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Successful careers often lead to successful philanthropy. And that’s the case with our next guest who, over three decades ago, used his basketball success to create a charity that raises funds for children and families in need with the ultimate goal of fostering civic engagement and leadership, and driving economic growth. Mike Switzer interviews Alex English, co-founder of the Let’s Share Foundation in Columbia, S.C., host of the 3rd annual Alex English Celebrity Golf Tournament happening at the end of this month.

Successful careers often lead to successful philanthropy. And that’s the case with our next guest who, over three decades ago, used his basketball success to create a charity that raises funds for children and families in need with the ultimate goal of fostering civic engagement and leadership, and driving economic growth. Mike Switzer interviews Alex English, co-founder of the Let’s Share Foundation in Columbia, S.C., host of the 3rd annual Alex English Celebrity Golf Tournament happening at the end of this month.

South Carolina opened its preseason camp without the talented and accomplished group of players led by All-Americans Aliyah Boston and Zia Cooke. South Carolina lost seven players off last year's team, the core of a program that has reached the last three Final Fours and won it all in 2022.

“F” is for Frazier, Joseph William (1944-2011). Boxer. Frazier was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1980.

“F” is for Frazier, Joseph William (1944-2011). Boxer. Frazier was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1980.

“E” is for English, Alexander (b. 1954). Basketball player. By the end of his career in Denver in 1990, English had become the most prolific scorer of the 1980s.

“E” is for English, Alexander (b. 1954). Basketball player. By the end of his career in Denver in 1990, English had become the most prolific scorer of the 1980s.

A state House committee hopes to fix questions competitive fairness between public and non-traditional schools.

The second day of the joint practices between the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers at Wofford College has been cancelled due to lightning and rain. The joint practice will not be rescheduled.

Only 13 of the 200 highest-ranked players in women's tennis work with a female coach. WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon would like to see that get closer to half. One way is to encourage more athletes to consider coaching when they retire from playing. Another is to find ways to elevate coaches at lower levels.