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Sunday, May 19, 2013  Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  LB Dantzler hit two solo home runs, but it was not enough to take down Mississippi State as the Bulldogs defeated USC 7-2 to win the series.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  After 12th ranked South Carolina built a 4-1 lead, 16th ranked Mississippi State struck with four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning including a two-out bases loaded walk to Brett Pirtle that scored Nick Ammirati as the Bulldogs defeated the Gamecocks 5-4 on Thursday night in a game one of a three-game SEC series.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Drew Barker, one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the class of 2014, has spurned South Carolina to play for his home-state Kentucky Wildcats.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Carolina Panthers have taken defensive tackle Star Lotulelei of Utah with the 14th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Just hours after South Carolina's basketball season ended at the SEC Tournament, the Bruce Ellington watch is officially on.

Monday, March 11, 2013  South Carolina two-sport player Bruce Ellington says he hasn't yet thought about football with the basketball season heading to the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Former Clemson football star Da`Quan Bowers has been arrested at a New York airport after police found a handgun in his luggage.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Aleighsa Welch led No. 18 South Carolina with 16 points and seven rebounds as the Gamecocks rolled over Mississippi State 60-46 Sunday for their first Southeastern Conference victory of the year.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  The South won 23-0 in the North-South All-Star high school football game Saturday.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  South Carolina coach Frank Martin says two-sport standout Bruce Ellington is back with the basketball team until the Gamecocks start bowl practice next month.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The Panthers announced they've signed free agent guard Jeremy Bridges to serve as a stop-gap for their struggling offensive line.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Clemson senior forward Devin Booker has been suspended for the team's preseason exhibition game for violating team rules.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  South Carolina star running back Marcus Lattimore missed practice on Wednesday with a hip injury and may not be available to play against No. 3 Florida this weekend.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Clemson wide receiver Daniel Rodriguez is a nominee for the Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award.