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![Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and fellow college athletes are one step closer to being able to earn money based on their likeness, as the NCAA in moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media content.]()
NCAA board supports name, image and likeness compensation
The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media content.
The NCAA announced Wednesday that its Board of Governors …
![South Carolina's A.J. Lawson, right, has declared for the NBA draft for the second straight season.]()
USC forward Lawson declares for NBA draft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina leading scorer A.J. Lawson is entering the NBA draft for a second straight season.
Gamecocks coach Frank Martin confirmed Sunday that Lawson would not hire an agent, meaning he could return to the team for his …
![Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the first pick of the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.]()
Bengals open second round by drafting Clemson WR Higgins
CINCINNATI - With a franchise quarterback in hand, the Bengals took a receiver at the start of the second round Friday, drafting Clemson's Tee Higgins with the 33rd overall pick.
No more Dalton-to-Green. Now, it's Burrow-to-Higgins.
Cincinnati …
![Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons (11) was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the seventh overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday.]()
Cardinals add 'Swiss Army knife' on defense with Simmons
Clemson's Isaiah Simmons was a do-everything defender during his college days, switching seamlessly between pass rushing, inside linebacker, outside linebacker and the secondary. Now that he's in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals, don't expect that …
![South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (3) was drafted by the San Fransisco 49ers as the 14th overall pick on Thursday.]()
49ers make 2 trades, end up with DT Kinlaw, WR Aiyuk
The new league year for San Francisco started with the 49ers losing defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and receiver Emmanuel Sanders.
So when it came to the draft, the defending NFC champion Niners were happy to be able to fill those holes by …
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Gamecocks land North Carolina linebacker Steele
The University of South Carolina football program reeled in one of its longtime targets on Saturday in 3-star linebacker Bryce Steele (6-feet-2-inches, 200 pounds) of Raleigh, N.C.
He announced for USC over North Carolina and Texas. Steele is …
![Clemson defensive back A J Terrell was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 16th overall pick on Thursday.]()
Falcons bolster secondary with Clemson CB Terrell at No. 16
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons moved to bolster their secondary by taking Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell with the No. 16 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, looking past his struggles in the national championship game.
Following the release of …
![NCAA athletes like Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawerence (16) are one step closer to being able to make money off of their likenesses because of new recommended rule changes that were proposed to the NCAA this week.]()
NCAA moves toward allowing athletes to be paid sponsors
The NCAA is moving closer to allowing Division I athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorship deals they can strike on their own as early as next year.
Recommended rule changes that would clear the way for athletes to earn money from …
![LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is expected to be the first of a potentially record-setting number of SEC players in the NFL draft on Thursday.]()
SEC poised to break own NFL record for opening-round choices
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Southeastern Conference is expected to shatter two of its own NFL draft records.
The football powerhouse could have as many as 16 players selected in the opening round Thursday night, a number that would top the previous …
![Sumter defensive end Justus Boone (6) is still committed to Florida, but is keeping his recruitment options open. Clemson recently reopened its recruitment of Boone, while South Carolina has maintained its communication.]()
Sumter's Boone sees renewed interest from Clemson
Sumter High School defensive end Justus Boone is still committed to Florida, but he's keeping his options open as he gears up for his senior season.
In the last week, Clemson reopened its recruitment of Boone. The Tigers recently lost a …
