Brian Mack, the father of former South Carolina men's basketball player B.J. Mack, opened the House of Hoops Barbershop in Charlotte on June 29. The shop aims to be a hub for the city's basketball community, as well as a potential business venture the younger Mack could inherit once his playing days are over.
On June 10, the Lula Drake Wine Parlour won its first James Beard Award in the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program category. The honor showcases the years of work of head sommelier Tim Gardner, chefs, bartenders and servers and exemplifies Columbia's growth in the culinary industry.
Third-year sport and entertainment management student Sydney Herz has had a strong relationship with the sport of baseball throughout her life. Also a popular influencer, she has used her social media accounts to spread her love of the game and showcase her life as a college student.
USC's College of Engineering and Computing has been renamed the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing after a donation from a distinguished alumnus. The donation aims to help the college grow and remain competitive and flexible in an ever-changing engineering industry.
Former South Carolina student-athletes have taken on coaching roles at in-state universities and high schools following the end of their playing careers. In these roles, they have used their experience to help inspire and leave a lasting impact on the next generation of players' lives.
South Carolina head baseball coach Mark Kingston was relieved of his duties Monday morning after seven seasons in charge of the team. The move came one day after the Gamecocks were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The No. 20 South Carolina baseball team dropped its fourth SEC series of the season against No. 2 Arkansas. South Carolina picked up a win in the first game of a Saturday doubleheader, but it was unable to carry that momentum into its third contest of the weekend.
It was announced in late February that Columbia would be hosting English Premier League clubs Manchester United and Liverpool in a preseason soccer match this upcoming August. Despite intense competition from other cities, the University of South Carolina's passionate fanbase helped Columbia earn the third spot in the Rivals in Red Tour.
The No. 23 South Carolina softball team suffered its second consecutive series loss against an SEC opponent over the weekend, dropping two contests to No. 17 Arkansas. Despite aggressive offensive performances in game one, the Gamecocks consistently struggled to score with runners in scoring position.
ESPN's broadcast of the South Carolina women's basketball team's national championship victory was viewed by 18.9 million people, the most ever for a college basketball game in the network's history. Key figures in the sport, such as Dawn Staley and Caitlin Clark, said they believe this is an indication that the game will continue to grow in popularity.
First-year sport and entertainment management student Nolan Cochran poses on the Horseshoe wearing a t-shirt commemorating South Carolina’s national championship in cornhole on Feb. 23, 2023. Jo Nathan, a fellow participant in a local cornhole league, provided these shirts to the team.
Women’s basketball players (left to right) Sania Feagin, Bree Hall, Kierra Fletcher and Victaria Saxton smile after signing their NIL deals with Rewind on Oct. 6, 2022. South Carolina women’s basketball is partnering with the Rewind program to help fight diabetes in the state of South Carolina.
Head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley speaks to the media at an event to launch the South Carolina women’s basketball team’s partnership with Rewind on Oct. 6, 2022. The goal of the partnership is to help cure diabetes in South Carolina residents.