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Saturday, April 27, 2013  The San Francisco 49ers select Marcus Lattimore with the 131st overall pick in the 4th round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

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

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  South Carolina star running back Marcus Lattimore is set to publicly address his future Wednesday afternoon, according to a release issued by the University of South Carolina.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  South Carolina two-sport standout Bruce Ellington is working out with the basketball team, a few days after catching two touchdown passes in the Gamecocks' 27-17 victory at Clemson.

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.

Monday, November 12, 2012  North Carolina State cornerback Dontae Johnson knows the Wolfpack secondary will face a tough challenge from No. 11 Clemson's powerful passing attack.

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.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Panthers interim general manager Brandon Beane says the team has placed receiver/returner Kealoha Pilares on injured reserve and activated receiver David Gettis from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to take his place.

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  Cam Newton completed 13 of 23 passes for 201 yards with a touchdown and ran eight times for 37 yards and a score as the Carolina Panthers snapped a five-game losing streak Sunday with a 21-13 win over the Washington Redskins.

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

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier is praising quarterback Connor Shaw a little more than a week after he sent him to the bench.

Saturday, November 20, 2010  Marcus Lattimore had three touchdowns and 102 yards rushing by halftime and No. 17 South Carolina scored its most points under coach Steve Spurrier, routing Troy 69-24 Saturday.

Saturday, October 23, 2010  Wayshaun Ealey set a school record with five rushing touchdowns as surging Georgia pounded Kentucky 44-31 on Saturday.