LOS ANGELES (AP) — Organizers of the 2028 Summer Olympics want to move the diving competition from Los Angeles to nearby Pasadena. LA28 organizers said on Aug. 27 the proposed relocation would accomplish up to $17.6 million in combined savings and revenue growth. They said the move would address athlete safety concerns and reduce “operational […]
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Chargers’ Najee Harris returns to practice after July 4 fireworks mishap and could play in opener
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Najee Harris practiced on Aug. 27 for the first time since the Los Angeles Chargers running back injured his eye in a July 4 fireworks mishap. The team activated him from the non-football injury/illness list, making him eligible to play in the Chargers’ season-opening game against Kansas City in Brazil […]
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Change of command for USS Tulsa
Cmdr. Samuel A. Moffett was relieved by Cmdr. Blake M. Wanier as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa Gold crew during a change-of-command ceremony held at Naval Base San Diego on Aug. 22. During Moffett’s time in command of the Tulsa Gold crew, he led the Tulsa through a 13-month ship […]
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Why Cadillac F1’s American dream doesn’t include an American driver
Formula 1’s newest team began its quest to expand the grid with a plan to become a true American team that featured a driver representing the red, white and blue. Yet when Cadillac F1 finally unveiled its inaugural lineup it was Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, drivers from Finland and Mexico, respectively. Michael Andretti started […]
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Playoff-bound San Diego FC has hopes for more in an already strong first season
As the first team this season to secure a spot in Major League Soccer’s playoffs, San Diego FC is still looking to pile on as many points as possible. The playoffs aren’t the expansion team’s only goal. Clinching a berth in 28 games, San Diego is the fastest expansion team to reach the playoffs since […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Sept. 5
7 Sunday: Art in the Park is scheduled to take place in Spreckels Park on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 50 top artists in San Diego County, in every genre, will display their artwork, providing the community the chance to converse directly with the artists. 9 Tuesday: Crafty hour is […]
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Padres put outfielder Jackson Merrill on injured list with sprained left ankle
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Outfielder Jackson Merrill was placed on the San Diego Padres’ 10-day injured list as he recovers from a sprained left ankle. The Padres put Merrill on the list on Aug. 23 for the third time this season, making this move retroactive to Aug. 20. The Padres made the move before they […]
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Maria Sharapova, Bryan brothers to be inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
Maria Sharapova has never been the type to look back on her accomplishments. Joining the International Tennis Hall of Fame has given her a chance to do just that. “Wow, there was a lot of sacrifice. There was a lot of hard work,” she said on Friday, a day before she was to be enshrined […]
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USS Pierre heading to San Diego following commissioning
The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Pierre (LCS 38), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, in Panama City, Florida, on Nov. 15. Following the commissioning, the Pierre will transit to its new homeport in San Diego. Pierre is the 19th, and final, Independence-variant littoral combat ship constructed. It is the third ship named in […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Libby
Meet Libby, a 2-year-old female Shepherd mix weighing 31.8 pounds, with a gentle soul and a heart full of potential. She’s a bit shy at first and may take a little time to warm up, but with patience, kindness and a calm environment, Libby begins to show her sweet and loyal nature. Once she trusts you, […]
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Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 22
26 Tuesday: Adults and seniors are invited to attend a lecture on artificial intelligence in the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room at 6 p.m. on Aug. 26. The lecture will explore how AI is reshaping the world, from daily liife to cutting-edge technology. 29 Friday: Each month, the Coronado Public Library invites community members to […]
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Tatis makes spectacular leaping catch to rob Devers of a home run
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. made a sensational leaping catch to rob San Francisco’s Rafael Devers of a home run in the first inning on Aug. 20 in the Padres’ 8-1 victory. The left-handed Devers lifted a high fly ball off left-hander JP Sears with one out. Tatis tracked […]
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Basketball at 2028 LA Olympics will start 2 days before opening ceremony, FIBA says
MIES, Switzerland (AP) — Basketball at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will start two days before the opening ceremony for those Games, organizers confirmed on Aug. 20. FIBA, the sport’s global governing body, said that it has reviewed a revised basketball schedule for Los Angeles and that games will begin on July 12, 2028 — […]
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Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra kicks off new season
The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra is scheduled to launch its 2025–26 season with a vibrant concert that celebrates the power of youth on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The performance, titled “Beethoven’s 5th Symphony + Youth Performance,” will take audiences on a journey through Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C […]