Santa Clara scores late goal to spoil UCSB’s home opener

On the positive side for the UCSB women’s soccer team, it showed Friday night that it can play with one of the top-ranked teams in the … [Read more...]

Prelude to the SB Triathlon: ‘On your mark …’

It’s known as “tapering” in triathlon-speak. That final countdown of saving energy the last few days before a race. Taking life easy … chillin’ … [Read more...]

Prelude to the SB Triathlon: ‘The Concrete Casino’

Don’t get me wrong — I love, love, love my Goleta health club. IT’S GOT EVERYTHING. Tennis. Hoops. Two pools. Double Jacuzzis. hi-tech, … [Read more...]

Barbieri is back in the swim of things after tragic accident

Not even the loss of a limb. Barbieri had to have his left leg amputated just above the knee after breaking his femur and suffering serious damage … [Read more...]

Prelude to the SB Triathlon: New jock Romo ready to give it a ‘Tri’

Three years ago, he was in tough shape. Tipping the scales at 190, there was, by his count, 30 extra pounds on his 5-foot, 9-inch frame. Reality … [Read more...]

McConnell’s dishes up a full menu for runners, swimmers of all ages

Leave it to a place that sells ice cream to give you lots of choices. Especially on Sunday. McConnell’s Ice Cream of Santa Barbara 33rd annual … [Read more...]

Rogers suffers season-ending knee injury in Finland

The season is over for Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser. Rogers suffered a knee injury during the championship of the FIVB World Tour’s Aland Open … [Read more...]

Gauchos show off potent offense in rout of Westmont

UCSB’s offensive weapons were as good as advertised in Saturday’s exhibition match against Westmont at Harder Stadium. Forwards Sam Garza and David … [Read more...]