Christian Walker, USC first baseman, was joined at opening day by his father Scott Walker. Scott has made the annual trip from Pennsylvania to see his son play on opening day since he was a freshman.
A South Carolina state representative is taking unusual measures to make sure Carolina and Clemson play each other in football every year. He's afraid conference expansion will squeeze out the annual matchup.
Sophomore quarterback Connor Shaw led South Carolina to a historic win against Clemson on Saturday, and has the opportunity to forever leave his name in the USC record books with the upcoming bowl game.
Continued problems with student tickets to USC football games and heated arguments outside the gates at Williams-Brice is leading to Student Tickets Services forum to find a solution.
It's Homecoming Week at the University of South Carolina. With the heartbreaking loss to Arkansas last week, Alshon Jeffrey and Melvin Ingram, say they are looking forward to homecoming and putting the Razorback defeat out of their mind.
Bruce Ellington is a two-sport athlete, playing football and basketball. With basketball season already here, many Gamecock fans are wondering when he will return to the court.
One Running back out, one running back returning to the lineup. Kenny Miles is preparing for is comeback after missing five games due to a wrist sprain.
USC Athletic Director Eric Hyman says the on-going tension between head coach Steve Spurrier and a State newspaper columnist became personal Tuesday when Spurrier refused to hold his regular news conference with the columnist in the room.
Gamecock head football coach Steve Spurrier is giving the team a different look and leader this weekend, hoping a new quarterback will invigorate the team.
The NCAA hit the University of South Carolina with a 19-page notice of allegations late Monday night involving investigations into recruiting violations and illegal housing perks for student athletes.
For decades Gamecock Nation has suffered through what is known as the 'Chicken Curse.' Head baseball coach Ray Tanner along with two incredibly talented teams helped break that curse with unforgettable performances the past two years.
USC is looking at turning general admission seating in the student section of Williams-Brice into assigned starting next season. Some students aren't happy with the proposal.
Curtis Johnson used to pitch for the USC Gamecocks. Today, he still gets to sit in a dugout and put on a baseball uniform, but it's not necessarily the one he dreamed of when he was in college. After battling injuries, Curtis Johnson turned his broken dream into a different dream. Includes Video Story
Student athlete use of the new Dodie Anderson Enrichment Center is credited by advisors for helping Gamecock athletes raise their overall GPA's. The Fall 2010 Report Card shows USC athletes set a new record high grade point average.
The member of USC's men's rugby team practice and travels like players in many other sports. But rugby is not sanctioned by the NCAA. It's a "club" sport -- no scholarships no equipment or travel funding. Members of USC's rugby team thing that needs to change. Includes Video Story
South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier says there were lots of mistakes made in the Gamecock's loss to Kentucky. Now he's looking forward to this weekend's SEC game against Vanderbilt. Click Hereto view post-game comments from Spurrier.
Sensational fans, rally towels, tailgating and ESPN's GameDay added to 90,000 screaming fans made for the best backdrop for the USC Gamecocks' win over number one Alabama Saturday.
South Carolina's four second half turnovers secured Auburn's win Saturday night. The Gamecocks do not play this weekend as they get ready to host defending national champion Alabama.
Gamecock softball coach Joyce Compton announced her retirement Saturday. She said she would leave at season's end after 23 seasons at the school and 27 years in coaching.
The Gamecocks have released their spring football practice schedule for 2010. USC will hold 15 practices beginning Thursday and ending with the spring game on April 10th.
The Gamecocks are heading into the 2010 football season with a new offensive line coach. Shawn Elliott hopes to bring some stability to the O-line that could help turn them around. Includes Video Story
USC pole vaulter Vica Shobe recovers from what could have been a career-ending injury to take eighth in the NCAA tournament -- good enough to win All-American honors.
A USC freshman who just a few months ago was still playing high school football is now battling for the number 2 quarterback spot on the Gamecocks' roster. Includes Video Story
Weak pitching lead ended of South Carolina's winning streak at 13 Sunday. The Gamecocks won the first two games, but lost the third against the Auburn Tigers this weekend.
