Sports news for greater San Diego

Flight deck to football field: SMU, Arizona visit the USS Makin Island ahead of Holiday Bowl

by Kristos Zafiropoulos • Special to Times of San Diego Dec. 31, 2025, 4:06 p.m.Dec. 31, 2025, 4:06 p.m.

Navy Capt. Jose Arana called hosting a tour for SMU and Arizona ahead of the Holiday Bowl “an absolute honor.”

A screen grab of a half-time Holiday Bowl promotion, the Inheritance Toss, in which contestants throw footballs into festive caskets for cash prizes. (Photo courtesy Trust & Will Holiday Bowl)

When the game’s not the thing – casket tosses, Pop-Tarts and other bowl game oddities

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Dec. 28, 2025, 11:15 a.m.

Two men stand smiling while holding football helmets in front of them. They will take part, coaching the Holiday Bowl game.

Despite bowl game uncertainty, Holiday Bowl coaches make case for tradition in new era

by Kristos Zafiropoulos • Special to Times of San Diego Dec. 28, 2025, 10:15 a.m.

SDSU Aztec football head coach Sean Lewis. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Aztecs’ season ends with narrow New Mexico Bowl loss

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego Dec. 27, 2025, 8:16 p.m.Dec. 27, 2025, 9:22 p.m.

A man in a Padres uniform rounds the bases on baseball diamond.

Pirates snap up Padres free agent Ryan O’Hearn with $29 million contract

by Associated Press Dec. 23, 2025, 6:17 p.m.Dec. 23, 2025, 6:17 p.m.

Football players on a field line up on both sides of the ball. SDSU played Colorado State in October.

Underdog SDSU, with backup QB at the reins, set to clash with North Texas in New Mexico Bowl

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego Dec. 23, 2025, 11:05 a.m.

Three Padres players stand on mound talking.

Pitcher Michael King returning to Padres on $75-million deal

by Associated Press Dec. 20, 2025, 12:49 p.m.Dec. 20, 2025, 3:11 p.m.

35th Holiday Classic brings top high school hoops talent to San Diego

by Kristos Zafiropoulos • Special to Times of San Diego Dec. 19, 2025, 10:06 a.m.Dec. 19, 2025, 10:06 a.m.

A basketball player, challenged by an opponent, leaps on the court while holding the ball near the basket. SDSU played Long Beach State on Nov. 4.

Huge obstacle looms for SDSU, winners of four out of five – No. 1 Arizona

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego Dec. 18, 2025, 2:51 p.m.Dec. 18, 2025, 2:51 p.m.

LJCDS girls basketball: Court dedicated to coach Bamford, with 734 wins

by Ed Piper • Special for Times of San Diego Dec. 16, 2025, 10:56 a.m.Dec. 16, 2025, 10:57 a.m.

Los Angeles Olympics

Save the date! LA28 Olympics ticket draw registration opens Jan. 14

by City News Service Dec. 15, 2025, 9:18 p.m.Dec. 15, 2025, 9:21 p.m.

A group of women assemble to pose on the soccer pitch celebrating a tournament victory. San Diego Wave won the W7F tournament.

Wave roster could be in for serious shift in ’26, but might the squad snag a star?

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego Dec. 14, 2025, 3:05 p.m.

(Photo courtesy Bash Boxing and 555 Media)

Chaldean cousins Mansour, Ballo deliver knockout show for fans

by Gayle Lynn Falkenthal Dec. 14, 2025, 12:20 p.m.Dec. 14, 2025, 12:20 p.m.

Crusaders Soccer Club winter camps offer opportunity to improve, enjoy the game

by Jay Wilson • Special for Times of San Diego Dec. 14, 2025, 8:00 a.m.