Friday, May 17 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:51:01 GMT
A NASCAR driver accused of stealing a race competitor's race hauler has had his cell phone confiscated by deputies as they investigate the crime.More >>
A NASCAR driver accused of stealing a race competitor's race hauler has had his cell phone confiscated by deputies as they investigate the crime.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:29:40 GMT
BOSTON (RNN) – On Thursday, the Boston Athletics Association announced it will invite the more than 5,000 runners who were unable to cross the finish line to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon. TheMore >>
On Thursday, the Boston Athletics Association announced it will invite the more than 5,000 runners who were unable to cross the finish line because of the terrorist attack to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:13:06 GMT
(RNN) – David Beckham, the most recognizable soccer player to U.S. audiences since Pele, will retire at the end of the season. Beckham, 38, has been playing in France for Paris St.-Germain and donatingMore >>
David Beckham announced he is retiring from soccer.More >>
Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy afterMore >>
Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after a late surge took him to the win Saturday night.More >>
Tiger Woods had the last word against Sergio Garcia by winning The Players Championship on Sunday.More >>
A weekend filled with sharp words between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia came down to one last showdown Sunday in The Players Championship, this one staged across the water in a tiny, terrifying section of the TPC Sawgrass.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-11 20:42:55 GMT
South Carolina sophomore left-hander Jordan Montgomery carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning to help 12th ranked South Carolina to a 7-1 win over Georgia Saturday afternoon. A sellout crowd ofMore >>
South Carolina sophomore left-hander Jordan Montgomery carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning to help 12th ranked South Carolina to a 7-1 win over Georgia Saturday afternoonMore >>
Last week's white knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, South Carolina. DarlingtonMore >>
Last week's white-knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, SC.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:09:48 GMT
DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) - Qualifying for the Bojangles Southern 500 continues Friday on "The Track too Tough to Tame. Viewers will see two familiar faces at both races this weekend, but they have two veryMore >>
Qualifying for the Bojangles Southern 500 continues Friday on "The Track too Tough to Tame." Viewers will see several familiar faces at both races this weekend, but they have very different stories on how they got there.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:06:24 GMT
Beloved Brookland-Cayce High School coach and teacher Abbott L. "Abby" Bray, Jr. has lost his battle with cancer.Bray was also a member of Cayce City Council. He was elected to the district four seat inMore >>
Beloved Brookland-Cayce High School coach and teacher Abbott L. "Abby" Bray, Jr. has lost his battle with cancer.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:54:38 GMT
Former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle called 911 Thursday afternoon to alert authorities that he was going to kill himself.A recording of the call chronicles Trickle's calm admission to a Lincoln County 911More >>
Former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle called 911 Thursday afternoon to alert authorities that he was going to kill himself.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:21:11 GMT
12th ranked South Carolina lost to 16th ranked Mississippi State 5-4 Thursday night in Starkville.The Gamecocks built a 4-1 lead, but the Bulldogs scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning forMore >>
12th ranked South Carolina lost to 16th ranked Mississippi State 5-4 Thursday night in Starkville.More >>
South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook hasn't been surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even the second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships...More >>
South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook hasn't been surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even the second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships and a...More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:46:54 GMT
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Former University of South Carolina standout Melvin Ingram has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, putting his NFL season in jeopardy. The Chargers announced that outsideMore >>
Former University of South Carolina standout Melvin Ingram has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, putting his NFL season in jeopardy.More >>
South Carolina assistant baseball coach Sammy Esposito and strength and conditioning coach Billy Anderson will serve one-game suspensions following their ejections from the May 12 game against Georgia.More >>
