Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison
LANSING, Mich. — The former sports doctor who admitted molesting some of the nation's top gymnasts for years under the guise of medical treatment was sentenced Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison by a judge who proudly told him, "I just signed your death warrant."
Girls' SCCAL Soccer: Aptos regains first place with 4th straight win
After seeing their 41-match unbeaten streak against league opponents come to an abrupt end in a stunning loss to Soquel High earlier this month, Aptos has plowed its way back to the front of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League with four dominant victories, including Tuesday night’s 3-1 result against Santa Cruz High.
Stephen Curry, Warriors use big second half to beat Knicks
Stephen Curry scored 17 of his 32 points in the third quarter to go with seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors used a big second half to beat the New York Knicks 123-112 on Tuesday night.
Local Roundup, 1/25: St. Francis, Aptos wrestling continue undefeated seasons
The St. Francis High wrestling team improved to 3-0 in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League dual meets with a victory over San Lorenzo Valley High on Tuesday night. The final score was 36-36. The Sharks won by criteria, scoring four pins to none.
High School Athlete of the Week, 1/15-1/20 : Chase Watkins
St. Francis High senior forward scored 51 points over a pair of wins against Aptos High and Santa Cruz High last week, moving the Sharks into a tie for first in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League standings.
CF Austin Jackson agrees to two-year deal with Giants
Center fielder Austin Jackson agreed to terms on a $6 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Monday, filling the club's top remaining void just a few weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training.
Local Roundup, 1/23: Morrell’s hat trick keeps M.V.C. in MBL-P title hunt
Kailey Morrell recorded a hat trick to lead the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs over Monterey High in a 3-1 Monterey Bay League Pacific division victory on Friday night.
G League Basketball: Warriors Cook Clippers to halt 3-game slump
A night after pouring in 43 points and dishing 11 assists, Cook wowed again by recording 33 points, eight assists and four rebounds to help Santa Cruz snap a three-game losing streak with a 118-84 win over the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario on Saturday night.
Paul has 33, Rockets end Warriors' streak with 116-108 win
Paul scored 33 points with 11 rebounds, Harden bested Stephen Curry twice in the final seconds and the Rockets held off the Warriors 116-108 to snap their 14-game road winning streak.
Boys' MBL-P Basketball: WHS welcomes in PV in 'great night for the community'
Because of troubles with its scoreboard, Pajaro Valley moved its Friday night Monterey Bay League Pacific division showdown against Christopher High from the “Grizzly Den” to Watsonville’s historic Goicovich Gym. At the same time, Watsonville welcomed in MBL-P leading Seaside High across the street.