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Oceanside native, top-ranked surfer, competing in 2024 Paris Olympics
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A top ranked surfer competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer grew up in San Diego County. Caitlin Simmers, 18, is ranked No. 1 on the Women's Championship Tour for the World Surf League. Already this year, she won the Lexus Pipe Pro at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii in February and then took first place in the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach in Australia in late March/early April.
Former Park View Blue Bomber inks pro baseball contract
Bradley Roberto, a member of the 2009 Park View Little League World Series championship team, has signed a professional contract with the Tri-City Valley Cats, a minor league affiliate of the American League Houston Astros. The Cats competed in the independent Frontier League. Roberto played three NCAA seasons with Franklin...
SDSU professor takes his skateboarding skills to 2024 Olympic Games
Dr. Neftalie Williams has parlayed his passion for skateboarding into directing San Diego State University's new Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports and Social Change. “We’re looking at how skateboarding helps young people build communities, and particularly at a time when people who have dis-similar backgrounds and at a time when in the US right now we need more reasons to see each other or see the other is the self, " said Dr. Williams.
Compact soccer field will now be the newest addition to Harborside Park
The city of Chula Vista discussed the future of the restored Harborside Park Tuesday night after nearly 2 years of it being shut down. Part of that future now includes a compact soccer field.
New Youth Football Camp Promotes Peace and Self-Reliance
Grind 2Gether is the newest organization on the block trying to promote peace, harmony, self-reliance, and education in their community. Creator and CEO of Grind 2Gether, Mr. Ricky Weaver and his crew of very close associates closed out the month of June with their first annual youth football camp. King-Chavez...
'Girls Can't Surf' screening and panel in Balboa Park
SAN DIEGO — Women in surfing haven't always been equal, but an event coming up this Saturday in Balboa Park will explore that. "So, this is how women were objectified back in the day. And today equal pay, same location on the Championship Tour," said Cori Brooks, Vice President on the board for the Women's Museum of California.
Grant gives Lincoln High School athletes free swim lessons
SAN DIEGO — The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA just received a grant to help high school kids learn how to swim. Jack and Jill of America, the organization behind the grant, says its especially important for low income children and people of color who are at much higher risk of drowning than others.
Win Four Turf Club Fridays Passes to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Enter below to win four Turf Club Friday passes at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club!. Kickoff your weekend in the Turf Club every Friday with a high end happy hour. Experience the breathtaking views of the track, appetizers and premium drinks from the exclusive Turf Club at Del Mar. It’s...
Five University of San Diego baseball players selected in MLB draft
SAN DIEGO — At least one University of San Diego Torero player has been selected in each of the last 35 MLB Drafts, including the 2024 Major League baseball draft held recently during the all-star break. Not only did USD continue their streak of players being picked but they had their largest draft class in 5 years with five players chosen.
Palm Springs Power Prepares for Championship Series After First Loss; 152nd Open Underway
The Palm Springs Power, who recently ended their 51-game winning streak, will kick off a three-game series against the San Diego Wave this weekend as they head into the CPCL championship. With a current record of 39-1 and a 19-1 league record, they finish the regular season on Friday before the series starts. Meanwhile, the 152nd Open in Scotland is underway, with challenging weather conditions affecting top golfers. Daniel Brown leads the field with a six-under par score, followed by Shane Lowry and Justin Thomas. The summer games in Paris are also just eight days away, with ongoing coverage on NBC Palm Springs.
Adam Conrad Signed to San Diego Padres
Winston-Salem, NC- Carolina University Athletics proudly announces that Junior pitcher Adam Conrad has signed with MLB San Diego Padres. This milestone marks Conrad as the first CU baseball player to advance to the MLB, signaling a remarkable step forward in his athletic journey. His achievement serves as a source of inspiration for the entire program.
New San Diego State football coach Sean Lewis embraces SoCal culture with Pacific Beach surfing lesson
SAN DIEGO - Sean Lewis was a little wide-eyed Monday morning as he parked his truck along Ocean Boulevard in Pacific Beach, walked down to the sand at Law Street and looked out at the Pacific Ocean. And why not?. Lewis grew up in the Midwest, where water is fresh...
16 WCC Players Selected In 2024 MLB Draft
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – A total of 16 student-athletes who competed in the West Coast Conference this past season were selected during the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, including seven in the first seven rounds. Highlighting the WCC in the draft was pitcher Josh Randall of San Diego...
San Diego native Logistx is breaking into Paris Olympics
Logan Edra, aka Logistx, is breaking onto the Olympic stage — literally. Why it matters: The 21-year-old dancer who grew up in Chula Vista will compete with Team USA in breaking when the sport makes its Olympic debut this month in Paris. The big picture: The International Olympic Committee...
Little League: Scripps Ranch 3, San Carlos 2
San Diego (KUSI)- Little League Sectionals winding down, elimination game on Monday afternoon in San Carlos with the host team hosting the tournament playing against Scripps Ranch. Win and play in the championship game on Tuesday against 4S Ranch, lose and the run towards Williamsport comes to an end. Scripps Ranch pulls out a 3-2 […]
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