Sports
Former player Mark Sweeney a hit as a broadcaster
By Jay Paris When Mark Sweeney slid behind a microphone, he had no experience.
Jay Paris: For Padres to succeed, ‘Buddy Ball’ has to roll
The catch for the Padres is how they pitch.
Jay Paris: The ‘Great Scott’ goes the distance at CSUSM
The Carlsbad 5K returns on Sunday, which allows us to circle back to an old friend: Steve Scott.
Surf shops face off in the water for unique competition
ENCINITAS — At stake: bragging rights among the county’s surf shops, a full page ad in Surfer Magazine and an all expenses paid trip to South America to compete in the national championship.
Jay Paris: In her second ‘tri,’ Davis is a champion
The alarm clock crows at 4:20 a.m. and off Susanne Davis goes.
Runners make their marks
ENCINITAS – A half-mile stretch of Vulcan Avenue became a veritable race track for runners challenging themselves to see just how fast they could run a mile on Sunday.
Jay Paris: Miracle League baseball is in a league of its own
The kid charging up the hill said it all: “Go Padres!”
Solana Beach Little League kicks off 57th season
SOLANA BEACH — Two-time World Series champion Aubrey Huff offered some good-sportsmanship advice during Solana Beach Little League’s opening day ceremony, but it wasn’t all for the players.
Race organizers look to bring back the mile
ENCINITAS — Co-founders of The Encinitas Mile race Daniel Seidel and Mark Sarno are looking to join in the movement of bringing back the mile.
