EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold on a multiyear contract, reuniting him with his former head coach Mike McDaniel. Ingold played the last four years with the Dolphins, where he made the Pro Bowl during the 2023 season. He was a key […]
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Chargers bolster Justin Herbert’s protection with the signing of center Tyler Biadasz
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed center Tyler Biadasz on March 6, bringing in protection for quarterback Justin Herbert. Biadasz spent the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders, starting all 31 regular-season games. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2024. His seven career postseason starts include the 2024 NFC […]
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Star edge rusher Khalil Mack agrees to $18 million, 1-year deal with the Chargers, AP source says
Three-time All-Pro pass rusher Khalil Mack is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers on a fully guaranteed $18 million, one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on March 7. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. The 35-year-old Mack had 5 1/2 sacks […]
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Chargers release Mekhi Becton and Will Dissly ahead of the new league year
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly on March 4, a week before the NFL’s new league year begins. The team also waived tackle Savion Washington. Becton started 15 of 16 games after signing with the Bolts last offseason. His departure leaves the Bolts […]
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Islander sporting events this week
This week is a busy one for Coronado athletics, with the baseball and volleyball teams leading the way. The track team ends the week for the Islanders, competing in the second meet of the season, the Viking Sunset Relay in La Jolla. 9 Monday: Varsity girls’ lacrosse gets the week started for the Islanders with […]
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Durant’s LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra’s desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening
MIAMI (AP) — If Kevin Durant ultimately decides to chase more Olympic gold, Erik Spoelstra seems interested in coaching him. Spoelstra, the Miami Heat coach who will lead the U.S. men’s basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said he’s aware of Durant’s recent comments about the potential of playing for what would be […]
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Dodgers don’t expect Snell to be ready on opening day, Yamamoto tunes up for World Baseball Classic
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers do not expect two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to be ready for opening day as he works on coming back from a shoulder injury that has lingered since last season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that the lefty has been throwing on flat ground, […]
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Coronado boys’ lacrosse loses to La Costa Canyon, hopeful for season
The game ebbed and flowed, but unfortunately for the Coronado High School boys’ lacrosse team, the second home game of the season resulted in a loss to La Costa Canyon, 11-9. The Islanders, a No. 5 seed in the CIF open division last season, started the game off poorly, quickly finding themselves in a 4-0 […]
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Islander sporting events this week
It’s another loaded week for Coronado High’s spring sports, with each team playing multiple contests. The most notable home games include boys’ lacrosse and tennis on Tuesday, beach volleyball on Wednesday, tennis and beach volleyball on Thursday, boys’ lacrosse and baseball on Friday and baseball again on Saturday to close out the week. 2 Monday: To […]
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Denis Bouanga agrees to multiyear contract extension with Los Angeles FC after Fluminense interest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — High-scoring forward Denis Bouanga has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Los Angeles FC. The club announced the deal on Feb. 25 with Bouanga, who is now signed as a designated player through 2028 with an option through the 2029-30 Major League Soccer season. Bouanga has been one of the […]
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Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan and uncertain for MLB opener because of groin strain
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander’s status for San Diego’s season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain. Matsui was still throwing off flat ground a week after cutting short a batting practice session […]
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San Diego FC signs GM Tyler Heaps to multiyear contract extension after impressive debut season
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tyler Heaps has agreed to a multiyear contract extension after an impressive first season as the sporting director and general manager of San Diego FC. The Major League Soccer club announced the extension on Feb. 24. San Diego was an immediate championship contender in its MLS debut in 2025, setting league […]
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Islanders beat Francis Parker in CIF Finals
The Coronado High School girls’ water polo team is back on track, taking its fourth CIF title in five years with a finals victory over Francis Parker High. Though the other three championships were in Division I, this year’s Division II title is a nice bounceback from a first-round exit in Division I last season. […]
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Harbaugh reshapes Chargers staff with 8 hires, including ex-Jets coach Adam Gase
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has added eight new coaches to his staff, including four who worked under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in Miami. Adam Gase, who was head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2016-18 and New York Jets from 2019-20, returns to the NFL as passing […]
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CHS girls’ water polo narrowly beats Del Norte, advances to CIF finals
For three consecutive seasons, the Coronado High School girls’ water polo team won the CIF Division I title, from 2022-24. After a “down” year in ‘25 – by Islanders’ standards – that ended with a first round exit, the team is back on the upswing in coach David Throop’s second season, headed to the CIF […]
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Islander sporting events this week
Spring sports are in full swing, and it’s a packed week for Coronado athletics. Baseball, softball, boys’ lacrosse, boys’ tennis and track all compete this week. 23 Monday: Varsity softball gets the week going for Coronado, with a game at West Hills. First pitch is at 3:30 p.m. 24 Tuesday: CHS boys’ tennis is at […]