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Two key players sign contract extensions with Monterey Bay F.C.

For head coach Frank Yallop, November brings perhaps the most challenging part of the soccer season. Matches are over, but he must again assemble a team.

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In its inaugural campaign, Monterey Bay F.C. fared better than many new clubs.

Dave Faries here, applauding a season now ended. However long its history may extend, a team has only one shot at performing well in an inaugural season. Although Monterey Bay F.C. finished the 2022 campaign on a three game losing…

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A Guide to Gambling in the Golden State

In California, you can bet on a horse race, buy a lottery ticket, put money on poker in a card room and play slots at a tribal casino all in the same day.

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Former Gonzales wrestling coach to enter Hall of Fame

GONZALES — Former Gonzales High School wrestling coach Frank Hankin has been chosen to enter the California Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Hankin, who guided the Spartans wrestling team to five Mission Trail Athletic League championships, will …

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The cross-country course at Palo Corona has the Regional Park District in the hot seat.

The controversy over the cross-country track at Palo Corona Regional Park does not appear to be going away anytime soon.

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King City’s Aera Soccer Park field closes for restoration

KING CITY — King City’s Aera Soccer Park field will be closed for all play through January 2023 to restore the turf. The soccer field was recently renovated in 2020 with a grant from Aera Energy, but regular use has …

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El Sausal Middle School will hold a ceremony to name athletic field after quarterback Joe Kapp.

It all started with a letter, sent in June of 2021, to Salinas Union High School District. It was a request to rename the El Sausal Middle School’s athletic field after a former student who became a famous Chicano quarterback…

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Golden State All-Stars

Ten of the greatest athletes born or raised in California.

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Upgrades to Gonzales Spartans stadium, fields taking place

GONZALES — A lot of digging, dragging and painting has been going on this summer at Gonzales High School and will continue through the year, beginning with the installation of a new digital scoreboard at the Dick Force Stadium, upgrades …

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Bill Russell and Vin Scully: Two California Sports Icons

Basketball legend Bill Russell and iconic baseball play-by-play broadcaster Vin Scully will be remembered as two of the most monumental figures in California sports history.

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Gonzales Spartans announce top male and female athletes

GONZALES — As the school year comes to an end and this year’s group of senior athletes turn in their equipment, Gonzales High School has recognized the top male and female athletes of the year for the 2021-22 season. Gabe …

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King City Mustangs name athletes of the year

KING CITY — With all sports wrapped up at King City High School, the only thing left was to announce the male and female athletes of the year for the 2021-22 season who will live on in the history books. …

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Will Voters Approve Sports Betting?

Four ballot measures to legalize sports wagering in California were proposed, but now it's down to two and only one might face voters this year.

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Pebble Beach awarded eight men's and women's U.S. Opens in the next 25 years.

The United States Golf Association promised a major announcement and it proved true.

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Large resort hotel approved by Pacific Grove will court pickleball tourism.

A new hotel approved by Pacific Grove is set to be the largest on the Monterey Peninsula.

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Watsonville native Adrian Rebollar signs deal with Monterey Bay F.C. | USL Championship soccer

SEASIDE—Monterey Bay F.C. announced Friday that the club has signed Watsonville native Adrian Rebollar in advance of its inaugural USL Championship campaign Rebollar, a California State University Monterey Bay graduate, will join the club pending league and federation approval. “This …

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Monterey Bay F.C. continues to fill roster positions, adding a pair of midfielders.

Frank Yallop is methodically building his brand new soccer club. After targeting goalkeepers and strikers, he is now adding defenders and midfielders to the Monterey Bay F.C. roster.

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Back line begins to take shape as Monterey Bay F.C. inks veteran defenders.

Monterey Bay F.C.’s roster continues to take shape as the 2022 USL Championship campaign approaches.

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Monterey Bay FC signs forward with European experience.

Chase Boone found the back of the net a lot in college. Monterey Bay FC head coach Frank Yallop expects more of the same from the young striker in the upcoming USL Championship season.

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Monterey Bay FC signs USL veteran Dallas Jaye as goalkeeper.

Monterey Bay FC signed a rising star to mind the net for the squad’s inaugural season.

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