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ICYMI: 10 sports articles The State readers couldn't get enough of last month

Stories by The State journalists, with AI summarization

The articles commonly emphasize South Carolina's sports achievements and developments, particularly focusing on upcoming events and new ventures. A major highlight includes South Carolina's partnership with Nike, which impacts their basketball programs and recognizes A'ja Wilson through a specific clause. There's mention of Robby Ashford, a former Gamecocks quarterback, who may start for Wake Forest in the ACC. Additionally, the articles delve into the tragic car accident involving USC’s D-line coach Travian Robertson and South Carolina's introduction of a larger logo on their football helmets, which has been well-received by players and fans alike.

On a broader scale, both Clemson and South Carolina received significant attention in the first Top 25 football coaches poll of the season, indicating high expectations for both programs this year.

Read the stories below:

South Carolina players stand for the Alma Mater during the second half of the Gamecocks’ game against Akron in Columbia on Saturday, September 21, 2024. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 1: GAMECOCKS LOCK IN LOGO CHOICE FOR FOOTBALL HELMETS. DO YOU LIKE IT?

A bigger logo on South Carolina’s football helmets was a hit with fans and players last season. | Published August 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) is congratulated by Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) after the Palmetto Bowl between at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday, November 30, 2024. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 2: WHERE CLEMSON AND SOUTH CAROLINA RANK IN FIRST TOP 25 OF FOOTBALL SEASON

The first major college football poll of the season is here. | Published August 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chapel Fowler

An aerial view of Williams-Brice Stadium from July 12, 2023. By Joshua Boucher

NO. 3: SOUTH CAROLINA TOUTS ‘HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP’ THAT WILL BENEFIT WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM

South Carolina is set to announce a “historic partnership” with Blanchard Machinery in a press conference set for 3 p.m. | Published August 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan Kaye

Vote now for the high school football 2025 Preseason Player of the Year. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 4: GILBERT’S WYNN MEETZE VOTED PRESEASON HS FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF YEAR

The votes are in, and Gilbert’s Wynn Meetze won the vote for The State’s Midlands 2025 Preseason High School Football Defensive Player of the Year. | Published August 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

Former South Carolina and current Wake Forest quarterback Robby Ashford (2) during preseason practice By Helen McGinnis

NO. 5: FORMER GAMECOCKS QUARTERBACK EMERGING AS LIKELY STARTER AT NEW ACC SCHOOL

Robby Ashford only played one season at USC, but he made a lasting impression. | Published August 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chapel Fowler

University of South Carolina women’s basketball transfer Ta’Niya Latson is interviewed by members of the media on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Latson is a guard, transferring from Florida State. By Tracy Glantz

NO. 6: THERE’S A NEW FACE WEARING NO. 00 FOR SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

The South Carolina women’s basketball team will have four new faces when the Gamecocks take the court again for the first time in an exhibition game in October. | Published August 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Sauls

A’ja Wilson talks about her signature Nike A’One shoe during the taping for Nike social media in Columbia on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. By Tracy Glantz

NO. 7: THERE’S AN A’JA WILSON CLAUSE IN SOUTH CAROLINA’S CONTRACT WITH NIKE

South Carolina approved a deal to make Nike the future official uniform outfitter for Gamecock athletics on Friday. | Published August 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Sauls

South Carolina assistant coach Travian Robertson runs drills during practice in Columbia on Monday, August 7, 2023. By Sam Wolfe

NO. 8: SOUTH CAROLINA D-LINE COACH TRAVIAN ROBERTSON IN HOSPITAL AFTER CAR CRASH

South Carolina defensive line coach Travian Robertson is in a local hospital after being involved in a car accident Friday morning. | Published August 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan Kaye

South Carolina’s Travian Robertson in the 2025 spring football game at Williams-Brice Stadium. By Dwayne McLemore

NO. 9: DETAILS RELEASED IN WRECK THAT HOSPITALIZED USC D-LINE COACH. OTHER DRIVER DIES

Authorities have issued details on a Fridayan Aug. | Published August 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor, Jordan Kaye

Vote now for The State’s high school football Player of The Week. By Jeff Blake

NO. 10: SPRING VALLEY SOPHOMORE VOTED MIDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF WEEK

The first week of the high school football regular season is in the books. | Published August 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lou Bezjak

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.