Sunday, April 18, 2021

Former Manning linebacker Aaron Smith (29) lines up on the kickoff return team for South Carolina State. Smith has seen special teams duty for the Bulldogs this spring.

Local players trying to make most of football in spring at S.C. State

Dalzell Jets to hold player meeting Sunday

The Sumter track team will host the other two teams in the school district, Lakewood and Crestwood, on Wednesday.

Major track meets for Wilson Hall, Sumter School District highlight 5 Things to Watch This Week

NCAA dumps requirement that transfers sit a year

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin admitted that he did a poor job leading the Gamecocks this season, but believes he can turn things around after receiving a contract extension.

South Carolina's Martin: 'I did a poor job' with Gamecocks

Immediately eligible: NCAA on verge of transfer rule change

4 days ago

Whether it is the start of free agency in college sports or simply the fair thing to finally do for the athletes, the NCAA is about to make a monumental change to its transfer rules. The Division I Council meets Wednesday and Thursday, and the …

Gonzaga's Ayayi declares for draft

Saturday, April 10

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi declared for the NBA draft Friday and will skip his senior season. The school said Ayayi will hire an agent and pursue a professional career. "My four years at Gonzaga have been unforgettable and …

Clemson men's track and field athletes trying to save program

Saturday, April 10

Middle-distance runner Kameron Jones' lasting mark on the Clemson track and field program may not have anything to do with the times he turns in or the medals he brings home. It will be a win, for sure - just not on the track but through lobbying …

USC's Martin gets 2-year extension, but no raise

Saturday, April 10

COLUMBIA - South Carolina basketball coach Frank Martin has received a two-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season. The school's board of trustees approved the deal on Friday. The move ends more than a month of questions about …

Moore's future unclear after deciding to transfer

Friday, April 9

It has been almost a month since former Sumter High School basketball standout Isaih Moore announced he was entering the transfer portal after spending one year at St. John's. It's still up in the air though as to where the 6-foot-10-inch Moore …

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Sumter High baseball reaches tournament championship game

CAMDEN - The Sumter High School baseball team advanced to the championship game of the Kershaw Richland County Spring Break Tournament with a 5-2 victory over Mid-Carolina on Tuesday at the Camden High field. Sumter will play in the championship …

Bears bullied Gonzaga to win first national championship

INDIANAPOLIS - The big, bad Baylor Bears bullied college basketball's beautiful game into a corner. The bid for an undefeated season, one game short. A first-time national champion, crowned. Baylor overwhelmed Gonzaga with a burst of power and …

Guards stayed at Baylor, paving way to Drew's dream NCAA title

Becoming national champion was a far-fetched dream when Scott Drew first uttered that possibility during his introduction as Baylor's coach after taking over a decimated and scandal-plagued program nearly 18 years ago. Yet a title felt …

UNC assistant Davis to take over for retiring Williams

North Carolina has reached an agreement with assistant coach Hubert Davis to take over the storied men's basketball program, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity …

Sumter alum Felder to transfer to Florida

Two weeks ago, former Sumter High School forward CJ Felder announced he was entering the transfer portal after his coaching staff at Boston College was fired during his sophomore season. The former Gamecock didn't take long to find a new landing …

QB Uiagalelei in charge of Clemson with Lawrence gone

COLUMBIA - D.J. Uiagalelei took charge of Clemson's offense Saturday as the Tigers closed spring practice with the Orange and White game. It was the first spring in several years that Clemson was without its two main offensive playmakers, …

Stanford holds off Arizona 54-53 to win women's NCAA title

SAN ANTONIO - Tara VanDerveer hugged each of her Stanford players as they climbed the ladder to cut down the nets, capping a taxing whirlwind journey and ending an exhausting championship drought for the Cardinal. It took 29 years, that included …

It's on: Gonzaga vs. Baylor for the national championship

INDIANAPOLIS — Baylor made a mockery of the first Final Four game, stifling Houston for a chance at the program’s first national title. Then Gonzaga made miracles happen, winning on one …

Winthrop hires late Skip Prosser's son, Mark, as HC

ROCK HILL (AP) - Winthrop has picked Mark Prosser, son of the late Skip Prosser, as its new men's basketball coach. The younger Prosser succeeds Pat Kelsey, one of his father's most trusted players and assistant coaches, who took the head …

Baylor, Houston reunite in the Final Four

INDIANAPOLIS - Somebody will be doing a joyful Texas two-step after Baylor and Houston meet Saturday night in the Final Four. It could be Bears coach Scott Drew, who built his now-mighty program from the ashes of one of the worst scandals in …

Former student reflects on Roy Williams' retirement

Editor's note: Bill Studenc isn't from these parts, but he and Dennis Brunson worked together as wet-behind-the-ear journalists in Waynesville, North Carolina, many years ago. Bill had the privilege of knowing just retired North Carolina men's …

