Just like Cinderella teams have become less of a factor at the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, fewer longshots are reaching the NFL draft from small schools. Blame NIL riches and the crowded transfer portal, a combination that has led to a concentration of talent in the power conferences. The SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big […]
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San Marcos, California Is Crushing Its Housing Goals
In 2004, a developer had an idea to create a downtown where one had never existed before — in the suburbs of San Marcos. The area, adjacent to California State University San Marcos, now spans 200 acres of urban density with a walkable village charm. Thousands of homes, dozens of acres of parks and open […]
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Yemeni lawmaker sues US military veterans, accusing them of attempting to kill him
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Yemeni lawmaker says in a lawsuit that U.S. military veterans who worked for a private security firm were hired as mercenaries to kill him in 2015 on behalf of the United Arab Emirates as part of a campaign by the U.S. ally that targeted political opponents. The lawsuit by Anssaf […]
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Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead UCLA to its 1st NCAA national championship
PHOENIX (AP) — Lauren Betts forced herself to repeatedly watch last season’s Final Four debacle against UConn, using the lessons learned in this year’s return trip to the national semifinals. The two-time All-American did her homework following a season-low points in UCLA’s only loss of the season, applying what she gleaned from the game film […]
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Kick-save and a beauty: Manny Machado’s well-timed kick helps Padres rally to win in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Padres third baseman — and San Diego FC part-owner — Manny Machado is making his case to move from the baseball diamond to the soccer pitch. Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to help the Padres score two runs as they rallied from a four-run deficit on their way to an 8-6 […]
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USWNT’s Sophia Wilson gave herself grace after the birth of her daughter
Sophia Wilson says being a mom has helped with her “goldfish mentality” of living in the moment. Wilson was named to the U.S. national team roster for three upcoming matches against Japan, starting April 11 in San Jose, California. She took time away from soccer for the birth of her daughter and has not played […]
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Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Super Bowl will return to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted on March 30 in Phoenix to award the nation’s gambling and entertainment capital the big game. Las Vegas getting the Super Bowl back after Kansas City defeated San Francisco 25-22 […]
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Naomi Girma set to return home to San Jose for USWNT match against Japan
Naomi Girma is going to play at home in Northern California with the U.S. national team later this month for the first time since a send-off game for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Coach Emma Hayes announced on April 1 that Girma, who was born in San Jose and played at nearby Stanford, will be […]
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Meet the Artemis crew in NASA’s first astronaut mission to the moon in more than a half-century
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The four astronauts making NASA’s next lunar leap bear little resemblance to the Apollo era. The Americans who blazed the trail to the moon more than half a century ago were white men chosen for their military test pilot experience. This first Artemis crew includes a woman, a person of […]
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United States forward Catarina Macario returns home to the San Diego Wave from Chelsea
The San Diego Wave have acquired U.S. national team forward Catarina Macario from English club Chelsea. Macario was signed through the 2030 season, the National Women’s Soccer League club announced Friday. Her deal with the Wave is worth $8 million, according to published reports, making it among the biggest total contracts in league history. To […]
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5-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward announces retirement following 16-year career in majors
CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Heyward, who launched his 16-year major league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs in 2016, announced his retirement on March 27. Heyward played in 34 games with San Diego in 2025, hitting .176. For his career, Heyward hit .255 with […]
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FAA investigating close call between a passenger plane and military helicopter in California
A United Airlines flight came within a few hundred feet of a military helicopter near John Wayne Airport in Southern California earlier this week, triggering an alarm directing the airline pilots to change course. The Federal Aviation Administration said on March 27 that it is investigating the incident that happened around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday when […]
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Feds ramp up scrutiny in yearslong dispute over California airport money
Hundreds of millions of dollars could be at stake if California cannot solve a yearslong dispute with the Federal Aviation Administration. The federal agency questions whether California is spending money gleaned from taxing jet fuel according to federal rules, which aim to ensure states are maintaining airport infrastructure. It gave the state’s Finance Department until […]
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Expansion may be coming to the NBA. Here’s some of what you may want to know
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA is now officially looking at expansion, with Seattle and Las Vegas the two targeted cities. A vote Wednesday by the league’s board of governors — part of a two-day series of meetings in New York — cleared the way for formal talks between potential ownership groups in those two […]
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Padres GM Preller says Yu Darvish went on restricted list to rehab from surgery at his own pace
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish is beginning the season on the San Diego Padres ‘ restricted list because the veteran right-hander wants to proceed deliberately in his recovery from elbow surgery while he contemplates his future, general manager A.J. Preller said. Preller praised Darvish’s decision for its benefits to the team and its fans […]
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LA28 unveils a bold, superbloom-inspired look for the Los Angeles Olympics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has announced its official look, and it’s a blast of bold colors. The graphic patterns and color palettes will be used to identify everything from credentials to staff uniforms to signage to competition venues and the athletes village. The concept announced on March 23 is based […]