This year’s rendition of the Coronado girls’ basketball team is nearly unrecognizable. While the 2023-2024 campaign was not an easy one – with a final game record of 3-14 – this year’s team is rounding out the season with a scorching 14-2 record as of Feb. 7. Head Coach John Coolidge said that the unique […]
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Tiger Woods withdraws from his signature event as he processes death of his mother
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods abruptly withdrew from the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Feb. 10, saying he was still processing the death of his mother. Kultida Woods died unexpectedly on Feb. 4 at the age of 80. “I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready,” Woods posted […]
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Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe make the Pro Football Hall of Fame
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years following offseason rule changes meant to make it harder to get inducted. Sharpe got in as a seniors candidate in voting announced on Feb. 6 […]
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MLB owners vote to install John Seidler as control person of San Diego Padres
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Baseball owners voted on Feb. 6 to install John Seidler, the oldest brother of the late former Padres chairman Peter Seidler, as the team’s control person. “We’re looking forward to continued stewardship of the Padres by a member of the Seidler family,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said. “And that is […]
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How the All-Star Game works: A breakdown of the NBA’s new format
The NBA All-Stars have been selected. Next up: Assigning them to teams. The 10 players designated as starters were announced on Jan. 23, the remaining 14 players designated as reserves were revealed on Jan. 30 — and now, those 24 players will be drafted onto eight-player teams for the games that will be played on […]
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Gilhooly, Ayan, Collins qualify for California Winter Track and Field Championships
Three Islanders — Lauren Gilhooly, Nathan Ayan and Davin Collins — qualified for the California Winter Track and Field Championships in their respective heats. To qualify for the championships, which will be held at Arcadia High School on Feb. 8, an athlete must meet a standard (time, distance, or height) in their event at one […]
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15th Annual Valentine’s Day run taking place in Coronado
Coronado will celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with a love-themed run on Sunday, Feb. 16. Taking place at Tidelands Park, the 15th annual Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, and one-mile races, organized by KOZ Events, will be slated with activities to celebrate the holiday. Those interested in participating are encouraged to sign up as either an […]
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San Diego Padres re-sign catcher Elias DÃaz to a 1-year contract
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have re-signed catcher Elias DÃaz to a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The team announced the deal on Jan. 30. The 34-year-old DÃaz played for San Diego and Colorado last year, batting .265 with six homers and 39 RBIs in 96 […]
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Would-be pro soccer players navigate NWSL futures without a college draft
Former UCLA defender Quincy McMahon was excited to launch her professional soccer career with choices about where she’d land. McMahon was among the first college players to navigate a transition to the NWSL this coming season in the absence of a college draft as she signed with the San Diego Wave. The NWSL became the […]
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Rays and free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim agree to 2-year deal worth $29 million, AP source says
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Jan. 29. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. ESPN first reported […]
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Coronado resident wins Carlsbad Marathon
Coronado resident Jenna Gasparrini ran through the tape at the finish line of the Carlsbad Marathon in first place on Jan. 19, an achievement she says means the world to her. In addition to taking first place among women, Gasparrini achieved a personal record (PR), cutting 16 minutes from her previous time. “I’ve had a […]
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Two underclass players play leading roles in Coronado boys’ basketball season
Ah’Mahn Oliver and Austin Brown — young, poised and teeming with ambition — are central to the Coronado High School boys basketball team’s aspirations this season, not merely as athletes but as leaders redefining the team’s identity. Jan. 21’s victory over Canyon Hills marked a turning point for the Islanders. After three consecutive losses, Coronado […]
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Riviera tournament moving to Torrey Pines in San Diego because of LA wildfires
The PGA Tour is relocating the Genesis Invitational out of wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, announcing on Jan. 24 it will be held Feb. 13-16 on the South course at Torrey Pines in San Diego with an emphasis on relief initiatives for victims of the fires. That gives Torrey Pines two tournaments in a span of four […]
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Scott’s $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reliever Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract was finalized Thursday by the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising the World Series champions’ offseason spending to $452 million on eight players. The left-hander was a first-time All-Star last year, going 9-6 with a 1.75 ERA and 22 saves in 24 chances for Miami and […]
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Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres
ATLANTA (AP) — Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Jan. 23, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training already underway. Profar revived his career with the Padres last year when he hit .280 with […]