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After a standout college season and a dramatic transfer, Jayden Stone signs with the Sydney Kings, joining a club fresh off its 2025‑26 championship triumph.
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After a standout college season and a dramatic transfer, Jayden Stone signs with the Sydney Kings, joining a club fresh off its 2025‑26 championship triumph.

The University of South Carolina’s board approved a five‑year, $1.3 million‑per‑year contract for new baseball coach Kevin Schnall, while also funding a $2.5 million buyout for his predecessor, Paul Mainieri.

The University of South Carolina announced the hiring of Kevin Schnall, a coach with a proven record of winning and developing talent, as its new head baseball coach.

Fans can attend a free event at Founders Park on June 12, featuring remarks from Coach Schnall, free T‑shirts, food, drinks and a Clear Bag Policy.

A two‑game football series between the University of South Carolina and North Carolina will be called off, with the Gamecocks agreeing to pay the Tar Heels $1 million. The move leaves North Carolina without scheduled Power 4 opponents in 2028 and 2029, prompting a broader look at conference realignment and future nonconference matchups.

Four‑star defensive line prospect Seth Tillman, ranked No. 15 nationally, chose the University of Georgia after a campus visit that highlighted the Bulldogs’ winning culture, all‑black uniform and supportive staff, while his family looks to a program that will push him to his full potential.

South Carolina’s men’s basketball program is slated to compete in the 2026 Acrisure Series, a 28‑team showcase in Thousand Palms, California, where it will meet elite opponents under head coach Lamont Paris.
Coach Dawn Staley adds two French prospects, Alicia Tournebize and Justine Loubens, to a roster that now boasts 13 percent French representation, highlighting the growing allure of U.S. college basketball for overseas talent

TJ Shook's ascent to the majors marks a milestone for South Carolina baseball and sets the stage for an exciting series against the Angels and Brewers.

Tavon Austin and former WVU coach Jim Carlen are among the candidates for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame, joining recent inductee Steve Slaton.

The University of Georgia announced its 2026 men's soccer schedule, highlighting marquee matchups, a free‑admission home opener and an ambitious bid to shatter NCAA attendance records.

The Liberty Flames defeated Boston College 8‑3 in the Athens Regional final, tying a program win record and setting up a championship clash with the Bulldogs.

The University of Maine announces six new commitments, highlighting their backgrounds and achievements.

Former Penn State guard Dylan Williams will finish his college eligibility at Northwestern, bringing veteran experience to a program that is actively adding transfers.

Matt Barrie, an award‑winning ESPN anchor with deep roots in college football, has been appointed host of SEC Nation. He will front a weekly traveling series that brings the conference’s biggest matchups directly to Southern campuses, beginning with the 2026 SEC Kickoff in Tampa, Florida.

A dramatic Class AAAA girls' soccer championship saw A.C. Flora edge Bishop England 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, securing the program's second straight state title.

After withdrawing from the NBA Draft and completing a pre‑draft workout with the Dallas Mavericks, Shane Blakeney has pledged to join the University of South Carolina for the 2026‑27 season, bringing his defensive grit and all‑court energy to Lamont Paris’s rebuilding effort.

Johnny Anderson has been promoted to Operations Analyst for the Charleston Southern men's basketball program, focusing on recruiting and scouting. He previously served as a graduate assistant and student manager at the University of South Carolina, contributing to a successful season with a 26-8 record and a March Madness appearance.

Indiana has extended an offer to five-star forward Antoine Caughman Jr., a versatile talent from Columbia who announced the news on social media, joining a shortlist that includes UCLA and Cal.

The Blythewood Lady Bengals secured their fourth consecutive South Carolina High School League Class 5A track and field title, driven by historic individual feats and relay dominance.
The J.L. Mann girls soccer team saw a 1-1 draw extend to a penalty shootout loss against Wando in the Class 5A-D1 state final at Memorial Stadium on May 23.

In a dramatic showdown in Columbia, South Carolina, Brody Pike led Powdersville to a 6-1 victory, scoring five goals while honoring his late father's legacy.

Bowling Green State University will travel to Columbia in 2028 for a landmark non‑conference game against the University of South Carolina, marking a new chapter in both programs' scheduling strategies.

The Gamecocks and Tar Heels called off their 2028‑2029 home‑and‑home matchup, opting for a new opponent and a broader conference realignment that will affect future scheduling across the SEC and ACC.