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.
Regular season winds down for winter sports
Santa Monica Boys BasketballTuesday, January 23 – Vikings vs Palos Verdes, Vikings win 67-45Friday, January 26 – Vikings vs Redondo Union, Redondo...
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Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title
Jim Harbaugh will be the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving Michigan after capping his ninth season as...
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Mariners soccer remains undefeated, other teams in action
Santa Monica Boys BasketballTuesday, January 16: Vikings vs Culver City, Culver City win 57-55Friday, January 19: Vikings at Peninsula, Vikings...
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Samohi, Saint Monica teams in action
Santa Monica Boys Basketball Monday, January 8: Vikings at Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes win 59-57Wednesday, January 10: Vikings at Redondo...
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Matthew Stafford embraces being ‘the bad guy’ leading the Rams against the Lions
Matthew Stafford arrived in Detroit as a hotshot 21-year-old quarterback. He left three years ago as a grown man with...
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Patriots parting with Bill Belichick, who led team to 6 Super Bowl championships
Six-time NFL champion Bill Belichick agreed to part ways as the coach of the New England Patriots on Thursday, bringing...
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Mariners captain commits to Idaho for football
The Saint Monica Mariners recent football success continued into the offseason, as one of the squad’s standouts will be taking...
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Los Angeles Major League Rugby team name, logo and roster revealed
Major League Rugby (MLR), which represents the highest level of rugby competition in North America, has announced that Rugby FC...
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Santa Monica Rugby Club hosts Oxford University RFC
The Santa Monica Rugby Club hosted the Oxford University first XV on Tuesday night in an enjoyable, albeit slightly one-sided...
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Samohi Vikings hoops start strong in non-league slate
The Samohi Vikings showed out in front of a home crowd Dec. 7, taking down Dorsey by a score of...
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