Fritz’s U.S. Open final run caps an amazing summer
America was in Taylor Fritz’s corner at the U.S. Open and that included its two-time winner watching in his Carlsbad home. “It was a good...
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Bolts are back — not sure about their former fans
The face looked familiar, and so did the cadence of his gung-ho enthusiasm. His message was clear, if somewhat new, to legions of jilted San...
Oceanside’s Barrett steps down after lifting others up
Dave Barrett lets the numbers rattle around his noggin, the one covered by an Oceanside High baseball cap for nearly five decades. Barrett is hanging...
After call to arms, surging Padres might have leg up on rivals
Many golf fans know Adam Scott, the veteran Australian player whose impressive resume includes winning the Masters. Padres fans are getting familiar with relievers Jason...
Arms may give Padres a leg up
Many golf fans know Adam Scott, the veteran Australian player whose impressive resume includes winning the Masters. Padres fans are getting familiar with relievers Jason...
Wilson keeps things rolling at YMCA Skate Park
Mike Wilson will always have Paris, which is a long way from North County. It’s all because of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Skate Park...
Axelrod was a master of connection who seldom whiffed
Barry Axelrod was absent, but in every direction one looked, it was clear he was present. A head spin saw famous athletes and actors laughing...
Lynn likes the look of Padres’ rookie All-Star
From a onetime rookie of the year to a potential one, Fred Lynn tips his cap toward Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill. “Whatever he is...
Youth is served when Pareja has her racket
Julieta Pareja is a fantastic tennis player and exceedingly polite. But showing deference to her elders when battling them for a tournament title? Respect, yes....
Raise the flag as American Legion baseball is a hit
The boys of summer are back, and we salute them and those that make it possible. American Legion baseball was once a staple. Local American...
Bill Walton was one of one and now he’s gone
A somber day grew darker on Monday with the news of Bill Walton passing away. While in the midst of saluting our military heroes who...
Golf’s future stars land at Omni La Costa; Schauffele wins first major
The golf world remains focused on our slice of paradise, the locale of the game’s current and future stars. The men’s and women’s NCAA Championships...
Leitner’s love for his mom never fades
Mother's Day arrives on Sunday, and with it Leitner's memories of his supportive mom wash over him....
SFC’s Haferkamp is California dreaming about college and pro ball
The speedy and powerful Haferkamp possesses tools that make baseball scouts salivate....
Merrill just one reason this Padres season hits different
Rookie center fielder among the straws stirring the Padres' drink in the early going....