The Pacific Division loaded up on young, talented guards in the top 10 of this year’s NBA draft, with the Los Angeles Clippers taking Keaton Wagler and the Sacramento Kings selecting Darius Acuff Jr. Wagler was the No. 5 pick on June 23, giving the Clippers an all-around player who was part of the country’s […]
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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar posted the news of his latest addition on his Instagram account on June 20. “We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together. Thank you for being born safely,” read a message from Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka. They also thanked supporters. The post showed […]
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First-time NASCAR Cup winner Corey Heim reaffirms Denny Hamlin’s shrewd eye for talent
The oldest and winningest active driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, as well as a shrewd team owner, Denny Hamlin has become a sounding board for his sage counsel. So he was a little surprised when protege Corey Heim went radio silent ahead of the inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado. “I asked Corey before […]
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Where every second counts: A look behind the scenes of a NASCAR pit crew
It is the 42nd lap of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race when driver Josh Berry radios that his Ford Mustang needs a pit stop. Moments later, the No. 21 car brakes into pit road, where tire changers, fuelers and jackmen spring into action, servicing the car in less than 10 seconds. Those 10 seconds may […]
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Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — Corey Heim, a part-time driver making only his 13th start in the Cup Series, outdueled teammate Tyler Reddick to win the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado. Heim, who will move into a full-time ride next season at 23XI Racing, snatched the lead from Reddick with two laps remaining after […]
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Continue Independence Day festivities with Open Water Swim
On July 5 in Glorietta Bay, one of Coronado’s longest-running Fourth of July weekend traditions will return with the 2026 Open Water Swim. Formerly known as the Coronado Fourth of July Rough Water Swim, the event will feature a one-mile and half-mile race, along with a 250-meter youth sprint swim. “The Crown City Open Water […]
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Crown City Classic returns to Coronado in 2026
On July 4, 2026, the Crown City Classic celebrates its 53rd year, inviting runners of all ages to start their holiday with purpose, patriotism and panoramic views along San Diego Bay. The event features a 12K (7.4 miles), a fast-paced 5K, and the kids half-mile race. Participants will start in Tidelands Park and run along […]
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The NBA offseason begins, with lots of eyes on Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and more
And just like that, it’s next season in the NBA. The New York Knicks were feted with a championship parade through the streets of Manhattan after a postseason in which they successfully rallied from six double-digit deficits to win games in the playoffs, including all four of their victories in the NBA Finals against the […]
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NWSL’s Angel City fires coach Alex Straus, names assistant Leif Gunnar Smerud interim coach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angel City fired coach Alex Straus on June 17 after a little more than a year on the job. Angel City opened the season 4-6-1 and is in 12th place in the National Women’s Soccer League standings. The NWSL is on a summer break for the men’s World Cup and resumes […]
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Chargers’ Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted to change Justin Herbert’s footwork, so he has taken the football out of his star quarterback’s hands for parts of the offseason program. While it might seem counterintuitive, McDaniel believes Herbert can better focus on learning those adjustments when not throwing. […]
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One Extraordinary Photo: Alex Freeman’s leap over Paraguay
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jayne Kamin-Oncea been an Associated Press freelance photographer in Los Angeles for the past 10 years. She began her photo career as an AP stringer in Miami in 1978 while at the University of Miami. She also spent 27 years working with the Los Angeles Times. Why this photo? The US-Paraguay […]
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Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL’s $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not. The five firms represented or performed […]
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Coronado High School grad Austin Varco makes his debut at NASCAR truck series race
For four years, Austin Varco went to Coronado High School, driving less than 30 miles an hour on city streets. In a few days, he’ll be reaching speeds of over 150 mph for a NASCAR race on Naval Air Station North Island – minutes from where he used to follow the speed limits every day. […]
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MLB’s hitters are struggling to thrive after 35 in the age of analytics and increased velocity
PHOENIX (AP) — Nolan Arenado was slugging his way through the month of May when the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman woke up one morning with an ailment that’s familiar to those who felt invincible in their 20s but have advanced to their mid-to-late 30s. His back hurt. Not bad. Not enough to keep him out […]
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Miles Russell qualifies for the US Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods’ son on the bag
Miles Russell was among two 17-year-olds who earned a spot in the U.S. Open on June 8. Still to be determined was whether Russell brings his caddie from the 36-hole qualifier — the son of three-time champion Tiger Woods — to Shinnecock Hills next week. Russell, the No. 10 amateur in the world, survived a […]
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US team settles into World Cup training base with optimism and gratitude for fan support
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. national team already knew it was in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this month as the home team in a World Cup. But when the 26 players took the field at Orange County’s Great Park on June 8 to the cheers of several thousand fans who had turned out just […]