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PADRES FAIL TO CRACK DEFENSE AGAIN, LOSE TO NL WEST RIVAL GIANTS

 

By Liz Alper

Photo: San Diego Padres on Twitter

March 17, 2016 (Peoria, Az.) - The Padres always have trouble against the World Series champion Giants.  In the spring, it’s no different.  The fact that the the Giants are World Series champions probably doesn’t help either.  And the luck of the Irish certainly wasn't with the Friars on St. Patrick's Day.


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ERIC WEDDLE TO RAVENS

 

Reprinted with permission from Times of San Diego, a San Diego Online News Association (SDONA) member.

March 14, 2016 (San Diego) - Longtime San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle signed a deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday morning, the team reported.


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CB HAYWARD AGREES TO CONTRACT





Source: Chargers Press Release



Photo: Kyle Engman on Flickr



March 13, 2016 (San Diego) - The San Diego Chargers agreed to a three-year contract with former Green Bay Packers cornerbackCasey Hayward, the team announced Sunday.


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ST. PATRICK’S DAY HALF MARATHON 2016

 

Also featuring: Lyonhearted 5K walk/run & Green mile fun run

By Robert Gehr

March 12 - 2016 (El Cajon) -- Let the races (and games) begin!


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AZTECS GAMBLE AND LOSE IN SIN CITY

 

By Liz Alper

Photo:  CBS CBB on Twitter

March 12, 2016 (Las Vegas, Nv.) - What do the Aztecs men’s basketball team and most people who travel to Las Vegas have in common?  They gamble and lose.  


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PADRES GET REVENGE ON THE INDIANS, WIN 6-3

 

By Liz Alper

Photo:  San Diego Padres on Twitter

March 12, 2016 (Peoria, Az.) - Andrew Cashner was looking to rebound from a nightmarish 2015 and oh boy, did he.


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SAME OLD STORY: PADS RALLY IN SIXTH, BUT NOT ENOUGH AGAINST DOMINANT SOX LINEUP

 

By Liz Alper

Photo credit:  San Diego Padres on Twitter

 

March 11, 2016 (Peoria, Az.) - The Padres’ pitching woes continued as they faced off against the Chicago White Sox today in Peoria in another day of spring training.


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CHARGERS KEEP GATES, SIGN BENJAMIN, MEBANE, LOWERY

 

By Liz Alper

Photo:  Antonio Gates' Twitter

March 10, 2016 (San Diego) - The first day of NFL free agency was on Wednesday, and the Chargers wasted no time in making deals.


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SDSU TAKES HOME BASKETS OF AWARDS AT CONFERENCE HONORS

 

Photo:  Steve Fisher, SDSU News Center

Reprinted with permission from Times of San Diego, a San Diego Online News Association (SDONA) member.

March 8, 2016 (San Diego) - Four San Diego State Basketball players, along with head coach Steve Fisher, took home Mountain West conference honors that were announced on Sunday afternoon.


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PADS RALLY, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO TOP A'S IN SPRING TRAINING

 

By Liz Alper

 

March 8, 2016 (Peoria, Az.) - A rocky spring training for the Padres got rockier last Sunday when the split squad faced the Oakland Athletics in Peoria.  


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SAN DIEGO DISTRICT HOCKEY LEAGUE GROWS HOCKEY IN SAN DIEGO

 

By Liz Alper

Photo: SDDHL website

March 6, 2016 (San Diego) - Thanks to the return of the Gulls, hockey is growing in San Diego now more than ever.  One such example is the San Diego District Hockey League.


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AZTEC FOOTBALL RELEASES 2016 SCHEDULE

 

Team will begin conference play October 8th 

By Liz Alper

Photo: Mika Holder via goaztecs.com

March 2, 2016 (Colorado Springs, Co.) - The San Diego State Aztecs football program has released its 2016 schedule.


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SDSU BASKETBALL CLINCHES MOUNTAIN WEST TITLE

 

Photo: Steve Fisher, SDSU News Center

By Liz Alper

February 25, 2016 (San Diego) - They're winning ugly, but they're winning. 

 


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CHARGERS TO SHOOT FOR DOWNTOWN STADIUM SITE

 
By Liz Alper
 
February 23, 2016 (San Diego) - The Chargers have decided to focus their efforts on a downtown stadium.  

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TYSON ROSS GETS OPENING DAY NOD

 
Photo credit to UCinternational on Wikipedia
 
By Liz Alper
 
February 21, 2016 (San Diego) - In an obvious choice, Padres manager Andy Green has named Tyson Ross the Friars' Opening Day starting pitcher. 

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PINE VALLEY, PLAY BALL!

 

 

 

East County News Service

February 20, 2016 (Pine Valley) -- Pine Valley is celebrating the grand opening of a multi-use field for baseball and soccer events.


