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Sports Editor

Ryan Finley

San Diego native Ryan Finley has been the Union-Tribune’s sports editor since January 2023. Before returning home, he spent 18 years as an award-winning high school sports editor, college football and baseball reporter and sports editor at the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson, Ariz. He has also worked for Temecula’s The Californian, part of the North County Times. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Arizona, where he was editor of the Daily Wildcat in 2001 and served for more than a decade on the student media advisory board. He co-hosts the U-T’s “Hot Lava” podcast with Kevin Acee.

Arthur Levine, left, and Lauren Leichtman are the new owners of the San Diego Wave FC. (San Diego Wave)

San Diego Wave’s sale to LA family finalized

October 17, 2024 at 6:39 p.m.

Lauren Leichtman will serve as the club’s new NWSL Governor, while her son, Zachary Leichtman-Levine, is Alternate Governor

San Diego Wave FC’s Kailen Sheridan (1) walks off the pitch after a red card during a Concacaf W Champions Cup tournament match against Club America at the Snapdragon Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Wave lose starting goalkeeper, match as Club América advances in Concacaf W Champions Cup

October 17, 2024 at 9:42 a.m.

Kailen Sheridan receives a red card in the 22nd minute and San Diego is forced to play the rest of Wednesday's loss with 10 players

The Wave’s Maria Sanchez tries to get the ball past the Houston Dash’s Paige Nielsen, center, and Barbara Olivieri during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Wave can advance to Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinals with win on Wednesday

October 15, 2024 at 4:22 p.m.

During a season marked by disappointment, unexpected departures and a pair of coaching changes, the San Diego Wave still have something to play for

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Playoff hopes Dash-ed? Last-place Houston blanks Wave 2-0 at Snapdragon Stadium

October 14, 2024 at 9:41 a.m.

The Wave lost not only a match but any reasonable hope of making the NWSL playoffs

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Second-period lapses spell disaster in Gulls’ season-opening loss in Toronto

October 12, 2024 at 5:52 p.m.

Marlies score three times in the second period to beat Gulls 4-2

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After injury-plagued summer, star Jaedyn Shaw ‘in a great spot’ heading into Sunday’s NWSL match vs. Houston

October 12, 2024 at 2:47 p.m.

A quad injury suffered during Olympic training kept Shaw from contributing to what was a gold-medal finish, and she was limited upon returning to the Wave

Cathedral Catholic’s Luke Westfall, right, and Alexander Gaba celebrate their 52-6 win over Granite Hills with teammates at Granite Hills High School in El Cajon on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scores: Here’s how every San Diego high school football team fared on Friday night

October 12, 2024 at 6:09 p.m.

A look at scores from throughout San Diego County

The interior of the new Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, which has a capacity of 7,500. (Pam Kragen – The San Diego Union-Tribune)

NBA’s Clippers to christen Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena with exhibition game vs. Nets

October 7, 2024 at 5:13 p.m.

Tuesday night's game at the $$85-million arena on Hero Drive is sold out

The San Diego Wave's Amirah Ali drives against the North Carolina Courage during Saturday's game in Cary, N.C. (San Diego Wave FC)

First-half goals sink Wave in North Carolina

October 5, 2024 at 6:57 p.m.

The San Diego Wave are running out of time

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Scores: How San Diego’s high school football teams fared on Friday night

October 5, 2024 at 5:04 p.m.

A look at scores from throughout San Diego County

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Penalties leveled against Angel City FC could help Wave’s NWSL playoff hopes

October 4, 2024 at 3:28 p.m.

San Diego has won four of its last five matches in NWSL and Concacaf W Champions Cup play heading into Saturday's game against the fifth-place North Carolina Courage

Hanna Lundkvist attempts a shot during Tuesday’s Concacaf W Champions Cup match against Vancouver. (Jamie Douglas/San Diego Wave FC)

Wave beat Vancouver, improve to 3-0 in Concacaf W Champions Cup play

October 1, 2024 at 9:09 p.m.

They return to league play Saturday with a match at the Nort Carolina Courage

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Wave continue Concacaf Champions League play with Tuesday night match in Canada

October 1, 2024 at 9:27 a.m.

The match starts at 6:30 p.m. and will air live on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.

El Camino’s Gavin Wasserman (12) es against Oceanside’s Jayden Pulu (10) during their game at Oceanside High School on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Oceanside, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scores: How every San Diego team fared in Friday’s high school football games

September 28, 2024 at 5:46 p.m.

