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FILE - In this July 29, 2020 file photo, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster speaks during a COVID-19 briefing as state epidemiologist Linda Bell, left, looks on, in West Columbia, S.C. McMaster ended South Carolina’s ongoing pandemic-related state of emergency on Monday, June 7, 2021. The Republican said during a news conference that the coronavirus situation in the state had improved to the point that it was no longer necessary. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)
The Latest: South Carolina ends academic year with deficit

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 11:48 AM EDT

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
South Carolina pulls out of Gasparilla Bowl, game canceled

Dec. 22, 2020 03:21 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) greets friends in the stadium after defeating Kentucky during in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
SEC nearing finish line in fragile, virus-disrupted season

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 02, 2020 02:43 PM EST

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin watches the team play South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
Some in-state rivalries left off of SEC's Thanksgiving menu

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 25, 2020 02:23 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tide's Saban tests positive for virus, will miss Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 25, 2020 10:55 AM EST

Players of the Guatemalan national soccer team sing their national anthem wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, before a friendly soccer match against Honduras in Guatemala City, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
The Latest: Lou Holtz tests positive for coronavirus

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 08:48 AM EST

LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (7) is unable to intercept a pass intended for Missouri wide receiver Jalen Knox, left, as LSU's Jabril Cox (19) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Humbled LSU eyeing QB contingency vs surging South Carolina

By Brett Martel Oct. 22, 2020 09:36 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. No. 5 Florida won 51-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 3 Florida having trouble selling out 17,000-seat Swamp

By Mark Long Sep. 30, 2020 06:38 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
QBs Costello, Trask set pace with big numbers in SEC openers

By Charles Odum Sep. 30, 2020 10:15 AM EDT

Tennessee's Henry To'o To'o (11), Trevon Flowers (1), Deandre Johnson (13) and Kenneth George Jr. (5) celebrate an interception return for a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 16 Tennessee wins seventh straight 31-27 over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 27, 2020 12:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2019, file photo, Colorado State coach Mike Bobo watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M. First-year South Carolina assistant Mike Bobo said Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, he was offended by allegations that anyone on his former Colorado State staff or team say they were abused or treated with racial insensitivity. Bobo had been Colorado State's coach the past five years before getting hired at South Carolina last December. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
Bobo offended by allegations of abuse, racial insensitivity

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 20, 2020 04:31 PM EDT

A ball catcher wearing plastic gloves amid the new coronavirus pandemic, disinfects the ball during a local championship soccer match between Nacional and Penarol in Montevideo, Uruguay, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
The Latest: Virus cluster at East Carolina pauses football

By The Associated Press Aug. 20, 2020 08:55 AM EDT

South Carolina state Rep. Nancy Mace, the first woman to graduate from The Citadel, smiles after being recognized by Vice President Mike Pence during a speech at the The Citadel, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard
Republican Mace wins SC primary in flipped 1st District

By Jeffrey Collins Jun. 09, 2020 08:29 AM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

Jun. 05, 2020 10:35 AM EDT
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FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, people sit surrounded by empty seats as they wait for the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England. The crippling grip the coronavirus pandemic has had on the sports world has forced universities, leagues and franchises to evaluate how they might someday welcome back fans. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
The Latest: Angels to pay minor leaguers at to end of June

By The Associated Press Jun. 05, 2020 06:38 AM EDT

Update on the latest sports

May. 06, 2020 05:00 PM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS Patchwork decisions throw wrinkle in college football plans UNDATED (AP) — The sound of...