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.

Mayor Todd Gloria announced San Diego will host Switzerland and New Zealand as World Cup 2026 base camps, a win for the city's hotels and training venues.

A report says the Padres offered Nick Pivetta and prospects to the Twins for All‑Star Joe Ryan as San Diego chases rotation depth after offseason injuries.

San Diego will host the 2026 California State Games July 16–19, with competitions across beaches, campuses and parks and an Olympic‑style opening ceremony. Key dates, venues and ticket info are listed here.

Manny Pacquiao will captain and fight for the San Diego TJ's in the Team Boxing League, appearing as an ambassador in 2026 and joining ownership in 2027.

Chula Vista approved a 10‑year management deal with Elite Athlete Services and will begin a master plan to expand and upgrade the 155‑acre Olympic training campus ahead of LA 2028.

San Diego has been named a top-three finalist to host the 2029 Invictus Games, joining Aalborg and Daejeon. The final host will be picked after site visits next summer.