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.
Malibu Triathlon tries for Hail Mary appeal to save race
Malibu Triathlon organizers will go before the Malibu city council Monday night to try to salvage this year’s race. That...
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Family affair fuels local water polo program
In his 27th season at Santa Monica High School, water polo coach Matthew Flanders has returned for one more go-around...
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A plan to guarantee community college transfer to California’s public universities died. Now it’s back
It’s rare for a California bill to come back to life after enduring a quiet legislative death, but a shelved...
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Los Angeles sports squads active in September
World Cup woes abound as Sofi World Cup final hopes dashed Soccer fans in Los Angeles were ecstatic with the...
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Pacific Bliss: Runners build a healthier world at the 18th Volvo Santa Monica Classic
Gabrielle Rinne won the Santa Monica Classic 5K in 18 minutes, 19 seconds - 16 seconds ahead of another Los...
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With five years to go, Santa Monica prepares for 2028 Olympic Games
With the City on the center stage, these events, that will be seen worldwide, could provide the catalyst for much...
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6,000 Runners Ready to Race at 2023 Volvo Santa Monica Classic
The stage is set, registration is sold-out and an exhilarating day of running and breathtaking views are in store for...
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Rams’ blue-and-golden partnership kicks off at LMU
The National Football League (NFL) 2023-24 regular season started on Thursday, but one franchise kicked off festivities a day early...
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The 2023 Rugby World Cup set to offer the best sporting action for the next seven weeks
For the next seven weeks — and thankfully only at weekends — the very best teams in the world will...
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The Rugby World Cup is the perfect time to tackle the sport
And while rugby might not have the razzamatazz of football or the en masse appeal of soccer, it is without...
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