Coastal Carolina walks off Virginia to keep season alive in regional
The walk-off win was the fifth of the season for the Chanticleers.
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McDermott Hits for the Cycle; Chants Down Coppin State in NCAA Regional
Coastal Carolina (37-19-1) will play the winner of No. 1 East Carolina and No. 2 Virginia tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET in another elimination game of the 2022 NCAA Greenville Regional.
No. 3 Chanticleers Drop NCAA Regional Opener to No. 2 Virginia, 7-2
Coastal Carolina (36-19-1) will play the No. 4 seed Coppin State (24-29) tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET in the first elimination game of the 2022 NCAA Greenville Regional.
Former Gamecocks coach North Greenville to first World Series appearance
Playing for national titles is familiar territory for Landon Powell and the other former Gamecocks on his staff. Now that championship mentality from Columbia is ingrained in the DNA of this North Greenville program.
Coastal Carolina Earns No. 3 Seed in NCAA Greenville Regional
The Chanticleers are the only team from South Carolina represented in the NCAA Tournament Field of 64.
Gray Collegiate baseball falls to Andrew Jackson in SCHSL 2A state championship
In a matchup of two programs looking for their first state championship, the Andrew Jackson Volunteers took home the hardware Saturday evening at Francis Marion University.
Lexington softball falls to Fort Mill in SCHSL 5A state championship
After splitting the first two games of the series, Lexington softball came up just short in the 2022 SCHSL 5A state championship game.
Cardinal Newman boys soccer beats Hammond 3-0 for three-peat in SCISA state championship
The exclamation point came from a Conner Grassinger shot that was deflected and bounces its way into the net, sealing the win for the Cardinals.
Brookland-Cayce 3A title defense falls short in penalty kicks in state championship
The repeat wasn't meant to be for the Brookland-Cayce boys soccer team in this year's SCHSL 3A state championship game.
Chapin, Brookland-Cayce, and Gray Collegiate all advance to state championship games
Three teams from the Midlands entered the state semifinals for SCHSL boys soccer, and all three punched their tickets to the state title game Monday night.
Logano bumps Byron on next-to-last lap for Darlington win
The crowd let Logano know what they thought, booing the Penske driver as he got out of his car for post-race interviews.
Scouting Tucker Toman: Hammond shortstop not phased by upcoming MLB decision
He's currently ranked as the 51st overall prospect by MLB.com for the upcoming MLB Draft this summer.
Cardinal Newman names Cory Helms as new head football coach
The former Gamecock offensive lineman spent the last three seasons as the offensive line and strength coach for Gray Collegiate.
Los Angeles Rams draft SC State's Decobie Durant in the 4th round of NFL Draft
A First-Team Associated Press FCS All-American and the MEAC Defensive Player of the Year, Durant led the Bulldogs with three interceptions and 12 pass breakups while making 12 starts last season.
Coastal Carolina's Isaiah Likely drafted by Baltimore in 4th round of NFL Draft
With his selection as the 139th pick overall, Likely becomes the eighth Chanticleer to hear his name called in the NFL Draft.
Ridge View introduces Josh Staley as new boy's basketball head coach
After leading the AC Flora Falcons to three state title appearances, Staley is ready for a new challenge.
Fireflies walk off for the second time this season, beat Wood Ducks in extra innings
Omar Hernandez sliced a single to left to score River Town in the bottom of the 10th to push the Fireflies to a 13-12 walk-off victory.
Citadel transfer Hayden Brown commits to South Carolina
He's the first commitment to the Gamecocks in the Lamont Paris era.
Spieth beats Cantlay with playoff bunker shot to 7 inches to win 2022 RBC Heritage
He beat Patrick Cantlay with a tap-in par Sunday on the lighthouse hole for his 13th career PGA Tour title — and second straight on Easter Sunday.
