WHNS - Sports

Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:15:00 EDT

The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum.

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:46:00 EDT

Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing.

Nats reliever breaks pitching hand punching locker

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:45:00 EDT

On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker.

Marquis wins 5th straight, Padres beat Cards 4-2

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:15:00 EDT

At age 34, Jason Marquis is pitching as smart as ever.

Giants RHP Vogelsong breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:05:00 EDT

Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong has broken his pitching hand while batting against the Washington Nationals.

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:15:00 EDT

By The Associated Press The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players...

Corbin tosses 3-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 5-1

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:55:00 EDT

Patrick Corbin was a maestro on the mound, making his slider move all over the place.

Dunn homers as White Sox beat Lester, Red Sox 6-4

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:25:00 EDT

Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year.

Bruce homers to back Cueto in Reds' win over Mets

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:15:00 EDT

Things weren't going well for Johnny Cueto in his return from the disabled list, so he had a conversation - with himself.

Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:35:00 EDT

The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals.

Road Warriors coach teaches summer Hockey camp

Casey Vaughn — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:12:00 EDT

The Greenville Road Warriors head coach is returning to the ice this summer to teach local youth about the sport.

Mark Anderson wins BMW Pro-Am, Web.com Tour event

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:26:00 EDT

Former South Carolina player Mark Anderson won the BMW Charity Pro-Am on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 6-under 65 at the Thornblade Club for a five-stroke victory.

Golfer scores new car after a hole-in-one during BMW Pro-Am

Joe Gagnon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:47:00 EDT

For thirteen years, BMW has been hosting the charity Pro-Am golf tournament in the Upstate, and no one hit a hole-in-one on the 9th hole at Thornblade to win a brand new BMW - until now.

Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:15:00 EDT

Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.

Daniel beats Chapman in softball playoff rematch

Casey Vaughn — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT

Chapman High School lost to Daniel High School's softball team in a playoff rematch on Monday following a disputed final score in last week's game.

USC Upstate names Fowler interim athletic director

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:58:00 EDT

USC Upstate says a former North Carolina State athletic director will be the temporary leader of its athletic programs.

SCHSL suspends high school softball playoff

Erika Kent — Thu, 9 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT

The South Carolina High School League froze the softball playoffs between Chapman High School and Seneca High School and Daniel High School and Union High School on Wednesday.

Tar Heels, Gamecocks to kickoff in Charlotte in 2015

Thu, 9 May 2013 13:48:00 EDT

North Carolina and South Carolina will meet to open the 2015 college football season in Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.

49ers draft Marcus Lattimore

Dal Kalsi — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:19:00 EDT

The San Francisco 49ers selected Upstate native and South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday.

Former Gamecock headed to NFL

Dal Kalsi — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:50:00 EDT

The Houston Texans selected South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Swearinger was called one most physical defensive backs in his time at USC.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 EDT

A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets. The person says Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be completed at a news...

This Hour: Latest South Carolina sports

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:56:00 EDT

A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets.

Vanderbilt, LSU headline expanded SEC tournament

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT

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

This Hour: Latest South Carolina news, sports, business and entertainment

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:08:00 EDT

AT&T is hiring 120 people across South Carolina as it expands its wired and wireless network nationwide.

Mark Anderson wins Web.com Tour event

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT

Former South Carolina player Mark Anderson won the BMW Charity Pro-Am on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 6-under 65 at the Thornblade Club for a five-stroke victory.

This Hour: Latest South Carolina sports:

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:17:00 EDT

Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina sports from The AP

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:17:00 EDT

Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Johnson got a fast final pit stop from his Hendrick Motorsports crew to restart the race in...

South Carolina signs juco player of year

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has signed the junior college player of the year in 5-foot-7 guard Olivia Gaines.

Holbrook handling ups and downs with Gamecocks

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:39:00 EDT

South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook hasn't been surprised by anything that's happened during his debut season, not even the second-guessing from fans expecting more after two national championships and a...

Clemson signs 6-10 Djitte from Senegal

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:51:00 EDT

Clemson has added 6-foot-10 Sidy Djitte (SIH'-dee zhih-TAY') of Senegal to its newest men's basketball class.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:48:00 EDT

This Hour: Latest North Carolina sports

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:44:00 EDT

A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets.

UConn trio headline U19 World Championship team

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:56:00 EDT

UConn will be well-represented at the U19 World Championship.

QB Mitchell decides on North Carolina State

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:52:00 EDT

Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season.

US women's hoops team chosen for WUG

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:36:00 EDT

National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.

AP Source: Jordan changing team name to Hornets

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:12:00 EDT

A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets.

UNC's Stafford-Odom takes over Concordia-Irvine

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 EDT

North Carolina assistant Trisha Stafford-Odom is leaving to become head coach at Concordia-Irvine, an NAIA program in California.

Allgaier thrives despite changes to NASCAR team

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:36:00 EDT

NASCAR Nationwide driver Justin Allgaier started the season with a new car, a new crew chief and a relatively new pit crew.

UNC's Moran named ACC player of year

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:52:00 EDT

North Carolina third baseman Colin Moran is the Atlantic Coast Conference's player of the year and teammate Kent Emanuel is its pitcher of the year.

This Hour: Latest North Carolina sports:

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.