Local Sports Archives

North Salinas incoming freshman ranks 7th in the nation for 400 meters in Track

August 8, 2023 2:20 PM Ricardo Tovar

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Here along the Central Coast a local athlete continues to make headlines on the track. Clara Adams was competing at the…

Hollister High inviting female student-athletes to join new Girls Flag Football program

August 7, 2023 4:45 PM Victor Guzman

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister High School is asking interested female student athletes to join its new Girls Flag Football program. The…

Salinas women’s soccer makes history by winning the regular season championship in its semi-professional debut

August 5, 2023 12:11 AM Sandra Iveth Santos

SALINAS, Calif., (KION-TV): Women’s soccer is gaining popularity worldwide, and this is no exception in Salinas, as professional soccer players have…

Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks

August 6, 2023 11:26 AM Associated Press

PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the Pittsburgh Penguins trying to walk the fine line between protecting the future while also making the most out of…

Rafael Baca to make debut in pivotal match against Sacramento Republic FC

August 5, 2023 3:47 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – As Monterey Bay F.C. (7-9-6, 27 points) welcomes Sacramento Republic F.C. (11-3-8, 41 points) to Cardinale Stadium for…

Big Ten has cleared the way for Oregon and Washington to apply for membership

August 4, 2023 10:22 AM Associated Press

BY RALPH D. RUSSOUpdated 10:04 AM PDT, August 4, 2023Share The Big Ten has cleared the way for Oregon and Washington to apply for membership in the…

The story behind a pre-game ceremony involving youth soccer players and pros

August 1, 2023 5:27 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SEASIDE, Calif., (KMUV-TV) – Emotions run high inside a football stadium, both in the stands and on the field. But a group of fans are especially…

Giants get outfielder AJ Pollock, utility player Mark Mathias from Mariners

July 31, 2023 4:43 PM Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants believe outfielder AJ Pollock can benefit from new surroundings…

US narrowly advances in Women’s World Cup

August 1, 2023 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

It wasn’t the performance that the US was looking for, but the result means it still progresses into the last 16. The reigning champion looked slow…

Monterey Bay F.C. falls to Phoenix Rising in return to Cardinale Stadium

July 29, 2023 3:55 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – In its return to Cardinale Stadium, Monterey Bay F.C. (7-9-6, 27 points) fell 2-0 to Phoenix Rising F.C. (7-6-8, 29 points)…

Monterey Bay F.C. signs former Cruz Azul and Earthquakes midfielder Rafael Baca

July 27, 2023 7:15 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. bolstered its roster Thursday, welcoming veteran Rafael Baca to the club. The 33-year-old midfielder…

IndyCar, Firestone test tires at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

July 26, 2023 7:06 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – While the IndyCar Series season finale is still weeks away, preparations are already underway at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna…

49ers QB Brock Purdy returns to practice for the first time since elbow surgery

July 27, 2023 4:24 PM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Brock Purdy tore the ligament in his throwing elbow less than six months ago…

Soledad native, Vanessa Aguilar, getting international soccer recognition

July 25, 2023 5:34 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SOLEDAD, Calif., (KION-TV) – Women’s soccer is gaining more strength and popularity in recent years, FIFA revealed in the latest report prior…

Coureur Monterey Bay Race Team cycling for charity

July 23, 2023 10:49 AM Lisa Montgomery

SAND CITY, Calif- (KION-TV)- On Sunday afternoon Sand City will be abuzz with pro and amateur cyclists from all over the state.It’s the Coureur…

Aptos native Nikki Hiltz breaks women’s American record for mile

July 22, 2023 1:44 PM FOX 35

APTOS, Calif. – Aptos native Nikki Hiltz set the women’s mile American record in Monaco on Friday. Racing at a Diamond…

NBA player Jamaree Bouyea to host basketball clinic for local children

June 23, 2022 6:27 PM Ricardo Tovar

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) Update July 21, 2023, at 8:02 p.m.- The LuvOne Foundation announced that current Miami Heat player and Seaside native…

The 49ers head into camp with a deep roster and quarterback questions

July 18, 2023 9:01 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-5) CAMP SITE: Santa Clara, California KEY ADDITIONS: DT Javon Hargrave, QB Sam Darnold, K Jake Moody,…

San Francisco 49ers owners assume control of English soccer club Leeds United

July 17, 2023 3:13 PM Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The owners of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United. Leeds…

Golden Gate Fields horse racing track to close at end of 2023 season

July 17, 2023 9:43 AM FOX 35

BY KTVU Staff BERKELEY, Calif. (KTVU-TV)- It’s the end of an era for Northern California horse racing. Golden Gate Fields will permanently close…

AHRMA Classic MotoFest of Monterey comes to Laguna Seca

July 14, 2023 4:49 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – For the second straight weekend, motorcycles will thunder through WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. After MotoAmerica…

One year later non-profit youth boxing gym changing Greenfield “one punch at a time”

July 12, 2023 5:06 PM Austin Castro

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Greenfield youth outreach boxing program is celebrating one year in its new home. Non-profit A.V.I.L.A (Ambition,…

City of Seaside Honors Monterey Bay F.C., Raising Team Flag at City Hall

July 11, 2023 6:43 PM Sandra Iveth Santos

SEASIDE, Calif., (KMUV-TV) – The UNION and the City of Seaside raised the club’s flag in a ceremony Tuesday outside Seaside City Hall. Monterey Bay…

