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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Former Clemson All-American Lucas Glover is set to open play in his sixth Masters on Thursday ready to prove that 2013 is part of his road back. The one-time U.S. Open champion has missed the cut in Augusta the past three years.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Sophomore catcher Garrett Boulware blasted two home runs and drove in five runs leading Clemson to a 10-5 win over No. 8 N.C. State at Doak Field on Friday afternoon.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  South Carolina's consensus All-American Jadeveon Clowney has spent much of this month collecting honors and attending banquets as one of college football's best players, but now he says he's aiming for the biggest one of all.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Midland's high school coach selected to coach prestigeous national tournament

Saturday, May 07, 2011  Former Clemson All-American Jonathan Byrd has a one shot lead entering the final round of the Wells Fargo Invitational at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, NC.  Byrd has a one shot lead over Pat Perez and  three shot lead over former Clemson teammate Lucas Glover, who is at 12 under.

Friday, February 18, 2011  Dave Duerson, a four-time Pro Bowl safety who played on Super Bowl winners with the Chicago Bears and New York Giants, has died. He was 50.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  Last night, the top-ranked UConn women's basketball team surpassed the 88-game winning streak set by John Wooden's UCLA men's team from 1971-74.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton and defensive tackle Nick Fairley from Auburn were voted to The Associated Press All-America team along with Oregon running back LaMichael James, who will face Auburn in the BCS title game in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 10.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  South Carolina placed two players on Phil Steele’s 2010 Midseason All-American Team, it was announced today.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  Jim Thome hit his 579th homer, Joe Mauer had three more hits and the Minnesota Twins took sole possession of the AL Central lead by beating the Chicago White Sox 12-6 on Tuesday night.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  Record-tying 53 non-seniors apply for NFL draft

Monday, January 18, 2010  Gaines Adams, NFL defensive end and Clemson All-American, dies at 26 in South Carolina

Thursday, November 05, 2009  Emporia State student who had been missing 3 days found dead in accident

Friday, September 11, 2009  Jordan reaches new heights with Hall of Fame enshrinement

Monday, May 18, 2009  Edwards, former NFL defender and South Carolina administrator, takes over as Newberry AD