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Friday, May 10, 2013  Jimmie Johnson is on a mission in 2013 and he's got the numbers to back it up.

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.

Monday, April 29, 2013  NBA veteran Jason Collins became the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins has denied his involvement in a trashed hotel room registered in his name at February's NFL combine.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Hendrick Motorsports was shaken by the news Friday that the MIT officer killed during the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was the brother of Andrew Collier, a mechanic in its engine shop.

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.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Gamecocks hit the road to Knoxville this weekend when they take on Tennessee in a three-game series.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Greg Norman to be Chinese national team coach to get ready for Olympics

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Sand volleyball is the 12th female sport to be added by South Carolina in addition to nine mens teams sponsored by the school.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The defensive end appears on this week's cover touting the beginning of spring football practice in the college ranks. Clowney is one of several college players from around the country chosen for the regional covers.

Friday, January 04, 2013  South Carolina starting quarterback Connor Shaw will miss spring practice this year after having surgery on his left foot Friday.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw will have surgery on his left foot Friday.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  University of South Carolina officials say the Gamecock football team will be arriving at Williams-Brice Stadium around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Frank Martin is representing the University of South Carolina Thursday at the Southeastern Conference Basketeball Media Day.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  NBC Sports Network will televise nationally the Carrier Classic preseason college basketball event being held next month on the South Carolina coast.