PGA Pro Jon Rahm Raises a Glass to San Diego
When pro golfer Jon Rahm arrived in La Jolla for the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open in January, before he even took a practice swing, he had more than one reason to celebrate.
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Paradise Found: It's Time to Look Ahead to Springtime Tennis in Indian Wells
Undoubtedly the tennis capital of the West Coast, Indian Wells has drawn tennisphiles from not just Southern California but around the world to the Coachella Valley for decades to witness top-tier professional tennis from the sport’s biggest names like Connors and Sampras, Navratilova and Graf to Federer and Nadal, Williams, Sharapova, and Osaka.
It's Good to be Kind: Even in the Competitive World of College Basketball, Steve Fisher is a Nice Guy
He's achieved legendary status with an illustrious collegiate basketball coaching career stacked with records, wins, and accolades, but through it all, Steve Fisher never lost himself in the glory that came along with the job.
Snapdragon Stadium Debuts
On Saturday, September 3, Snapdragon Stadium makes its grand debut with the opening game of the 2022 Aztec football season versus the Arizona Wildcats. It’ll be not just the first look for all the fans in attendance, but the stadium’s worldwide introduction as the game is broadcast on CBS.
First Service: Barnes Tennis Center is a Gateway to the Sport at Any Level, for Any Age
As a premier tennis facility in San Diego, the Barnes Tennis Center is well known for hosting high-profile junior, collegiate, and USTA tournaments. Operated by the nonprofit Youth Tennis San Diego, the center’s work, however, extends far beyond the high-level tennis on display at its Point Loma campus, putting it at the epicenter of tennis development and even simple recreation for kids throughout San Diego.
Heart of a Champion: Chicago Smash star Sloane Stephens on bubbles, doubles, and a platform for good
When Sloane Stephens’ Chicago Smash made their WTT debut in July of last year, the world — and World TeamTennis — looked a lot different than ever before.
Don’t Call It A Comeback: New York Empire’s Jack Sock Has Been a Team Player for Years
U.S. Olympic team. U.S. Davis Cup team. U.S. Hopman Cup team. Laver Cup. World TeamTennis. Jack Sock doesn’t just gravitate toward team format tennis, he thrives in it. “I love being part of the team,” says Sock.
Springfield’s Sophomore Star: Jessica Pegula signs on for a second season of World TeamTennis
She may only have a year of playing World TeamTennis under her belt, but Jessica Pegula is far from a newcomer in the world of professional tennis.
Coming Home: San Diego Aviators Welcome Back Taylor Fritz
When Taylor Fritz returns to the World TeamTennis stage wearing Aviators red this November, it won’t just be a homecoming because he began his WTT career with the San Diego team. He’s also a product of the San Diego area, growing up in Rancho Santa Fe and attending Torrey Pines High School in nearby Del Mar before launching his pro career at age 17.
Team Bryan Brothers Bests Team Sharapova in Inaugural World TeamTennis Celebrity All-Star Match, 22-13
The weather held on a day that had threatened rain up until the morning of the inaugural World TeamTennis Celebrity All-Star Match at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, where a sold-out crowd was on hand to watch Team Bryan Brothers square off against Team Sharapova. Both teams were stacked with superstars from throughout WTT, including team coaches Mardy Fish of the New York Empire and James Blake, formerly of the San Diego Aviators.
Players Embrace Team Play at Celebrity All-Star Match
With teams set for the WTT Celebrity All-Star Match, stars will come from throughout the league to play in the one-day event at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California.
World TeamTennis Holds Inaugural Celebrity All-Star Match
In a league already known for star-studded rosters, World TeamTennis ups the ante in 2020 with its inaugural WTT Celebrity All-Star Match. The event follows WTT’s standard match format of Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
A Sporting Good Cause: Jesse Lozano’s Nonprofit 1 More Win Supports School Athletic Programs in Need
It’s tough to imagine the heartbreak that a high school baseball team would experience having to forfeit their season because they didn’t have the proper equipment to play.
Diamond Life
The San Diego Padres are as much a part of the fabric of San Diego as Balboa Park, our beaches, and the Hotel del Coronado.
A True Trifecta
We usually think of athletes in human form, but there are some pretty amazing four-legged competitors out there, too.
On Deck at the Hall: Interview with Trevor Hoffman
This month, four names will be added to the hallowed halls of Cooperstown when the Class of 2018 — Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, and Trevor Hoffman — is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Home Court Advantage: The San Diego Aviators Serve Up Tennis for Everyone
Tennis lovers will delight in the excitement of professional team tennis at Carlsbad’s Omni La Costa Resort & Spa starting this July when the San Diego Aviators and World TeamTennis return for the fourth season at the storied North County tennis destination.
A Tennis Lover’s Oasis: Top Pros Preview Desert Tournament for Fun and Charity
Before triple digit heat scorches its sands, before the droves make a pilgrimage to music festivals that stretch for days on end, and before sun worshippers cluster in sparkling pools and seek respite under countless umbrellas, the Southern California desert oasis emerges from a quiet, mild winter with a crush of tennis lovers who come to see the world’s best men and women clash on the courts at Indian Wells.
The Heart of SoccerCity SD
If there’s a question about the future of sports in San Diego, chances are really good that the SoccerCity SD proposal may be the answer. By now, most San Diegans have heard of the planned live/work/play development in the heart of the city that will rise from the dust that was the former home of the San Diego Chargers — Qualcomm Stadium. The concept was presented in such detail so quickly after the Chargers announced their exit that it was clear a significant amount of groundwork had been laid
Puttin’ On The Blitz: Super Bowl 50‘s VP of Event Planning & Operations, Rosie Spaulding, Talks Planning an Iconic and Memorable Event
Rosie Spaulding is no stranger to putting on a big show. After all, her experience includes work on little shindigs you may have heard of — like the America’s Cup yacht race and the 2012 London Olympics.
