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Tributes pour in for legendary surfer Paul Strauch, known for his aloha spirit
Strauch, known as the “gentleman surfer” and a Hawaiian who brought the aloha spirit and culture to Southern California’s early-era surf scene.
Aliso Niguel softball beats San Clemente for undefeated South Coast title
Amanda Elkins pitches a three-hitter and Tessa Cowsill hits a two-run home run to help Aliso Niguel finish 8-0 in league.
USA Surfing’s Skvarna wins first-ever U.S. men’s longboard gold at PASA Games
The win earns the longboard surfer from San Juan Capistrano a qualification into the 2027 Pan American Games.
Edison boys volleyball edges Camarillo to reach Division 2 final
Edison, led by the blocking of Brent Benson and Shane Wright, wins the semifinal in five sets and moves on to the championship game.
Orange Lutheran boys volleyball tops St. Margaret’s in Division 2 semifinals
Sam Utu leads Orange Lutheran to victory in the Division 2 semifinals.
Dodgers fall to Braves in Blake Snell’s shaky season debut
Snell allows five runs in three innings, while Spencer Strider holds the Dodgers scoreless for six innings. Andy Pages’ ninth-inning homer accounts for the Dodgers’ only runs in a 7-2…
UC Irvine men’s volleyball beats Ball State to reach NCAA final
The unranked Anteaters beat the No. 4-seeded Cardinals 25-19, 23-25, 27-25, 25-19 to advance to their first national championship match since 2013, when they won their fourth NCAA title.
Marjoram’s win at Santa Anita extends Michael McCarthy’s strong run
A last-to-first victory with jockey Juan Hernandez in the Senorita Stakes gives the trainer his fourth stakes in eight days in California and Kentucky.
LAFC turns page after CONCACAF Champions Cup exit
Marc Dos Santos says he regrets not taking more risks in the 4-0 loss at Toluca, but LAFC must quickly regroup for a busy MLS stretch.
Gabriel Pec scores 2 late goals to rally Galaxy to victory over Atlanta United
Pec’s first two goals of the season come five minutes apart, helping the Galaxy beat Atlanta for their first road win in the series and extend their league-best scoring streak…