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Today at 12:02 AM  Fresh off of a state championship in his senior season, Lexington High School catcher Nick Ciuffo announced Tuesday he will accept an invitation to attend the 2013 MLB Draft in New York.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Gamecock equestrian and the Curing Kids Cancer foundation teamed up over the weekend to put smiles on a special group of children's faces.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Nolan Belcher threw a three-hit, complete game and Connor Bright had two RBIs in a five-run sixth inning as South Carolina won the season series with rival Clemson for a fourth straight year with a 8-0 victory Sunday.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Despite the fact that some say he went too far with his commentary after last week's loss to LSU, Martin says no way. He wasn't taking shots at his players.

Friday, February 15, 2013  It comes as no surprise to the Gamecock community that the first retired University of South Carolina baseball jersey belongs to No. 1 Ray Tanner.