One Step Forward, One Step Back for the Padres
Hovering in the middle of MLB standings, will the team’s talent turn things around in time for the playoffs?
San Diego is Basketball City USA
The city’s Big 5 are doing something that programs in more acclaimed basketball cities haven’t lately—they’re winning
The Best 5 Lineups in San Diego Sports: January 2024
What not to miss on the local sports scene this month
San Diego Sports Making Big Moves Ahead of 2024 Seasons
Padres trade Juan Soto, San Diego FC signs first player, Wave acquires Savannah McCaskill—what it could mean for our “small market” city
The 5 Best Lineups in San Diego Sports: December 2023
What not to miss on the local sports scene this month
A Favorite Coastal Golf Course
18 Holes with Tina Mickelson
The Art of the Game
An Oceanside family business merges golf and art
Golf: The Boss on the Course
18 Holes with Tina Mickelson
Vintage San Diego: Holiday Cheer
San Diego Stadium, 1977
Tee Time and Turkey Package!
St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort (Dana Point, Calif.)
On the Vineyard
18 holes with Tina Mickelson
A Triathlon Tribute to Robin Williams
The Challenged Athletes Foundation will remember the late Robin Williams during its annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge, October 19 at La Jolla Cove. Saluting Williams’ 11-year dedication to the organization, the event will include a video montage presented by CAF co-founder Bob Babbitt and Williams’ former triathlon teammate Rudy Garcia Tolson. Athletes of all ages […]
Jim Laslavic’s Home Away From Home
18 holes with Tina Mickelson
Golf: A great game, but so much more…
Sometimes the game of golf can mimic life, but on occasion it can actually transcend it.
Improve Feel and Distance Control
When chipping around the green, distance control is critical. The following drill will help you sharpen your feel for distance. Place a club on the ground about 18 inches behind the hole. Place another club on the ground about 18 inches in front of the hole, making sure it is slightly off to the side […]
Special Events During Racetrack Season
The 2014 season runs July 17-September 3. Of course you expect Ziggy Marley back on August 31 and Weezer August 2. Here are the lesser-known dates of note.
Del Mar, Decoded
The inside, all-around, 360-degree guide to the races: betting, drinking, winning, concert-going, and hat-wearing at Del Mar.
6 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Races
A little insider knowledge… but nothing that will help you win money
What’s in a Name?
How and why horses get those unique monikers
Watchful Eyes
During every race, stewards scrutinize the jockeys and horses.
Horse Betting 101
What to say at the betting window
How a Horse Knows to Run
Head starter Gary Brinson and a team of 12 people teach young horses to “break,” or jump out of the gate.
Summer Guide: Spectator Sports
In the stands
Let Them Be Kids
18 holes with Tina Mickelson
Too Much Lower Body Movement In Your Swing?
The flat-footed drill can help
The Name Game
Playing it safe
