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The San Diego Traveler

Archive for the ‘Sports’ Category

October 4th, 2008

This Week’s Featured Photos

Wandering around Flickr this week, I came across these wonderful images of San Diego that I thought you should see:

Any one of these would make a great postcard, don’t you think? Thanks to these fine photographers:
Photo #1 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/purpletwinkie/2912852590/Photo #2 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirkhansen/2904285928/Photo #3 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaninsandiego/2914990327/Photo #4 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/salondemaria/2908015595/
Tags: artwalk, bay, coronado […]

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September 19th, 2008

Take a Tour of the Omni Hotel

The Omni San Diego Hotel (opened in 2004) is located adjacent to Petco Park, which is just across the street from the San Diego Convention Center. This is all conveniently situated right in the Gaslamp District, so visitors can walk to  restaurants and nightclubs from there, or take a short drive to Seaport Village for […]

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September 17th, 2008

Women Hit the Waves

With a $15k purse, Roxy Jam Cardiff will take place from September 19-21. Roxy Jam, the women’s longboard surfing competition, attracts competitors from around the globe.

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August 31st, 2008

A Day at the Races

I went to the Del Mar Races yesterday. Were you there? If so, you may have seen me. I was in a little red strapless sundress, with a matching red hat. If you’re one of the many men (or the one woman) who sang “Lady in Red” to me as I walked by, thanks! […]

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August 25th, 2008

Olympic Wrap-up

Now that the Olympics are over, let’s look at how our San Diego athletes fared. San Diego’s Olympians won:

3 Gold Medals

4 Silver Medals

2 Bronze Medals

Great work! We’re so proud of all of our Olympic athletes. Just making it there means that you’re already a champion.
Click on the athlete names below for full bios, or […]

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August 24th, 2008

Stickball West Coast Invitational

Watch the streets of Little Italy come alive this weekend (8/30-9/1), with the good ol’ American (East Coast) past-time Stickball! Every year local teams come together to play for the right to call themselves the king of the block. This year’s tournament is an invitational for teams from New York and Puerto Rico to attend.
Stickball […]

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August 20th, 2008

World Bodysurfing Championships

The 32nd Annual World Bodysurfing Championships will be held this weekend (August 23-24) adjacent to the pier in Oceanside. Approximately 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world will compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes.

2007 World Bodysurfing Championships
The contest is projected to start at 6:30 am each morning with age competition taking place […]

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August 18th, 2008

The San Diego Special Edition - August 18, 2008

Welcome to the August 2008 issue of The San Diego Special Edition! We have an excellent mix of bloggers participating this month, with articles ranging from arts to sports. I hope that you enjoy reading this compilation of some of San Diego’s best blogs, and show the writers some love by leaving your comments on […]

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August 17th, 2008

Boots and Bolos to Benefit Children

San Diego Polo Club will host the first “Boots and Bolos” Western Party on Friday, August 29th.
Boots and Bolos is the celebrity charitable kickoff to the Spreckels Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious events in all of polo.
This fun evening will include a saloon and casino, live music, dancing, and […]

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August 10th, 2008

Take a Tour of the Olympic Training Center

The U.S. Olympic Training Center (aka ARCO Training Center) in Chula Vista has been host to many of the top U.S. athletes preparing for Beijing. This year-round, warm-weather facility has venues for the sports of track and field, canoe/kayak, cycling (including BMX), field hockey, soccer, archery and rowing.
Joining Olympic Training Centers in Colorado Springs, […]

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