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The former South Carolina governor is still running far behind Donald Trump in the state.

Haley, a Clemson alumna and trustee who was twice elected South Carolina governor, did not attend.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney always believed his team would show its championship heart in a difficult and frustrating season. The Tigers stepped up to show their coach's faith in them was not misplaced. Clemson finished off a four-game November sweep with a satisfying 16-7 win over rival South Carolina on Saturday night, rallying after a 4-4 start that spoiled the preseason ACC favorites plans to add another title this season.

Trump again uses a football stadium as a campaign venue - this one in Haley's backyard

Donald Trump is using a college football rivalry weekend to bask among his supporters in a state and region that are key to his presidential fortunes, while potentially upstaging his Republican opponent Nikki Haley on her home turf. The former president and current front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination will be on hand Saturday as the University of South Carolina Gamecocks host the Tigers of Clemson University, Haley's alma mater, in the annual Palmetto Bowl. Trump's campaig...

Te-Hina Paopao is already bringing a dimension to No. 1 South Carolina that all those young McDonald's All-Americans brought in by coach Dawn Staley can't come close to matching. “Nothing beats that experience,” Staley said. The Gamecocks (5-0) matched a program record with their 45th straight home victory.

South Carolina ended the Tigers' seven-game series win streak (the teams did not play in the 2020 COVID-19 season) from 2014-21 a season ago with a 31-30 victory at Clemson. South Carolina hasn't won this game at home since 2013 when Steve Spurrier was coach. KEY MATCHUP South Carolina WR Xavier Legette vs. Clemson CB Nate Wiggins.

When the shots wouldn't fall, No. 1 South Carolina relied on its defense, which was more than enough against South Dakota State. Kamilla Cardoso had 23 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks while Raven Johnson had 18 points and five steals as the Gamecocks overcame a poor early shooting performance to defeat the Jackrabbits 78-38 on Monday night. It didn't help the Gamecocks that they were without their most reliable outside shooter in Oregon transfer Te-Hina Paopao, who was sidelined w...

Former President Donald Trump is headed back to South Carolina this weekend, attending the biggest athletic event of the year in a state where he boasts strong support heading into next year's Republican presidential nomination battle. Trump will be at the Nov. 25 matchup in the state capital of Columbia between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, his campaign confirmed on Tuesday. The game, known as the Palmetto Bowl, comes as Trump competes against former South Caro...

Cannonballs, a sword blade and a wagon wheel are among the artifacts found in the Congaree River.