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February 19, 2026

California introduces new basketball coach Wyking Jones

After stints as an assistant learning from respected coaches like Rick Pitino, Steve Alford and Cuonzo Martin, Wyking Jones' time has arrived. Jones was introduced Wednesday as Martin's replacement at California, where he had spent the past two seasons as

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.

PCAL realignment: Watsonville, P.V., St. Francis boys' hoops placed in same division

The Watsonville, St. Francis and Pajaro Valley boys’ basketball teams will be fighting for the same league title next winter.

Kelly slam, Phillies beat Giants 12-9 to end 6-game skid

Kelly had a pinch-hit grand slam, Rhys Hoskins hit a three-run homer and Philadelphia snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the San Francisco Giants 12-9.

Boys' PCAL-G soccer: Watsonville back to normal after scary return home from Hawaii

On its way back home following a three-game trip to Hawaii, Watsonville (9-1-3, 2-0-1) had its flight rerouted back to the island state after the plane’s cabin smelled of smoke an hour and 15 minutes into the journey.

Mariners outmatched by Santa Cruz in SCCAL tourney final | Boys basketball

SCOTTS VALLEY—It was the intense rematch rivalry game basketball fans wanted to witness—Aptos and Santa Cruz battling it out for the league title in what was sure to be an epic finale. Except, reality often doesn’t meet expectations. The Cardinals imposed their will upon the Mariners...

Local seniors to participate in inaugural Central Coast All-Star Game | Girls flag football

A group of high school senior girls from both Santa Cruz and Monterey counties are set to participate in the inaugural Central Coast Flag Football All-Star Game this weekend. Aptos’ Izzy Graff and Mia Sanchez, St. Francis’ Mia Guardino, and Watsonville’s Fernanda Lazo and Brianna...

Liitle League Local Roundup, 4/25: Giants dominant in Majors; WALL Orioles blast PVLL Cubs

The Giants made quick work of the Astros in a 31-5 Pajaro Valley Little League Majors win on Wednesday.

CCS basketball roundup: M.V.C. girls set up date with top-seeded S.H.P.

The No. 5-seeded Mustangs will play top-seeded Sacred Heart Prep at The Menlo School on Thursday at 7 p.m. after scoring a narrow 45-43 win over No. 4 Terra Nova on Tuesday night in Pacifica.

Local Roundup, 3/6: Cabrillo men’s hoops season ends in third round

The No. 9-seeded Cabrillo College Seahawks had their season come to an end in a 77-60 loss to the top-seeded City College of San Francisco Rams the third round of the CCCAA playoffs on Saturday night.