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4 days ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
Hometown favorite Giovanni Santillan returned to glory in San Diego, defeating welterweight Angel Beltran in a Top Rank boxing fight Saturday at Pechanga Arena. It was a year ago in the same arena where Santillan lost by a 10th-round TKO to current WBO World Welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. Santillan did win one fight after that loss, but he came in Saturday looking to erase the memory of the loss in his hometown.
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5 days ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
Donnie Edwards grew up in Chula Vista and went on to become a football star playing for UCLA and the San Diego Chargers. But he credits a local Boys & Girls Club for helping shape the trajectory of his career, which led to Thursday and what Edwards called “a full circle moment for me” – being inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame. “I’m from San Diego,” said Edwards, receiving the award at a ceremony at the Marriott Marquis hotel in the Gaslamp.
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3 weeks ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
WWE wrestling will hold one of its biggest events in San Diego this fall. The WWE announced Monday night during its popular “Monday Night Raw” television show that Petco Park will host the annual “Survivor Series” on Nov. 29. In an email to fans, the WWE said tickets will go on sale later.
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1 month ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
The WonderCon pop culture convention marked its 37th year this weekend with a time-traveling look to the past. WonderCon, the sister convention of San Diego’s much-larger Comic-Con, has unveiled historic photos of earlier conventions that provide a glimpse into the beginnings of Comic-Con and its influence on pop culture. “It’s a great window into Comic-Con’s origins,” said Chief Communications and StrategyOfficer David Glanzer.
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1 month ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
Not even the return of the big man helped. San Diego State made a quick exit from the NCAA Tournament Tuesday, getting blown out by North Carolina, 95-68, in a First Four matchup in Dayton, Ohio. The Aztecs, like the Tar Heels, came into the game as the 11th seed in the South Region, but got a giant boost with the return of 7-footer Magoon Gwath, the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year who had been out for nearly a month with a knee injury.
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2 months ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
The Comic-Con Museum now has a doctor in the house. Dr. Who, the fictional time traveler in one of the longest-running television series inhistory, is the focus of the newest exhibit at the pop culture museum in Balboa Park. Making its U.S. debut on Saturday, “Doctor Who: World of Wonder” is an exhibit that takes over the main floor of the museum and provides fans with a deep exploration of the historic show and its impact on the scientific community.
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2 months ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
Pop culture fans in San Diego are getting another new outlet for their passion. BoxLunch, a leading retailer of pop culture collectibles and merchandise, is opening itsnewest store this weekend. The company will host the grand opening of their store at Las Americas Premium Outlets,4211 Camino De La Plaza in San Ysidro at noon Saturday and Sunday. It’s not the first BoxLunch location in the region. There also are stores at Plaza Bonita, Parkway Plaza in El Cajon and North County Mall in Escondido.
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2 months ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
There may be no more dancing for San Diego State this year. The Aztecs lost in the opening round of the Mountain West tournament in Las VegasThursday, having been out-rebounded under the basket and buried by a flurry of threes. Boise State (23-9, 14-6 MW) won what had been mostly a close game, pulling out a 62-52 victory on the eve of Selection Sunday when officials reveal the teams heading to the NCAA Tournament, also known as the Big Dance.
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2 months ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
With their post-season lives on the line, San Diego State used a smothering defense and hot shooting to overwhelm Nevada 80-61 at Viejas Arena Saturday. “A good offensive performance,” said head coach Brian Dutcher. “You couple that with good defense, you come up with a nice team victory.” The Aztecs (21-8, 14-6 Mountain West) came into the game fighting for a spot in theNCAA Tournament after suffering a critical loss at UNLV.
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2 months ago | 
timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.
For years, a local company has become a big success by producing trading cards recognizing sports and entertainment heroes. But now, they’re honoring what some might call real heroes. Upper Deck, the Carlsbad-based company that is a leader in the trading card business, has produced cards honoring the USS Midway and the sailors who served aboard the historic ship.
