Saturday, July 4, 2020

Members of the South Carolina baseball team begin a dogpile after Whit Merrifield's run-scoring single gave the Gamecocks a 2-1 win over UCLA to the win the championship series of the 2010 College World Series.

Worth the Price: Former USC closer Matt Price remembers magical run to 2010 CWS title

PHIL KORNBLUT

USC adds two more commitments for '21 class

Texas A&M's football program was placed on probation and coach Jimbo Fisher given a six-month show cause order by the NCAA on Thursday after the Aggies were found to have violated recruiting and other rules beginning in January 2018.

Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher handed recruiting penalties by NCAA

The University of South Carolina Sumter men’s soccer team is set to begin play in August along with the reinstated women’s program despite the issues provided by the coronavirus pandemic.

Women’s soccer reboot still a go at USC Sumter; men’s soccer ready

USC Sumter to add volleyball in 2021

USC picks up commitments from Blake, Morgan

Saturday, June 27

The University of South Carolina football program picked up two commitments last Monday in Wide receiver O'Mega Blake of South Pointe High School in Rock Hill and offensive lineman JonDarius Morgan of Birmingham, Ala. Blake (6-feet-2-inches, 188 …

Short season, no summer ball make staying sharp a challenge

Thursday, June 25

If all had gone as he hoped, Elijah Cabell and his Florida State teammates would have been playing for the College World Series championship this week. Instead, Cabell treks to a ballfield in his neighborhood in Winter Park, Florida, most days to …

USC adds a pair of commitments from Georgia

Saturday, June 20

University of South Carolina football head coach Will Muschamp tweeted out a pair of his #SpursUp commitment alerts on Monday. One was determined to be for safety Jayden Johnson of Cedartown, Ga. The second one was unidentified at the point of …

NCAA approves plan for hoops players to work with coaches

Friday, June 19

The NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday approved a plan to allow college basketball players to start working with their coaches for the first time since the pandemic wiped out March Madness. The summer access period for men's and women's players …

Florida Sen. Rubio introduces NIL bill to push NCAA changes

Friday, June 19

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill Thursday that would protect the NCAA from being challenged in court if the association changes its rules to allow athletes to earn money for endorsement deals and personal appearances. Earlier this week, …

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Florida commit Boone to visit USC, Arizona State in October

Sumter High School defensive end Justus Boone committed to Florida in February, but the recruiting, both ways, has not stopped. Schools are still offering and talking, and Boone is still listening. In fact, he has scheduled official visits to …

Bailey, Freeney debut on College Football Hall ballot

Georgia cornerback Champ Bailey, Syracuse defensive end Dwight Freeney and Kansas State running back Darren Sproles will appear on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. The National Football Foundation on Tuesday announced …

Seniority, generosity may decide who enters college stadiums

Athletic administrators at schools with high ticket demand for college football are making plans to determine who gets a seat if stadium capacities are reduced because of concerns about the coronavirus. This is a particularly painful task for …

USC picks up commitment from RB McDowell

Running back Caleb McDowell (5-feet-10-inches, 175 pounds) of Leesburg, Ga., announced a commitment to the University of South Carolina on Tuesday. McDowell previously was committed to North Carolina State, having pledged to it in April. He broke …

USC's Mlodzinski picked by Pirates on the first day of the MLB draft

University of South Carolina redshirt sophomore pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski was selected in competitive balance round A by the Pittsburgh Pirates on the first day of the 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday. Mlodzinski …

NCAA finalizing plan to extend football preseason

After the pandemic wiped out spring practice for most major college football teams, an NCAA plan to extend the preseason by two weeks could help coaches and players make up for the lost time. The NCAA's football oversight committee expects to …

NCAA takes cautious first steps toward football season

College football is scheduled to kick off in less than three months and there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful that games will be played Labor Day weekend. Universities across the country are taking the first cautious, detailed steps toward …

Martin, fellow coaches discuss racism, diversity

Frank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth …

USC’s Muschamp talks about team’s march in Floyd protest

The University of South Carolina football team began voluntary workouts on Monday, following the strict guidelines of social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting that have become part of our society …

Clemson receiver Ross has surgery to correct spinal issue

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross had surgery Friday for a congenital fusion in his spine that will keep him off the field this upcoming season. Ross said on social media that the operation "went great" and he was ready to …

$An NCAA infractions committee panel announced on Friday that former South Carolina and Oklahoma State men's basketball assistant coach Lamont Evans violated ethical conduct rules by accepting up to $22,000 in bribes from financial advisers. Oklahoma State received a postseason ban due to it.$

NCAA hits Oklahoma State with postseason ban in corruption case

Oklahoma State was fined $10,000 and its men's basketball team was banned from the upcoming postseason Friday after the NCAA found that former assistant coach Lamont Evans accepted up to $22,000 in bribes intended to help steer athletes to certain …

