One-on-One with A.J. Green

University of Georgia All-American A.J. Green is considered to be among the top wide receivers in the country. The former Summerville High School star, who did not play Saturday as he awaited an NCAA ruling clarifying his playing status, recently went One-on-One with The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller about Georgia coach Mark Richt, the NFL Draft and playing against the likes of Carlos Dunlap and Robert Quinn: Read More

Cougs top USC, fall to Clemson in volleyball

ROCK HILL -- The College of Charleston split two volleyball matches to cap its play in the Carolina Challenge, beating South Carolina, 3-2, before bowing to Clemson, 3-2, on Saturday. The Cougars (5-2) beat USC, 24-26, 25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 16-14, their first win against the Gamecocks sin... Read More

Palmetto Pros Statistics

Minor League position players THE CITADEL Name Pos. Team (Level, Org.) G Avg HR RBI Dallas McPherson 3B Sacramento (AAA, Oak) 84 .267 22 75 Richard Jones 1B Boise (A, Cubs) 103 .265 7 58 C. McGuiness 1B Bakersfield (A, Texas) 109 .286 18 66 Chris Swauger ... Read More

Quarterback Thompson shines as Bulldogs overpower Chowan

Freshman Ben Dupree began the day as The Citadel's starting quarterback. But by game's end, fellow freshman Matt Thompson had firm control of the job. Read More

Bulletin Board

LABOR DAY TENNIS TOURNEY: At Maybank Tennis Center $10 a person or $20 per team. Call 406-8814. PALMETTO STATE SPARTANS SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL TRYOUTS: Nov. 6 at Old St. Stephen High School on Russellville Road. Register at 1 p.m. Cost: $25, cash only. Read More

Buccaneers shake loose from North Greenville

As openers go, Charleston Southern had plenty to be happy about after its 41-31 victory over North Greenville at CSU Stadium on Saturday. Read More

Law addresses conflict of dog drives

Back in my college days, I often had to rely on Cliff Notes in order to better comprehend something I was reading. The same can occasionally be said today when trying to understand the many rules and regulations that govern our outdoor activities. Read More

Eight receivers see action in Clemson's win

CLEMSON -- If Saturday were a preview of things to come at wide receiver this season, Clemson will be favoring youth at the position. Clemson entered the season opener still sorting through a logjam of wideouts. The Tigers played eight receivers in their 35-10 win over North Texas. Read More

Clemson 35, North Texas 10

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A great tennis town meets its moment

NEW YORK -- What constitutes a great tennis town? You don't have to come to New York to find passion for this game, but the answer just popped out at me Friday when I arrived here. It's obvious. Charleston loves tennis. Read More

No love lost: Sharapova blanks Capra

Wozniacki, Federer, Soderling move on into fourth round at U.S. Open

NEW YORK -- Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid shows up at the U.S. Open, upsets a seeded player, gains some buzz and belief, then gets a shot at Sharapova in the third round. In 2009, that kid was Melanie Oudin, who beat Sharapova en route to the quarte... Read More

Bobby Cox to speak at Hot Stove Banquet

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, who is retiring at the conclusion of the season, will be the featured speaker at the 7th annual Hot Stove Banquet & Silent Auction on Jan. 28 at the Holliday Alumni Center on The Citadel campus. Read More

Trophy Case

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Jurrjens lifts Braves over Marlins

MIAMI -- Jair Jurrjens pitched seven innings and earned his first victory in 10 road starts this season when the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Saturday night. With the Braves clinging to first place in the NL East, Jurrjens (7-4) matched a career high by winning his fou... Read More

Change coming for TNA?

Another earth-shattering change for TNA? Or just more talk from Dixie Carter? The TNA president announced Thursday on Twitter that TNA would be “going live” on Oct. 7. Read More

Bulldogs turning attention toward Arizona

After team meetings at the North Charleston Inn on Friday night, Citadel football players and coaches settled into their rooms for a night of TV viewing. A popular choice was the broadcast of Arizona's 41-2 trouncing of Toledo. The Bulldogs were impressed with their next foe. Read More

Ellington, Harper combine to create new version of 'thunder and lightning'

CLEMSON -- The "thunder and lightning" label was naturally attached to Jamie Harper and Andre Ellington because of the success of their forerunners at Clemson. The label still hovers over Ellington and Harper. Read More

Green Wave can't afford to let up with Goose Creek next

Summerville coach John McKissick didn't spend too much time savoring his team's 17-14 victory over Berkeley on Friday night. Read More

Saturday High School Results

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Not quite ready for prime time

CLEMSON -- There were a couple of season opener misnomers Saturday at Death Valley. Most tailgating Clemson fans were not really making use of tailgates. Read More

05PMBTOP10

Here's how Post and Courier sportswriter Phil Bowman ranks the top 10 football teams in the Lowcounty: Read More

R'Dogs go deep as four share shutout

Four Charleston pitchers combined on a seven-hit shutout, and the offense cracked three home runs for the first time this year in an 8-0 whitewashing of the Greensboro Grasshoppers in front of 4,186 fans at Riley Park on Saturday night. Read More

Scoring drives from Clemson's 35-10 win

Clemson 35, North Texas 10

Scoring drives from Clemson's 35-10 victory over North Texas on Saturday. Read More

Clemson triumphs in season opener

Tigers defeat North Texas

Clemson overcame a slow start and rolled past North Texas, 35-10, on Saturday. Read More

Coastal Carolina falls to No. 25 West Virginia, 31-0

Geno Smith threw two touchdown passes and Noel Devine rushed for 111 yards and a score, leading No. 25 West Virginia to a 31-0 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Read More

S.C. State falls to No. 16 Georgia Tech, 41-10

Quarterback Joshua Nesbitt ran for 130 yards and three touchdowns, Roddy Jones added two scoring runs and No. 16 Georgia Tech beat South Carolina State, 41-10, on Saturday. Read More

Charleston Southern beats North Greenville, 41-31

A.J. Toscano threw for four touchdowns and DeMarcus Moon ran for two scores to lead Charleston Southern to a 41-31 win over North Greenville on Saturday. Read More

Citadel trounces Chowan, 56-14

Matt Thompson accounted for four touchdowns, including three TD passes, as the Citadel debuted its new triple-option offense with a 56-14 victory over Division II Chowan before 9,016 fans at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Read More

Georgia holds A.J. Green out of opener

Georgia star receiver A.J. Green, a former Summerville High School standout, is being held out of the Bulldogs' opening game against Louisiana-Lafayette. Read More

USC football concerns eased after NCAA rulings, rout

Before Thursday's games, a call came that cleared all but cornerback Chris Culliver and offensive tackle Jarriel King. Sources say they expect the bulk of the NCAA's activity to be complete following Thursday's decision. Read More