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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The legend of former Gamecock All-American pitcher Michael Roth continues when he makes his first career Major League start Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Angels take on the Texas Rangers.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Former Gamecock pitcher Michael Roth won in his first appearance in the Major Leagues on Saturday night.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Arkansas Travelers' pitcher Michael Roth is making the jump from the Texas League to the big leagues.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats have agreed to a two-year contract with former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Ramon Sessions.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  It is the first time in three seasons that the Gamecock baseball team returned from Omaha without a championship trophy, but the fans did not seem to notice.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Orioles take Walker and Price, Marzilli goes to Arizona and the Angels select Roth.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Angels ace Jered Weaver pitches no-hitter, shuts down Twins 9-0

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Steve Spurrier and University of South Carolina officials will appear before the NCAA Committee on Infractions in Los Angeles on Friday.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Kobe's crown: Bryant scores 37, ties record with 4th All-Star MVP award in West's 148-143 win

Thursday, January 13, 2011  One day after tweaking Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert and the Cavaliers on Twitter during the most lopsided loss in his former team's history, James explained he wasn't making fun of the Cavs.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  Most of Pete Sampras' tennis trophies stolen from storage in LA; 13 of 14 grand slams safe

Friday, October 08, 2010  Juan Carlos Navarro scored 25 points to help Barcelona beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 in an exhibition on Thursday.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  David Beckham's management company says it is taking legal action against a U.S. magazine that published claims the former England captain slept with prostitutes.

Monday, August 30, 2010  As expected, the White Sox claimed the unpredictable but productive 12-time All-Star slugger on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, hoping his powerful bat, full of so many October swings and homers, can help them make a postseason push.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  A group of 14-year-old boys from Haiti is using a soccer trip to Minnesota to help them forget just a bit about the devastating earthquake back home.