South Carolina assistant baseball coach Sammy Esposito and strength and conditioning coach Billy Anderson will serve one-game suspensions following their ejections from the May 12 game against Georgia.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:17:33 GMT
PETE IACOBELLIAP Sports WriterCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner expects it will be some time before he fully appreciates his election to the state of South Carolina AthleticMore >>
Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner expects it will be some time before he fully appreciates his election to the state of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-12 22:57:56 GMT
Freshman left-hander Jack Wynkoop worked five-plus innings to earn his seventh win of the season as the Gamecocks defeated Georgia 8-3 to sweep a three-game SEC series at Carolina Stadium on Mother's Day.More >>
Freshman left-hander Jack Wynkoop worked five-plus innings to earn his seventh win of the season as the Gamecocks defeated Georgia 8-3 to sweep a three-game SEC series at Carolina Stadium on Mother's Day.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-11 02:46:14 GMT
12th-ranked South Carolina beat Georgia 7-2 Friday night to open the weekend series at Carolina Stadium. The Gamecocks are 35-14 and 14-10 in the SEC with Georgia 18-29 and 5-17 in league play.Senior left-handerMore >>
12th-ranked South Carolina beat Georgia 7-2 Friday night to open the weekend series at Carolina Stadium.More >>
Kyle Busch took the lead from Joey Logano 18 laps from the end to win his fifth Nationwide race this season and second in three years at Darlington Raceway on Friday night.More >>
Kyle Busch took the lead from Joey Logano 18 laps from the end to win his fifth Nationwide race this season and second in three years at Darlington Raceway on Friday night.More >>
One sailor died another was hurt after a boat carrying a Swedish flag capsized Thursday in San Francisco Bay while practicing for the upcoming America's Cup races .More >>
A 72-foot-long, high-tech catamaran sailboat capsized Thursday in San Francisco Bay while practicing for the America's Cup races this summer, killing an Olympic gold medalist from England and injuring another sailor,...More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:55:44 GMT
(RNN) - A runner who was unable to finish the Boston Marathon because of the bombings at the finish line is petitioning for a second chance for himself and the 5,700 others who trained but never completedMore >>
Runners unable to complete the Boston Marathon are asking for a second chance to finish what they started. More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:04:56 GMT
They're all here because they lost something -- some from accidents, some from ailments. They share a unique, but tragic bond, but it doesn't get in the way on the soccer field. It's a group of kids whoMore >>
They're all here because they lost something -- some from accidents, some from ailments. They share a unique, but tragic bond, but it doesn't get in the way on the soccer field.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-05-09 16:06:40 GMT
The "Battle of the Carolinas" is coming to Charlotte as the University of North Carolina faces off with the University of South Carolina to kick off the 2015 college football season. The Charlotte SportsMore >>
The "Battle of the Carolinas" is coming to Charlotte as the University of North Carolina faces off with the University of South Carolina to kick off the 2015 college football season.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:35:11 GMT
The Charlotte Motor Speedway is putting out a sneak peek of what could be the future home for ESPN's X Games. The Speedway, which is one of four finalists to host the summer games, has come up with aMore >>
The Charlotte Motor Speedway is putting out a sneak peek of what could be the future home for ESPN's X Games.More >>
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer It's been a dominant season for pitching in the Southeastern Conference thanks to a group of starters who have turned talent into results after a year or two in...More >>
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer It's been a dominant season for pitching in the Southeastern Conference thanks to a group of starters who have turned talent into results after a year or two in the...More >>
Heisman Trophy winners Danny Wuerffel of Florida and Ron Dayne of Wisconsin, along with two-time national champion Tommie Frazier of Nebraska, have been selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame.More >>
The only time Tommie Frazier and Danny Wuerffel shared the field during their brilliant college careers, Frazier's Nebraska team trampled Wuerffel and Florida in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl to win the national championship.More >>
The writer who did not choose LeBron James of the Miami Heat as the NBA's Most Valuable Player believes Carmelo Anthony "meant more to his team" this season.More >>
The writer who did not choose LeBron James of the Miami Heat as the NBA's Most Valuable Player believes Carmelo Anthony "meant more to his team" this season.More >>
Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstormMore >>
Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstorm with one-eighth-inch hail that halted the event with 63 laps to go.More >>
Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought as if he had never left the ring, coming back from a year's absence Saturday night to win a unanimous 12-round decision over Robert Guerrero in their welterweight title fight.More >>
The defense was back, just like it used to be. Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s dad was back, too, just like he used to be.More >>
Orb splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby, giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first victory in the 3-year-old classic.More >>
Orb splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby, coming from far back in the pack and giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first victory in the 3-year-old classic.More >>
The only thing that is predictable about Talladega is that it's unpredictable. You never know what to expect and the final lap is always one of the most exciting laps in all of NASCAR racing. Maybe theMore >>
The only thing that is predictable about Talladega is that it's unpredictable. You never know what to expect, and the final lap is always one of the most exciting laps in all of NASCAR racing.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-03 00:50:22 GMT
DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF)- Darlington Raceway is gearing for its biggest weekend of the year when NASCAR rolls into town next week. Like many stops on the NASCAR circuit, Darlington is trying to stop attendanceMore >>
Darlington Raceway is gearing for its biggest weekend of the year when NASCAR rolls into town next week. Like many stops on the NASCAR circuit, Darlington is trying to stop attendance from dropping while at the same time convincing a newer, younger generation of fans to come to the track.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 8:09 PM EDT2013-05-03 00:09:14 GMT
South Carolina senior first baseman LB Dantzler is one of 60 players in the nation named to the 2013 Golden Spikes Award Watch List, as announced by USA Baseball on Thursday morning. Dantzler is the team'sMore >>
South Carolina senior first baseman LB Dantzler is one of 60 players in the nation named to the 2013 Golden Spikes Award Watch List, as announced by USA Baseball on Thursday morning. Dantzler is the team'sMore >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 8:13 AM EDT2013-05-02 12:13:41 GMT
The local celebrities and sports figures had their time on the course, now it's time for the pros to take over. For the 11th straight year, Quail Hollow Club in South Charlotte will host the Wells FargoMore >>
The local celebrities and sports figures had their time on the course, now it's time for the pros to take over.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-04-29 17:30:40 GMT
(RNN) - Washington Wizards center, Jason Collins, has come out has the first active openly gay athlete in one of the big-four American team sports. In an interview he told Sports Illustrated, "I didn'tMore >>
Jason Collins has come out has the first active openly gay athlete in one of the big-four American sports.More >>
Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads. The first portion of the event belongedMore >>
Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action, but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads. More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-04-26 04:34:05 GMT
The Houston Texans have selected Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins with the 27th overall pick in the NFL draft. Receiver was the biggest need for the Texans who have long lacked a top-tier receiver toMore >>
Growing up, Clint Bowyer cut his teeth driving the short track circuit of the Midwest. Now that he is a big time Sprint Cup driver, he is hoping that his short track experience puts him back in the winner'sMore >>
Growing up, Clint Bowyer cut his teeth driving the short track circuit of the Midwest. Now that he is a big time Sprint Cup driver, he is hoping that his short track experience puts him back in the winner's circle this week in Richmond.More >>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-04-24 22:10:16 GMT
Trying to predict what the people who run NFL teams are thinking – or not thinking (looking at you, Oakland Raiders) – is an exercise in futility. More >>
Trying to predict what the people who run NFL teams are thinking – or not thinking (looking at you, Oakland Raiders) – is an exercise in futility. Nevertheless, mock drafts are as much a part of spring as baseball and the Masters.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-04-23 23:17:36 GMT
The Charlotte Bobcats have announced that head coach Mike Dunlap will not be returning as the head coach for the Queen City's professional basketball team. The Charlotte Bobcats announced on Twitter justMore >>
The Charlotte Bobcats have announced that head coach Mike Dunlap will not be returning as the head coach for the Queen City's professional basketball team.More >>