FedEx Cup champ Cantlay takes RBC Heritage lead into weekend
South Carolina native and world No. 9 Dustin Johnson went 71-72 to shoot 1 over and fall to 0-10 in PGA Tour events he’s played in his home state.
Destanni Henderson taken 20th overall in WNBA draft
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- From NCAA Champion to WNBA draft pick. Destanni Henderson now knows where she will begin her professional basketball career. Monday evening "Henny" was selected 20th over-all by the Indiana Fever. According to the university, she is the…
Pena’s walk-off homer lifts Fireflies to Opening Day win
The walk-off homer was the Fireflies first walk-off hit since Darryl Collins’ walk-off grand slam June 26, 2021.
City announces road closures for national championship parade
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In case you haven't heard, the city of Columbia is hosting a celebration parade for UofSC's women's basketball national championship. Thursday afternoon city officials announced road closures ahead of Wednesday's festivities. Beginning at 4pm portions of Richland,…
Gamecock Baseball Cruises to a Wednesday Night Win over North Carolina
Carolina now has five wins over ranked opponents after the win over No. 22 North Carolina.
"Next goal is to get another one": Dustin Johnson preps for 2022 Masters
The Irmo native had to wait 13 years as a pro, but finally captured that elusive green jacket in 2020. Now, when he returns to Augusta National, he does so as a champion.
Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title
Dawn Staley and South Carolina buttoned up on defense and won their second national championship, stifling UConn for a 64-49 victory Sunday night that ended the Huskies' undefeated streak in title games.
South Carolina women top Louisville, advance to title game
Aliyah Boston had 23 points and 18 rebounds to back up her AP National Player of the Year award and carry South Carolina to the NCAA championship game with a 72-59 victory over Louisville in the semifinals on Friday night.
Jean-Baptiste 3 lifts Chattanooga past Furman in OT, 64-63
The Furman Paladins come up just short from their first NCAA Tournament appearance in over 40 years.
Benedict women earn 6-seed in NCAA DII tournament
After repeating at SIAC champions on Saturday, the Benedict Lady Tigers now know their first-round opponent in the NCAA DII tournament.
AC Flora falls to Wilson 52-43 in 4A state championship game
This was the first state championship for Wilson since 2007. It's also the first for former Gamecock player Carlos Powell, now the head coach at Wilson.
Gray Collegiate holds off York Prep 56-53 to win 2A state championship
This is the fourth state championship for Gray Collegiate in the last five seasons.
Clemson baseball improves to 10-0 with 10-2 win over South Carolina
Gamecock starter Noah Hall (0-1) suffered the loss, as he yielded three hits, three runs and two walks with three strikeouts in 3.1 innings pitched.
Orangeburg-Wilkinson comes up short in 3A state championship game
The Orangeburg-Wilkinson Bruins had no answer for the 3A player of the year Justin Bailey, as the Blue Ridge Tigers pulled away in the fourth quarter to win the SCHSL 3A state championship.
Keenan girls hold off Camden to capture third-straight state championship
MiLaysia Fulwiley (No. 7 2023 prospect in the nation) dropped 41 points, 17 rebounds, and assisted the game-winning basket to propel the Raiders to a win.
UofSC tennis team involved in accident, match postponed
A spokesperson for the University of South Carolina Athletics Dept. says the tennis team's upcoming match with North Carolina State University has been postponed after the team was involved in an accident on the way to Raleigh, NC.
Ridge View punches ticket to first 5A state championship game
Ridge View stays alive in the state playoffs, while Dutch Fork and Sumter both saw their seasons end in the state semifinals.
Cardinal Newman girls win fourth-straight SCISA 3A state championship
Gamecock signee Ashlyn Watkins ends her high school career as a four-time state champion.
Dutch Fork advances to Lower State finals, Lexington falls to Fort Dorchester
Dutch Fork and Fort Dorchester will meet in Florence Saturday night with a trip to the state championship on the line.
