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AREA ROUNDUP: Lee Central volleyball cruises past Kingstree for region win

The Lee Central volleyball team took care of business for another region win on Thursday, rolling to a sweep of Kingstree. The Lady Stallions started hot, winning the first set 25-11 before taking …

Wilson Hall's Maggie Norris sets a ball against Laurence Manning on Thursday.

Wilson Hall volleyball completes season sweep of Laurence Manning

The volleyball teams from Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning matched up for the second week in a row on Thursday. The Lady Barons had the honor of playing host in the rematch after earning a sweep on …

Sumter High quarterback Pate Merchant (10), running back John Peeples (3) and the Gamecocks host Oceanside Collegiate tonight for their third-straight game against a team that is currently ranked in the S.C. Prep Football Media Poll.

No. 10 Sumter High looks to snap rare losing streak against 2A No. 3 Oceanside Collegiate

The Sumter High football program has done a lot of winning since Mark Barnes took over in 2015. The Gamecocks tend to play a tough schedule, so their regular season slate isn't usually perfect, but prior to this season, SHS has only lost two …

Lee Central's Ja'Quarius Davis and the Stallions host Scott's Branch tonight.

Lee Central comes off bye week to host Scott's Branch

Region play across the South Carolina High School League is fast approaching on the gridiron. Tonight, Lee Central will have their final test before turning to region play, hosting Scott's Branch for a local matchup. The Stallions enter the …

From the Wire

Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson (7) and the Falcons travel to Detroit on Sunday to face the Lions.

Lions host Falcons in matchup of teams with long NFL playoff droughts

DETROIT - The Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons are desperately hoping to have enough success this season to end long playoff droughts. Detroit hasn't played beyond the regular season since 2016 and Atlanta's last postseason appearance was in …

Clemson safety Jalyn Phillips (25), defensive tackle Tyler Davis (13) and the Tigers face No. 4 Florida State on Saturday.

No. 4 Florida State eager to get their shot at Clemson

CLEMSON - A shoulder injury with a big first-half lead at Boston College might have kept some players out the rest of the game. Not Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis, not with one of the fourth-ranked Seminoles' biggest games on the …

The Boise State football program is among the Mountain West schools considering some creative options to compete with top conferences in the country.

What's next in saga of major college football realignment? Maybe a best-of-the-rest league

Now that the Power Five is about to become the Power Four, the schools left out of the recent consolidation of wealth produced by conference realignment are looking at creative ways to stay relevant. An idea floating around the Mountain West …

Carolina linebacker Frankie Luvu and the Panthers travel to Seattle on Sunday.

Panthers travel to Seattle as Seahawks celebrate 2013 Super Bowl squad

SEATTLE - This weekend, the Seahawks will celebrate their history by honoring the team that brought Seattle its only Super Bowl championship 10 years ago. But not everyone can fully participate in the celebratory part of the weekend. Pete …

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is carted off the field after suffering a season-ending injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday.

Chubb's injury underscores running backs' pleas for bigger contracts, teams' fears

Nick Chubb's injury underscores why running backs want better contracts and why NFL teams are reluctant to pay them. Chubb's season ended abruptly when he suffered the devastating knee injury that was too gruesome for replay in Cleveland's loss …

Prep Sports

East Clarendon's Rod Shaw rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns in the Wolverines' win over Hannah-Pamplico on Friday, earning the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week in the process.

Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week: East Clarendon's Shaw carries Wolverines to 1st win

East Clarendon's Rod Shaw was busy on Friday night. The Wolverines were looking for an offensive spark as they hosted Hannah-Pamplico, and Shaw was more than happy to deliver. The senior running back toted the rock 32 times and tallied a …

East Clarendon's Eden Huth, center, taps a ball over the net against Scott's Branch on Tuesday.

East Clarendon cruises past Scott’s Branch for region win

The East Clarendon volleyball team made quick work of Scott’s Branch on Tuesday. The Lady Wolverines only allowed 14 points across three sets, including a complete shutout in the final frame to …

The Lee Central volleyball team defeated Andrews for the first time on Tuesday, earning a sweep.

Lee Central volleyball beats Andrews for first time since joining region

The Lee Central volleyball team has done plenty of winning since joining Region VIII-2A. Since joining their current region, there was only one team the Lady Stallions hadn’t conquered: …

CLEMSON

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers have had their grips on the ACC for years, but other teams are starting to fight for the top this season.