The USC baseball team took on Georgia Southern University Tuesday night in Statesboro. The game was a close one, with the Gamecocks and the Eagles matching each other point for point. The Gamecocks won the game in the thirteenth inning 8-5.
South Carolina swept the Tennessee Vols over the weekend for its 10th consecutive win and a 3-0 record in conference play. Freshman pitcher Tyler Webb picked up his first win as a Gamecock Sunday in a 4-0 win.
The South Carolina softball team was on the wrong end of the record book Sunday as the Gamecocks were clobbered by Alabama 21-1. The scoring was capped by Alabama's 14 runs in the second inning. Lauren Lackey had the lone Gamecock RBI.
The Carolina Gamecocks blanked Furman last night, 15-0. It was the second time in two seasons the Gamecocks beat the Paladins this badly on the Paladins' home field.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff betters their road record with a disappointing loss for Winthrop. Winthrop has made it into the tournament 9 of the past 12 years but has yet to celebrate a win.
The South Carolina women's basketball team was eliminated from the SEC Tournament in a 64-63 loss to Ole Miss Thursday. Kelsey Bone had 20 points in the Gamecocks losing cause.
The Lady Gamecocks wrapped up their season Sunday with an upset over the 22nd ranked Vanderbilt Commodores. The Gamecock men lost their fifth straight game to the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Jeffery Jones and Christian Walker brought their bats helping South Carolina start their season with a season-opening series sweep of the Duquesne Dukes.
The Gamecocks have reached the NCAA Regional every season in this decade, but will they get there this year? Find out how the gamecocks have prepared for the 2010 season. Includes Video Story
The Lady Gamecocks grabbed a quick lead to start the game but suffered couldn't hold on in the second half losing to the Arkansas Razorbacks 72-86 Sunday.
The the USC women's basketball team came up short against Mississippi State, 55-53 Thursday night. The Gamecocks were led by Valerie Nainima who had 15 points in the game that came down to the last second.
Devan Downey's 24 points led the Gamecocks over Florida 77-71 Wednesday night. The Gamecocks forced 20 turnovers and surged past the Gators late in the second half.
South Carolina women's basketball team got its first win over a top-ranked team in five years, beating No. 14 Georgia on Sunday. The men were blown out by 14th ranked Tennessee.
If you've given up on the USC football team, you may want to follow the women's soccer team. They're playing in the Sweet 16 this Friday against Wake Forest.
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South Carolina went into Saturday night's contest with Florida hoping to bounce back after dropping its last two games against SEC opponents. But those hopes were dashed by one errant pass in the second half.
The USC Gamecocks are looking for some revenge as they host the nation's number one ranked Florida Gators Saturday afternoon. Last year's Florida buried USC 56-6 in Gainesville.
With the loss to Tennessee behind, Coach Steve Spurrier held his weekly press conference on Tuesday. The main topic of discussion was what the team must do to win against Arkansas.
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USC head coach Steve Spurrier is questioning whether or not Alabama's place kicker is cheating by using a piece of tape to mark where he wants to ball. Alabama's coach says everyone does it.
Wednesday, October 21 2009 2:24 PM EDT2009-10-21 19:24:40 GMT
The USC Gamecocks host Vanderbilt this weekend, a team they've lost to for the past two seasons. Head coach Steve Spurrier hopes the team rebounds from last weekend's loss to second ranked Alabama this Saturday.
The Gamecocks topped SC State 38-14 at Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday night. QB Steven Garcia threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a third. Freshman quarterback Reid McCollum also threw his first career touchdown pass.
The Gamecocks are gearing up for the start of the 2009 football season and Head coach Steve Spurrier says the team has improved, but young players will have to step up.
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Coming off a tough loss at The Citadel Tuesday night, the Gamecock's baseball team were able to bounce back and take care of the Furman Paladins. Three Carolina pitchers combined for a six-hit shutout as USC took the victory 10-0.
The Gamecocks baseball team dropped to fourth place in the SEC East after dropping the final two games of a three-game series with No. 5 LSU over the weekend.
