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

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 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.