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Mike Shula is back in the SEC at South Carolina after nearly two decades since Alabama fired him

Dec. 18, 2024 16:58 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mike Shula is eager to return to the Southeastern Conference as South Carolina's offensive coordinator, nearly two decades after the onetime Alabama quarterback was fired as the Crimson Tide's coach. There's no bitterness about the past, only excitement for...

Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the US, officials say

Dec. 18, 2024 16:16 PM EST

SEATTLE (AP) — The world's largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated in the U.S., five years after being spotted for the first time in Washington state near...

Supreme Court to weigh state moves to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

Dec. 18, 2024 15:15 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will consider South Carolina's move to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the latest abortion-related case since the justices overturned Roe v. Wade. The court agreed to take up the state's appeal of a lower-court...

Coastal Carolina plays UNC Wilmington, looks for 4th straight win

Dec. 18, 2024 04:17 AM EST

UNC Wilmington Seahawks (6-4) at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (7-1) Conway, South Carolina; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Coastal Carolina comes into a matchup with UNC Wilmington as winners of three games in a row. The Chanticleers are 4-0 on...

No. 2 South Carolina puts home win streak on the line against Charleston Southern

Dec. 18, 2024 03:51 AM EST

Charleston Southern Buccaneers (4-8) at South Carolina Gamecocks (10-1) Columbia, South Carolina; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 South Carolina will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Gamecocks face Charleston Southern. The...

Murray-Boyles' 22 points, Ugusuk's 3 in OT lead South Carolina to 91-88 win over No. 25 Clemson

Dec. 17, 2024 21:57 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Collin Murray-Boyles scored 22 points and Morris Ugusuk hit a 3-pointer in overtime to give South Carolina the lead for good in a 91-88 victory over rival No. 25 Clemson on Tuesday night. South Carolina (8-3) seemed to have things in hand, ahead 76-69 in the...

Former Alabama coach Mike Shula takes over as South Carolina offensive coordinator

Dec. 17, 2024 17:17 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Alabama head coach Mike Shula is South Carolina's new offensive coordinator, getting a three-year contract worth $1.1 million a season. The school's board of trustees approved the agreements for Shula along with extensions and raises for the Gamecocks...

South Carolina death row inmate makes final appeal, says trial lawyer wasn't prepared

Dec. 17, 2024 16:49 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man convicted of murder who is expected to be the next inmate scheduled for execution in South Carolina is making a final appeal to the state Supreme Court, saying his trial lawyer was inadequately prepared and had too much sympathy for the victim. According...

Louisville's Shough, S Carolina's Sanders, Utah State's Larsen win Comeback Player of the Year Award

Dec. 17, 2024 12:11 PM EST

Tyler Shough, who rebounded from three straight injury-shortened seasons to throw for more than 3,000 yards in his only year at Louisville, was one of three winners of college football's Comeback Player of the Year Award announced Tuesday. South Carolina's Raheim “Rocket”...

No. 4 UConn has challenging week ahead with games against Iowa State and No. 7 USC

Dec. 17, 2024 05:56 AM EST

UConn has a challenging week ahead with games against two of the top players in the country. The fourth-ranked Huskies face Audi Crooks and Iowa State on Tuesday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase and then No. 7 USC and phenomenal sophomore JuJu Watkins on Saturday. ...