El Camino beats Oceanside in dramatic fashion

San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth celebrate after a triple play to end the game in a 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers to secure a playoff spot at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.(K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Here’s how the Padres’ playoff-clinching triple play sounded in 3 languages

September 25, 2024 at 1:09 p.m.

A look at the play-by-play call of Tuesday's game-ending triple play

Mission Hills’ kicker, Logan Boyack, (9) lies down in front of teammates after his 26 yard game-winning field goal to defeat San Marcos 17-14 to take the Discovery Bowl trophy at Mission Hills High School in San Marcos on Friday, Sept. 20. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scores: Here’s how every San Diego-area high school football team fared on Friday night

September 21, 2024 at 9:40 p.m.

Last-second field goal wins Discovery Bowl during a busy night of high school football in San Diego

San Diego Wave forward Maria Sanchez sinks a penalty kick in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Portland Thorns in the Concacaf W Champions Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. (San Diego Wave FC)

María Sánchez’s hat trick propels Wave to come-from-behind win over Portland in Concacaf W Champions Cup play

September 19, 2024 at 9:03 a.m.

Wave receive long-awaited scoring punch

Mt. Carmel fans cheer on the Sun Devils during their game against the San Diego at Mt. Carmel High School on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scores: Here’s how every San Diego-area high school football team fared this weekend

September 14, 2024 at 11:25 p.m.

Union-Tribune's No. 1, No. 2 teams fall on busy Friday night

Fans packed Little Italy last year for the first “Punches in the Piazza” fight card.

Amateur boxing returns to Little Italy on Saturday night

September 12, 2024 at 11:24 p.m.

The 'Punches in Little Italy' fight card features 10 amateur boxing matches

San Diego Wave'ss Sofia Jakobsson battles for the ball.(Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Skidding Wave agree to part ways with forward Sofia Jakobsson

September 12, 2024 at 8:15 a.m.

For the third time in two weeks, the San Diego Wave are saying goodbye to a key part of their young franchise

Cathedral Catholic High School’s, Brady Palmer (10) looking to against Mountain Pointe High during Friday’s Honor Bowl football game in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

Scores: Here’s how every San Diego-area high school football team fared on Friday and Saturday

September 9, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

Cathedral Catholic's Honor Bowl win over Phoenix team, Lincoln's runaway win over Nevada team highlight busy night

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Toreros take on Central Washington looking for rare 2-0 start to season

September 6, 2024 at 4:57 p.m.

It's been 13 years since USD started 2-0 in a full season

Alex Morgan of the United States attacks against Brazil in the Concacaf W Gold Cup final at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Wave soccer star Alex Morgan retiring after Sunday’s match

September 5, 2024 at 3:50 p.m.

American soccer icon, 35, has been the face of San Diego's women's soccer team since its inception

Patrick Henry’s Damien Carmichael catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown against Mt. Carmel’s Gavin Robinson during their game at Patrick Henry High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scores: A look at how every San Diego high school football team fared on Friday night

August 31, 2024 at 9:02 a.m.

Second weekend of high school football season kicks off with full slate of games throughout San Diego County

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San Diego Legion’s new coach led Australia’s sevens club in Olympics

August 27, 2024 at 2:45 p.m.

With John Manenti at the helm, Australia's men qualified for this summer's Olympics, beat United States

Abby Dahlkemper, shown on Dec. 15, 2021 in San Diego. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Wave honor Abby Dahlkemper’s request, trade club’s first-ever player closer to home

August 26, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.

Abby Dahlkemper, the first player ever signed by the expansion Wave, appeared in 34 matches in her San Diego career

Mission Hills’ Giovanni Harte plows over Granite Hills’ Parker Vance as he carries the ball during the first quarter against at Mission Hills High School in San Marcos on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scores: How every San Diego-area team fared in Friday’s high school football games

August 24, 2024 at 2:34 p.m.

A look at how San Diego-area teams fared in the first week of the high school football season

Final Four rematch highlights second Rady Children’s Invitational at UCSD

August 23, 2024 at 3:50 p.m.

Purdue takes on North Carolina State on Thanksgiving Day as part of the tournament at LionTree Arena

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La estrella de los San Diego Seals, Austin Staats, habría sido arrestado bajo sospecha de agresión

August 22, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

El arresto del 11 de agosto tuvo lugar en Brantford, Ontario, Canadá, cerca de la ciudad natal de Austin Staats

The San Diego Wave FC have signed Perle Morroni, right, to a contract through the 2026 season.

Wave add French defender for NWSL playoff push and beyond

August 22, 2024 at 3:56 p.m.

