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Yesterday at 10:40 PM  The University of South Carolina football program has picked up a key recruit who says he chose the school not only for its athletics, but also its academics.  But, what Arden Key said about the school is being interpreted different ways.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The South Carolina Gamecocks couldn't hold on to a two run sixth inning lead and fell just short of another trip to the College World Series in Omaha.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Gamecocks and the Tar Heels will have to wait until Tuesday to see who will earn a trip to Omaha.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Jordan Montgomery twirled a four-hit shutout and the South Carolina offense parlayed eight hits, nine walks and five stolen bases into eight runs, as the Gamecocks cruised to an 8-0 win over North Carolina in Game 2 of the best-of-3 Super Regional Series at Boshamer Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  South Carolina is a legitimate national title contender according to football guru Phil Steele.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Clemson pitcher Matthew Crownover and outfielder Steven Duggar both earned freshman All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball on Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  All USC sophomore first baseman Kyle Martin has done since entering the program in 2012 is wait for an opportunity.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  University of South Carolina standout defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was named named to Phil Steele's 2013 preseason first-team All-America squad. He is the only Gamecocks named to the first team.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Despite early exits from the Columbia regional for two straight years, Clemson baseball coach Jack Leggett saw plenty of things to get him fired up for next season.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Clemson dropped its ACC Tournament opener after NC State broke open a tie ballgame in the seventh inning on the Wolfpack's way to a 6-3 win.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Grayson Greiner blasted a two-run home run in the 10th inning to give No. 14 South Carolina a 5-3 win over Mississippi State on Friday night to even their weekend series at two games apiece.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The South Carolina softball team's first visit to the NCAA Tournament since 2007 is a success so far. The Gamecocks knocked off Houston 6-4 Friday afternoon in opening-round action.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Sophomore righthander Daniel Gossett pitched six scoreless innings to lead No. 17 Clemson to an 8-2 win over eighth-ranked Florida State Thursday night at Dick Howser Stadium.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  As South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook heads into the SEC regular season finale, he isn't surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships and a runner-up finish last year.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Dawn Staley continues to bring the talent to South Carolina. The Gamecocks announced Wednesday the signing of the 2013 Junior College Player of the Year Olivia Gaines.