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Thursday, May 09, 2013  The South Carolina softball team fell behind in the first inning and was never able to recover against No. 4 Tennessee, losing 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Thursday night.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins announced Thursday he will leave school early and enter the 2013 NFL draft.  The move comes just one day after quarterback Tajh Boyd said he would be staying in school.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The University of South Carolina football team continuing to raise the bar in 2012.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  The South Carolina women's basketball team tied the school record for wins to open a season with a 69-35 victory over Furman Sunday afternoon.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  University of South Carolina football standout Jadeveon Clowney is the winner of the 2012 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award as announced by the Ted Hendricks Foundation.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The South Carolina women’s basketball rallied back from 14 points down at halftime to beat Drexel 58-55 in overtime Wednesday night.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead the Carolina Panthers to a 30-22 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night in a matchup of teams with the worst records in the NFC.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Backup quarterback Dylan Thompson threw for three touchdowns as No. 13 South Carolina won its fourth straight over 12th-ranked Clemson 27-17 Saturday.  Coach Steve Spurrier became the school's victories leader with the win.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier will likely match Paul "Bear" Bryant this weekend for most wins at two different schools.

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.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Clemson coordinator Chad Morris says his team's offensive confidence growing with every milestone it reaches this season.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Carolina QB sets school record for most completions in a row.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Former Gamecock football star Eric Norwood announced through Twitter on Monday that his time with the Carolina Panthers has come to a close.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Story updated with video: No. 19 and counting: Phelps earns a place in history, with more chances for medals ahead

Monday, July 30, 2012  US swimmer Matt Grevers sets Olympic record to win 100 back; teammate Thoman 2nd