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Friday, May 10, 2013  Drew Barker, one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the class of 2014, has spurned South Carolina to play for his home-state Kentucky Wildcats.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  South Carolina will open the 2015 season against North Carolina at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Former Gamecock star Marcus Lattimore is just days away from reporting to his new NFL team.  The runningback is set to head to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  When South Carolina opens the 2015 college football season, reports indicate the team will continue its old ACC rivalry with North Carolina at a game in Charlotte.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Steve Spurrier and former Gamecock receiver Sterling Sharpe came up short in the duo's bid to claim its third win at the Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge golf tournament Tuesday, but Spurrier did notch another win over a rival.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Houston Texans have selected South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger in the second round of the NFL draft.  He was the No. 57 pick overall.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  South Carolina fans who were hoping to get a look at defensive standout Jadeveon Clowney this spring may have missed their chance. Clowney is likely done for the rest of spring practice.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  It may be the time of year for spring football, but South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier's brain is also on baseball after former Gamecock Jackie Bradley, Jr. impressed in his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Injured running back Marcus Lattimore will attend South Carolina's pro day on March 27, although he won't run in any drills for NFL personnel attending the session.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Just hours after South Carolina's basketball season ended at the SEC Tournament, the Bruce Ellington watch is officially on.

Monday, March 11, 2013  South Carolina two-sport player Bruce Ellington says he hasn't yet thought about football with the basketball season heading to the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  South Carolina All-American Jadeveon Clowney has purchased a $5 million insurance policy to protect himself financially for the 2013 season.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  South Carolina star Jadeveon Clowney has returned to the football field for spring workouts after an offseason of questions about whether the defensive end should play this fall and risk injury.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The University of South Carolina opens spring football practice Tuesday afternoon. The first workout is scheduled for 3pm at the Bluff Road practice fields.  It is open to the public.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The University of South Carolina announced a $45 increase to season ticket prices for 2013, raising the cost to $365 a seat for the Gamecocks seven-game schedule. The school says the money will help pay for facility upgrades.