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.
LeBron James makes NBA history on a star-filled night in LA
With four championship rings and nearly every other honor available to a basketball player, the 38-year-old James closed in on...
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Super Bowl betting projected to reach $16 billion this year
A record 50.4 million American adults plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, wagering a total of $16 billion,...
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What LeBron passing Kareem means to NBA, greatest debate
When LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's career scoring record, it will end Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year reign as the...
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California weighs making flag football a girls’ school sport
California officials are considering a plan to make flag football a girls’ high school sport amid soaring popularity of the...
Read moreLeBron’s off-court legacy complements his basketball success
Mya Smiley is a student at the University of Akron thanks to an assist from LeBron James, and she is...
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First Black History Month since City’s Black Apology kicks off in Santa Monica
This year's Black History Month in Santa Monica will feature multiple events centered around the them of Black Resistance
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Chargers’ Herbert has surgery on non-throwing shoulder
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had surgery on his non-throwing shoulder last week. However he is expected to be...
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Chargers agree to hire Kellen Moore as offensive coordinator
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with Kellen Moore to become offensive coordinator on Monday. Moore spent the past...
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SMC Volleyball
At a first-ever "All Alumni Day & Match" held Jan. 13 in Santa Monica College’s Corsair Gym, SMC men’s volleyball...
Read moreTrevor Bauer unclaimed on waivers, is now free agent
Trevor Bauer became a free agent Friday when he went unclaimed on waivers
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