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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.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Stephanie Decker lost both her legs while protecting her children in a 2012 accident.  Darlington Raceway is set to honor her at Saturday's Bojangles Southern 500 this Mother's Day weekend.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jordan Mosley didn't hear his named called at last weekend's draft but that isn't stopping him from chasing his NFL dream. Mosely has been invited to the New York Giants rookie mini-camp tryouts.

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.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Houston Texans have selected South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger in the second round of the NFL draft.  He was the No. 57 pick overall.

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  Clemson's athletic booster group has named Davis C. Babb as its first chief executive officer.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins' draft status may be in jeopardy after reports have linked him to a trashed hotel room at February's NFL combine in Indianapolis.

Monday, April 08, 2013  With perhaps billions of dollars stake, a hearing Tuesday over concussion litigation filed against the NFL promises to be a brawl between legal heavyweights.

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A new clubhouse is planned for the Harbour Town Golf Links, the Hilton Head Island course that hosts the PGA's RBC Heritage professional tournament each spring.

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.

Monday, March 11, 2013  South Carolina coach Frank Martin says the Gamecocks have made significant strides the past two months despite their struggles in the Southeastern Conference