By Danny R. Johnson – OP-ED Senior Editor Novak Djokovic’s whirlwind 12 days soap opera drama has now ended due to the spotlight on his vaccination status. Australia has declined the Serb’s visa, meaning he will not compete at the Australian Open. Djokovic made a final attempt to overturn the decision in court. Still, he […]

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–San Diego Loyal SC is hosting an open tryout later this month in an effort to expand its recruiting pool and discover players for its third USL Championship season.  The tryout will be held on January 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Valley Field on the University of […]

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl was canceled Tuesday afternoon after the UCLA Bruins pulled out due to COVID-19 protocols within the players, game officials said. UCLA was scheduled to face off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at 5 pm. at Petco Park.  “We are extremely grateful […]

By Gina Yarbrough San Diego, CA–The 2021 San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl is officially canceled. The announcement was made Wednesday after the SDCCU Holiday Bowl committee failed to find a replacement team for the UCLA Bruins after players pulled out of the game due to COVID-19 issues. San Diego County Credit Union Holiday […]

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–The UCLA Bruins and the North Carolina State Wolfpack have accepted invitations to play in the 43rd annual San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl on December 28. The teams were announced at an afternoon reception at Coasterra Restaurant on Sunday in San Diego. The UCLA Bruins (8-4) from the […]

San Diego, CA–The San Diego Strike Force has signed indoor football veteran wide receiver Marques  “Hoodie” Rodgers to its 2022 Indoor Football League roster. Now in his fifth year with the IFL, Rodgers, 5 feet, 10 inches, 180 pounds is an original Strike Force player from 2019. He most recently played for the Frisco Fighters […]

San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl announced that San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove will serve as the Honorary Chairman for the 2021 game.  Musgrove, who grew up in East County, pitched the first no-hitter in team history on April 9 against the Texas Rangers. “I’m thrilled to be the honorary […]

San Diego, CA–San Diego Loyal Defender Josh Yaro was named to the 2021 USL Championship All-League Second Team.  The 27-year-old native of Kumasi, Ghana established himself as a staple of the SD Loyal defense. “Josh was integral to all of our successes here,” SD Loyal manager Landon Donovan said. We saw him grow as a […]

By Kyle Rathfon San Diego, CA–The San Diego Strike Force has hired premiere athletic trainer, entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Todd Durkin as general manager. Durkin, a San Diego business leader, will build the team’s culture from the front office to the players and oversee football operations. He will report directly to team president, Vivi […]