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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.

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

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Clemson head baseball coach Jack Leggett is heading for the hall of fame. Leggett will be inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame next January.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The University of South Carolina football team continuing to raise the bar in 2012.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  South Carolina football star Marcus Lattimore announced in a news conference Wednesday that he plans to forgo his senior season to enter the 2013 NFL Draft.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The Atlantic Coast Conference's football coaches have selected Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd as its player of the year after a record-setting season.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The Carolina Gamecocks have climbed one spot in the Associated Press poll after Saturday’s 48-10 win over East Carolina.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  South Carolina women’s soccer will open the 2012 season as the nation’s No. 24 team, according to the preseason coaches poll released by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The Gamecocks are one of four SEC teams ranked in the top 25, and it marks the third consecutive season that head coach Shelly Smith’s team will open the year with a national ranking.

Friday, July 27, 2012  A memorial service was held for a former Gamecock football coach who passed away earlier this week.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Eight Gamecocks spread across first, second and third teams.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Steve Spurrier is sticking with his plan to pay players.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is the Black Coaches and Administrators' female coach of the year.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The university's Board of Trustees approved a proposal Wednesday from Athletics Director Terry Don Phillips to grant salary increases totaling  $450,000 for seven assistant football coaches and the head strength coach.