ACC still standing with presence in rankings, statistics

Duke's opening-week rout of then-No. 9 Clemson served notice that the Atlantic Coast Conference wouldn't necessarily fall in line behind the Tigers as it has for much of the past decade. For that matter, the ACC doesn't seem inclined to play …

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has become the face of the transfer portal after reshaping his program upon his arrival.

Transfers fueling some of college football's biggest success stories

Clemson, the reigning Atlantic Coast Conference champion, has one player on its depth chart who arrived in Death Valley via the transfer portal: The backup quarterback. No. 4 Florida State is trying to reclaim the ACC crown from the Tigers, and …

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, front left, talks with quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) during their win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday in Clemson.

Clemson gets chance to restore championship credentials against No. 4 Florida State

CLEMSON - Clemson coach Dabo Swinney isn't worried about his team's early loss or its damaged reputation - only about the opportunity ahead against No. 4 Florida State. "This is Clemson-Florida State, none of that matters," Swinney said Tuesday, …

Clemson starting receiver Cole Turner lost for season with injury

CLEMSON (AP) - Clemson starting receiver Cole Turner will miss the rest of the season after tearing three abductor muscles in his team's 48-14 win over Florida Atlantic this past Saturday night. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney detailed Turner's injury …

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against Florida Atlantic on Saturday in Clemson.

Klubnik accounts for 4 TDs in Clemson's 48-14 victory over Florida Atlantic

CLEMSON — Cade Klubnik was pleased to feel like himself and see Clemson play free and easy. It came just in time with powerhouse No. 3 Florida State looming a week from now. Klubnik threw …

USC

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) looks to throw against Georgia on Saturday in Athens, Georgia.

South Carolina can't finish upset over Georgia after leading 14-3 at half

ATHENS, Ga. — No. 1 Georgia trotted off the field to a smattering of boos from the home crowd and facing its biggest halftime deficit in nearly three years. When the Bulldogs returned for …

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler and the Gamecocks travel to Georgia on Saturday.

South Carolina the 1st SEC team to get a shot at No. 1 Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. - The preseason is over for the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. Time to face some real competition. Georgia carries a 19-game winning streak into its first Southeastern Conference game, hosting South Carolina in a contest that should be …

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks travel to Georgia on Saturday.

College football picks: No. 1 Georgia steps into SEC play, No. 11 Tennessee heads to The Swamp

Expect some weirdness this weekend in college football. With no games matching ranked teams, and what is shaping up to be a monster Saturday on the horizon, you might look at the schedule and think it's a good time to get a little yard work in. …

Former Crestwood star and current South Carolina tight end Joshua Simon (6) tries to leap past Furman safety Kam Brinson (3) and safety Hugh Ryan (6) on Saturday in Columbia.

South Carolina rolls past Furman; Sumter-area players see time

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterback Spencer Ratter completed 25 of 27 passes for 345 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another TD to lead the Gamecocks to a 47-21 win over …

PHIL KORNBLUT

Gamecocks miss out on RB Hill

Running back Daniel Hill of Meridian, Mississippi, had three fan bases locked down as the days counted down to his scheduled Aug. 23 commitment announcement. USC, Alabama and Tennessee are his top three schools, and one was hoping to hear its name …

Outdoors

S.C. antler records remain high in 2023

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources added 200 sets of deer antlers to the state records list during its annual antler measuring in 2023, including two Boone and Crockett Club qualifiers. Each spring SCDNR Wildlife Section personnel make a …

GEDDINGS

Sumter outdoors columnist Dan Geddings: Getting older

I noticed my knee was hurting a little bit. I hadn't banged it on anything or twisted it. "So, why is it hurting?" I wondered. Over the next few days, it seemed to hurt more. I hate to admit this, but I have the mentality that if I ignored it, maybe …

Daytime picture of Captain Crook at the corn pile. Note the strand of dried velvet hanging from his antler.

Outdoor column by Dan Geddings: Captain Crook

It's an understatement to say I was surprised to see daytime pictures of two big bucks at my corn pile. And I mean in the middle of the afternoon daytime. Daytime pictures in good light, several days in a row, and of course nighttime pictures, too. …