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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts during the Gamecocks' matchup against Wofford in Columbia on Sunday, Dec. 29.

Edwards leads No. 2 USC to 65th-straight home win

COLUMBIA (AP) - Freshman Joyce Edwards scored 16 points as No. 2 South Carolina won its 65th-straight home game when it defeated Wofford 93-47 on Sunday. The Gamecocks (12-1) overcame the absence of injured reserves Maddy McDaniel and Sakima …

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton will start against Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday.

Georgia turns to backup Stockton at QB in CFP quarterfinal

No. 2 Georgia is resting its national championship hopes on backup quarterback Gunner Stockton following Carson Beck's season-ending elbow surgery on Monday. Coach Kirby Smart said Monday that Georgia is preparing Stockton to start in the Sugar …

Former Sumter High star and current South Carolina defensive back O'Donnell Fortune and the Gamecocks will face Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Years Eve.

Gamecocks face off against Illinois in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

The South Carolina Gamecocks (9-3, 5-3 SEC) will face the Illinois Fighting Illini (9-3, 6-3, Big Ten) in the 79th edition of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The game will be played at Camping World Stadium (60,000) in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday, Dec. 31, …

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pennsylvania.

College playoffs look for good matchups after snoozy first round of blowouts

For those who dozed through it, or flipped to more compelling fare in the NFL, here's a brief recap of the rollout of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff. Average final score: Winners 36, Losers 17. In four games, not a single one …

Former Sumter High standout Justus Boone (1) announced his decision to transfer from Florida to Arkansas on Saturday.

Former Sumter High defensive stars join new college programs

A pair of former Sumter High defensive standouts officially found new homes just before the holidays. Justus Boone, who spent the last four years at Florida, is staying in the Southeastern …

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) moves to the basket past South Florida forward L'or Mputu, right, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Columbia.

Edwards, Watkins lead South Carolina to its 63rd straight home win, 78-62 over South Florida

COLUMBIA — Joyce Edwards scored 15 points while Ashlyn Watkins had 10 points, eight rebounds and four blocks as then-No. 3 South Carolina opened a big lead early and cruised to its 63rd …

South Carolina edge Kyle Kennard was named the Associated Press SEC Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday.

Tennessee's Dylan Sampson, South Carolina's Kyle Kennard headline AP's All-SEC team

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Southeastern Conference and South Carolina defensive lineman Kyle Kennard is the top defensive player. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was voted …

The NCAA is facing a lawsuit from college athletes that is focused on being paid directly by schools.

Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players' association

The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players' association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that have overtaken the sport. Grant House, Sedona …

Former Sumter High star and current Florida defensive end Justus Boone (1) is entering the transfer portal.

Former Sumter High School standouts Boone, Jackson enter transfer portal

A pair of former Sumter High defensive stars are on the move. Justus Boone, the standout edge rusher who has been at Florida since 2021, saw his defensive reps dwindle throughout the season for the 7-5 Gators. He finished the season with 10 …

South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts (21) looks to pass the ball against Duke forward Toby Fournier (35) on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Columbia.

No. 3 South Carolina women hold off No. 8 Duke 81-70 for 62nd-straight home win

COLUMBIA - Chloe Kitts tied her career high with 21 points to go with 11 rebounds as No. 3 South Carolina held off a late charge by No. 8 Duke for an 81-70 victory Thursday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge, the 62nd straight home win for the …

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers advanced to the ACC title game despite their loss to South Carolina on Saturday after Syracuse upset Miami on Saturday.

When Clemson got in ACC title game, Dabo Swinney got wild FaceTime from coach who made it happen

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's cellphone started blowing up with messages from players, friends and colleagues when the Tigers, still smarting after a loss to their instate rival, found out they had …

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Clemson on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Clemson.

Sellers lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson

CLEMSON — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has no doubt about where his surging, 16th-ranked Gamecocks belong in the postseason — chasing a national championship. “It's hard …

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers need a little help to make it to the ACC Championship this season.

As ACC winds down, SMU, Miami and Clemson still all hoping for playoff nods

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - SMU is headed to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Miami controls its destiny, and if the Hurricanes stumble this week Clemson will play for the league championship once again. And when it's all said and done, the ACC …

South Carolina running back Raheim Sanders (5) and the Gamecocks travel to Clemson on Saturday.

No. 12 Clemson, No. 16 South Carolina playing for biggest stakes in Palmetto Rivalry history

CLEMSON - The Palmetto Rivalry between Clemson and South Carolina this year is for more than bragging rights, potentially much more. The winner could find itself in the College Football Playoff. The 12th-ranked Tigers (9-2, No. 12 CFP ) and …

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks rolled to a 76-36 win over Iowa State on Thursday.

No. 4 South Carolina, coming off rare loss, uses 32-0 run to roll past No. 15 Iowa State 76-36

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — No. 4 South Carolina went on a 32-0 run in the first half and beat No. 15 Iowa State 76-36 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Thursday. The Gamecocks — playing for …

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