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.
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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
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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.
Former Gamecocks make the cut on NFL rosters
In total, six Gamecocks from the 2020 NFL draft class will be opening up the season on an NFL roster.
UofSC players, coaches hold demonstration for racial equality, end to police brutality
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Monday morning, the University of South Carolina football team took the day off of practice to come together against social injustice. The team held a demonstration at the Russell House on…
Rahm makes the biggest putt to win a thriller at BMW
Dustin Johnson sunk a 43-foot putt on hole 18 to force a playoff at the Olympia Fields.
Johnson, Matsuyama tied for lead at tough Olympia Fields
Dustin Johnson is 21 shots worse to par than he was a week ago and still looks to be the player to beat.
Former Gamecock QB Corey Jenkins takes coaching job at Cardinal Newman
He'll be coaching the defensive line for the Cardinals after spending most of his USC career at quarterback.
Dustin Johnson wins by 11 shots and is back to No. 1
This is Johnson's 22nd PGA Tour win, the most of anyone since his debut season in 2007-08.
Johnson’s big finish gives him 5-shot lead at TPC Boston
Dustin Johnson is going for his second victory of the year and could go to No. 1 in the world — provided Jon Rahm doesn’t finish second — for the first time since May 2019.
Gamecocks land commitment from 5-star quarterback
Gunner Stockton is the No. 2 QB (No. 1 Dual-Threat) in the 2022 class. He's the first commitment for the Gamecocks in this class.
Gamecock Fall Sports Reduced Seating Capacity Plan Approved
At Williams-Brice Stadium, capacity will be reduced to approximately 20,000 available seats. Reduced capacity seating plans were also approved for Eugene E. Stone III Stadium for men's and women's soccer at approximately 675 seats, as well as the Carolina Volleyball Center at approximately 200 seats.
Clemson set to face The Citadel on Sept. 19
The contest will be the 39th all-time between the two programs, dating to Clemson's 17-0 win against The Citadel in the teams' first meeting in 1909.
SEC Announces Fan Health and Safety Guidelines
Institutions may adopt additional procedures and protocols consistent with their specific needs and circumstances to help protect the health and safety of all in attendance.
Gamecocks Begin Preseason Camp
The Gamecocks will be back on the field Wednesday morning for practice number two.
Muschamp speaks to media ahead of Gamecocks opening fall camp
He addressed an open QB battle, as well as the challenges that come with managing a fall camp during a pandemic.
Revised 2020 South Carolina Football Schedule Announced
South Carolina opens the season at home against Tennessee, and wraps up the year on the road against Kentucky.
Gamecocks to open up 2020 at home against Tennessee
South Carolina's full schedule will be released later tonight on SEC Network.
Coastal Carolina and Kansas to Flip Home Games for 2020 and 2021
Due to the Big 12 announcing that its members can play just one home non-conference home game this season, the two schools decided to keep the series alive with Kansas hosting the Chants in 2020.
Big South Delays Fall Season, Targets Spring
Charleston Southern, USC Upstate, Winthrop and Presbyterian are the South Carolina schools affected by the decision.
No roars at Augusta as Masters to be played without fans
That means all three majors in this year of COVID-19 will not have fans, and the silence figures to be most deafening at Augusta National when the Masters is played Nov. 12-15.
Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race to Host Limited Fans at Darlington Raceway
All guests will be screened before entering the facility, required to wear face coverings and maintain six-feet of social distancing throughout the venue.
College of Charleston Athletics Suspends Fall Sports Competition
All of CofC's winter and spring sports teams, including men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, beach volleyball and women's indoor and outdoor track & field, remain on schedule.
College football stars hold video call to further unite, issue statement
Clemson's Darien Rencher and Trevor Lawrence spearheaded this effort to unite college football players from the Power 5 conferences, which led to an overnight movement on social media.
South Carolina natives Ja Morant, Zion Williamson named finalists for Rookie of the Year
The Palmetto State stars were selected No. 1 and No. 2 in the 2019 NBA draft, now they sit as the two favorites for Rookie of the Year.
Auburn and Ole Miss Added to Gamecocks' 2020 Football Schedule
The Tigers will visit Williams-Brice Stadium, while the Gamecocks will travel to Oxford, Miss., to face the Rebels.
SAC Votes to Postpone Fall Sports Until the Spring
In addition, as a result of the NCAA Board of Governors' directives issued on August 5, the SAC Presidents Council voted to temporarily suspend all athletically-related activities, including practices, weight training, and voluntary workouts for all sports until September 1.
Meet the Lexington HS grad behind the petition to save the Palmetto Bowl
Azel Hutto's petition has seen over 1,200 signatures since the SEC's conference-only schedule announcement last week.
Former Gamecocks, Tigers react to cancelation of Palmetto Bowl in 2020
If you live in the Palmetto State, you know how deep the Purple and Garnet rivalry runs. The fans wait every year to see the Tigers and Gamecocks square off on the field. Now, they'll have to wait another year for 2021.
South Atlantic Conference Pushes Back the Start of Fall Sports to September 26th
This includes men's and women's cross country, field hockey, football, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball.