When Matt Kenseth made the unprecedented move from his long time home at Roush/Fenway Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing, many expected him to remain a championship threat; just not this soon. Capturing his secondMore >>
When Matt Kenseth made the unprecedented move from his longtime home at Roush/Fenway Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing, many expected him to remain a championship threat; just not this soon.More >>
Richard Petty once told me that bad luck comes in cycles. He said that you just continue to work hard and one day it will turn back around your way. That seems to be the case for the resurgent Kyle BuschMore >>
Richard Petty once told me that bad luck comes in cycles. He said that you just continue to work hard and one day it will turn back around your way. That seems to be the case for the resurgent Kyle Busch as he heads to Kansas this weekend.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-04-16 22:09:58 GMT
(RNN) - Pat Summerall, the sports broadcaster with a distinct voice and distinct style who for years had a famous on-air pairing with John Madden, has died, according to the Dallas Morning News.Summerall,More >>
Pat Summerall, the NFL broadcaster who for years had a famous on-air pairing with John Madden, has died at 82.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-04-16 21:24:25 GMT
Somebody painted a tiger paw on the football field at Williams-Brice Stadium and at least one Gamecock is not happy about the prank.Victor Hampton posted a photo of the field Tuesday afternoon on the popularMore >>
It's not even November yet, and never before has the rivalry between the Clemson Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks been so red hot. Vandals appear to have gotten themselves involved in the rivalry.More >>
At least two people are dead from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Evacuations from the site continue to take place.More >>
At least three people are dead, including an 8-year-old boy, from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Officials do not have a suspect at this time. More >>
The two best cars battled it out under the lights at Texas Motorspeedway Saturday night with Martin Truex falling short in the final laps to Kyle Busch for the win. The win completed a weekend sweep forMore >>
The two best cars battled it out under the lights at Texas Motorspeedway Saturday night, with Martin Truex falling short in the final laps to Kyle Busch for the win.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-11 11:00:16 GMT
Many Southeastern Conference football fans will finally get a look at their favorite teams this Saturday, April 13, and several of the annual spring games will be broadcast on TV and on the Web.Texas A&MMore >>
Southeastern Conference fans are beginning to stir as South Carolina, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Kentucky all hold their annual spring football games on Saturday, April 13.More >>
Bobby Labonte is one of my favorite drivers to interview. He has such an easy going down home style that you can't help but like the guy. As he returns to his home state of Texas this week, the formerMore >>
Bobby Labonte is one of my favorite drivers to interview. He has such an easygoing, down home style that you can't help but like about the guy.More >>
South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2013, the organization announced at a press conference in Atlanta Monday.
Jimmie Johnson dominated the final laps at Martinsville Speedway in route to his 62nd NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win and his eighth at Martinsville Speedway. The victory placed him third all-time in theMore >>
Jimmie Johnson dominated the final laps at Martinsville Speedway in route to his 62nd NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win and his eighth at Martinsville Speedway. More >>
Sunday, April 7 2013 7:24 AM EDT2013-04-07 11:24:29 GMT
(RNN) – It takes some people most of their lives to achieve something noteworthy, but college basketball players can do it during a 40-minute span by the time they reach 22. An entire month – or careerMore >>
All championship games are special for one reason or another, but some stand out more than the rest.More >>
Louisville cranked up the defensive and rebounding intensity in the second half to knock off Wichita State 72-68 and earn its way into the NCAA men's basketball final.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-04-05 18:28:57 GMT
(RNN) - Tim Pernetti is no longer the athletic director of Rutgers University, according to a source that spoke to ESPN.The school fired former head coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after video of practicesMore >>
Rutgers University athletic director Tim Pernetti has submitted his letter of resignation in the wake of a video showing men's basketball coach Mike Rice abusing players during practice. More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-04-04 22:16:44 GMT
(RNN) – Louisville coach Rick Pitino took time to have a few laughs Thursday in Atlanta, including those at the expense of one of his Final Four peers. "[Syracuse coach] Jim [Boeheim] has been coachingMore >>
