PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The winner of the annual series between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup, a trophy designed by Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder. This award is part of a charity drive benefiting the Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Partnership, an organization co-founded by Eddie and Jill […]
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Chargers sign former Steelers running back Najee Harris and cornerback Donte Jackson
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris and cornerback Donte Jackson on March 12 The team also re-signed linebackers Denzel Perryman and Troy Dye along with wide receiver Jalen Reagor and added cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, who played one season at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh. And […]
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Khalil Mack staying with Chargers. Deal is for 1 year, $18 million, AP sources say
Khalil Mack will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers after agreeing to a one-year deal on March 10. Mack’s $18 million salary for the 2025 season will be fully guaranteed according to two people familiar with the negotiations. The people spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the Chargers did not […]
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US military’s mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. military’s classified mini space shuttle returned to Earth on March 7 after circling the world for 434 days. The space plane blasted into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in December 2023 on a secret mission. Launched by SpaceX, the X-37B vehicle carried no people, just military experiments. […]
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Former pitcher Schallock, who once replaced Mickey Mantle on the Yankees’ roster, has died
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Art Schallock, a left-handed pitcher who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees’ roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died. He was 100, having celebrated with a big birthday party when he became a centenarian last spring. His assisted living home […]
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Chargers release linebacker Joey Bosa after 9 seasons with the franchise
The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on March 5, ending the linebacker’s nine-season tenure with the franchise. The move, which came less than a week before the start of the new league year, was expected due to Bosa’s large salary cap number and injury history. Bosa had a cap number of $36.47 million for […]
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San Diego FC makes its home debut before a sellout crowd in a city hungry for top-level soccer
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Every seat at Snapdragon Stadium appeared to be filled well before San Diego FC took the field. When the MLS expansion franchise finally kicked off its inaugural home match, the sellout crowd let loose with a roar decades in the making. Major League Soccer’s 30th franchise is officially in business in […]
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Japan beats United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer title
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan handed the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory on Feb. 26 in the SheBelieves Cup title game. The Americans had not lost since last February when they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the CONCACAF […]
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If Pivetta gets hurt, Padres could cut deal short after 2 years or extend it to 5th year for $5M
San Diego could cut short Nick Pivetta’s $55 million, four-year contract after two seasons if he gets a specified long-term injury and the Padres also could extend the deal for a fifth season at the relatively low price of $5 million. Pivetta’s agreement was announced on Feb. 17 by San Diego as a four-year contract, […]
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MLS Embarks on 30th year with a 30th team, a crowded schedule and, yes, more Messi
While the main attraction is still Lionel Messi, it’s perhaps fitting that for Major League Soccer’s 30th season the league is welcoming its 30th team. Led by winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, San Diego FC is among the teams to watch this year, along with the expansion club’s first opponent, the defending MLS champion LA Galaxy. […]
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Bill Walton’s family selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of Bill Walton is selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career covering his days as a prep player in San Diego to starring at UCLA under coach John Wooden and his time in the NBA along with his broadcasting tenure. Walton was a San Diego […]
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Defensive back Elijah Molden signs 3-year extension with Chargers
Elijah Molden will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers after signing a three-year contract extension on Feb. 20. The defensive back, who was acquired from the Tennessee Titans at the end of the preseason last year, started 12 games for the Bolts and was second on the team with three interceptions. He played 15 games […]
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Chargers will play their 2025 season opener in São Paulo against opponent to be named later
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers will play their 2025 season opener in Brazil against an opponent to be announced this spring, making the franchise the first to play on five continents, the NFL announced on Feb. 19. The Chargers will be the home team for the Sept. 5 game at Neo Quimica […]
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Learn a few laundry secrets from the baseball pros — the clubhouse staffers who wash MLB uniforms
From the pinstripes of New York all the way to the Dodger blues of Los Angeles, there is a strong connection among the clubhouse staffers who wash the dirt-caked, hard-worn uniforms of the major leagues. Just like the players who wear the jerseys. “The clubhouse community is really close,” says Riley Halpin, 29, a clubhouse […]
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Hall of Famer Dave Winfield retires from players union
Dave Winfield, who was inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame in 2001, retired on Feb. 17 from the Major League Baseball Players Association. “This decision, made after careful reflection and in consultation with his family, marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in baseball history — one defined by passion, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment both […]
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Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres finalize a $55 million, 4-year contract
Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres finalized a $55 million, four-year contract on Feb. 17, a backloaded deal that allows him to opt out after the 2026 and ’27 seasons. Pivetta gets a $3 million signing bonus and salaries of $1 million this year, $19 million in 2026, $14 million in 2027 and […]