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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.
Surf Icon Joel Tudor Returns to Birdwell
NATIONWIDE (July 1, 2024) – Birdwell, the heritage American beach brand known for handmade, premium boardshorts that stand the test of time, announces today its official sponsorship of living longboard legend, Joel Tudor. The partnership cements a decades-long relationship between the San Diego-based surfer and Birdwell, which began when Tudor was 18 years old.
Horses Aren’t Only Draw – Head to Del Mar Track for Events, from Beer Fest to Family Fun Day
The return of racing to Del Mar isn’t just about wagers and speed. It’s also about special events. After Opening Day Saturday, which is sold out, there’s a series of weekly theme days and special fests to go along with the races at the Del Mar track.
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.
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.
Win Four Turf Club Fridays Passes to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
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Del Mar racing season begins tomorrow with event-filled Opening Day
Del Mar's 85th summer meet begins Saturday with a sold out Opening Day, marking the first time since the 1950s that the racing season will begin on a weekend rather than a weekday. Del Mar officials say the shift to a weekend start was spurred in part by the July...
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.
All Blacks beat Fiji 47-5 in return to San Diego after 44 years
SAN DIEGO (AP) — New Zealand’s All Blacks scored seven tries Friday in a 47-5 win over Fiji in their first rugby match in San Diego in 44 years. The New Zealand and Fiji players were acting in part as emissaries for the game of rugby in the United States, trying to sell a game to American sports fans who, if they are aware of it at all, see it as football without pads.
Micah Parrish brings winning pedigree from San Diego State to Ohio State
San Diego State transfer Micah Parrish talked on Thursday about how he hopes to bring some winning ways to his new team at Ohio State. Ohio State basketball fans are well familiar with returning guard Meechie Johnson, a native Ohioan who spent his first two college seasons with the Buckeyes. They have probably also heard about Duke transfer Sean Stewart and Kentucky transfer Aaron Bradshaw, who were both McDonald's All-Americans coming out of high school in 2023.
POINT LOMA FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES RELEASED
(SAN DIEGO) Fall sports on The Point are just around the corner, with five PLNU teams set to begin competition in less than two months. Three Sea Lions squads will begin their campaigns at home in a season-opening tripleheader on Thursday, Sep. 5. Reigning NCAA Division II national champions PLNU Women's Soccer host Cal State San Marcos at 1 p.m. on Sep. 5, followed by Men's Soccer welcoming Cal State San Bernardino at 4 p.m. PLNU Volleyball rounds out the day with a 5 p.m. home match against Chadron State in Golden Gym as part of the San Diego Invite....
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.
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