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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Injured running back Marcus Lattimore is slated to take part in the South Carolina football program's annual pro timing day at Williams-Brice Stadium on Wednesday. Lattimore is not yet cleared to do all-out sprints but is expected to participate.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Kenny Kadji scored 12 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 seconds left to keep No. 3 Miami perfect in Atlantic Coast Conference play after a 45-43 victory at Clemson on Sunday night.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Gamecock Football team returning home Wednesday after a last second win in the Outback Bowl.  The win bringing USC to eleven wins for the second straight season.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Senior running back Kenny Miles rushed for a career-high 127 yards and one touchdown to help lead No. 12/11 South Carolina to a 24-7 victory over Wofford on Senior Day Saturday afternoon at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Perhaps no team in the country needed a week off more than No. 12 South Carolina. Coach Steve Spurrier says after the time away his Gamecocks are refreshed and ready to finish the season in style.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  With the season-ending knee injury to All-American candidate running back Marcus Lattimore, Kenny Miles returns to his familiar role as "next man up."

Thursday, October 18, 2012  South Carolina star running back Marcus Lattimore missed practice on Wednesday with a hip injury and may not be available to play against No. 3 Florida this weekend.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Ellington's 15 points not enough for Gamecocks in Gainesville loss.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  NASCAR asks drivers to choose 1 series to race for championship in 2011.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  APNewsBreak: Broncos receiver had gambling problem, was in debt when he committed suicide.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Former University of South Carolina Gamecock and current Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley had a gambling problem and was deep in debt when he committed suicide on Sept. 21, friends and family told authorities during a probe into his death.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says backup tailback Kenny Miles will start for the 19th-ranked Gamecocks on Saturday against Vanderbilt in place of injured freshman Marcus Lattimore.

Friday, September 24, 2010  Dozens of Gamecock fans gathered at Williams-Brice Stadium Friday afternoon to send the South Carolina football team off to Auburn in style.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  The mother of former South Carolina standout Kenny McKinley's 1-year-old son says she never suspected the Denver Broncos receiver would take his own life.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier and the 12th-ranked Gamecocks continue to prepare for Auburn and try to put the tragic death of former receiver Kenny McKinley behind them.