Sports
Follow Santa Monica's dynamic sports scene through our dedicated athletic coverage. From high school competitions and Santa Monica College athletics to beach volleyball tournaments and community leagues, we report on the games, athletes, and teams that energize our coastal city. Our coverage includes local championships, student-athletes, recreational sports, and the achievements that inspire our community. Stay current with game schedules, team developments, player profiles, and sporting events throughout Santa Monica. Whether tracking school athletics or following recreational leagues, count on Santa Monica Daily Press for comprehensive coverage of our city's vibrant sports community.
Samohi soccer squads spectacular as postseason nears
Despite a break in the action from the devastating wildfires, high school sports has come back in a big way...
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NFL Playoff Guide: Chiefs back in the Super Bowl and open as slight favorites against the Eagles
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl to try for an unprecedented three-peat when...
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Local disabled swimmer breaks Paralympic barriers
Tessa Nagy has been making history from Santa Monica to the world stage, proving that anyone can achieve success with...
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LA’s Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city’s rebuild could impact the Games’ runup
The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles have left an indelible imprint on the...
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Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 LA Games
Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles...
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Lady Vikings go for CIF flag football title, Mariners begin playoff run
The regular season has concluded for Santa Monica’s high school football squads, with one team attempting to return to postseason...
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Lady Vikings flag football making most of first CIF playoffs run
In its second season as a CIF-sanctioned sport, the Lady Vikings are in the first girls flag playoff setting, knocking...
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Vikings, Mariners hold winning records into October
With the calendar flipping to October, Santa Monica's top two high school football units are in good positions to make...
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SMPD takes to the court for annual fundraiser
The Santa Monica Police Department braved the heat this past weekend, giving back to the community through a shared love...
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SMC gets in the game with esports pathway
Santa Monica College is no stranger to innovation, with its latest “first” taking advantage of a booming market in the...
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