Cueto leaves with blisters as Giants beat Padres 5-4
Cueto lasted only four innings before being forced out by blisters on his thumb and two fingers on his right hand Friday night, when the Giants got some late runs and a high-wire act from Sam Dyson in the ninth inning to beat the San Diego Padres 5-4. Den
At 37, Venus Williams looking for a 6th Wimbledon title
Williams has quite a history at the grass-court major, winning her first Grand Slam title in London in 2000. The last of her seven majors came at the same place in 2008.
Into 11th Wimbledon final, Federer faces Cilic for 8th title
Just weeks from turning 36, and a father of four, Federer continued his resurgent season and unchallenged run through this fortnight at the All England Club by conjuring up just enough brilliance to beat 2010 runner-up Tomas Berdych 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-4
Lichaj trying to force way onto US World Cup qualifying team
The 28-year-old right back played his first game for the U.S. in more than a year at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday, helping the team to a 3-2 victory over Martinique that tied the U.S. atop its group with Panama. The Americans conclude group play aga
Dream Big: P.V. United raising money to represent Watsonville in Barcelona
For the past two years, P.V. United has been raising money to fly out the entire 16-player team and coaching staff to play in the prestigious IberCup in Barcelona. And with a little less than a year left to generate funds, Guerrero and Co. have sped up th
Local Roundup, 7/15: Santa Cruz Generals win Stars and Stripes tournament
The Generals won all four of their games in the tournament. They beat the Team California Bay Area 15U, 2-1, in the championship game.
HS Football: Pajaro Valley 2017 schedule overview
Kevin Cordova took over the program following the retirement of longtime head coach Joe Gregorio. Cordova spent last season as the Grizzlies’ offensive coordinator.
Westbrook, Biles win athlete of year honors at The ESPYS
Westbook was the NBA MVP, led the league in scoring and set a record for most triple-doubles in a season with 42. The Oklahoma City Thunder star won the trophy over Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Olympic swim
Wildcatz’s CCS champion softball team honored by Watsonville City Council
Behind stellar pitching and timely hitting, Watsonville won its first-ever CCS title this season, beating Homestead High for the Division I crown in late May. The Wildcatz also became the first softball squad from Santa Cruz County to win a section title.












