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Monday, April 29, 2013  A South Carolina equal rights group hopes NBA veteran center Jason Collins' move to come out as gay while still an active player will help create an environment of acceptance. Collins is the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Former Clemson All-American Lucas Glover is set to open play in his sixth Masters on Thursday ready to prove that 2013 is part of his road back. The one-time U.S. Open champion has missed the cut in Augusta the past three years.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Former British Open champion Darren Clarke has withdrawn from the Masters because of a hamstring injury.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  He might be just 22-years-old, but Jackie Bradley Jr. can play the game of baseball and he has proved it by becoming the Boston Red Sox new left fielder.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  There are just a few more days until the major league baseball season starts and former Gamecock standout Jackie Bradley, Jr. is still stealing the show. Whether he's on the Opening Day roster, though, is still under wraps.

Friday, March 15, 2013  South Carolina sophomore Evan Beal struck out a career-high 10 batters as the No. 5 Gamecocks beat Missouri 4-1 on Friday in the SEC opener at Taylor Stadium.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The University of South Carolina opens spring football practice Tuesday afternoon. The first workout is scheduled for 3pm at the Bluff Road practice fields.  It is open to the public.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Shane Kennedy's two-out, two-run blast in the eighth inning helped deliver an opening day win for Clemson.

Friday, February 15, 2013  LB Dantzler homered and drove in two runs, and South Carolina made coach Chad Holbrook's debut a success with a 4-3 victory over Liberty on Friday.

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

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  South Carolina's season opener with Liberty is sold out. Eight of the last 12 games at Carolina Stadium have been sellouts.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Jake Odom and Justin Gant scored in double figures as Indiana State beat Winthrop 66-55 on Tuesday night.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The Clemson Tigers cruised past Presbyterian 77-44 on Monday night behind some strong play from the team's senior leaders.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Clemson senior forward Devin Booker has been suspended for the team's preseason exhibition game for violating team rules.

Monday, July 30, 2012  The Gamecocks will have their first football practice of the season Friday evening.