Santa Clara County Sports Articles

Santa Cruz Skateboards celebrates 50 years and San Jose reflects on NHS's participation in the skate scene.

From marathoners to casual joggers, enthusiasts can take advantage of the Sacramento region’s diverse trails, terrain, and competitive events.

The new CEFCU Stadium, the formerly Spartan Stadium, carries with it a plethora of history and years of legacy.

After being stationed in Morgan Hill for less than a year—and winning a national championship during that time—the Bay Area Panthers are searching for a new “long-term home starting in 2024,” according to team staff. The Panthers earlier this year …

In 2005, the Gavilan College women’s soccer team finished 0-17, scoring one goal while allowing 100. No, that’s not a typo. Not surprisingly, the program went under and into a prolonged dormant period before it was announced earlier this year …

When longtime Morgan Hill resident George Witzel, 72, first started playing pickleball four years ago, he had to travel north to cities like San Jose to play. That’s no longer the case as three temporary courts were installed in June …

The Infinity Sports Club made program history recently when its U19 field hockey team captured the gold medal in the prestigious California Cup International Tournament May 26-29 at Moorpark College. This represents the first time Infinity’s highest age group won …

The City of Gilroy has hired a project manager for an ice rink facility at the Gilroy Sports Park, and is currently in discussions with an architect to design it. In 2022, the Gilroy City Council approved a term sheet …

The founders of Bay FC were behind the successful effort to bring women's professional soccer back to the Bay Area.

Morgan Hill author James Hibbard will be featured at BookSmart June 10 to promote and talk about his new book, “THE ART OF CYCLING: Philosophy, Meaning, and a Life on Two Wheels.” Published by Pegasus Books in May 2023, THE …

Longtime Morgan Hill coach and educator Jim Green’s ability to motivate and mentor young students and athletes throughout his 45-year-plus career was evident in the turnout of generations of supporters who packed the visitors’ side of Britton Gymnasium for a …

Last week we learned the Super Bowl will come back to Levi’s Stadium in 2026, serving as a perfect practice event for when the FIFA World Cup unfolds later that year, bringing at least five games to that same venue. …

Former U.S. Women's National Team players Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton and Aly Wagner announced Tuesday that the National Women's Soccer League has awarded expansion rights to their team, which has not yet announced a name or home stadium.

The Christopher High baseball team peaked at the right time last year en route to winning the program’s second Central Coast Section championship. This season, the Cougars won’t be sneaking up on anyone and longtime coach Ryan Dequin knows and …

Jesse James Guerrero is ready for his big moment. The Gilroy native—after racking up five wins and a draw, all in Mexico—will compete for the first time as a pro stateside on March 25 at Save Mart Center in Fresno. …

Daniel Zepeda, Elijah Cortez and Isaiah Cortez all started wrestling at age 5. It wasn’t too long before they started dreaming of winning a CIF State Wrestling Championship. On Feb. 25, reality was better than a dream. The Gilroy High …

The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association announced the return of its Golf Classic, teeing off on June 23 at the Gilroy Golf Course. The afternoon of golf, lunch on the course and post-play Gourmet Alley-style dinner begins with a four-person scramble; …

Premier Rugby Sevens announced Tuesday that it will expand into the region with its newest franchise, the Golden State Retrievers, to be based in San Jose. The Retrievers will host an initial tryout for potential players on Sunday at San …

Jesse James Guerrero goes into 2023 the same way he entered 2022—with big goals and renewed optimism. Even though he’s coming off a draw in his latest boxing match on Dec. 17 in Rosarito Mexico, the Gilroy resident still sports …

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.