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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Joey Pankake's go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh inning sparked South Carolina to a come-from-behind win over Wofford Wednesday night.  However, first baseman L.B. Dantzler left the game with a shoulder injury.

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.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Marcus Lattimore is about to be on the clock at the NFL draft when the annual football spectacle kicks off  in New York City Thursday night. But, Lattimore won't be there.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Grayson Greiner is getting another chance to be America's catcher.

Monday, April 15, 2013  University of South Carolina closer Tyler Webb will remain out of action for at least another week as he deals with tenderness in his pitching arm. However, an MRI revealed no major damage.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Clemson's starting tight end Sam Cooper and reserve quarterback Chad Kelly both suffered torn anterior cruciate ligaments in Saturday's spring football game. Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney confirmed the injuries Monday afternoon.

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.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Former British Open champion Darren Clarke has withdrawn from the Masters because of a hamstring injury.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Marcus Lattimore worked out on his injured knee for NFL personnel, doing some exercises and pass-catching drills at South Carolina's pro day on Wednesday. He received loud applause from ex-teammates, coaches and NFL evaluators.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Denny Hamlin suffered a compression fracture in his lower back during Sunday's last-lap crash at Fontana, Calif.

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.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The South Carolina baseball team beat Ball State 10-0 at Carolina Stadium on Tuesday.  However, head coach Chad Holbrook announced after the game that Friday night starter Jordan Montgomery would be out for at least two weeks.

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.

Friday, February 22, 2013  After being examined by doctors at the NFL combine Friday for almost four hours, former Gamecock Marcus Lattimore is still hopeful his injures won't jeopardize his NFL career.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The doctor for Gamecock great Marcus Lattimore says the runningback is pulling off the "impossible" in his recovery from knee surgery.