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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.

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.

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.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  South Carolina football star Marcus Lattimore announced in a news conference Wednesday that he plans to forgo his senior season to enter the 2013 NFL Draft.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he has fired special teams coordinator Brian Murphy after the team gave up a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown to Trindon Holliday in Sunday's 36-14 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Old and new faces hitting the basketball court this summer in Columbia.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  AP Exclusive: Lance Armstrong retires for good; comeback didn't produce title, erase shadow

Thursday, February 26, 2009  House votes to tighten rules on sports agent contact with student-athletes.