Iranian chess player Sara Khadem who competed without hijab granted Spanish nationality
By Vasco Cotovio, Catherine Nicholls and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — An Iranian chess player, who competed in an international tournament without…
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Banyana Banyana: How South Africa emerged from apartheid to shine on the world stage
By Alasdair Howorth, for CNN (CNN) — One year ago, the South Africa women’s national soccer team was crowned queen of the continent as it…
Continue Reading Aaron Rodgers takes pay cut in reworked deal with New York Jets, per report
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a reworked deal with the New York Jets, the 39-year-old confirmed while talking to…
Continue Reading US fights back to draw with Netherlands at Women’s World Cup
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Wellington, New Zealand (CNN) — In a closely-fought battle and rematch of the 2019 World Cup final, the United States…
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Soledad native, Vanessa Aguilar, getting international soccer recognition
SOLEDAD, Calif., (KION-TV) – Women’s soccer is gaining more strength and popularity in recent years, FIFA revealed in the latest report prior…
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California Salinas Rodeo reports a 7.5 percent increase in attendance and local organizations will benefit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – With the 2023 California Salinas Rodeo now in the books, organizers reported a 7.5% increase in attendance this year…
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Coureur Monterey Bay Race Team cycling for charity
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…
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A list of winners at the 2023 California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was Championship Sunday at the Salinas Sports Complex as belt buckles were handed out to all of the champions to cap…
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Harman unstoppable in drama-free British Open win at Hoylake
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Brian Harman turned back every challenge in the British Open, from big names to bad weather, and took his place among major…
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Aptos native Nikki Hiltz breaks women’s American record for mile
APTOS, Calif. – Aptos native Nikki Hiltz set the women’s mile American record in Monaco on Friday. Racing at a Diamond…
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NBA player Jamaree Bouyea to host basketball clinic for local children
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…
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NFL owners approve sale of Commanders on the same day Dan Snyder fined $60 million for workplace misconduct
Originally Published: 20 JUL 23 17:10 ET Updated: 20 JUL 23 17:24 ET By David Close, CNN (CNN) — The Washington Commanders have a new…
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Children with disabilities attend California Rodeo Carnival event Tuesday morning
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Children with disabilities were able to enjoy the California Rodeo Carnival all to themselves Tuesday morning. The…
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The 49ers head into camp with a deep roster and quarterback questions
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,…
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California Rodeo Salinas organizers say over 70 animal safety rules are in place
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – With the California Rodeo Salinas trotting into town this week, Rodeo officials tell KION they are protecting the livestock…
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San Francisco 49ers owners assume control of English soccer club Leeds United
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The owners of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers have assumed control of the English soccer club Leeds United. Leeds…
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Big Week has returned: Schedule for California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif, (KION-TV)- Big Week in Salinas has arrived for the 113th California Rodeo Salinas. There have been events that have taken place which…
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Golden Gate Fields horse racing track to close at end of 2023 season
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…
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AHRMA Classic MotoFest of Monterey comes to Laguna Seca
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – For the second straight weekend, motorcycles will thunder through WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. After MotoAmerica…
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California Rodeo Salinas Carnival returns providing escape from heat and emphasizing ride safety
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival has returned for 2023 providing attendees a fun escape with rides, games and food.…
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One year later non-profit youth boxing gym changing Greenfield “one punch at a time”
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,…
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City of Seaside Honors Monterey Bay F.C., Raising Team Flag at City Hall
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…
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Watsonville native gets drafted to MLB by Minnesota Twins
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A former Aptos High School baseball player and Watsonville local has been drafted by the Minnesota Twins.…
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Allisen Corpuz wins first-ever U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach
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…
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Trinity Rodman scores two second-half goals, US beats Wales 2-0 heading into Women’s World Cup
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…
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Players overcome strong winds at U.S. Women’s Open
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…
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Introducing Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas has announced that the winner of this year’s competition for Miss California Rodeo Salinas is…
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Monterey native Mina Harigae chooses to promote her parent’s restaurant during U.S. Women’s Open
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…
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US Women’s Open: Rookie disqualified just five holes into first round after caddie uses rangefinder
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…
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U.S. Women’s Open tees off at Pebble Beach
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…
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Previewing the 78th U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship
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…
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Pebble Beach to host U.S. Women’s Open for the first time
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…
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Joey Chesnut wins his 16th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest world title
CONEY ISLAND, NY (KION-TV)- Joey Chesnut has done it again and has won his 8th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest world title in a row. The San…
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What to expect during historic U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s a historic event! The U.S. Women’s Open takes place at the iconic Pebble Beach next weekend for the very first…
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Giants Camilo Doval and A’s Brent Rooker named to 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
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…
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South Africa Women’s World Cup team sits out game in pay dispute as 13-year-old player called in
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A standoff between South Africa’s Women’s World Cup squad and the national…
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Rickie Fowler wins Rocket Mortgage Classic in playoff over Morikawa and Hadwin, ends 4-year drought
DETROIT (AP) — Rickie Fowler tilted his head back, exhaled and smiled. He finally did it, holding on for a win after so many have slipped away.…
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Draymond Green re-signs with Warriors for 4-years and $100 million
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KION-TV)- Per multiple NBA insiders, free agent Draymond Green has resigned with the Golden State Warriors. The deal is…
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Keegan Bradley wins Travelers Championship, breaks tournament record by one shot
CROMWELL, Conn (AP) — Growing up in New England, Keegan Bradley says he wasn’t invited to the big junior events that youngsters from Florida got…
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Ruoning Yin wins Women’s PGA Championship, becomes 2nd woman from China with a major title
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Ruoning Yin made a birdie putt from about 10 feet on the final hole and became the second woman from China to win a major,…
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Warriors finalizing trade to send Jordan Poole to Wizards for CP3
Per several NBA insiders, the Golden State Warriors are finalizing a trade package to send Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards. Shams Charania…
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MLB to stage Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field next June honoring Willie Mays
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will stage a Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, on June 20, 2024, between…
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Green declined his $27.6M player option for the 2023-24 season to enter free agency
By Jasmyn Wimbish Draymond Green became the latest player to decline a contract option for the 2023-24 season and enter NBA free…
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Wyndham Clark plays big and becomes a major champion at the US Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the city of stars, Wyndham Clark had his own script in mind in the U.S. Open. In front of him…
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Nevada governor signs A’s stadium funding bill
by: Brian Will LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 1 on Thursday, June 15 making the A’s stadium funding bill law.…
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Monterey Bay F.C. returns with dominant 4-1 win over Loudoun United F.C.
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…
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Monterey Bay F.C. 2 erupts in 6-0 rout of Davis Legacy S.C.
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…
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A’s stadium bill approved by Nevada State Senate, goes to Assembly
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…
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Local physician competing for cover of Muscle & Fitness HERS Magazine
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – During the day, you can find Nesreen Khraisha at CHOMP or Mee Memorial Hospital where she is an internal medicine and…
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Nick Taylor wins Canadian Open, first Canadian champion since 1954
TORONTO (AP) — Nick Taylor became the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open, holing a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole…
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