The team announces it has signed Olympique Lyonnais' Perle Morroni to a contract through the 2026 season

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San Diego Seals star Austin Staats reportedly arrested on suspicion of assault

August 22, 2024 at 6:16 a.m.

The Aug. 11 arrest took place in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, near Austin Staats' hometown, The Turtle Island News reported

Emily van Egmond fires a shot during Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Santa Fe FC in Panama City, Panama. (San Diego Wave FC)

San Diego Wave score early, win Landon Donovan’s coaching debut in Panama

August 21, 2024 at 9:31 a.m.

María Sánchez's second-minute goal gives San Diego an early lead; Kristen McNabb scores first goal in more than a year

Landon Donovan last coached a team during the 2022 season, when he was in charge of the San Diego Loyal of USL Championship. (San Diego Union-Tribune).

Time is running out to save the San Diego Wave’s season; luckily, Landon Donovan is up for the challenge

August 16, 2024 at 9:53 p.m.

Soccer legend will have 10 matches to coach NWSL team into playoff position

Tyler Heaps is San Diego FC’s new sporting director. (San Diego FC)

San Diego FC names Tyler Heaps as club’s first sporting director; expect a coach ‘very soon’

August 15, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

At 33, Tyler Heaps is the youngest sporting director in Major League Soccer

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PLNU will open men’s basketball season at powerhouse Arizona

August 13, 2024 at 3:27 p.m.

The Oct. 28 exhibition game in Tucson is 'a checkpoint to see where we stack up,' coach says

Sierra Enge plays in a May 8 match against Utah at Snapdragon Stadium. (San Diego Wave FC)

San Diego agrees to waive midfielder, Cardiff native Sierra Enge

August 13, 2024 at 4:25 p.m.

Pacific Ridge High School graduate plans to pursue other professional opportunities abroad, club says

San Diego’s Maria Sanchez chases a ball during Thursday’s exhibition match against Angel City FC in Fullerton. (San Diego Wave FC)

Wave lose shootout to Angel City, who advance in Summer Cup play

August 2, 2024 at 9:03 a.m.

Wave return defender Hanna Lundkvist and Sofia Jakobsson, but remain seriously shorthanded

Defender Christen Westphal, left, has been traded to Houston. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Wave face rival Angel City in final match of Summer Cup pool play

July 31, 2024 at 4:53 p.m.

The Wave are 1-1 in Group B pool play, having beaten Bay FC on July 20 before falling to Club America on Friday

Padres starter Dylan Cease pitches against the Nationals on Thursday.

Dylan Cease, Padres carrying no-hitter into ninth inning at Washington

July 25, 2024 at 12:44 p.m.

Dylan Cease has struck out 9 and walked 3 thru 8 innings

Northern Ireland’s Paddy McNair, right, will be part of San Diego FC’s inaugural team. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

San Diego FC signs Northern Ireland defender to first club

July 25, 2024 at 3:03 p.m.

Defender Paddy McNair signed a three-year deal through 2027 with a club option for 2028

’s Delphine Cascarino is g with the San Diego Wave. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

San Diego Wave acquire French forward Delphine Cascarino, sign her to multi-year deal

July 24, 2024 at 4:16 p.m.

Delphine Cascarino will the slumping Wave after she returns from this summer's Olympics in Paris

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San Diego Legion’s season ends with 2-point loss to Seattle

July 21, 2024 at 8:39 p.m.

Seattle advances to the Major League Rugby Western Conference finals

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San Diego Legion open rugby playoffs with road game against rival

July 20, 2024 at 5:23 p.m.

Sunday's match against Seawolves marks the Legion's first postseason contest since last year's heartbreaking final

San Diego Wave FC’s interim coach Paul Buckle will try to get his club back on track Saturday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Wave return to Torero Stadium for Summer Cup match vs. Bay FC

July 19, 2024 at 4:28 p.m.

The 7 p.m. match is part of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, which is being played during the Olympic break

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San Diego FC announces jersey sponsor ahead of first Major League Soccer season

July 19, 2024 at 7:27 a.m.

DirecTV's logo will appear on the front of the club's first-ever jerseys, the club says

Puerto Rico’s Isaiah Pineiro and Arnaldo Toro celebrate after their team qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics after eliminating Lithuania in a FIBA Olympic Qualifying basketball final in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)

Former Torero Isaiah Pineiro headed to Olympics with Puerto Rico

July 11, 2024 at 4:13 p.m.

