PresidioSports.com is introducing a new section on the site that will be frequently updated, simply called “Headlines.” Athletes with ties to Santa Barbara make national headlines everyday…now you know where to find them!
San Marcos graduate Chuck Liddell was knocked out by Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Saturday night at UFC 97, likely ending his legendary career.– CBSsports.com
East Beach locals and Olympic Gold Medalists Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser won the AVP Riverside Open on Sunday with a 17-21, 21-19, 15-8 win over No. 2 Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal.
Santa Barbara-bred surfer Bobby Martinez was defeated by Mick Fanning in the third round of the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in Australia this weekend.
Keep up with Santa Barbara’s Major Leaguers at MLB.com!
Ryan Spilborghs (SBHS/UCSB) – Colorado Rockies
Skip Schumaker (UCSB) – St. Louis Cardinals
Michael Young (UCSB) – Texas Rangers
Barry Zito (UCSB) – San Francisco Giants