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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Kenseth passed JGR teammate Kyle Busch 13 laps from the end to win the Bojangles Southern 500 on Saturday night, his third victory in his debut season after a successful stint with Roush Fenway Racing.

Friday, May 10, 2013  An infield full of rv's the roar of the engine that means NASCAR is back in town and fans going all out for this year's Southern 500.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The sounds and smells are getting stronger for Earnest Scurry this time of the year at Darlington's Raceway Grill.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Former Gamecock star Marcus Lattimore is just days away from reporting to his new NFL team.  The runningback is set to head to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Stephanie Decker lost both her legs while protecting her children in a 2012 accident.  Darlington Raceway is set to honor her at Saturday's Bojangles Southern 500 this Mother's Day weekend.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jordan Mosley didn't hear his named called at last weekend's draft but that isn't stopping him from chasing his NFL dream. Mosely has been invited to the New York Giants rookie mini-camp tryouts.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  For the second time in four years, a South Carolina Gamecock has been named "Mr. Irrelevant."

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.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Latest local picks in the 2013 NFL Draft.

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.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Houston Texans have selected South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger in the second round of the NFL draft.  He was the No. 57 pick overall.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins' decision to leave school a year early is paying off. The Houston Texans have selected him with the 27th overall pick in the NFL draft.