Puerto Rico part of Group C, which also includes United States, Nicola Jokic-led Serbia and South Sudan

The San Diego Mojo play in the Pro Volleyball Federation.

San Diego Mojo sign Cuban volleyball standout, Olympic bronze medalist for 2025 season

July 8, 2024 at 2:52 p.m.

Rosir Calderon, 39, has played volleyball professionally for the last 13 years — most recently for AEK Athens V.C. in Greece

Longtime Point Loma Nazarene Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton died Thursday following a brief battle with leukemia.

Friends, colleagues ‘shocked’ by death of Point Loma Nazarene AD Ethan Hamilton

July 6, 2024 at 5:31 p.m.

Ethan Hamilton, a PLNU graduate and former assistant and head basketball coach, died Thursday night of leukemia

The San Diego Mojo play in the Pro Volleyball Federation.

Mojo re-sign Bonsall’s Kendra Dahlke for 2025 season

July 2, 2024 at 1:06 p.m.

Outside hitter 'beyond excited to be coming back'; was key to club's 2024 playoff run

San Diego, CA – May 08: San Diego Wave FC goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan (1) signs autographs for fans after their match against Utah Royals FC at Snapdragon Stadium on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Wave FC’s Kailen Sheridan named to Canada’s Olympic team, will start in goal

July 1, 2024 at 3:18 p.m.

Kailen Sheridan is the fifth San Diego Wave FC player to be named to her country's Olympic team

U.S. forward Alex Morgan, second from right, celebrates her hat trick with defender Tobin Heath (17) and other teammates during the second half of a Tournament of Nations soccer match against Japan in Kansas City, Kansas. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

San Diego’s Alex Morgan left off United States’ Olympic soccer team

June 26, 2024 at 9:22 a.m.

The 34-year-old Wave star will not travel with Americans to Paris for summer games; San Diego's Naomi Girma and Jaedyn Shaw both make the cut

Evan Emerick, who spent the 2023 season on staff at USC, is the University of San Diego’s new men’s golf coach. (Photo courtesy of USC athletics).

USD stays local, hires former SDSU assistant as new men’s golf coach

June 18, 2024 at 3:53 p.m.

Evan Emerick starred at Carlsbad High School and spent 15 seasons at San Diego State as a player and coach; he was on USC's staff in 2023

San Diego Wave FC Sporting Director and General Manager Camille Ashton visits the training grounds and front office during her introductory tour of the facilities on Tuesday.

San Diego Wave FC name former Kansas City boss Camille Ashton as sporting director, GM

June 18, 2024 at 12:36 p.m.

The San Diego Wave's new sporting director and general manager has a NWSL pedigree, Southern California roots, a Stanford degree and a resume that few can match. Camille Ashton was...

San Diego CA - April 18: San Diego Rotary Club President Michael Brunker, left, presents Sheel Seidler with a plaque honoring her late husband, Padres owner Peter Seidler posthumously honored as Mr. San Diego by the club at Liberty Station on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Peter Seidler honored as Mr. San Diego; friends, family ‘true goodness’ of late Padres owner

April 19, 2024 at 5:40 a.m.

Peter Seidler's phone was always ringing.Well, quacking — the repetitive duck-honk ringtone familiar to anyone who owns a smartphone."It was always going off, all day long," Seidler's widow, Sheel, said...

San Diego, California - March 22: Cal State San Marcos' women's basketball team practices at the Sports Center on campus before leaving Friday for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. Coach Renee Jimenez speaks to the team in San Marcos on Friday, March 22, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Renee Jimenez, who led Cal State San Marcos’ women’s team to D2 Final Four, leaving for UC Santa Barbara

April 17, 2024 at 10:27 p.m.

Renee Jimenez, who led Cal State San Marcos' women's basketball program to the first Division II national semifinal in program history last month, has been hired as the new head...

San Diego CA - April 2: A moment of silence was held for Larry Lucchino before the San Diego Padres played the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Larry Lucchino, Padres president who spearheaded Petco Park project, dies at 78

April 3, 2024 at 3:28 a.m.

Larry Lucchino, who as a Padres executive helped get Petco Park built, revitalizing downtown and changing the course of the franchise, died Tuesday. He was 78.Lucchino was "surrounded by family,"...

San Diego, California - March 22: Cal State San Marcos' women's basketball team practices at the Sports Center on campus before leaving Friday for the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. During practice 10, Charity Gallegos in San Marcos on Friday, March 22, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

‘We’re not a Cinderella story’: Cal State San Marcos proves it belongs at D2 tournament

March 28, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.

