fall to 2-3 overall, 2-1 in the league.
Newberry dominates Wingate 34-9, Todd Knight earns 70th career win
Dre Harris was 5-9 for 66 yards in the air and eight rushes for 90 yards, with a passing and rushing touchdown. Mario Anderson finished the game with 14 rushes for 121 yards and a touchdown, while Catriez Cook had 16 rushes for 96 yards.
Late touchdown lifts SC State over Alabama State
Next up South Carolina State will wrap of the 2021 Spring season on the road on April 17th, in Dover, DE against the Hornets of Delaware State in a 6 p.m. start at Alumni Stadium.
Newberry blows out Erskine 54-14
The 53 points for Newberry are the most in a game since defeating Virginia University of Lynchburg 55-7 in 2017.
Anderson's Career Day Lifts Newberry to 28-21 Win Over Catawba
Mario Anderson found the endzone on a four-yard run with 11 seconds left in the game to break a 21-21 tie and give Newberry the win over Catawba Saturday afternoon.
LeLe Grissett out for NCAA Tournament
Grissett concludes her senior season averaging a career-high 6.7 points on 50.0 percent field goal shooting. She pulled down 4.2 rebounds per game as well.
South Carolina State basketball parts ways with Murray Garvin
The news comes after the Bulldogs finished 1-17 (1-7 MEAC) in a season that included multiple COVID pauses.
South Carolina State beats Delaware for first win of the season
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Corey Fields connected 20-of-38 for 175-yards and a touchdown to lead SC State to a 17-9 victory over Delaware State Saturday (March 13th) at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field.
Dustin Johnson to skip postponed Tokyo Olympics, says focus on PGA Tour events
Johnson is the first American to announce he will not compete in the Olympics, which will take two players per country.
Newberry Drops OT Heartbreaker to Lenoir-Rhyne
Newberry and Lenoir-Rhyne battled back and forth throughout the game, but the Bears snuck out a 27-20 overtime win over the Wolves in the battle for the Bishops' Trophy Friday night.
ESPN: New England Patriots agree to 3-year, $6M deal with special-teams standout Justin Bethel
The former Blythewood Bengal was scheduled for unrestricted free agency, but his preference was to remain in New England, where he initially signed as a free agent in October 2019.
River Bluff upsets Dorman to capture first state championship
The Gators beat the Cavs 57-45 to end Dorman's run of four straight state championships.
WATCH: Midlands high school basketball teams compete in Upper, Lower State Title games
Tonight, four local teams took the court needing only one win to reach the state championships.
Eyster Times Two: Walkoff Lifts Baseball Past Clemson
For the second straight game, an Andrew Eyster base hit walked off in-state rival Clemson.
Eyster's Double Helps Gamecock Baseball Walk Off Clemson in Extras
The Gamecocks improved their record to 5-0 heading into tomorrow's game at Founders Park.
WATCH: 5A boys basketball first round highlights
See which teams are moving on to the second round, and which teams' seasons came to an end tonight.
Coastal baseball walks to 4-1 extra-inning win over No. 16 Wake Forest
The win puts Coastal at 2-2 on the season and extends the Chanticleers’ winning streak to six-straight over Wake Forest.
WATCH: SCHSL basketball playoffs first round highlights
Monday night, several high school basketball teams from the midlands took the court to start their quest for a state championship.
No. 23 Coastal Carolina Split a Pair of One-Run Games with No. 16 Duke on Sunday
The split puts Coastal at 1-2 on the season. Duke ended the weekend at 2-1.
No. 23 Coastal Baseball Falls in Season Opener to No. 16 Duke
Offensively, the Chants mustered just four runs on three hits led by junior Nick Lucky going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored.
SCHSL to host basketball state championship games at USC Aiken
Colonial Life Arena, the high school league's venue for many years, was not available this season due to COVID concerns.
Furman basketball postpones two games due to COVID
These are the third and fourth games postponed for the Paladins this season. The next game on the schedule for Furman is Wednesday, Feb. 3 on the road against Samford.
Fields’ day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28
Trevor Lawrence was 33 for 48 for 400 yards and three total touchdowns in what is expected to be the junior’s final college game. His final pass was intercepted, but Clemson (10-2) went 34-2 in his starts and won a national title when he was a freshman.
Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott out for Sugar Bowl after entering COVID protcol
The Tigers currently rank third in the nation with 44.9 points scored per game, 10th in the nation with 507 total yards of offense per game, and seventh in the nation with 343.8 passing yards per game.
Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell is AP coach of the year
Chadwell is the first Sun Belt Conference coach to win the AP award, which was established in 1988, and the third coach to earn it with a team from outside the Power Five leagues.
History Made: Coastal Carolina to Play in FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl
The Chanticleers’ 11-0 season is the first undefeated regular season in program history and Sun Belt Conference history. Coastal posted two top 25 wins on the season, including a top 10 win over then-No. 8 BYU on Dec. 5.
Sun Belt championship game canceled, Coastal Carolina and Louisiana named co-champions
Because of contact tracing, an entire position group would not be available to play due to possible exposure and therefore the game cannot be played in accordance with health and safety protocols.
Dutch Fork dual-sport star Will Taylor signs with Clemson
Fresh off the heels of a state championship win, Dutch Fork quarterback Will Taylor officially signed his letter of intent to play football and baseball for Clemson next year.
Blythewood's Josh Burrell signs with Florida State
He committed to the Seminoles on May 29 and stayed committed to FSU throughout the entire recruitment process.
Lock throws career-high 4 TDs, Broncos top Panthers 32-27
Teddy Bridgewater threw for 283 yards in the loss for the Panthers (4-9), who have lost seven of their last eight.
AP Top 25: Coastal breaks into top 10; Alabama still No. 1
The Chanticleers are the first Sun Belt team to crack the AP top 10.
No. 11 Coastal Carolina survives 42-38 scare against Troy
Jaivon Heiligh caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from McCall with 45 seconds left and No. 11 Coastal Carolina preserved its first unblemished regular season with a 42-38 win over Troy on Saturday.
Gamecocks to hold introductory press conference for Shane Beamer Monday at 2pm
University of South Carolina Football will hold an official press conference Monday for new head football coach Shane Beamer.
WATCH: Dabo Swinney previews regular season finale against Virginia Tech
Swinney also addressed Trevor Lawrence's Heisman chances, and the possibility of adding an 11th game back onto the schedule Dec. 12.
Game Time Set for Carolina's Regular Season Finale at Kentucky
It will mark the Gamecocks' sixth-straight night game and seventh in 10 games this season.
WATCH: Midlands teams battle in Upper and Lower State Championships
Click the video to see which teams will be representing the Midlands in next week's state championships.
REPORT: Ray Tanner traveling to interview multiple candidates for Gamecocks' HC position
According to SportsTalk SC, a source told them that South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner is flying out to interview two candidates for the head coaching job for the Gamecock football team on Friday.
Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0
Walker threw for 258 yards and a touchdown in his first NFL start Sunday and the much-maligned Carolina defense earned its first shutout since 2015. The Panthers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 20-0 win over the Detroit Lions.
WATCH: Mike Bobo, players share reactions to Will Muschamp's firing
Bobo will serve as the team's interim head coach after spending the first portion of the season as the Gamecock's offensive coordinator.
South Carolina parts ways with Will Muschamp
He posted a 28-30 record in his time with the Gamecocks, and only a 24-30 record against FBS opponents in his tenure.
Dustin Johnson buries some major memories, wins the Masters
He becomes the first South Carolina native to don the green jacket at Augusta National.
No. 20/21 Coastal Dominates Georgia State 51-0
The Chants improve to 6-0 to start the season for only the fourth time in school history while the six wins are the most in a single season in CCU's four-year FBS history.
Coastal Football Ranked in the Top 25 for the First Time in FBS History
The Coastal Carolina football team made history on Sunday, Oct. 18, as the Chanticleers were ranked No. 24 nationally in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports and No. 25 overall in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll.
Bridgewater’s 2 TDs, Burris pick lead Panthers over Falcons
The Carolina Panthers have managed just fine without Christian McCaffrey. Mike Davis has sure taken advantage of his opportunity, filling in brilliantly for the All-Pro running back.
WATCH: Will Muschamp breaks down Gamecocks win over Vanderbilt
On a rainy day in the Music City, the Gamecocks offense poured on the points and yards in a 41-7 win over Vanderbilt for South Carolina's first win of the season.
Westwood High School reschedules two football games
On Monday, October 5, 2020, 12 student athletes were placed on quarantine for 14 days after the school was notified that an athlete from the opposing team at the October 3 football game tested positive for COVID-19.
Will Muschamp, Collin Hill talk final drive, other mishaps in Florida loss
The glaring mistake from this loss was South Carolina's lack of urgency getting to the line of scrimmage between plays when time was of the essence in a two-score game.
Dabo Swinney previews Clemson's week four matchup with Virginia
This game is a rematch of last year's ACC championship game. Clemson beat Virginia 62-17 to claim its fifth consecutive conference title.