Coach John Beilein, in his sixth season at Michigan, has the program in its first Final Four in 20 years. He recalled his days nearly 30 years ago when he met Syracuse's Jim Boeheim.More >>
Martinsville Speedway has not always been one of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s most successful race tracks. In fact in his first race, he hit everything around him including an ambulance. "Yeah, the ambulanceMore >>
Martinsville Speedway has not always been one of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s most successful race tracks. In fact in his first race, he hit everything around him including an ambulance. More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-04-04 15:39:11 GMT
(RNN) - Brian Banks has signed with the Atlanta Falcons after a wrongful conviction of rape and spending five years in prison. A California judge threw out Banks' rape conviction on May 24, 2012 afterMore >>
Brian Banks has signed with the Atlanta Falcons after spending five years in prison for being wrongfully convicted of rape. More >>
As part of our 60th anniversary celebration in 2013, we wanted to share with you some things you may not know about the people who make WIS a special place.More >>
As part of our 60th anniversary celebration in 2013, we wanted to share with you some things you may not know about the people who make WIS a special place. More >>
It's been six weeks since the Camping World Truck Series' drivers have strapped in for competition. For the veterans, the time off is appreciated but for the growing group of "Young Guns", is has beenMore >>
It's been six weeks since the Camping World Truck Series' drivers have strapped in for competition.More >>
With the start of the 2013 MLB season, TripAdvisor announced its 10 best baseball parks. See if your favorite park reflects the best of America's pastime.More >>
With the start of the 2013 MLB season, TripAdvisor announced its 10 best baseball parks. See if your favorite park reflects the best of America's pastime.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-03-29 19:53:54 GMT
(RNN) - ESPN will broadcast the spring games of three SEC teams in April. Fans can watch South Carolina, Texas A&M and two-time defending national champion Alabama on ESPN, ESPN 2 or ESPN 3. On April 13,More >>
This April, ESPN will televise three SEC spring football games. Other SEC schools' spring games will be broadcast on CSS and Sun Sports. More >>
Former Cup Series drivers moving over to the Nationwide Series has been a much debated topic over the last few years. Now with an influx of well known Cup drivers, the competition level has greatly increasedMore >>
Former Cup Series drivers moving over to the Nationwide Series has been a much debated topic over the last few years. Now with an influx of well-known Cup drivers, the competition level has greatly increased for Nationwide regulars.More >>
Kyle Busch broke a thirty-one race Cup Series winless streak with his victory in the Auto Club 400 on Sunday afternoon and gave Joe Gibbs Racing its first win at the Fontana, California track. However,More >>
Kyle Busch broke a 31-race Cup Series winless streak with his victory in the Auto Club 400 on Sunday afternoon and gave Joe Gibbs Racing its first win at the Fontana, CA, track.More >>
Brad Keselowski is wasting no time silencing the critics' claims that his 2012 Cup Series Championship was a flute. The young driver has quickly moved into the point standing lead after the first fourMore >>
Brad Keselowski is wasting no time silencing the critics' claims that his 2012 Cup Series Championship was a fluke. More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-03-21 12:14:31 GMT
Mid-majors that no one outside campus has on radar become overnight sensations, sent to the second weekend by effective performances or a last-second heaves that find the bottom of the net.More >>
Mid-majors no one outside campus has on radar become overnight sensations, sent to a second weekend by last-second heaves that find the bottom of the net.More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-03-19 18:33:10 GMT
Injured running back Marcus Lattimore will attend South Carolina's pro day on March 27, although he won't run in any drills for NFL personnel attending the session.More >>
Injured running back Marcus Lattimore will attend South Carolina's pro day on March 27, although he won't run in any drills for NFL personnel attending the session.More >>
The first short track test for NASCAR's new Gen6 car was a rousing success and for the first time in eleven years, Kasey Kahne succeeded in crossing the Bristol finish line in first place. Since 2002,More >>
The first short track test for NASCAR's new Gen6 car was a rousing success, and for the first time in 11 years, Kasey Kahne succeeded in crossing the Bristol finish line in first place.More >>
Sunday, March 17 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-03-17 12:00:09 GMT
(RNN) - The sports world is once again ready to be swept off its feet for the weeks known as March Madness and the men's NCAA basketball tournament. Get your popcorn and brackets ready. In 2013 theMore >>
