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.
Crossroads swims into postseason
Crossroads School for Arts and Science had an historic, aquatic-postseason
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20 and up: LeBron James defies time, propels Lakers to conference finals
As his NBA career approaches the dawn of its third decade, LeBron James plays almost exclusively alongside teammates who grew...
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Healthy and happy: LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers back to conference finals
After every twist and turn in the soap opera saga of LeBron James' four seasons alongside Anthony Davis with the...
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New York guards Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes played an entire elimination game with no rest, just to extend their...
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New Roads revives baseball team to make the playoffs after winning just one game in the previous four seasons
New Roads is known for placing its graduating students into extraordinary universities where each student is prepared to thrive. New...
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Daily Press intern wins award
Congratulations to Holden Gering for garnering the prestigious Scholar-AthleteAward from the San Fernando Valley chapter of the National Football Foundation.Holden,...
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Wrestler takes third in State
Samohi wrestler Taira Sakamoto took third in the CIF State Wrestling Championships recently
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Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for $28.5 million
The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a $28.5 million settlement with Los Angeles County
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Samohi grad signs on to play professional soccer in Israel
Maggie Lena played soccer growing up in Santa Monica and recently started her professional career in the sport with a...
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This Super Bowl will make Black history
I hope we all enjoy a thrilling Super Bowl, appreciate the profound history of this particular one, and have enough...
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