Chapin QB Jayden Bradford transferring to IMG Academy
The Midlands star has offers from South Carolina, NC State, Penn State and Virginia Tech among others as a sophomore.
A.C. Flora names Ken Floyd new head football coach
He's served as the Falcons offensive coordinator for the last three seasons, turning A.C. Flora's offense into one of the most feared in the state.
Sidney Rice Headlines SCAHOF Class of 2022
Sidney Rice, a Gaffney native, was a first-team All-SEC wide receiver at the University of South Carolina (2005-06).
Dreher head football coach Treigh Sullivan stepping down
Sullivan posted a 43-49 record across his nine seasons at Dreher.
Gray Collegiate Academy breaks ground on new athletic/academic facilities
The additions will include a new 30,000 square foot gym, an athletic complex including a football/soccer stadium, softball/baseball fields, a cafeteria, and a 9,000 square foot academic wing featuring six new classrooms.
AP Source: Panthers hiring McAdoo as offensive coordinator
Ben McAdoo is the first assistant Matt Rhule has hired with past NFL head coaching experience.
Bucs beat Panthers 41-17, earn No. 2 playoff seeding in NFC
Carolina (5-12) finished on a seven-game losing streak that leaves coach Matt Rhule’s future in question.
Jordan, Saints’ defense secure 18-10 win over Panthers
Sam Darnold, who resumed the starting role he held earlier this season after Cam Newton had started in Carolina’s previous five losses, completed 17 of 26 passes for 132 yards.
Panthers send players home after 6 more positive COVID tests
Panthers coach Matt Rhule said the decision to send players home was made “to stem the tide” and get things under control.
Grayson McCall will stay with Coastal Carolina football, pass on NFL draft for 2022 season
McCall has 5,361 pass yards with 53 touchdowns and six interceptions in the past two seasons, while completing 71% of his passes, as Coastal Carolina went 22-3.
Bills end 2-game skid with 31-14 win over spiraling Panthers
The Panthers (5-9) dropped their fourth straight and lost for the ninth time in 11 games.
AC Flora head football coach leaving for Dorman
Dustin Curtis led AC Flora to an undefeated season in 2020, capturing the team's first state championship in program history.
SC State cornerback Decobie Durant named MEAC defensive player of the year
He led the league in passes defended with 14 and tied for second in interceptions with three. Two of his interceptions came against nationally-ranked Clemson on Sept. 11.
Coastal Football to Return to the Cure Bowl, will face Northern Illinois
Coastal made the program's first-ever bowl appearance last season at the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl, falling to No. 23 Liberty in overtime, 37-34.
Gaffney tops Dutch Fork in 5A state championship to snap Foxes' streak
Gaffney scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion late, and held off the Silver Foxes on the final drive to win the title by a final score of 22-19.
Kevin Kelleys steps down after one season at Presbyterian
The Blue Hose finished 2-9 in his first season at the helm. Kelley said he was stepping away to pursue other football opportunities.
Panthers RB McCaffrey out for the season with ankle injury
It’s the second straight year McCaffrey has ended the season on injured reserve. He played in just three games last season.
Newton struggles in Panthers’ loss at Dolphins
It was the 10th consecutive loss by the Panthers in games Newton starts, a drought that goes back to November 2018.
Heinicke, Washington spoil Newton’s homecoming 27-21
Newton is hoping to help steer the Panthers (5-6) toward a playoff run in his first start since returning to Carolina, where he spent nine previous seasons.
Defense shines, Panthers snap skid by beating Falcons 19-13
With his job on the line, Sam Darnold bounced back from a benching in last week’s miserable 25-3 loss to the New York Giants with a performance that was just good enough to win for Carolina.
Anderson Leads Rushing Attack as Wolves Ground Fleet, 48-10
The Wolves return home next week as they take on the Bulldogs on Wingate University in a game that will have major South Atlantic Conference and regional implications.
