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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Stephanie Decker lost both her legs while protecting her children in a 2012 accident.  Darlington Raceway is set to honor her at Saturday's Bojangles Southern 500 this Mother's Day weekend.

Monday, February 18, 2013  A state license tag honoring the University of South Carolina baseball team's back-to-back national championships in 2010 and 2011 will be available for purchase Tuesday.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  University officials have planned a special ceremony to honor former USC baseball coach Ray Tanner before the Gamecocks take on Liberty Friday at 3pm

Thursday, December 13, 2012  South Carolina senior left-handed pitcher Tyler Webb has earned Preseason All-America honors as announced by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

Monday, November 26, 2012  South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week and SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week announced Monday.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Clemson defensive back Xavier Brewer was named ACC Defensive Back of the Week on Monday for his performance against South Carolina Saturday.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Johnson, Sanders lauded for efforts in 35-7 win.

Monday, July 23, 2012  IOC President Rogge honors slain Israelis with a minute of silence in athletes village

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

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Benedict College held their annual athletics award banquet Monday night.

Friday, April 06, 2012  South Carolina pitcher Michael Roth was named the Southeastern Conference's H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  The South Carolina women’s swimming and diving team has earned College Swimming Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America Team honors after posting the top GPA in the nation with a 3.62 in the fall.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Lattimore has been selected as the conference's Co-Offensive Player of the Week after his performance against Navy over the weekend.  The SEC office announced the honor Monday. Rivals.com also named the six-foot, 232 pound star National SEC Player of the Week.  CollegeFootballPerformance.com selected Lattimore for their honorable mention list.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray and Alabama safety Mark Barron are the Southeastern Conference offensive and defensive players of the week.  The league also named South Carolina's Melvin Ingram special teams player of the week Monday.

Monday, September 05, 2011  Mississippi State running back Vick Ballard, LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu and Arkansas return man Joe Adams are Southeastern Conference players of the week.