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PADRES SPRING TRAINING: PECOTA PREDICTS THE PADRES TO FINISH IN FOURTH WITH 77 WINS

 

By Liz Alper

February 17, 2016 (San Diego) - The moment that hungry baseball fans like you and I have been waiting for is finally here.


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PIRATE’S COVE 24/12 RUN/WALK AT LAKE CUYAMACA MARCH 4-5

 

East County News Service

February 16, 2016 (Lake Cuyamaca) - Avast!  A run/walk at Pirate’s Cove along the shores of Lake Cuyamaca is set to begin on Friday, March 4th.  This unique event includes both a 12 hour and a 24 hour option, with the 24 hour portion kicking off at 8 a.m. and a 12-hour, all-night run/walk starting off at 8 p.m.  


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MLB ALL-STAR GAME TO BE HELD AT PETCO PARK

 
 
By Liz Alper
 
Photo credit to:  Nehrams2020 on Wikipedia
 
February 15, 2016 (San Diego) - The last time San Diego hosted the MLB All-Star Game, it was in 1992.  Qualcomm Stadium was still Jack Murphy Stadium and George H.W. Bush was president.

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FORMER REFUGEE AND BOSTON MARATHON WINNER MAKES THE OLYMPICS—AGAIN

 

 

By Liz Alper

 

Photo:  Keflezighi in the 2014 Boston Marathon.  Credit to Gr5 on Wikipedia

 

February 15, 2016 (Los Angeles) - Two years ago, ECM ran a story on Meb Keflezighi, the incredible local refugee-turned-athlete who won the Boston Marathon in 2014.

 

Always dreaming bigger, Keflezighi is realizing one of his biggest dreams two years later--he's going to his fourth Olympic games, this time in Rio de Janeiro.


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PADRES HIRE HIDEO NOMO AS AN ADVISER IN BASEBALL OPS

 
By Liz Alper
 
February 12, 2016 (San Diego) - With spring training just days away and another exciting summer of baseball looming on the horizon, Padres General Manager A.J. Preller is doing more shake-ups in the front office.

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BRONCOS WIN SUPER BOWL 50

 

By Liz Alper

Photo: Youtube screenshot

February 8, 2016 (Santa Clara, Ca.) - It was Peyton Manning's last game and he made sure everyone knew it.  Conversely, the Carolina Panthers made sure to let everyone know that they can't hold on to the football.


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EAST COUNTY ST. PATRICK’S HALF MARATHON AND FUN RUN MARCH 12 TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

 

East County News Service

February 6, 2016 (El Cajon) – Registration is now open for East County’s St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Green Mile and Tribes & Clans competition on Saturday, March 12 (the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day).  This event aims to involve the entire family in fun and fitness. The Green Mile Fun Run, an enjoyable, short distance, non-competitive event, is also available. 


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PADRES FANFEST IS COMING!

 
By Liz Alper
 
February 3, 2016 (San Diego) - It's almost time for pitchers and catchers to report to spring training, and that means it's time for Padres FanFest!  

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FROM THE YOUTH SPORTS DESK: BASKETBALL CAMP AT THE MCYC

 
By Liz Alper
 
February 2, 2016 (San Diego) - David Reichner, a former college basketball player for the University of Utah and high school, college and pro basketball coach, will be hosting a FREE basketball camp at the Murphy Canyon Child & Youth Center on Saturday, February 6 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.  You can sign up at the MCYC (if your child isn't enrolled in basketball, you will need to fill out a waiver).

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SUPERBOWL DUI PATROLS

 

East County News Service

February 2, 2016 (San Diego's East County) - The Sheriff's Department is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to keep impaired drivers off San Diego's roadways on Super Bowl Sunday.


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CHIEF’S CORNER: YOUR SUPER BOWL GAME PLAN

By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

January 31, 2016 (San Diego’s East County) -- Ensure you’re on the winning team with these safety tips: 
 


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CHARGERS TO STAY IN SAN DIEGO FOR 2016 SEASON

Stadium photo courtesy of San Diego city website
 
By Liz Alper
 
January 29, 2016 (San Diego) - Chargers fans, look forward to at least a year of good night's sleeps.

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CHARGERS APPLY FOR PRACTICE FACILITY IN SANTA ANA

 
By Liz Alper
 
January 28, 2016 (San Diego) - For Chargers fans, the vivid nightmare is becoming a reality.

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SHOULD THE RAIDERS COME TO SAN DIEGO?

 
 
By Liz Alper
 
January 26, 2016 (San Diego) - The NFL wants to stay in San Diego.  That much we know.
 
What we don't know is if the Chargers will move to LA and the Oakland Raiders will move here.  Or if the Chargers will stay here.

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