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Santa Cruz Sports News

This page covers athletic competition, championship outcomes, record-breaking performances and the business of sports. Reporting follows individual athletes, leagues and the organizations that manage sporting events.


Surfing

Live Poll

Is now a good time to visit the beach given the current hazardous water warnings?

Surfing

Santa Cruz Will Face Sneaker Waves This Weekend

A beach hazards statement will be in effect starting Saturday due to strong swells moving into the region.

Santa Cruz Will Face Sneaker Waves This Weekend

Wrestling

Live Poll

Do you enjoy having international sports tournaments come to your local community?

Wrestling

Santa Cruz Hosted World Elite Sumo Tournament

The city welcomed international competitors for an open-weight elimination event at Kaiser Permanente Arena.

Santa Cruz Hosted World Elite Sumo Tournament

Running

Live Poll

Do you support hosting large athletic events if they cause significant traffic in your area?

Running

Santa Cruz to Host Inaugural Marathon on Sunday

The sold-out 26.2-mile race begins at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Santa Cruz to Host Inaugural Marathon on Sunday

Basketball

Live Poll

Should social media posts about public figures' private activities be considered an invasion of privacy?

Basketball

Kristaps Porzingis Visits Local Santa Cruz Barbershop

The Warriors star stopped by a city barbershop for a trim before the start of the NBA season.

Kristaps Porzingis Visits Local Santa Cruz Barbershop

Mixed Martial Arts

Live Poll

Do you typically watch regional mixed martial arts events like LFA 243?

Mixed Martial Arts

Nick Maximov Secured Decision Win at LFA 243

The light-heavyweight fighter defeated Wildemar Santos in Santa Cruz.

Nick Maximov Secured Decision Win at LFA 243

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Santa Cruz reporting spans championship results, season milestones, front office decisions and the impact of large public events. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal weather patterns often dictate the feasibility of outdoor athletic events and training schedules throughout the year. Facility maintenance and the public financing of athletic spaces frequently surface as a primary point of friction for the city.