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USC Beaufort's Maddie Byrd stretches to put out a Spring Hill player at first base during the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round tournament at Richard Gray Sports Complex in Hardeeville.

USC Beaufort's Byrd named Academic All-American

USC Beaufort softball player Maddie Byrd was named Monday to the Capital One Academic All-America College Division Third Team for her performance on the field and in the classroom.

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High School Sports

Bluffton High volleyball player Mackenzie Cooler

Bluffton's Cooler sisters selected to USA Volleyball squads

Bluffton volleyball players Mackenzie and Madison Cooler have been selected to USA Volleyball High Performance teams. 3 hours ago

Heritage Tournament

Pete Fields, an employee of Coastal Connections based in Bluffton, helps to breakdown the bleachers at the 18th hole on Monday afternoon at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island.

Weather doesn't seem to hurt Heritage hospitality business

The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing didn't sell out this year, but Hilton Head Island's annual PGA Tour event still managed to boost restaurant and...

National Sports

Bobcats to become Hornets

The Charlotte Bobcats will reportedly change their team nickname to Hornets.

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Giants RHP Vogelsong breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks 17 minutes ago
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State Sports

Vanderbilt, LSU headline expanded SEC tournament

Vanderbilt and LSU are the favorites to win this week's Southeastern Conference tournament after mowing through regular-season play with uncommon ease.

Beaufort native and University of South Carolina product Mark Anderson carded a final-round 6-under 65 at Greer's Thornblade Club on Sunday to lock up a five-shot victory in the BMW Charity Pro-Am for his first professional win.

USCB

Sand Sharks women's golf team ready to tee off at NAIA Championship

The USC Beaufort women's golf team will wrap up its season at the NAIA Women's Golf National Championship beginning Tuesday at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln, Neb.

Sports Columnists

Stokes: Valuable lessons to learn in your outdoors 'firsts'

I have come to the conclusion that a number of "firsts" can make quite a statement in one's life.

Sports Blogs

Free tennis lessons at Van Der Meer

Free tennis lessons. You read that right. Click to Continue »

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More on Hilton Head Island's Class 3-A soccer sweep

By now you have probably heard that Hilton Head High swept the Class 3-A state soccer championships over the weekend at Gilbert High. Click to Continue »
Bluffton Bobcat Football Barbecue Fundraiser

The Bluffton Bobcats are holding a Football Barbecue Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday in conjunction with the Bobcats’ spring football game to be held at 6… Click to ...
Jerry Jones to DeVonte Holloman: We're going to put a star on your helmet

The Dallas Cowboys website has links to recordings of the phone calls to sixth-round draft pick DeVonte Holloman of South Carolina by owner Jerry Jones and head coach Jason Garrett. Click to...
Beaufort's Taylor selected by Detroit

Former Beaufort High School standout and South Carolina defensive end Devin Taylor is headed to the Motor City. The Detroit Lions selected the 23-year-old Taylor today in the fourth round&hellip...
Hilton Head Island lifeguard gives an assist to Graeme McDowell's mother

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Devin Taylor's 40 time slows, bench press improves at Gamecocks' pro day

Former Beaufort High standout Devin Taylor tried to improve his NFL Draft stock Wednesday at South Carolina's pro timing day. Click to Continue »
Bluffton Marine Rescue Squadron hosting a Lowcountry boil Saturday

As a thank you to supporters and sponsors, the Bluffton Marine Rescue Squadron extends an open invitation for a Lowcountry boil. The event is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. Saturday at… Click...
USC Beaufort's Tuesday doubleheader with Voorhees postponed

USC Beaufort's Tuesday baseball doubleheader against Voorhees has been postponed. Click to Continue »
Soundbites from Whale Branch and Lewisville

The Whale Branch boys basketball team's season ended Saturday with a 64-54 loss to Lewisville in the Class 1-A boys basketball championship at Colonial Life Arena. Here is some of&hellip...