USC's Garnet Army and first-year head coach Darrin Horn were disappointed as the Gamecocks ended post-season play with an NIT first round loss to Davidson.
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The Southeastern Conference may not be the strong basketball conference this year that it usually is. But being in first place this late in the season, NCAA tournament experts believe South Carolina will be a lock for making the big dance next month
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With first place in the division on the line the Gamecocks responded with complete domination on Wednesday night. USC set a school record with 16 blocks in route to a decisive 77-59 victory over the Wildcats.
A tip-in at the buzzer by forward Mike Holmes lifted the USC men's basketball team to a 75-73 win over Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, putting the Gamecocks in first place in the SEC East.
The University of South Carolina Gamecocks played before a sellout crowd at the Colonial Life Center for the first time ever, and the stand room only crowd cheered a win over the Georgia Bulldogs.
The game of musical quarterback is finally over. Head coach Steve Spurrier announced this week that redshirt sophomore would start this week against Clemson.
USC Head Coach Steve Spurrier continued his quarterback shuffle as the Gamecocks eat the Arkansas Razorbacks 34-1 during their homecoming game this past weekend.
The South Carolina Gamecocks lost a 24-17 heartbreaker to the No. 13 LSU Tigers. Although USC led at halftime, two unanswered second half touchdowns by LSU sealed the Gamecocks' fate.
The Bowden era at Clemson ended Monday morning. Head football coach Tommy Bowden resigned after loosing to Wake Forest. Interim coach Dabo Swinney will lead the Tigers against Georgia Tech this Saturday.
The South Carolina Gamecocks and their nationally ranked number 1 defense are preparing to take on Jevan Snead and the Ole Miss Rebels. USC head coach Steve Spurrier's offense has been shaky so far, but the old ball coach thinks it could break out at any time.
In his press conference Tuesday, Steve Spurrier once again addressed the issue of who should be the starting quaterback. The Head Ball Coach says Chris Smelley is continuing to struggle with finding the primary receiver and route progressions.
The Columbia Inferno went into Wednesday's game four with the Texas Wildcatters knowing that it could be their last game ever at the Carolina Coliseum.
South Carolina's Phil Disher hit a three run-homer in the top of the ninth to break the 2-2 tie to lead the Gamecocks to a 5-3 win over the Furman Paladins.
Gamecocks took two of three games in it's weekend series with Ole Miss. USC won Sunday's game 4-1 with pitcher Blake Cooper's first complete game of the year.
When most people think of The Masters golf tournament, they think of Augusta National, not Columbia. But even South Carolina's capital city has visitors staying here to attend the annual tourney in Georgia.
Two USC women's basketball players are in jail today. Ashlie Billingslea and Jasmine Payne are in jail for credit card theft and possession of marijuana.
USC is now interested in Western Kentucky's Darrin Horn after Jeff Capel agreed to a contract extension with Oklahoma, sources told The State newspaper.
South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is in trouble with the law again. The highly-touted recruit ran was cited by police for underage drinking over weekend.
USC football kicked off it's s off its spring practices Friday in preparation for the annual garnet and Black scrimmage. All practices are open to the public.
The Gamecocks baseball team suffered a big defeat Sunday, losing to Vanderbilt 10-4. They will play again on Tuesday night at 7pm against the College of Charleston.
Cable TV's TBS Superstation is saying goodbye to the Atlanta Braves after 30 years of showcasing their games. A slump in ratings caused the station to cut back, and now fans are wondering how they can keep up on all of this season's action.
The University of South Carolina's softball team kicks off their home opener today. High expectations are set after last season's success that saw the Lady Gamecocks grab 38 wins and a post season bid to the NCAA tournament.
The University of South Carolina's softball team's won their home opener on Wednesday. The Gamecocks 3-0 victory over the Carolina Western Catamounts made Coach Joyce Compton's 900th victory.
The University of South Carolina is cracking down on students who don't use their tickets to athletic events. A new "no show" policy may result in some students sitting home for the rest of the season instead of on the sidelines.