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44 minutes ago  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.

Yesterday at 10:13 PM  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.

Yesterday at 6:31 PM  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is holding a sneaker drive this week to help needy and homeless children. She recently got involved in an initiative called Inner Sole.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  University of South Carolina head men's basketball coach Frank Martin has hired former Tulane and Miami coach Perry Clark as an assistant on the Gamecock coaching staff.

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.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Kyle Martin broke a 3-3 tie with an RBI single as part of South Carolina's four-run eighth inning Friday night and the Gamecocks beat Saint Louis 7-3 at the Columbia regional.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Former Gamecock Patrick DiMarco was signed by the Atlanta Falcons this week.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Steve Spurrier is now officially known as a "Great Floridian." South Carolina's football coach was presented with the "Great Floridian" award by Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Former South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore will work with a Medicaid program in the state to encourage those between the ages of 17 and 21 to visit their doctors for checkups.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Columbia Blowfish have chosen former major league pitcher Jonathan Johnson as their new head coach as the team gets ready for what will likely be its last season at Capital City Stadium.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Joey Pankake and Graham Saiko both had multi-hit games and each delivered a home run as South Carolina got back on the winning track with a 10-6 victory over the College of Charleston on Tuesday night at Carolina Stadium.

Monday, April 15, 2013  University of South Carolina closer Tyler Webb will remain out of action for at least another week as he deals with tenderness in his pitching arm. However, an MRI revealed no major damage.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  L.B. Dantzler hit two home runs as No. 14 South Carolina swept No. 13 Texas A&M with a 6-3 win on Saturday.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Reports out Friday indicate Ohio State has received permission to talk to South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley about that school's head coaching vacancy. The Buckeyes fired Jim Foster earlier this month after 11 seasons at the helm of Ohio State's program.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Brenton Williams scored a career-high 38 points to lead South Carolina to a 79-72 win over Mississippi State on Wednesday night.