Clemson beats Buckeyes for 4-star WR Stellato

Clemson beat Ohio State again in football, this time on the recruiting trail for 4-star wide receiver Troy Stellato (6-feet, 172 pounds) of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The heavily recruited Stellato narrowed his decision to Clemson and Ohio State weeks …

USC men's coach Martin to chair hoops committee on race

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - South Carolina coach Frank Martin will chair a new committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to address issues of race and discrimination not only within intercollegiate athletics but society at …

Georgia Tech athletics to take day off on Election Day

ATLANTA - In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November. The school said Thursday that nine teams, including football, will cancel all mandatory activities on …

FSU's Norvell sorry after star player accusation of lying

Florida State's Mike Norvell apologized Thursday after a star player accused the coach of lying about personally connecting with each player to discuss the police killing of George Floyd and ensuing protests against racial injustice. Defensive …

Clemson assistant Pearman apologizes for using racial slur

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson assistant coach Danny Pearman said he made a "grave mistake" when he repeated a racial slur to ex-Tigers tight end D.J. Greenlee at practice three years ago. The incident came to light Tuesday when former player …

Clemson WR Ross out for the year due to spinal condition

Clemson receiver Justyn Ross, considered a first-round NFL draft pick next spring, will miss the upcoming college season due to a spinal condition uncovered after he was hurt at practice in March. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said Ross will have …

Clemson's Simms returning for senior season

CLEMSON (AP) - Clemson leading scorer Aamir Simms is returning for a final season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft. Simms had until June 3 to pull out of the draft. He had announced in March his intentions to go pro. He did not hire …

USC's Martin contracted, recovered from coronavirus

University of South Carolina men's basketball head coach Frank Martin announced on Tuesday that he contracted and has recovered from the coronavirus. In a statement released by the school, Martin said he tested positive on May 8. He was preparing …

QB Daniels heading to Georgia after leaving Southern Cal

ATLANTA - Georgia has picked up another high-profile transfer quarterback, landing former Southern California starter JT Daniels. Daniels started for the Trojans in 2018, but lost his job to Kedon Slovis after going down last season with a knee …

NCAA offers plan to bring athletes back to campus

The NCAA released a long and detailed plan Friday to help schools bring back athletes to campus during a pandemic. While schools will need to have testing and surveillance plans in place, the guidance does not recommend testing all athletes upon …

Clemson beats USC for 4-star DE Patterson

The Clemson and South Carolina football programs went head to head for one of North Carolina's top prospects in 4-star defensive end Zaire Patterson (6-feet-6-inches, 225 pounds) of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Clemson came out the winner. Patterson …

Clemson football, basketball student-athletes can return for voluntary activity on June 8

Student-athletes for Clemson football, men's basketball and women's basketball are set to return to voluntary activity beginning on June 8. "We are encouraged to begin the first step in the implementation of our Phase I planning, and appreciate …

Former LMA standout Kelly signs with Queens University

Jerrel Kelly remembers going to a basketball camp at Queens University in Charlotte when he was either a freshman or sophomore at Laurence Manning Academy. And Queens head coach Bart Lundy remembered Kelly a few years later. And that is why Kelly …

Former Wilson Hall golfer Salzer to return to N.C. State after virus shortens senior season

This spring was supposed to be one final run for Christian Salzer at North Carolina State. The Wilson Hall alum was one of the key contributors and one of the most consistent golfers for the Wolfpack. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit and his senior …

Clemson' Ross to have shoulder surgery

CLEMSON (AP) - Clemson receiver Justyn Ross will have shoulder surgery next month to take care of an issue that cropped up during the team's spring workouts in March. Team spokesman Ross Taylor said the 6-foot-4 receiver is doing well, but will …

USC sets protocols for student-athletes to return June 8 for voluntary workouts

The Southeastern Conference announced on Friday that its schools will be able to bring athletes in all sports back to campus for voluntary activities starting June 8 after being shut down to the coronavirus pandemic, at the discretion of each …

Clemson picks up LB Carter, QB Chandler for '21 class

Four-star linebacker Barrett Carter (6-feet-1-inch, 210 pounds) of Suwanee, Ga., announced a commitment to Clemson on Tuesday, becoming the 11th commitment for Clemson's 2021 football recruiting class. Each commitment is rated at least a 4-star …

Vanderbilt's Lee becomes SEC's 1st female athletic director

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Vanderbilt has removed the interim title, making Candice Storey Lee the first woman to become an athletic director in the Southeastern Conference. With Vanderbilt's announcement Wednesday, Lee now is among only five women and …

NCAA weighs moratorium amid push to offer fall sports

The NCAA Division I Council debated Wednesday whether to let a moratorium on voluntary workouts on campus expire at the end of the month as a growing number of college leaders express confidence that fall sports will be played in some form. NCAA …