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Yesterday at 10:40 PM  The University of South Carolina football program has picked up a key recruit who says he chose the school not only for its athletics, but also its academics.  But, what Arden Key said about the school is being interpreted different ways.

Monday, June 17, 2013  The Southeastern Conference has honored both the South Carolina and Tennessee football teams for their conduct after Gamecock runningback Marcus Lattimore suffered a severe injury last fall.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  South Carolina senior pitcher Tyler Webb was chosen by the New York Yankees in the 10th round of the 2013 MLB Draft on Friday.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Rain and bad weather from Tropical Storm Andrea has forced the postponement of Friday's opener between No. 1 overall seed North Carolina and South Carolina in their best-of-3 NCAA super regional series.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  South Carolina is a legitimate national title contender according to football guru Phil Steele.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  University of South Carolina standout defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was named named to Phil Steele's 2013 preseason first-team All-America squad. He is the only Gamecocks named to the first team.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Conrad Gregor singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Vanderbilt a 4-3 win over South Carolina Thursday in an elimination game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Grayson Greiner blasted a two-run home run in the 10th inning to give No. 14 South Carolina a 5-3 win over Mississippi State on Friday night to even their weekend series at two games apiece.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Consecutive sacrifice flies by Graham Saiko and Chase Vergason helped lift No. 14 South Carolina to a 4-3 win over Presbyterian in Tuesday night's regular-season home finale at Carolina Stadium.

Friday, May 10, 2013  South Carolina senior Nolan Belcher limited Georgia to just five hits and two runs in Friday's 7-2 series-opening win at Carolina Stadium.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The South Carolina softball team is getting ready for the postseason for the first time since 2007.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The South Carolina baseball team is holding steady in the latest polls despite dropping a weekend series to No. 2 Vanderbilt.  The Gamecocks are ranked 15th in this week's Baseball America top-25.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  South Carolina's series finale with No. 2 Vanderbilt was rained out Sunday afternoon and the game will not be made up.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Vanderbilt raced out to a five-run lead and was able to to withstand a late push from South Carolina to beat the Gamecocks 5-2 on Saturday afternoon at Carolina Stadium.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Despite a late-inning push, No. 15 South Carolina fell 3-2 to second-ranked Vanderbilt Friday night at Carolina Stadium in game of a three-game weekend series.