Watsonville native gets drafted to MLB by Minnesota Twins

July 11, 2023 11:43 AM Ricardo Tovar

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A former Aptos High School baseball player and Watsonville local has been drafted by the Minnesota Twins.…

Allisen Corpuz wins first-ever U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach

July 9, 2023 2:07 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – The 78th U.S. Women’s Open marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. Hawaiian golfing legend Michelle…

Trinity Rodman scores two second-half goals, US beats Wales 2-0 heading into Women’s World Cup

July 9, 2023 3:17 PM Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Megan Rapinoe and Trinity Rodman stood side by side at the top of a stairwell waiting to…

Players overcome strong winds at U.S. Women’s Open

July 8, 2023 5:49 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – Heading into the third round of the U.S. Women’s Open, winds were a concern, prompting alternate tees to be used on…

Monterey native Mina Harigae chooses to promote her parent’s restaurant during U.S. Women’s Open

July 7, 2023 5:05 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – At the U.S. Women’s Open, you’ll see the usual brand names like Titleist and Callaway, but you will also see some…

US Women’s Open: Rookie disqualified just five holes into first round after caddie uses rangefinder

July 7, 2023 11:37 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 07 JUL 23 11:21 ET Updated: 07 JUL 23 12:20 ET By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Thai golfer Natthakritta Vongtaveelap made…

U.S. Women’s Open tees off at Pebble Beach

July 6, 2023 5:05 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – For the first time in history, the U.S. Women’s Open teed off at Pebble Beach Thursday. The historic major brought fans…

Previewing the 78th U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship

July 5, 2023 2:33 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – While many golfers will be playing Pebble Beach for the first time at the U.S. Women’s Open, even those who have played…

Pebble Beach to host U.S. Women’s Open for the first time

July 4, 2023 4:26 PM Maxwell Glenn

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) – Anticipation surrounding the first-ever U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach continues to grow, as the world’s best female…

Giants Camilo Doval and A’s Brent Rooker named to 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

July 2, 2023 4:25 PM Derrick Ow

SEATTLE, (KION-TV)- Both Bay Area baseball teams each have a representative in the 93rd Major League All-Star Game in Seattle. San Francisco Giants…

Warriors finalizing trade to send Jordan Poole to Wizards for CP3

June 22, 2023 12:35 PM Ricardo Tovar

Per several NBA insiders, the Golden State Warriors are finalizing a trade package to send Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards. Shams Charania…

MLB to stage Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field next June honoring Willie Mays

June 20, 2023 8:54 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will stage a Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, on June 20, 2024, between…

Green declined his $27.6M player option for the 2023-24 season to enter free agency

June 19, 2023 9:57 AM KION546 News Team

By Jasmyn Wimbish Draymond Green became the latest player to decline a contract option for the 2023-24 season and enter NBA free…

Monterey Bay F.C. returns with dominant 4-1 win over Loudoun United F.C.

June 3, 2023 3:59 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. (4-4-5, 17 points) returned to action with the second of two matches in four days. Thanks to a dominant…

Monterey Bay F.C. 2 erupts in 6-0 rout of Davis Legacy S.C.

June 14, 2023 5:53 PM Maxwell Glenn

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. (5-0-1, 16 points) extended its undefeated streak to six matches with a dominant 6-0 win over Davis…

A’s stadium bill approved by Nevada State Senate, goes to Assembly

June 13, 2023 3:49 PM KION546 News Team

by: Greg Haas LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KLAS)- After days of behind-the scenes work, the Nevada Senate passed SB1 by a 13-8 vote, sending the bill to the…

Local physician competing for cover of Muscle & Fitness HERS Magazine

June 9, 2023 3:39 PM Maxwell Glenn

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – During the day, you can find Nesreen Khraisha at CHOMP or Mee Memorial Hospital where she is an internal medicine and…

Martin Truex Jr. surges to 4th career Sonoma Raceway victory

June 11, 2023 5:24 PM Derrick Ow

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. shows up at Sonoma Raceway each year brimming with the confidence only acquired by repeated success on a…

A look back at CSUMB Baseball’s historic season

June 5, 2023 5:48 AM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – The Otters etched their names into the history books with a season filled with record-breaking performances. Cal State…

Former Giants manager Roger Craig dead at 93

June 4, 2023 6:39 PM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, (KION-TV)- Former San Francisco Giants manager and four-time World Series Champion Roger Craig has passed away at 93 years old, the…

San Francisco NWSL expansion team to be called Bay FC

June 1, 2023 5:22 PM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The newest Bay Area sports team officially unveiled their name on Thursday afternoon. Bay Football Club or Bay FC is…

Monterey Bay, FC Tulsa play to scoreless draw

May 31, 2023 6:17 PM Maxwell Glenn

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Bay F.C. returned to action for the first time since May 20, hosting FC Tulsa on First Responder Night at Cardinale…

North Monterey County High School Athletic Program to possibly scale back

May 23, 2023 10:38 AM Lindsey Selzer, Ricardo Tovar

CASTROVILLE Calif. – Sports in a high school in a local district could be scaled back. North Monterey County High School parents and students are not…

Bob Myers to step down as Warriors President and General Manager

May 30, 2023 10:48 AM Derrick Ow

SAN FRANCISCO- (KION-TV): Tuesday will mark an end of an era as Golden State Warriors President and General Manager Bob Myers will step down from his…