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MLB’s next home run race: Which hitters could dominate in 2026?
The 2026 MLB season is shaping up to feature one of the most exciting home run races in recent memory. From established sluggers like Kyle...
Goat Hill pro qualifies for second straight major championship
OCEANSIDE — In the lead-up to one of the biggest stages in her sport, Natalie Vivaldi looks comfortable hitting subtle draws on the range at...
War Eagle soars to win NCAA men’s golf title in Carlsbad
Matt Adams, father of The Coast News reporter Cameron Adams, contributed reporting to this story. CARLSBAD – Cash Winters, 15, waited in the middle of...
Palomar softball claims first state crown in 11 years
Eleven years after its last state title, Palomar College returned to the top of California community college softball May 17, overwhelming Saddleback College 13-0 at...
NBA Playoffs: The teams drawing the most attention right now
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, with powerhouse teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and rising contenders like the Detroit Pistons capturing attention. Here’s...
CSUSM baseball finds groove with revamped roster, veteran leadership
SAN MARCOS — A year after finishing just above .500 at 25-23, Cal State San Marcos baseball is surging to a 17-6 start, fueled in...
San Dieguito Academy softball reloads to defend Avocado League title
On a gray Wednesday afternoon in mid-February, the weather refused to settle. A light drizzle fell through the morning, let up for a stretch, then...
At 41, Oceanside native Meyers Taylor makes Olympic history
REGION — Elana Meyers Taylor, the Oceanside-born bobsledder who has become one of the most decorated athletes in Winter Games history, added a long-sought gold...
North County Notebook: Gavin Fletcher joins 1,000-point club
Pacific Ridge junior captain Gavin Fletcher joined the 1,000-point club on Jan. 22 with a third-quarter basket in the Firebirds’ 81-50 win over St. Joseph...
Players savor Torrey Pines as its PGA Tour future remains uncertain
LA JOLLA — After his record-setting performance in a dominant win at this year’s Farmers Insurance Open over the weekend, professional golfer Justin Rose said...