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Friday, May 03, 2013  South Carolina men's basketball coach Frank Martin and his wife, Anya, are hoping to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The couple hosted the inaugural Coaches vs Cancer Ball at Colonial Life Arena Friday night.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Impressive weeks by the South Carolina and Clemson baseball programs moves them up in the polls.

Monday, April 22, 2013  After one season as an associate head coach for the South Carolina men's basketball team, reports indicate Brad Underwood has been hired as the new head coach at Stephen F. Austin State.

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 03, 2013  South Carolina men's basketball program will have a seat at the Final Four table in Atlanta this weekend when head coach Frank Martin showcases his cooking skills to raise money for cancer research.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Benedict College head men's basketball coach Fred Watson has been named a finalist for the 2013 Clarence "Big House" Gaines National Coach of the Year.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  USC women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley announcing Sunday night that she has removed her name from Ohio State consideration and will remain the head coach of the Gamecocks.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Former Clemson quarterback Willy Korn is the new receivers coach at Charleston Southern.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Clemson has fired women's basketball coach Itoro Coleman after three seasons.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Greg Norman to be Chinese national team coach to get ready for Olympics

Friday, March 01, 2013  The varsity baseball coach at Orangeburg-Wilkinson high school has been suspended by District Five after allegations of assaulting a player on the team during a game.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Sand volleyball is the 12th female sport to be added by South Carolina in addition to nine mens teams sponsored by the school.

Friday, February 15, 2013  It comes as no surprise to the Gamecock community that the first retired University of South Carolina baseball jersey belongs to No. 1 Ray Tanner.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  South Carolina has been picked to finish third in the SEC East by the conference's coaches.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The University of South Carolina baseball team will have 11 games televised as part of the SEC package, it was announced by the conference officeFriday.