Miami traded up to No. 27 and selected San Diego State corner Chris Johnson, a physical, playmaking cover corner expected to compete early for snaps. The move follows Miami’s other first‑round pick at No. 12.

A Bill Walton–themed college doubleheader will land at Pechanga Arena on Nov. 7, bringing UC San Diego, University of San Diego and SDSU together for one night.

The Padres signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with a 2027 mutual option and will have him build up at Low-A Lake Elsinore before joining the rotation. The move shored up depth while key starters recover from elbow issues.

The PGA Tour will not play in Hawaiʻi in 2027, ending a 56‑year streak and leaving Kapalua and Waialae in limbo.

Reports say the Poinsettia Bowl will return to San Diego’s postseason slate in 2026, likely staged at Snapdragon Stadium in mid‑December as organizers finalize tie‑ins.

The USOPC has recognized USA Surfing as the U.S. national governing body, effective June 1, after new funding and local backing helped resolve a multiyear dispute. The decision clears the path for surfer‑led preparation for LA28.

San Diego native Rashid Shaheed signed a three-year, $51M extension with the Seahawks after a Super Bowl run that showcased his return ability and big-play upside.

Girls' flag football in San Diego has exploded, with high‑school rosters surging as college and pro pathways open.

Jason Heyward is retiring after 16 MLB seasons, leaving as a five‑time Gold Glove winner and 2016 World Series champion. His career began with a homer in his first at‑bat.

Jaden Bradley’s late push carried Arizona to a 78-66 win over Utah State in San Diego, sending the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 and a Thursday matchup with Arkansas.

Dominique Daniels Jr.'s scoring run carried Cal Baptist to its first NCAA Tournament and a first‑round date with Kansas. The WAC Player of the Year has become a national story.

San Diego Wave agreed a record $8M contract for Catarina Macario through 2030, a homecoming that immediately reshapes the club's roster and national profile.

Ryan Preece, Ty Dillon and Christopher Bell visited sailors at NAS North Island as NASCAR ramps up a first-ever street race on an active military base, scheduled for June 19–21, 2026.