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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Kickoff time, TV details for South Carolina football's first two home games announced
Kickoff times for South Carolina football's first two home games for the 2025 season have been announced. The Gamecocks open the season against Virginia Tech at 3 p.m. ET on Aug. 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (ESPN). The SEC revealed on May 29 that the home opener against South Carolina State on Sept. 6 will kickoff at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+, SEC Network+). Advertisement South Carolina hosts Vanderbilt in its conference opener on Sept. 13, which will kickoff at either 7 p.m. or 7:45 p.m. ET (ESPN or SEC Network). After two home night games, the Gamecocks travel to Missouri for their first road test of the 2025 season. A kickoff time for the Mayor's Cup has not yet been revealed. Coach Shane Beamer will start his fifth season with the Gamecocks and his second with LaNorris Sellers as his starting quarterback. Sellers finished 196-of-299 passing for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdowns and rushed for 674 with seven touchdowns in 2024. South Carolina is looking to mirror its success of 2024, when it went 9-4 and ended the season with a loss to Illinois in the Citrus Bowl. Advertisement SOFTBALL: Fighting back tears, Ashley Chastain Woodard 'fell back in love' with South Carolina softball Beamer is 29-22, including 15-17 in SEC games, through four seasons. The Gamecocks will close the regular season with the Palmetto Bowl against Clemson on Nov. 29. The remaining schedule details will be released at a later date. Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@ and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @Lulukesin This article originally appeared on Greenville News: South Carolina football kickoff times announced: Home opener details
TimesLIVE
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Offramp Experience returns in partnership with Ugu Jazz Festival
The Offramp Experience returns in partnership with the Ugu Jazz Festival. The announcement that the jazz festival was back was made by the Ugu municipality after a competitive bidding process to find a suitable events company. Kicking off festivities are the Ultimate Fishing Competition in Margate on June 21 and the Mayor's Cup soccer tournament at the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre on the same date. Gospel enthusiasts are in for a treat at the Worship Experience featuring well-known musicians and pastors at the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre on June 27. June 28 will mark the return of the Ugu Jazz Festival on a small scale for now. Xolly Mncwango, Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Sgwili, Prophet Msimang and more are scheduled to perform at the two-day festival. Coolsounds Trading's Siyabonga Msomi was revealed as the successful bidder. Siyabonga expressed his excitement to TshisaLIVE, promising to raise the standard. The jazz festival will be staged in collaboration with his Offramp Experience, set for its third annual instalment in June. 'Offramp Experience is not a one-day event. It consists of activities curated to suit everyone's palate, drawing tourists, which is our main goal. June belongs to the south coast. We are relaunching it with plans to go bigger next year. For this year, we will host a limited number of guests,' said Siyabonga. Ugu mayor Sikhumbuzo Mqadi said the Ugu Jazz Festival was previously put on hold due to financial constraints. 'Our core mandate is to provide residents with water. I can confirm we have turned the corner in the provision of water. We are stable, so we are able to host an event of this magnitude and host tourists. It can bring people together and unite us through music', said Sikhumbuzo.
The Citizen
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Mayor's Easter Games: ‘For the people and where talent emerges'
What began as a bold initiative by the mayor's office has blossomed into one of Mogale City Local Municipality's (MCLM) most vibrant annual traditions. • Read initial article here: Countdown to mayor's Easter Games begins MCLM communications officer Tendani Shavhani said the Mayor's Easter Games were first launched in 2016 as the Mayor's Cup, yet the event has grown so significantly in scope and popularity that it is now fondly known as the people's' Mayor's Easter Games. 'More than just a sports tournament, the games have become a celebration of township pride, youth talent, and social cohesion. Led by Executive Mayor Lucky Sele, the 2025 edition saw hundreds of young athletes – boys and girls – compete across a range of sports including junior football [for U15s and U17s], women's football, senior and masters' divisions and netball [for U13s, U15s and U19s],' she explained. She added that the games have earned a reputation as a launchpad for future sports stars, with past participants like Lucky Baloyi and Sipho Zwane proving their worth. For many young players, it's their first opportunity to shine on a meaningful stage. This year brought notable growth, more teams, expanded age divisions and increased prize money. 'Every team received full kits, highlighting the event's commitment to fairness, inclusion and community pride. 'Kicking off with preliminary rounds on April 12 to 13 and culminating over the Easter weekend, the tournament was full of energy with over 30 matches and 50 goals scored in the opening days alone. The Munsieville Sports Complex, better known as Chiptown's Pride, hosted the thrilling final rounds, drawing crowds from across the West Rand,' she said. Adding star power to the event was South African soccer icon Simphiwe 'Shabba' Tshabalala, who inspired players and fans alike with his presence and message – true talent thrives at a grassroots level. The deputy minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Honourable Peace Mabe, also praised the games as a model of how sport can foster development and unity. Tendani continued beyond the competition, the games offered a vital community platform. In a time of ongoing social issues like substance abuse and youth unemployment, they provided a safe and uplifting space that brought people together and encouraged positive change. 'As medals were awarded and celebrations erupted, it was clear that the Mayor's Easter Games had once again fulfilled their mission: Uniting communities, showcasing future stars, and proving that the heart of South African sport beats strong in Krugersdorp,' she concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘New Jax City': Jacksonville World in Minecraft Education, local Esport competition announced
The City of Jacksonville has launched 'New Jax City', a citywide Minecraft building challenge aimed at helping reimagine the city's public spaces and communities. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] New Jax City, a partnership between Minecraft Education, C40 Cities, Duval County Public Schools, and the City of Jacksonville, is open to all elementary school students within Duval County. We're thrilled to join select cities around the world in partnering with Minecraft Education to give students the chance to shape Jacksonville's future,' said Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan. 'While playing, students will learn from real city leaders and see how we work together to solve problems and build a better future for our city. I encourage all of our students to participate in the Challenge, which is designed to build pathways to STEM careers and civic leadership.' The challenge integrates STEM, urban planning, and student input that aims to help create a new vision for the city's future. 'We are excited to welcome students to the New Jax City Build Challenge 2025! This Minecraft Education challenge ignites creativity and inspires Duval County students to envision a more sustainable city for themselves and future generations. By collaborating with their peers, students can learn from each other, build new skills, and showcase their innovation to city leaders,' said Allison Matthews, Head of Minecraft Education. Jacksonville is one of the few cities to be featured in Minecraft Education. Parts of the city are available for students to explore, as well as key city leaders are available to encounter as NPCs throughout. 'We're excited to see Jacksonville's youth step up as creators and leaders, imagining a better, more sustainable city,' said Ashantae Green, Sustainability Manager for the City of Jacksonville. 'This initiative gives students the opportunity to learn about city plans and projects, and the platform to showcase their ideas.' The challenge will be followed by a virtual semi-final from April 14 to May 2, followed by the Mayor's Cup on May 20. See below a video of New Jax City, and click HERE to learn more about the competition. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