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Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28
Carolina’s Sam Darnold finished 17 of 41 for 207 yards with one touchdown and two turnovers and nearly pulled off a wild comeback, bringing Carolina back from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime.
Harris rushes for a pair as Newberry downs Catawba, 14-7
The Wolves bested the Indians in nearly every statistical category, but the stand-out number was the 80 yards the Wolves held the conference leading rushing attack to.
Hurts runs for 2 TDs, Eagles come back to top Panthers 21-18
Carolina’s Sam Darnold was intercepted three times, twice by Darius Slay, and sacked three times.
Benedict upsets Miles for first time since 2010
Freshman quarterback Zavien Foster made his collegiate debut on Saturday, and helped guide the Benedict Tigers to a 24-21 victory over the two-time defending SIAC champion Miles Golden Bears.
Allen tabs Keith Walker as new head men's basketball coach
Walker was tabbed to lead AU after serving as head coach at Delaware State and Shaw University.
Elliott, Cowboys run over top defense, beat Panthers 36-28
Sam Darnold had two rushing touchdowns to become the first NFL quarterback with at least five TDs on the ground in the first four games.
Coastal Football Signs Three-Game Series with Virginia
The three-game series will begin at Virginia, as the Cavaliers will host the Chanticleers at David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium on Nov. 19, 2022.
WATCH: Friday Night Fever High School Football Week 5
Click the video to see highlights from week five of the high school football season in the Midlands.
Carolina Panthers lose Christian McCaffrey to strained hamstring, Jaycee Horn to broken foot
Panthers lost Horn, the No. 8 overall pick, after he suffered a non-contact injury to his right foot. Horn was taken to the locker room on a golf cart and was later ruled out for the game.
Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers D dominates Saints 26-7
Former Gamecock and first-round pick Jaycee Horn recorded his first career NFL interception in the win as the Panthers improved to 2-0.
Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Jets 19-14 in opener
It's the first season-opening win for the Panthers since 2018.
WATCH: Week three high school football highlights
Click the video to watch week 1 highlights of the high school football slate. "Friday Night Fever" is sponsored by Wendy's and White Brown Smiles.
Denny Hamlin wins Southern 500 to open NASCAR Cup playoffs
Denny Hamlin shook off a difficult week in the best way possible — ending his season-long winless drought with a victory at the Southern 500 to open the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
No 3 Clemson kicks off Uiagalelei era vs No 5 Georgia
Clemson sophomore quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei finally has the national spotlight to himself. The Georgia Bulldogs would love nothing more than to steal it from him and set themselves up for a run at a national championship.
WATCH: Dabo Swinney previews season opener against Georgia
The Clemson Tigers are used to finishing the season in big games. This season, they'll also be starting with a big game.
Corinna Zullo Scores Game-Winner in Final Minute of Road Victory
The win improves the Gamecocks to 3-0 on the season.
Gamecock women's soccer opens season with 3-0 win over College of Charleston
Carolina improved to 7-1-2 in the all-time series with College of Charleston. Sunday's win came on the Gamecocks' first trip to Charleston since the 2002 campaign.
Ravens tie NFL record with 19th straight preseason win, 20-3 over Panthers
Quarterback Sam Darnold had his first action at quarterback for Carolina, but left after one series.
Gray Collegiate alum Jensen Castle wins US Women’s Amateur
Castle, from West Columbia, South Carolina, won after surviving a 12-for-2 playoff late Tuesday to get into the 64-player field for match play.
Indianapolis locks up Leonard with richest LB contract
The former SC State Bulldog agreed on Sunday to a five-year contract extension worth $99.25 million that includes $52 million in guaranteed money, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Donnie Shell becomes fourth SC State product inducted into Pro Football HOF
Other Bulldogs enshrined are Marion Motley (Cleveland, 1968), David "Deacon" Jones (LA Rams, 1980) and Harry Carson (NY Giants, 2006).
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.
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.
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