Next up: UCLA gets chance to stop undefeated Gonzaga

INDIANAPOLIS - Next up on the long list of wannabes eager to stop, or even slow, the undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs is a team basketball fans might have heard of: UCLA. In a strange twist that typifies a strange year, the legacy program with more …

Stanford tops South Carolina 66-65 to reach title game

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Haley Jones came up with a big shot, and Stanford got a little bit of luck to get back to the national championship game for the first time in 11 years. Jones scored 24 …

Wilson Hall against Lee Academy baseball highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. WILSON HALL, LEE MEET The local high school schedule is slim next week because of spring break, but there will be one matchup between two local baseball teams. Lee Academy will play host to Wilson …

VanDerveer, Staley prepare for Final Four rematch

SAN ANTONIO - Dawn Staley remembers talking to her Olympic coach Tara VanDerveer before she took the job at Temple two decades ago. The longtime Stanford coach actually suggested that Staley not become the head coach at the Philadelphia school …

USC Sumter gears up for series with Florence-Darlington

The University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team has stumbled out of the gate in NJCAA Region X play. The Fire Ants are 2-6 after losing three of four to both USC Salkehatchie and USC Union in their first two series. And those came against …

Iowa's Garza named AP men's college player of the year

INDIANAPOLIS - Luka Garza knew what everyone expected before returning for a final run as Iowa's unquestioned star. Pressure? Garza felt it, all right, enough to know his mental health required the same attention as his game. "I needed …

Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams retiring after 33-year run

North Carolina announced Thursday that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after a 33-year career that includes three national championships. The decision comes two weeks after …

Two USC men's basketball players plan to transfer

COLUMBIA (AP) - South Carolina is losing a pair of reserves from its men's basketball team. The school says 6-foot-3 guard Trae Hannibal and 6-8 forward Jalyn McCreary have entered the NCAA transfer portal with the intention to leave. Hannibal …

South Carolina drubs Texas 62-34 to reach Final Four

SAN ANTONIO — One by one, South Carolina players walked through the confetti and climbed the ladder to cut down the net in the Alamodome. It was only fitting that the Gamecocks got to keep …

No call: Baylor women call foul after NCAA loss to UConn

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - DiJonai Carrington first got hit on her elbow, then again in the face before falling hard to the floor with Baylor down by one with one second to go in the River Walk final against top-seeded UConn. The Lady Bears wanted a foul …

Baylor beats Arkansas 81-72 for first Final Four in 71 years

INDIANAPOLIS - Baylor had been on the cusp of the Final Four twice before under coach Scott Drew, falling to the eventual champion both times. These Bears have a different kind of swagger to them, a confidence with the skill to back it up. Now …

McDonald powers Arizona past Indiana and into Final Four

SAN ANTONIO - Arizona asks Aari McDonald to do just about everything for the Wildcats. And just about every game, she delivers all she's got. McDonald scored 33 points in a dizzying display of razzle-dazzle shot making and gutsy leadership in …

Houston tops Oregon State, reaches Final Four

INDIANAPOLIS - Kelvin Sampson stood atop a ladder and yanked loose the remnants of the net from the rim. He turned toward the red-clad Houston fans and started pumping his right fist, the net clutched in that hand the entire time. Years of …

South Carolina meets familiar foe in Elite Eight

In a career of major milestones and championship achievements, Texas coach Vic Schaefer just can't seem to get past South Carolina when it counts the most. The veteran coach in his first year with the Longhorns gets another chance Tuesday night …

UCLA-Michigan conjures more memorable images of March

INDIANAPOLIS - The names UCLA and Michigan can't help but conjure up some of the most memorable images of March. There's the Wizard of Westwood, John Wooden, slapping his rolled up game program in his hands. The grace of Lew Alcindor and the …

Not just offense: Gonzaga trusts defense entering date with USC

INDIANAPOLIS - Gonzaga has spent its entire season pushing tempo, knocking down shots and rolling to comfortable wins with one of the best offenses college basketball has seen in two decades. The Zags' push for perfection hasn't ignored the other …

South Carolina back in Elite Eight after 76-65 win over Georgia Tech

SAN ANTONIO — Zia Cooke scored 17 points to lead top-seed South Carolina to a 76-65 win over fifth-seeded Georgia Tech on Sunday and reach the Elite Eight. It's the third time in the past …

Post players having big impact on women's NCAA Tournament

Post players are having a big impact on the women's NCAA Tournament. Teams that have reached the Sweet 16 teams are getting major contributions from their "Bigs." The impressive list includes: - Aliyah Boston. The South Carolina …

Timme's time is now as key to Gonzaga's bid for perfection

INDIANAPOLIS - He was already enjoying a terrific season, and now Drew Timme is one of the stars of March after two games of the NCAA Tournament. His game? It's pretty good, as evidenced by what he did in Gonzaga's second-round victory over …