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is celebrating its 75th anniversary by commemorating its best players, moments and teams in a bracket dedicated to the madness.More >>
Saturday, March 16 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-03-17 00:32:05 GMT
Gamecocks Defeat Missouri 2-0 In First Game Of DH South Carolina senior left-hander Nolan Belcher hurled 8.1 scoreless innings and combined with senior left-hander Tyler Webb for a five-hit shutout asMore >>
Aric Almirola is not a name that you are accustomed to seeing at the top of the Cup Series point standings. However, after a strong 2012 finish that produced two top tens in the last four races, AlmirolaMore >>
Aric Almirola is not a name that you are accustomed to seeing at the top of the Cup Series point standings. However, after a strong 2012 finish that produced two Top 10s in the last four races, Almirola was poised to take things to a new level.More >>
Monday, March 11 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-03-11 20:48:15 GMT
Sophomore shortstop Joey Pankake has been named SEC Player of the Week. He hit .438 (7-for-16) in the five games with four homers, seven runs scored and nine RBI. Pankake hit a pair of three-run homersMore >>
Sophomore shortstop Joey Pankake has been named SEC Player of the Week.More >>
Race car drivers are a competitive bunch and most consider finishing second as being the first looser. In fact, many in the NASCAR garage see each week's contest as a struggle that ends with one winnerMore >>
Race car drivers are a competitive bunch, and most consider finishing second as being the first loser. In fact, many in the NASCAR garage see each week's contest as a struggle that ends with one winner and 42 losers.More >>
Friday, March 8 2013 10:53 PM EST2013-03-09 03:53:12 GMT
A decision made by the South Carolina High School League knocked out the Goose Creek Gators from the state football playoffs last year. "We would like to save the high school league, if it can be saved,"More >>
The fate of the South Carolina High School League hangs in the balance. The organization's decision to disqualify the Goose Creek Gators from the playoffs last year has prompted a state bill that could eliminate the league.More >>
Elem Ibiam scored 19 points, Ashley Bruner pulled down 14 rebounds and No. 17 South Carolina easily defeated Alabama in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Thursday.More >>
Elem Ibiam scored 19 points, Ashley Bruner pulled down 14 rebounds and No. 17 South Carolina easily defeated Alabama in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Thursday.More >>
The chances of winning a fortune in Vegas are very slim but a few NASCAR Cup Series drivers are hoping their fortunes change as the teams roll in this weekend. Here are a few to keep an eye on. ThereMore >>
The chances of winning a fortune in Vegas are very slim, but a few NASCAR Cup Series drivers are hoping their fortunes change as the teams roll in this weekend. Here are a few to keep an eye on.More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 7:10 PM EST2013-03-06 00:10:59 GMT
SUMMERVILLE, SC (WCSC) - Fred Gutierrez is taking another swing at life. The partially paralyzed veteran, who is dealing with PTSD, walked 36 holes at Miler Country Club in Summerville Tuesday to raiseMore >>
Fred Gutierrez is taking another swing at life. The partially paralyzed veteran, who is dealing with PTSD, walked 36 holes at Miler Country Club in Summerville Tuesday to raise awareness for PTSD treatments and to collect donations for a local veteran charity.More >>
Monday, March 4 2013 2:33 PM EST2013-03-04 19:33:08 GMT
Basketball fans and students are in mourning following the death of a Kingstree High School girls basketball coach. According to SCNow.com, Sonya Burgess was killed in a hit-and-run accident Monday nightMore >>
A second person has been charged in connection to the death of Kingstree girls' basketball coach Sonya Burgess who died in a hit-and-run wreck last month. Kwandeesha J. Taylor was charged Monday morning with leaving the scene of the collision and failing to render aid.More >>
Phoenix International Speedway has always been a special place for Carl Edwards. His victory in Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500 reinforced that fact. Edwards victory broke a 70 race winless streak for theMore >>
Phoenix International Speedway has always been a special place for Carl Edwards. His victory in Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500 reinforced that fact. More >>
To NASCAR fans, the third weekend of May always starts a time of great racing action at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The first event is the most popular of them all, the Nextel All Star Race. The All-StarMore >>
To NASCAR fans, the third weekend of May always starts a time of great racing action at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The first event is the most popular of them all, the Nextel All Star Race. More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 1:48 AM EST2013-02-26 06:48:16 GMT
GOOSE CREEK, SC (WCSC)- Monday night the Goose Creek High School football team celebrated an undefeated season. Enthusiastic fans cheered on each player as they entered a packed gymnasium. It was a starkMore >>