Gamecocks and Vanderbilt Set for High Noon
The Gamecocks have won a school-record 11-straight meetings against Vanderbilt and 18 of the 20 games played with the Commodores since the turn of the century.
Carolina Women's Soccer Scores Four Unanswered Goals to Take Down Missouri 4-1
The come from behind victory was sparked and led by freshman Catherine Barry's two goals, giving Carolina its first SEC win of the 2020 season.
"Some Normalcy": Muschamp shares week one excitement
After the most strenuous and uncertain offseason in the history of the sport, college football is back in Columbia.
Panthers’ McCaffrey out multiple weeks with ankle sprain
High ankle sprains are generally considered a 4 to 6 week injury, but Matt Rhule said he had no timeline for McCaffrey’s return.
Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17
Christian McCaffrey, who spent most of the fourth quarter on the sideline with an apparent ankle injury, scored on runs of 1 and 7 yards and finished with 58 yards rushing and 29 receiving on four catches.
Gamecock women's soccer falls to Georgia 1-0 in season opener
The loss for Carolina snaps a season-opening winning streak of six, dating back to 2013. It also snaps a 12-match unbeaten streak and moves head coach Shelley Smith's opening day record to 12-4-4.
Carolina men's soccer opens 2020 season with win over Georgia Southern
Featuring in Carolina's first athletics event in 192 days, the Gamecocks shined on their way to their first season-opening win since 2018.
Top-Ranked Clemson Moves to 2-0 with 49-0 Victory Over The Citadel in Home Opener
The victory marked Clemson’s 31st consecutive regular season win, passing the 2013-15 Florida State Seminoles for the longest such streak in ACC history
WATCH: Week four SCISA football highlights
Click the video to watch SCISA football highlights from week four.
SAC Sets November 21st as Start Date for Men's and Women's Basketball
Teams will also be permitted to begin full team practices on Thursday, October 22. The start date of other winter sports (indoor track and field, swimming and diving and wrestling) will be up to each institution's discretion.
River Bluff football postpones start of season due to COVID positives
The Gators' week one matchup with Lexington will be moved to November, while their week two matchup with South Aiken has been canceled.
Dabo Swinney and Bryan Bresee speak to the media ahead of week two matchup with The Citadel
Due to COVID restrictions, approximately 19,000 fans will be in the seats this weekend to watch the Tigers' week two matchup with The Citadel, something that no player or coach on this team has ever experienced in a home game.
Aces’ A’ja Wilson earns AP WNBA player of the year honors
The former No. 1 overall pick three years ago led the Aces to an 18-4 record during the shortened season and the top seed in the WNBA playoffs that begin Tuesday in Bradenton, Florida.
Lawrence Named ACC Quarterback of the Week
Lawrence’s selection represents his first ACC weekly honor of the season and the eighth of his career. With eight career selections including Rookie of the Week honors earned as a freshman in 2018, Lawrence now ties Travis Etienne for the most by any active Clemson players.
Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Raiders hold off Panthers 34-30
Bridgewater, who replaced Cam Newton as the starting QB, finished 22 of 34 for 270 yards and one touchdown in his Carolina debut. Anderson, a free agent pickup from the Jets, had six catches for 115 yards.
Lawrence and Etienne Shine as Clemson Defeats Wake Forest, 37-13 to Open Season
The win marked Clemson’s sixth consecutive 1-0 start to a season and improved Head Coach Dabo Swinney’s week one record to 11-1.
Dabo Swinney, Trevor Lawrence speak to media ahead of Wake Forest matchup
The defending ACC champs will head to Winston-Salem on Saturday, facing the Demon Deacons to kick off what will likely be the most unique season in program history.
Dustin Johnson cashes in and finally wins the FedEx Cup
He became the first No. 1 seed at the Tour Championship to win the FedEx Cup since Tiger Woods in 2009.
From the fairway, Johnson builds 5-shot lead at East Lake
When he finished with a 10-foot birdie, Johnson matched the low round Sunday with a 6-under 64 to build a five-shot lead over Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele in the Tour Championship, leaving him one round away from the FedEx Cup and its $15 million prize.
Jadeveon Clowney expected to sign with Titans, ESPN sources say
Clowney is now reunited with Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who served as his position coach and defensive coordinator when the two were with the Houston Texans.
Johnson turns rough day into 1-shot lead at East Lake
Johnson has rounds of 67-70, and along with starting at 10 under because of his No. 1 seed, was at 13-under par. He hit only two fairways — the first hole and the fifth, where both times he made par.
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