The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team faced a press for most of Wednesday's NCAA Division II national semifinal game.But the Cougars didn't feel the pressure. After an unlikely...

Coach Renee Jimenez leads Cal State San Marcos into Wednesday's Final Four game against Minnesota State.

Cal State San Marcos enters Final Four game with focus on trust, family

March 27, 2024 at 2:41 a.m.

During her team's run through the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament, Cal State San Marcos coach Renee Jimenez has been sporting a T-shirt with the word "Family" on it....

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Cal State San Marcos stuns top-seeded Gannon, advances to Division II Final Four

March 26, 2024 at 2:22 a.m.

Faced with the prospect of playing the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Tournament, Cal State San Marcos coach Renee Jimenez didn't back down."I don't think this is...

Spokane, WA - March 24: San Diego State fans celebrate a 3-pointer against Yale during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Spokane, WA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Start time, TV set for San Diego State’s NCAA Tournament rematch with UConn

March 25, 2024 at 4:38 p.m.

San Diego State's NCAA Tournament rematch with top-seeded Connecticut will take place Thursday afternoon, San Diego time. The Aztecs and Huskies will tip off at 4:39 p.m. PDT from the...

Spokane, WA - March 22: UAB forward Christian Coleman (13) and San Diego State forward Jay Pal (4) jump for the tipoff during the first round of the NCAA tournament at Spokane Arena on Friday, March 22, 2024 in Spokane, WA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Time, TV set for Sunday’s NCAA Tournament game between San Diego State and Yale

March 23, 2024 at 7:09 a.m.

San Diego State avoided a first-round upset in the NCAA Tournament. But are the Aztecs ready for prime time? We'll find out. SDSU will take on Yale in the final...

SAN DIEGO, CA-Sept.3: San Diego Wave's Melanie Barcenas, Middle, stands with teammates before game against the Houston Dash at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, September 3, 2023 inSan Diego. Barcenas is the 15-year-old Latina who is the youngest player in NWSL history.

Ron Burkle vende San Diego Wave FC a una pareja de Los Angeles por un precio record

March 15, 2024 at 1:25 a.m.

El equipo femenino de futbol San Diego Wave se está vendiendo... y por un precio récord.Sportico informó el jueves por la tarde que el propietario Ron Burkle acordó vender el...

The San Diego Wave's Jaedyn Shaw celebrates with Alex Morgan, left, and Kyra Carusa.

Ron Burkle selling San Diego Wave FC to LA couple for record price

March 15, 2024 at 12:04 a.m.

The San Diego Wave are being sold — and for a record price. Sportico reported Thursday afternoon that owner Ron Burkle has agreed to sell the team to Arthur Levine...

Stacie Terry-Hutson, in her 10th season as head coach at SDSU, has the Aztecs off to a 9-2 start.

Starting now: San Diego State women take on No. 21 UNLV in Mountain West tournament title game

March 14, 2024 at 2:26 a.m.

San Diego State's women's basketball team will try to qualify for its first NCAA Tournament since 2012 on Wednesday, when it faces No. 21 UNLV in the Mountain West tournament...

San Diego, CA - December 01: San Diego State forward Adryana Quezada (32) attempts a shot against Stanford forward Kiki Iriafen (44) during their game at Viejas Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Adryana Quezada scores 26 points as Aztecs beat Boise State, earn spot in Mountain West title game

March 13, 2024 at 4:20 p.m.

Over three days in Las Vegas, San Diego State’s women’s basketball team has proven that 7s are in fact lucky.The seventh-seeded Aztecs advanced to the Mountain West tournament championship game...

San Diego, CA - July 25: Fans do the wave as Wrexham plays Manchester United at Snapdragon Stadium on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Manchester United returning to Snapdragon Stadium this summer

March 12, 2024 at 6:32 p.m.

Snapdragon Stadium's biggest draw is coming back to San Diego this summer.Manchester United, the worldwide sensation English soccer team, will take on Spain's Real Betis on July 31 at the...

The Los Angeles Clippers' minor-league , the G League's Clippers, will play at Oceanside's Frontwave Arena starting next season.

NBA’s Clippers moving minor-league to Oceanside

March 12, 2024 at 6:11 a.m.

San Diego County is getting a professional sports team to fill its new arena.Only it's not what you think.The Los Angeles Clippers announced Monday they are relocating their minor-league ...