On Monday night the Goose Creek High School football team celebrated an undefeated season. More >>
Monday, February 25 2013 4:03 PM EST2013-02-25 21:03:38 GMT
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina will again open its football season on Thursday night. ESPN has decided to open its 2013 broadcast schedule by showing the Gamecocks' game against North Carolina. TheMore >>
South Carolina will again open its football season on Thursday night.More >>
Danica Patrick made history last week by being the first female to earn a Cup Series Pole at Daytona. As historic as that achievement was for the young NASCAR driver, many still questioned how she wouldMore >>
Danica Patrick earned respect with her gritty performance in the Daytona 500. More >>
To say it has been an historic Speedweeks in Daytona would be an understatement. First, Danica Patrick becomes the first female to sit on the Pole for the "Great American Race". Now, Kevin Harvick hasMore >>
To say it has been a historic Speedweeks in Daytona would be an understatement. First, Danica Patrick became the first female to sit on the Pole for the Great American Race. Now, Kevin Harvick has a chance to become the first driver to sweep all Cup events in Speedweeks.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 11:17 AM EST2013-02-21 16:17:41 GMT
Basketball fans and students are in mourning following the death of a Kingstree High School girls basketball coach. According to SCNow.com, Sonya Burgess was killed in a hit-and-run accident Monday nightMore >>
Officials at Kingstree Senior High School have confirmed a funeral service for their girls' basketball team coach will be held this Sunday.More >>
Danica Patrick became the sixteenth woman to race in NASCAR's premier division when she began her Sprint Cup career last season. Despite the accomplishments of the woman before her, Patrick now has oneMore >>
Danica Patrick is the sixteenth woman to race in NASCAR's premier division when she began her Sprint Cup career last season, and Sunday, she became the first to win the pole position in a Sprint Cup race. More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 12:45 PM EST2013-02-18 17:45:45 GMT
(RNN) – Buss had been hospitalized for the past few months at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles undergoing treatments for cancer, according to USA Today. It would be easy to make the argumentMore >>
It would be easy to make the argument for Buss as the most successful owner in professional sports history. For the past three decades the Buss name has been synonymous with the Los Angeles Lakers.More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 9:22 AM EST2013-02-18 14:22:32 GMT
A South Carolina baseball National Championship ring is listed for sale on Craigslist."This is a one of a kind item," says the post. "A South Carolina Gamecocks National Championship Ring. You cannotMore >>
A South Carolina baseball National Championship ring is listed for sale on Craigslist for $5000.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 11:10 PM EST2013-02-15 04:10:31 GMT
FLORENCE - If you blink, you might miss Tyler Howell drive past you. Racing has been part of his life, and he's been driving against others on the track for three years. However, he's not even allowedMore >>
At 15, Tyler Howell is looking to make an early stamp on a possible NASCAR career.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 10:58 PM EST2013-02-15 03:58:31 GMT
Clemson earned its first ACC road win of the 2012-13 season and defeated Georgia Tech for the seventh straight time in the series on Thursday at McCamish Pavilion, with a hard-fought 56-53 triumph overMore >>
Tigers won seventh straight in the series over the Yellow Jackets.More >>
NASCAR has always enjoyed great relationships over the years. Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Richard Childress, Jeff Gordon and DuPont, and Jack Roush and Ford are but a few. However, the relationship betweenMore >>
Over the years, NASCAR drivers, owners, sponsors and automakers have enjoyed many great relationships. Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Richard Childress, Jeff Gordon and DuPont, and Jack Roush and Ford are but a few. However, the relationship between Herb Thomas and the Hudson Hornet is considered one of the best that NASCAR has ever seen.More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 11:37 AM EST2013-02-12 16:37:53 GMT
Southeastern Conference baseball coaches have picked the Gamecocks to finish tied for third place in the Eastern Division. South Carolina and Kentucky shared a tie for third place in the 2013 SEC PreseasonMore >>
Southeastern Conference baseball coaches have picked the Gamecocks to finish tied for third place in the Eastern Division.More >>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 9:13 PM EST2013-02-07 02:13:37 GMT
South Carolina State basketball coach Tim Carter as resigned after six seasons. The school said Carter was leaving immediately and associate head coach Murray Garvin would take over the struggling BulldogsMore >>
