Starter role still suits Tony Perez to a tee
Among the stars shining at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open is Bruce Koepka, a five-time major winner who’s returning to the PGA Tour after exiting...
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CAF brings hoops, hope to adaptive athletes at SDSU clinic
The power of sports can never be underestimated. The same goes for Escondido’s Kory Barnett. He was proving it at Saturday’s Challenged Athletes Foundation wheelchair...
Beloved sportswriter Miller’s death a loss for baseball
Scott Miller was a Carlsbad resident. His home was any baseball press box. Miller, a decorated journalist of our national pastime, passed away last week....
Like a lightning bolt, ex-Chargers energize Gilbert
The games have long been determined, the dust settled decades ago from the conquests and heartaches delivered by the San Diego Chargers. Not any Chargers...
Kraft returning to her beach volleyball haunts
If one squints their eyes just right, they can see Los Angeles in 2028 from Del Mar in 2025. “That’s the goal,” Megan Kraft said....
American Legion Baseball celebrates 100 years
It’s a birthday bash that should feature 100 baseball bats on a cake instead of candles. American Legion Baseball is celebrating a century of allowing...
All things Padres can be found on ‘Friar Territory’
The Padres are sizzling at home, which brings us to a home-grown observer. Kyle Glaser always had the national scoop as a keen writer for...
Carlsbad 5000 a slice of heaven for Ainsley’s Angels
When searching for the Carlsbad 5000’s soul, check Bailey Benton’s soles. “If we can see the bottom of her shoes,” Tricia Benton said. “We know she’s...
Don’t fret: It’s time for Padres baseball
The NFL is being put to bed, which means it’s rise-and-shine with Padres baseball. Usually that sports calendar flip comes with the locals doing cartwheels....
‘SoCal together’: San Diego chips in as host of Tiger’s LA event
Time to plop down the welcome mat. The golfers’ presence is as comforting as the empathy we share after Torrey Pines Golf Course was selected...
Vikings’ KOC was BMOC at LCC
It took a series of phone calls, digging into past articles and sheer luck to unearth something few believed possible. It’s true — on one...
Stomski arrives for Holiday Bowl with a magical tale
The phone rang long ago at a Cardiff home, and yes, on something called a landline. The voice on the other end purred like magic....
Taylor’s made to aid athletes with their mind games
Big, tough guy, that Aaron Taylor. He’s a massive man, and at one time, he played football at its highest level, which included winning a...
Padres, Preller and a season to remember
The passion is back, and for that, we thank a local. The Padres’ playoff run has been a kick in the britches, a joy ride...
Budinger returns with sand between his toes in beach volleyball
Chase Budinger will always have Paris, but he’ll never forget his North County roots. Budinger, the former La Costa Canyon High basketball star, is returning...