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

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.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  South Carolina fans who were hoping to get a look at defensive standout Jadeveon Clowney this spring may have missed their chance. Clowney is likely done for the rest of spring practice.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  It may be the time of year for spring football, but South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier's brain is also on baseball after former Gamecock Jackie Bradley, Jr. impressed in his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The start of the 2013 season is months away and South Carolina is just six workouts in to the program's spring practice period, but standout defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is already mapping his path to the Heisman trophy.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  For the second straight year, Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks are headed back to the big dance.

Monday, March 18, 2013  South Carolina and coach Dawn Staley are heading to consecutive NCAA tournaments for the first time in a decade. Players jumped out of their chairs Monday night when their destination was announced during the NCAA Tournament selection show.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Benedict Tigers are heading back to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time in eight seasons.

Monday, March 11, 2013  South Carolina's men's basketball coach isn't about to join the fight over the Confederate flag. Due to the flag's presence on State House grounds, the NCAA has banned all pre-determined postseason tournament play, like NCAA basketball regionals, in the state of South Carolina.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  South Carolina All-American Jadeveon Clowney has purchased a $5 million insurance policy to protect himself financially for the 2013 season.