Rusty Wallace has been a controversial figure in NASCAR racing since he first stepped into a race car in 1980. Known for his straight talk and aggressive driving abilities, the Hall of Fame inductee recentlyMore >>
Rusty Wallace has been a controversial figure in NASCAR since he first stepped into a race car in 1980. Known for his straight talk and aggressive driving, the Hall of Fame inductee recently sounded off on several topics.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 4:37 AM EST2013-01-31 09:37:54 GMT
Honolulu Police have arrested a third man in connection with an assault last week at the M Nightclub that resulted in an NFL player needing stitches and unable to play in the Pro Bowl. Sources also toldMore >>
Honolulu Police have arrested a third man in connection with an assault last week at the M Nightclub that resulted in an NFL player needing stitches and unable to play in the Pro Bowl.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:21:11 GMT
12th ranked South Carolina lost to 16th ranked Mississippi State 5-4 Thursday night in Starkville.The Gamecocks built a 4-1 lead, but the Bulldogs scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning forMore >>
12th ranked South Carolina lost to 16th ranked Mississippi State 5-4 Thursday night in Starkville.More >>
South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook hasn't been surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even the second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships...More >>
South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook hasn't been surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even the second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships and a...More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:46:54 GMT
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Former University of South Carolina standout Melvin Ingram has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, putting his NFL season in jeopardy. The Chargers announced that outsideMore >>
Former University of South Carolina standout Melvin Ingram has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, putting his NFL season in jeopardy.More >>
South Carolina assistant baseball coach Sammy Esposito and strength and conditioning coach Billy Anderson will serve one-game suspensions following their ejections from the May 12 game against Georgia.More >>
South Carolina assistant baseball coach Sammy Esposito and strength and conditioning coach Billy Anderson will serve one-game suspensions following their ejections from the May 12 game against Georgia.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:17:33 GMT
PETE IACOBELLIAP Sports WriterCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner expects it will be some time before he fully appreciates his election to the state of South Carolina AthleticMore >>
Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner expects it will be some time before he fully appreciates his election to the state of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.More >>
Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy afterMore >>
Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after a late surge took him to the win Saturday night.More >>
Last week's white knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, South Carolina. DarlingtonMore >>
Last week's white-knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, SC.More >>
Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstormMore >>
Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstorm with one-eighth-inch hail that halted the event with 63 laps to go.More >>
The only thing that is predictable about Talladega is that it's unpredictable. You never know what to expect and the final lap is always one of the most exciting laps in all of NASCAR racing. Maybe theMore >>
The only thing that is predictable about Talladega is that it's unpredictable. You never know what to expect, and the final lap is always one of the most exciting laps in all of NASCAR racing.More >>
Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads. The first portion of the event belongedMore >>
Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action, but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads. More >>
Ryder Cup-winning teammates Graeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari are through to the quarterfinals of the World Match Play Championship.More >>
Ryder Cup-winning teammates Graeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari are through to the quarterfinals of the World Match Play Championship.More >>
Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016.More >>
Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016.More >>
Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.More >>
Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.More >>
Nike put on a gridiron-themed fashion show, with a player from each of the 32 franchises modeling his team's new threads. Check out your favorite team!More >>
The mammoth sportswear brand Nike put on a gridiron-themed fashion show, with a player from each of the 32 franchises modeling his team's new threads. Check out your favorite team!More >>
