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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  It's been deemed "The Track Too Tough to Tame" and "The Lady in Black," and for 63 years now, Darlington Raceway continues to bring excitement to NASCAR fans all over.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Clemson Tigers capped off a doubleheader with a 9-5 victory over the Maryland Terrapins Monday evening at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Clemson's game with Maryland was postponed due to rain Sunday afternoon. The teams are now set for a Monday doubleheader.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Clemson Tigers dropped game one of the team's scheduled doubleheader with Maryland by a score of 7-2.  Game two has been rained out.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  For the second time in four years, a South Carolina Gamecock has been named "Mr. Irrelevant."

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Clemson's athletic booster group has named Davis C. Babb as its first chief executive officer.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Grayson Greiner is getting another chance to be America's catcher.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins has denied his involvement in a trashed hotel room registered in his name at February's NFL combine.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins' draft status may be in jeopardy after reports have linked him to a trashed hotel room at February's NFL combine in Indianapolis.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Columbia Blowfish have chosen former major league pitcher Jonathan Johnson as their new head coach as the team gets ready for what will likely be its last season at Capital City Stadium.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley has received a three-year contract extension and a raise after leading the Gamecocks to a second straight NCAA tournament appearance.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  He might be just 22-years-old, but Jackie Bradley Jr. can play the game of baseball and he has proved it by becoming the Boston Red Sox new left fielder.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Injured running back Marcus Lattimore is slated to take part in the South Carolina football program's annual pro timing day at Williams-Brice Stadium on Wednesday. Lattimore is not yet cleared to do all-out sprints but is expected to participate.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Denny Hamlin suffered a compression fracture in his lower back during Sunday's last-lap crash at Fontana, Calif.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Panthers have re-signed cornerback Captain Munnerlyn and signed unrestricted free agent safety Mike Mitchell from the Oakland Raiders.