Lizzy Fowler‘s classes have attracted veterans and newcomers alike, with players forging bonds that extend off the court. And the No. 1 rule for her popular monthly tournaments at Santa Cruz’s Main Beach? Go hard, have fun doing it.
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San Jose State gymnasts endured coach’s emotional abuse on top of trainer’s sexual abuse, athlete says
Gymnast Amy LeClair’s account of sexual abuse by San Jose State trainer Scott Shaw brought to light allegations against former coach Wayne Wright.
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Vin Scully, forever the voice of the Dodgers, dies at 94
Vin Scully’s folksy manner and melodic language made him a beloved figure in American culture. His career with the Dodgers, which dated back to 1950 when the team was in Brooklyn, took off with the move to Los Angeles before the 1958 season.
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The Dodgers lost their voice when Vin Scully died. Angelenos lost a family member.
Mourning the loss of Vin Scully, many Dodgers fans feel they lost more than a broadcaster but a family member, a cherished memory, a piece of their childhoods.
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How the Padres trading for Juan Soto is impacting 2022 World Series odds
The San Diego Padres’ acquisition of Juan Soto before the MLB trade deadline has bolstered the team’s World Series odds, but not as much as one might think.
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The NFL games you’ve been watching on your phone are going behind a paywall
NFL+ will give fans access to local games and other league-related programming on mobile devices and tablets for $4.99 a month.
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Newsom demands that UCLA publicly explain deal to leave the Pac-12
California Gov. Newsom wants UCLA to explain how its Pac-12 exit will benefit all student-athletes and honor its partnership with UC Berkeley, now bracing for a big financial hit.
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‘There is a lot of wood to chop’: MLB’s Rob Manfred on big baseball’s current challenges and dire needs
In a wide-ranging interview, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred talks about baseball’s biggest issues, including the Angel Stadium saga and rising costs for fans.
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Calm after the storm: Nat Young’s pro surfing comeback a byproduct of passion, perseverance, family
Santa Cruz surfer Nat Young is the top professional wave rider that Surf City has ever produced. But hanging onto your spot among the World Surf League’s top competitors is no small feat and Young’s tumultuous land life — watching his mom Rosie lose an extended battle with cancer — took a severe toll on his psyche. Sixteen months after her death, Young’s spirited and meditative comeback is in full swing. And this is only Chapter 1.
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Soul shaper: Why does surfboard craftsman Ward Coffey do it all by hand? It’s the only way he knows
There are no machine politics to be played out in this Westside Santa Cruz shaping bay, one of the last of its kind in this surf-mad town or, in fact, any others like it around the world. As technological progress — or disruption — has defined the modern surfboard-shaping experience, Ward Coffey’s business has managed to keep it delightfully old-school and down to earth.