San Diego's Kevin Patton Jr., left, tries to past the blocks of Gonzaga's Dusty Stromer, center, and Graham Ike during the second half of a college basketball game January, 20, 2024 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

Santa Clara routs USD in West Coast Conference tournament quarterfinals

March 10, 2024 at 6:54 a.m.

USD overachieved during the regular season, overcoming last-in-the-league projections to finish with a No. 5 seed in the West Coast Conference tournament.The Toreros even enjoyed a bit of March magic,...

San Diego, CA - January 04: San Diego guard Deuce Turner (4) greets fans after the Toreros loss against against Saint Mary's at Jenny Craig Pavilion on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

USD’s Deuce Turner earns West Coast Conference honors; Toreros to play Friday

March 6, 2024 at 12:55 a.m.

Picked to finish a distant last in the West Coast Conference, USD managed to post a 17-14 regular-season record and earn a No. 5 seed in the conference tournament.Deuce Turner...

San Diego, CA - March 01: USD athletic director Kimya Massey speaks during a press conference at Jenny Craig Pavilion on Friday, March 1, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

New AD Kimya Massey can’t wait to ‘impact others’ on USD’s campus, in the community

March 2, 2024 at 3:04 a.m.

Becoming an athletic director was always in the cards for Kimya Massey.Massey was a 25-year-old graduate assistant in Michigan State's life skills department when he told his boss and mentor,...

San Diego, CA - February 23: San Diego Mojo's Morgan Lewis (30) hits against Grand Rapid Rise's Claire Chaussee (9) and Alyssa Jensen (17) during their match at Viejas Arena on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego’s Mojo, Sockers, Gulls, Seals and Legion all play this weekend; here’s what you need to know

March 1, 2024 at 7:21 p.m.

They've risen up against the Rise. They've taken the Thrill to the limit.The San Diego Mojo will take on the Atlanta Vibe on Saturday at Viejas Arena looking to get...

Kimya Massey has been named USD's new athletic director.

Oregon State’s Kimya Massey named USD’s new athletic director

February 29, 2024 at 1:56 a.m.

After nearly four months of searching, the University of San Diego has found its next athletic director.Kimya Massey, the deputy athletic director, chief operations officer and chief diversity officer at...

The San Diego Wave will sport new uniforms in 2024.

Sunny outlook: Wave’s 2024 jerseys a bold break from club tradition

February 27, 2024 at 7:43 p.m.

Already iconic in the National Women's Soccer League, the San Diego Wave's logo features surf breaking over a setting sun.This season's jerseys will showcase the club's sunny side. The primary...

San Diego, CA - October 20: Gulls' Pavol Regenda (12) attempts to get control of the puck against Reign's Steven Santini (12) during the first period of their game at Pechanga Arena on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Gulls will try to get back on track when they host Ontario on Fight Cancer Night

February 23, 2024 at 9:53 p.m.

The San Diego Gulls will try to snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday, when they take on the Ontario Reign at Pechanga Arena. The puck drops at 6 p.m.San...

The San Diego Gulls will wear special jerseys for Saturday's "Star Wars Night" at Pechanga Arena.

Gulls will try to Force their way past midweek loss in Saturday’s ‘Star Wars Night’ game

February 16, 2024 at 11:07 p.m.

The San Diego Gulls will take on the Henderson Silver Knights on Saturday's "Star Wars Night," and they'd be wise to channel their inner Jedi.Use the Force for defense, never...

Molly Downtain, left, was the Wave's first general manager.

Molly Downtain resigns; Wave’s first GM signed Alex Morgan, drafted Naomi Girma

February 12, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.

Molly Downtain, who built the San Diego Wave's roster into an NWSL Cup winner and No. 1 seed in last year's playoffs, has resigned as the team's general manager. Her...

San Diego's new professional women's volleyball team will be called the Mojo.

Mojo rising: San Diego’s pro volleyball team will play its first-ever match Thursday night

February 1, 2024 at 9:41 p.m.

The San Diego Mojo will play their first match in franchise history on Thursday, when they face the Atlanta Vibe in Georgia.The game tips off at 4 p.m. and will...

Hanna Lundkvist

Wave acquire Swedish defender from Atletico de Madrid

February 1, 2024 at 11:15 p.m.

The San Diego Wave FC bolstered its defense and added some international flavor on Thursday, acquiring Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist from Atlético de Madrid for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old...

SAN DIEGO, CA-Sept.3: San Diego Wave's Melanie Barcenas signs autographs for fans after game against the Houston Dash at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, September 3, 2023 inSan Diego. Barcenas is the 15-year-old Latina who is the youngest player in NWSL history.

