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Seven Americans entered in this year’s main draw

The Volvo Car Open will showcase an American icon, one of the greatest players who represents its proud past – and present: Venus Williams. The tournament, which kicks off the clay-court season, will also feature two of the most promising players in America’s future: Sloane Stephens and Madison...

Qualify draw includes Charleston favorites Shelby Rogers and Patty Schnyder

The qualifying draw for the Volvo Car Open is officially complete for the tournament, with qualifying rounds beginning on April 2 and finishing on April 3. Volvo Car Open’s qualifying draw consists of 32 players – 28 direct entry participants and four wild cards. Eight players in the qualifying...

Kerber set to defend her Charleston title against a talented field

It’s the Volvo Car Open, now. But the tournament, formerly known as the Family Circle Cup, still has plenty of talent, plenty of familiar faces. Eight of the top 24 players on the WTA tour are entered in this year’s event, which commences Saturday with qualifying play. First round action begins...

BE girls lacrosse ranked No. 1 in the state

After finishing state runners-up two of the past three seasons, Bishop England girls’ lacrosse coach Jeff Weiner expected 2016 to be a rebuilding season. As it turns out, it was more like a reload. The Bishops own a 6-0 record and the No. 1 ranking in the state heading into this week’s action. “The...

Bishop England boys' lacrosse have experience and success

If the past can serve as a prologue, then last week’s Wando vs. Bishop England showdown in boy’s lacrosse could serve as a preview of this year’s state championship. After all, Wando entered the game undefeated, owning the No. 1 ranking in the state. Bishop England was undefeated and was No. 2 in...

DIS Osprey girls basketball teams

DIS Osprey boys basketball teams

18th Annual Bishop England 5K is fast and philanthropic

One hundred sixty-seven runners and walkers completed the 18th Annual Bishop England 5K. The eclectic group of runners ranged in age from 5 to 86. The overall male winner was Jay Upchurch of James Island, finishing at 15:55.479. A very close second place went to Daniel Island resident Eric Ashton,...

Three-peat: BE girls with third consecutive state hoops title!

The Bishop England High School girls’ basketball team seized its third consecutive Class AA state championship, and now it was time to savor the moment. “It’s a great feeling for them,” said coach Paul Runey after his squad topped Keenan 53-37 Saturday afternoon at the Colonial Life Arena. “I’m...

Bishop England-Porter-Gaud-Hanahan United High School Hockey wins state championship

As a parent of two Hanahan student-athletes, Scott Brown knows all about the intense athletic rivalry between Hanahan and Bishop England. He, and anyone else who follows local high school sports in the Lowcountry, also knows just how intense the Bishop England-Porter-Gaud rivalry can be. But funny...