"It's a family": American Cornhole Organization brings World Championships to Columbia
The tournament runs from July 21-25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, and is free for spectators to visit.
Lexington County reclassifies Blowfish, allowing fans to attend games
This comes two weeks after the Blowfish had to turn fans away on opening day following an executive order from Governor Henry McMaster banning fans from sporting events across the state.
Source: SCHSL "seriously considering" moving football season to spring
The proposed season would begin Jan. 25 and run until April 2. It would include six regular-season games, followed by four rounds of the state playoffs.
Lexington District One to resume face-to-face athletic workouts on Wednesday
This comes after a two-week review of the district's health and safety protocols.
New CIU Athletics Director Brings Championship Credentials
Darren Richie comes to the Rams from Webber International University in Babson Park, Florida. As A.D. at Webber, Richie oversaw 24 sports programs, and guided the school to two NAIA National Championships.
Matthew Wolff shoots 64 to take Rocket Mortgage Classic lead
South Carolina alum Wesley Bryan shot -7 on Saturday to pull into a tie for eighth place heading into the final round.
Simpson celebrates a Father’s Day win at Harbour Town
Simpson emerged from a crowd of contenders with five birdies in a six-hole stretch on the back nine for a 7-under 64 to win the RBC Heritage by one shot over Abraham Ancer and set the tournament scoring record.
4-way tie for lead at Heritage as another wild finish looms
Irmo native Dustin Johnson enters Sunday's final round at -12, three strokes back of the lead.
"We Understand That Language": African refugees in the Midlands use soccer to build better life
The game of soccer has a language all its own. At Columbia High School, it's one of many spoken by the team.
Hilinskis honored with Stuart Scott Enspire Award
The award is part of the Sports Humanitarian Awards, which typically are handed out during the week of the ESPYs. This year, the awards will be given out on various ESPN programs.
Claflin University Names New Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Tony O’Neal has served at the senior administrative level of college athletics for more than two decades, including stints at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Savannah State University in Savannah, Ga.
Tiger Woods won't play at PGA Tour stop at Hilton Head
The deadline for entry to the RBC Heritage passed Friday and Woods failed to put his name on the commitment list, meaning he is taking a pass on the first two PGA Tour events in the revised schedule that began with this week's Charles Schwab Challenge.
Will Muschamp provides updates as Gamecock football team returns to workouts
Players came back to campus last week to be tested and screened before they were allowed in the team facility, and today they got back to work in preparation for the 2020 season.
Blythewood wide receiver Josh Burrell commits to Florida State
He also had offers from Appalachian State, Arizona State, Arkansas and Charlotte.
Ray Tanner addresses process, guidelines in place to allow student athletes to return
Today, the Southeastern Conference said that it would allow student athletes to return to their campuses for voluntary indvidual workouts on June 8.
Preparing for Student-Athlete Return in Summer 2020 to the University of South Carolina
The school outlined its extensive plan for maintaining the health and well-being of student athletes during voluntary workouts beginning June 8.
University of South Carolina to Welcome Student-Athletes on Campus for Voluntary In-Person Activities Beginning June 8
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the SEC had suspended all athletics activities through May 31. June 1 will begin a transition period that will allow student-athletes to get tested for the virus on campus as well as gradually adapt to the full training and sports activities.
Harvick wins at Darlington as NASCAR returns to racing
Kevin Harvick beat Alex Bowman to win NASCAR’s first race back, a spectacle closely watched to see if the largest racing series in the United States could successfully get back to work.
Former Gamecock Justin Row announces he's cancer-free
He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma on Dec. 19, and is now cancer-free after less than five months of treatment.
Former Gamecock K.C. Crosby returns to football to coach at Oceanside
He returns to the game of football after holding a variety of odd jobs in the last two years since his playing days ended.
Alex Taylor agrees to undrafted free agent deal with Cleveland Browns
The Moncks Corner, SC native was the only player from a Historically Black College (HBCU) to be invited to the NFL Combine this year, while earning an invite to the prestigious Reese's Senior Bowl in January.
Muschamp Tabs Des Kitchings as Running Backs Coach
Kitchings, a native a Wagener, S.C., has spent the past eight seasons coaching the running backs at North Carolina State. He had the additional duties as the tight ends coach in 2012, as the recruiting coordinator from 2014-18, as the assistant head coach for offense from 2016-18, and as the co-offensive coordinator in 2019.
RBC Heritage back on, no spectators
According to organizers the 52nd annual RBC Heritage presented by Boeing will be played June 18-21st at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head.
"Let's fight this together": How a local NFL player is giving back to his community
When the coronavirus outbreak hit the United States, home was the first place where Dontrelle Inman wanted to make a difference during these tough times.
"That's what I'm there for": Gilbert athletic trainer saves a life on the baseball field
After the unthinkable happened at Gilbert High School, TJ Marsh was in the right place at the right time -- with the right equipment -- to step in.
"Basketball was second": Chapin basketball players remember Mark Snelgrove
On Sunday, he lost his battle with cancer, and the Eagles lost more than a basketball coach.