Wave release 2024 schedule, could make playoff push at home

January 25, 2024 at 8:01 p.m.

The San Diego Wave will open the 2024 season March 15 in New Jersey and spend part of their spring playing in Louisville, Orlando, Seattle and the Bay Area. The...

San Diego Wave FC coach Casey Stoney signs her new contract alongside her wife and children.

Wave, coach Casey Stoney agree to lengthy contract extension

January 23, 2024 at 7:49 p.m.

The San Diego Wave have signed their young stars to contract extensions and retooled their roster with hope of winning a second consecutive NWSL Shield.Tuesday, they locked up the coach...

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 08, 2023: The San Diego Wave's Taylor Kornieck, right, moves the ball toward the goal as Washington Spirit's Tara McKeown, center, and Sam Staab follow during the second half at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Saturday, July 8, 2023. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Wave trade midfielder Taylor Kornieck to Racing Louisville

January 22, 2024 at 9:21 p.m.

The San Diego Wave's flurry of offseason moves continued Monday, when the club traded midfielder Taylor Kornieck to Racing Louisville for $150,000 in allocation money. Kornieck played in 37 regular-season...

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San Diego Wave to kick off 2024 NWSL season with March 15 showcase game

January 19, 2024 at 4:47 p.m.

The San Diego Wave will play the first match of the 2024 NWSL season on March 15, when they take on NJ/NY Gotham FC in New Jersey. The showcase match,...

La Jolla, CA - January 28: Max Homa acknowledges the crowd after putting on the green of the 18th hole during the final round of the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 in La Jolla, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Defending champion Max Homa highlights 2024 Farmers Insurance Open field in La Jolla

January 16, 2024 at 7:05 p.m.

Seven past Farmers Insurance Open champions have committed to play in this year's PGA Tour event, which returns to La Jolla's Torrey Pines Golf Course next week. Defending champion Max...

La Jolla, CA - January 28: Max Homa acknowledges the crowd after putting on the green of the 18th hole during the final round of the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 in La Jolla, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Defending champion Max Homa highlights 2024 Farmers Insurance Open field in La Jolla

January 16, 2024 at 7:03 p.m.

Seven past Farmers Insurance Open champions have committed to play in this year's PGA Tour event, which returns to La Jolla's Torrey Pines Golf Course next week. Defending champion Max...

La Jolla, CA - January 28: Max Homa acknowledges the crowd after putting on the green of the 18th hole during the final round of the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 in La Jolla, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Defending champion Max Homa highlights 2024 Farmers Insurance Open field in La Jolla

January 16, 2024 at 6:51 p.m.

Seven past Farmers Insurance Open champions have committed to play in this year's PGA Tour event, which returns to La Jolla's Torrey Pines Golf Course next week. Defending champion Max...

San Diego Legion rugby team player Ma'a Nonu works out with his team during practice on February 6, 2020 in Encinitas, California.

Rugby star Ma’a Nonu re-signs with Legion for 2024 season

January 15, 2024 at 11:23 p.m.

One of the biggest names in rugby will stay in San Diego.The San Diego Legion announced Monday that it has re-signed Ma'a Nonu, a legendary All Blacks player and two-time...

La Jolla, CA - January 28: Max Homa acknowledges the crowd after putting on the green of the 18th hole during the final round of the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 in La Jolla, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Defending champion Max Homa highlights 2024 Farmers Insurance Open field in La Jolla

January 15, 2024 at 6:01 p.m.

Seven past Farmers Insurance Open champions have committed to play in this year's PGA Tour event, which returns to La Jolla's Torrey Pines Golf Course next week. Defending champion Max...

Austin Staats of the San Diego Seals' lacrosse team.

Seals notch first road victory of the season; showdown with undefeated Albany up next

January 14, 2024 at 6:53 p.m.

Austin Staats scored a team-high three goals as the San Diego Seals picked up their first road win of the season on Saturday, beating the Colorado Mammoth 12-8 at Ball...

The Wave took Kennedy Wesley with their first-round pick in Friday's NWSL Draft.

Wave draft Stanford defender Kennedy Wesley in first round, continue college tradition

January 13, 2024 at 5:48 a.m.

For the third time in as many years, the San Diego Wave selected a Stanford player with their top pick in the NWSL Draft.If it works, why change?San Diego took...

San Diego, CA - January 10: Gulls players celebrate a goal against the Firebirds during their game at Pechanga Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Gulls beat Coachella Valley, will wrap ‘mini-homestand’ with weekend games against Iowa

January 11, 2024 at 9:33 p.m.

