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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Steve Spurrier and former Gamecock receiver Sterling Sharpe came up short in the duo's bid to claim its third win at the Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge golf tournament Tuesday, but Spurrier did notch another win over a rival.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  In rare cases with athletics do you see children following in their parents career paths, but in this instance, it's the same route and more.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says running back Marcus Lattimore told him he will be back on the field for the Gamecocks.  Spurrier made the announcement Monday at an on-campus rally for the injured star.

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.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  A police officer in South Carolina thinks he was fired because he wrote a speeding ticket to Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney.

Monday, August 08, 2011  South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia strongly considered leaving for the Gamecocks for good after his fifth suspension last spring.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  South Carolina won its second straight national championship with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night over Florida in the College World Series finals. The Gamecocks' streaks of 16 NCAA tournament wins and 11 straight in the CWS are both the longest all-time. Fans are invited to a celebration party at Colonial Life Arena Wednesday. Doors open at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Carolina Panthers players recently visited Charlotte’s U.S. National Whitewater Center for teambuilding activities as part of the player organized practices they have been having.

Monday, June 06, 2011  A powerful storm halted Sunday's NCAA Columbia Regional Championship between South Carolina and Stetson. The game will resume at 1 p.m. on Monday at Carolina Stadium.

Friday, June 03, 2011  The Gamecocks beat Georgia Southern 2-1 in the second game of the NCAA Columbia Regional at Carolina Stadium. USC will face Stetson on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  Scott Wingo’s walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth gave South Carolina a thrilling 6-5 victory over Arkansas on Saturday at Carolina Stadium.