Carolina Panthers sign former Gamecock Pharoh Cooper
Cooper spent last season with the Arizona Cardinals for 12 games, posting a career-high 25 receptions for 243 yards and a touchdown. He also returned 25 kickoffs for 561 yards and 17 punts for 129 yards.
SCHSL suspends all spring sports through April 5
Commissioner Jerome Singleton says the league will do its best to salvage and finish the remainder of the spring athletics seasons.
High school coaches express hope, uncertainty ahead of SCHSL decision
Spring Valley head coach Matt Hill and Lexington head coach Brian Hucks are both doing their best to keep their teams focused on the present, and to control what they can control.
Dreher great Alex English to be inducted into High School Hall of Fame
He still stands today as arguably the best basketball player to hail from the Midlands, and recently had his jersey retired by Dreher. Now he joins an elite class in being recognized as one of the greatest high school athletes of all time.
Keenan boys, girls, and Ridge View boys capture state titles Saturday at Colonial Life Arena
They join Gray Collegiate as the four high school teams from the Midlands that captured state titles in 2020.
Benedict Women Claim SIAC Championship With 85-72 Victory Over Tuskegee
The 12th-ranked Lady Tigers (27-3) earn the SIAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Championship Tournament. This will mark Benedict's fifth trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last eight years under head coach James Rice.
WATCH: Upper and Lower State Basketball Championship Highlights
Here's a recap of how some of the Midlands high school hoops teams did in the Upper and Lower State Championships today.
Steve Spurrier Headlines SCFHOF Class of 2020
The Class of 2020 inductees include former University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier, tight end Willie Scott and administrator Art Baker. SC State's Robert Porcher and Clemson's Charlie Waters will also be inducted.
Local little league ditching the Astros
In the wake of the Astros cheating scandal, one Midlands little league is dropping the team's name from the league.
Dreher High School retires Alex English's No. 22 jersey
Alex English has accomplished a lot in his basketball career. Tonight, he finally got honored by his high school alma mater.
Brad Brownell and Mike Krzyzewski's comments after Clemson's upset win over No. 3 Duke
This was the first top-3 win for Clemson since 2001, and it was also Brad Brownell's 178th win as the Tigers' head coach, making him the winningest head coach in program history.
Isaiah Simmons talks about Championship loss
Clemson Linebacker Isaiah Simmons shares his thoughts after the 2020 CFP National Championship game Monday night.
Trevor Lawrence disappointed after LSU loss
Clemson sophomore QB Trevor Lawrence had his first loss of his college career Monday night. The 2020 National Championship game saw his team fall 42-25 to the LSU Tigers.
Tigers Defeat Tar Heels in Overtime for Historic Win in Chapel Hill
Making history at the Dean E. Smith Center, the Clemson University men's basketball team put an end to a longstanding streak on Saturday, defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels on the road for the first time in program history.
Former Gamecock Fry inks deal with Panthers
The former South Carolina great announced on his Twitter today that he would be a Carolina Panther in 2020. He signed a future reserve deal, meaning he'll be on the Panthers roster to start next season.
Colorado State quarterback announces transfer to South Carolina
The redshirt junior from Moore, S.C. appeared in three games for the Rams in 2019, throwing for 840 yards and eight touchdowns.
Bolden leads South Carolina past No. 9 Virginia, 70-59
Jair Bolden scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half and AJ Lawson had 10 of his 14 in the second to help South Carolina beat No. 9 Virginia 70-59 on Sunday.
WATCH: Dutch Fork's Jalin Hyatt wins MVP in 2019 Shrine Bowl win over North Carolina
Dutch Fork standout and Tennessee signee Jalin Hyatt was a one-man wrecking crew for South Carolina's offense, bringing down six receptions for 197 yards and two touchdowns as the Palmetto State secured a 28-17 win.
WATCH: Will Muschamp breaks down recruiting challenges, 2020 class on Early National Signing Day
South Carolina's 2020 recruiting class jumped to No. 17 in the nation thanks to a notable last-minute commitment from the Gamecocks' backyard.
South Carolina commit Luke Doty wins 2019 Mr. Football Award
After securing commitments from Dakereon Joyner (2017) and Zacch Pickens (2018), South Carolina made it an even three in a row when Myrtle Beach quarterback Luke Doty earned the award this afternoon at the North-South All-Star game.
Clemson's Isaiah Simmons Wins 2019 Butkus Award
Simmons becomes the first Clemson player to earn the honor in the award's 35-year history, and is the first ACC player to collect the award since Boston College's Luke Kuechly in 2011.
Muschamp, players frustrated as 2019 closes
Will Muschamp and the Gamecocks head into the offseason after posting a 4-8 season and a loss to in-state rival Clemson.
WATCH: 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2A HS Football Semifinal Action
See which teams from the Midlands are moving on to play for a state championship next week in Columbia.
Legendary Summerville football head coach John McKissick passes away at 93
In his career as the Green Wave's head coach, McKissick amassed more victories (621) than any football coach at any level in America.
South Carolina Advances to Third NCAA Quarterfinal in Four Seasons
Propelled by goals from Grace Fisk and Riley Tanner, the Gamecocks will host Washington State in the NCAA quarterfinals Nov. 29 at 6:00 p.m.
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