Pechanga Arena dried out just in time for the Gulls to get hot.San Diego returned to the ice Wednesday night following an unscheduled break and pulled off one of the...

San Diego Wave FC defender Naomi Girma had a banner year.

San Diego Wave’s Naomi Girma named best women’s soccer player in America

January 11, 2024 at 11:09 p.m.

Naomi Girma, the San Diego Wave's star defender who played in her first World Cup last summer, has been named the top women's soccer player in America.Girma is the first...

San Diego, CA - September 17: San Diego Wave's Emily van Egmond takes control of the the ball against Angel City during their game at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Wave re-sign veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond ahead of Friday’s NWSL Draft

January 10, 2024 at 7:54 p.m.

The San Diego Wave re-signed midfielder Emily van Egmond on Wednesday, giving the club some roster certainty heading into Friday's NWSL Draft in Anaheim. Van Egmond's new deal runs through...

The San Diego Wave's Kyra Carusa, far right, grew up in San Diego's North County, attended Stanford and Georgetown, and played internationally for Ireland.

Wave re-sign San Diego native Kyra Carusa, trade for goalkeeper

January 10, 2024 at 2:30 a.m.

The San Diego Wave found gold late last summer when they signed forward Kyra Carusa, a San Diego native who was fresh off a World Cup appearance.Carusa started four of...

La Jolla, CA - January 28: Max Homa acknowledges the crowd after putting on the green of the 18th hole during the final round of the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 in La Jolla, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Defending champion Max Homa highlights 2024 Farmers Insurance Open field

January 8, 2024 at 8:46 p.m.

Seven past Farmers Insurance Open champions have committed to play in this year's event, which will be held Jan. 24-27 at Torrey Pines. Defending champion Max Homa highlights Monday's commitments....

Mikey Williams, San Ysidro high school basketball

San Ysidro’s Mikey Williams to enter college basketball’s transfer portal

January 9, 2024 at 6:07 a.m.

Mikey Williams, the San Ysidro High basketball prodigy whose college career has been delayed by gun charges and subsequent plea agreement, is entering the NCAA transfer portal.Williams had been taking...

San Diego, CA - July 23: Jonny Zbacnik defends during the open division championship game during the 70th Annual Over the Line World Championships on Fiesta Island in San Diego on Sunday, July 23, 2023. His team with Chris Richard and Eric Barlow won. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

From OTL to ‘Emo Night,’ San Diego serves up spectacular sporting events every month in 2024

January 20, 2024 at 1:57 a.m.

Conventional wisdom — fine, it's Larry David in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" — says it's already too late to say "Happy New Year." So Happy Sports Year, San Diego. We've been...

San Diego, CA - October 20: Gulls fans cheer before their home opener against the Ontario Reign at Pechanga Arena on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Burst water main forces postponement of Gulls and Sockers games at Pechanga Arena

January 7, 2024 at 5:57 p.m.

A burst water main inside Pechanga Arena in the Midway District has forced postponements of this weekend's Gulls hockey and Sockers soccer games. The Gulls were scheduled to play Bakersfield...

San Diego, CA - October 20: Gulls fans cheer before their home opener against the Ontario Reign at Pechanga Arena on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Burst water main forces postponement of this weekend’s Gulls, Sockers games at Pechanga Arena

January 5, 2024 at 8:41 p.m.

A burst water main inside Pechanga Arena has forced postponements of this weekend's Gulls and Sockers games. The Gulls were scheduled to play Bakersfield on Friday and Saturday nights, while...

Greg LaPorte is USD's new women's soccer coach

Soccer notes: USD hires UCSD assistant to run women’s program; Wave re-sign midfielder; Sockers draft 3

December 22, 2023 at 3:07 a.m.

San Diego native Greg LaPorte has been named the new women's soccer coach at USD, the school announced Thursday.LaPorte has spent the last six seasons as an assistant at UCSD,...

FILE - In this Saturday Sept. 15, 2007 file photo, Australia's Matt Giteau, right, makes a break as Wales' Tom Shanklin looks to make a tackle during their Rugby World Cup Group B match at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Wales and Australia will play in the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Sunday Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)

Legion sign Australian rugby legend Matt Giteau, announce 2024 schedule

December 21, 2023 at 8:17 p.m.

The San Diego Legion have added an international rugby superstar to their roster for the 2024 season. Matt Giteau, a six-time champion in Australia, Europe and the United States, signed...