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April 13, 2026

Chapman's 3-run HR in 5-run 4th rallies A's over Orioles 9-3

Matt Chapman hit a tiebreaking three-run homer off Hellickson in a five-run fourth inning, and the Oakland Athletics overcame an early two-run deficit in a 9-3 victory on Sunday.

Athletes of the Week: Pajaro Valley’s Erik Michi and MVC’s Kyle Brunelli

The Pajaronian’s Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Oct. 14-20. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].  Boys Erik Michi (Jr.), Pajaro Valley The standout runner continues to shine for...

Los Angeles reaches deal with Olympic leaders for 2028 Games

The agreement follows a vote earlier this month by the International Olympic Committee to seek an unusual deal to award the 2024 and 2028 Games simultaneously. Paris is the only city left to host the 2024 Games.

HS Football Preview, 2017: St. Francis believes it can compete in new MTAL-C

After serving as the Sharks’ defensive coordinator for the past two seasons under Adam Hazel, Ausman is now the head coach of the St. Francis program. The University of La Verne alumnus has tried to keep most of the same offensive and defensive concepts i

Cotton dazzles as A's spoil Royals' home opener with 2-0 win

Cotton breezed through seven innings, allowing a pair of singles and three walks, and got just enough offense from Khris Davis' two-run homer to help the Athletics spoil Kansas City's home opener with a 2-0 victory at sun-splashed Kauffman Stadium.

A ‘phenomenal’ season

Jessica Rodriguez, a sophomore already committed to play at NCAA Division I UNLV, was recently named the Monterey Bay League Gabilan division’s Pitcher of the Year by the coaches of the seven-team league.

Watsonville’s Nate Aguilar, Amelia Martinez named Preps of the Week | Pajaronian Sports Ticker

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 15-21.    Preps of the Week Boys: Watsonville High junior Nate Aguilar won three events for the Wildcatz boys’ track and field team in a 69-64 win...

Grizzlies highly optimistic following speedy start | PCAL boys soccer preview

WATSONVILLE—Pajaro Valley High boys soccer coach Cesar Rojas  wanted to test his players and made it a point to schedule some of the toughest non-league opponents around in the area. The Grizzlies—who have yet to suffer a loss—responded to their first-year skipper by firing right...

49ers DL Arik Armstead to have surgery on broken hand

Armstead, a first-round pick in 2015, will miss significant time for a second straight season after having shoulder surgery that cost him the final eight games of 2016. He may go on injured reserve, where he would join fellow defensive ends Tank Carradine (ankle) and Ronald Blair (wrist).

PCAL Cross Country: League’s CCS qualifying causes confusing kerfuffle

Win or lose, first or last, Watsonville’s boys and girls cross country teams will advance to the Central Coast Section meet no matter how they perform at Saturday’s inaugural Pacific Coast Athletic League cross country finals.