Sports Archives

Season ends for UCSB Volleyball in a 5-set first round heartbreaker at Big West Championship

April 24, 2025 11:29 pm Mike Klan

HONOLULU, Hawai'i. - The fifth-seeded UC Santa Barbara Men's Volleyball team (12-16) played fourth-seeded UC San Diego (18-11) in the first round of… Continue Reading

Dons and Owls advance in CIF-SS Beach Volleyball playoffs

April 24, 2025 11:22 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - CIF-Southern Section Beach Volleyball Playoffs Division 2 Second Round Santa Barbara 3, St. Joseph/Lakewood 2… Continue Reading

Shannon Sharpe to step away from ESPN duties amid ongoing lawsuit

April 24, 2025 1:03 pm CNN Newsource

By David Close and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Shannon Sharpe has said he will temporarily take time away from his role on ESPN after… Continue Reading

The Detroit Pistons are shaking off a decade in the doldrums. A franchise legend sees reminders of his era in this new team

April 24, 2025 7:00 am CNN Newsource

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit Pistons are showing signs that the franchise’s decade-plus malaise is finally starting to ebb,… Continue Reading

Gold medalist Rebeca Andrade of Team Brazil

Olympic gold medalist Rebeca Andrade says viral podium moment with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles still ‘gives me goosebumps’

April 24, 2025 6:40 am CNN

CNN By Amanda Davies and Matias Grez, CNN Madrid, Spain (CNN) — It became one of the defining images of the 2024 Paris Olympics.Despite… Continue Reading

Olympic gold medalist Rebeca Andrade says viral podium moment with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles still ‘gives me goosebumps’

April 24, 2025 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Amanda Davies and Matias Grez, CNN Madrid, Spain (CNN) — It became one of the defining images of the 2024 Paris Olympics.Despite more… Continue Reading

Golden State Warriors suffer Jimmy Butler injury blow in Game 2 defeat to Houston Rockets

April 24, 2025 3:34 am CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — If a chastening 109-94 defeat to the Houston Rockets in Game 2 wasn’t enough to deal with, the Golden State… Continue Reading

McIlroy joined an exclusive list of golfers to complete a career grand slam following his victory at the Masters.

Rory McIlroy reveals he spoke to two US presidents after his Masters win

April 24, 2025 3:25 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy has a special shine to him as he returns to competitive action this week at the Zurich Classic of New… Continue Reading

2025 NFL draft: How to watch and everything you need to know about the top prospects

April 24, 2025 1:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A new NFL season is fast approaching and, after a hectic free agency period, the next crop of college talent will… Continue Reading

San Marcos wins playoff beach volleyball battle against Oaks Christian

April 23, 2025 11:59 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Royals had the finishing touch. San Marcos High School edged Oaks Christian 3-2 in a CIF-Southern Section Division 1… Continue Reading

Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael dies at 67 after battle with ALS

April 23, 2025 7:18 pm CNN Newsource

By Associated Press Chicago (AP) — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears’ famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team… Continue Reading

Andrade and Biles high-five after the women's artistic gymnastics vault final at the Paris 2024 Olympics in August.

Simone Biles says gymnastics rivalry with friend Rebeca Andrade has ‘pushed the sport forward’

April 23, 2025 6:27 am CNN

CNN By Amanda Davies and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles may be considered one of the greatest gymnasts in history, but the American… Continue Reading

Jannik Sinner doesn’t ‘deserve any of the hate’ as he nears return from doping ban, says Jack Draper

April 23, 2025 3:54 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — British No. 1 Jack Draper says Jannik Sinner doesn’t deserve the “hate he gets” as the Italian nears a return… Continue Reading

Simone Biles says gymnastics rivalry with friend Rebeca Andrade has ‘pushed the sport forward’

April 23, 2025 3:35 am CNN Newsource

By Amanda Davies and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles may be considered one of the greatest gymnasts in history, but the American still… Continue Reading

LA Lakers level first-round series against Minnesota Timberwolves behind big Luka Dončić performance

April 23, 2025 3:15 am CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Luka Dončić powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 on Tuesday… Continue Reading

He was the first player ever to be drafted in the NFL, but he never played a professional game

April 23, 2025 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The NFL draft is broadcast live on television every year as millions tune in and hundreds of thousands more… Continue Reading

Local scores for Tuesday, April 22

April 23, 2025 12:34 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - High School Boys Volleyball: San Marcos 3, Santa Barbara 1 Bishop Diego 3, Laguna Blanca 1 Dos Pueblos 3, Oxnard… Continue Reading

San Marcos wins outright Channel League volleyball title with comeback win over Dons

April 23, 2025 12:20 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - San Marcos boys volleyball was not in the sharing mood. After dropping a lopsided first set at Santa Barbara, the Royals… Continue Reading

Anthony pitches complete game in 5-3 Dons win over rival San Marcos

April 23, 2025 12:04 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Eric Anthony made his final start against rival San Marcos count with a complete game 5-3 win as Santa Barbara stayed tied… Continue Reading

Local CIF-SS Beach Volleyball playoff roundup

April 22, 2025 11:35 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - First round CIF-Southern Section Beach Volleyball results Division 2: Santa Barbara 5, Foothill Tech 0 (SB at St.… Continue Reading