Semi-pro soccer: Santa Clarita Storm fall in playoffs

In its first playoff game in franchise history, the Santa Clarita Storm lost 3-2 to the Bay Area Ambassadors in Sacramento on Saturday.

Orioles release COC product Eveland

College of the Canyons product Dana Eveland's attempt at a relief role with the Baltimore Orioles has come to an end, at least for now.

MLB: It’s decision time

The deadline for draftees to sign with Major League Baseball teams came and went on Friday, and the Santa Clarita Valley's two unsigned players coming into the day made their decisions.

MLB: Locals set for second half

With baseball's second half just getting underway, there is one position player and a quartet of local major league pitchers taking to fields across the country with an opportunity to help their team push for a playoff spot over the season's final months.

Golf: Lee grinds to the finish line

KOHLER, Wis. (AP) - Na Yeon Choi survived a triple bogey and a few more shaky moments on the back nine Sunday to win the U.S. Women's Open at Blackwolf Run.

MLB: Bauer’s Major triumph

PHOENIX (AP) - Most rookies would be excited about recording their first career win after a pair of mediocre outings to start their major league career.

S.C. storms into playoffs

Despite a late comeback rally by the visiting San Diego Flash, the Santa Clarita Storm won 4-3 with a goal in the final minute of regulation at Canyon high school on Saturday.

Trio of former Foothill softballers join national teams at Canadian Open

By Jon Stein Signal Staff Writer The scene around Surrey, British Columbia this week might look familiar to fans of Foothill League softball. A trio of former Santa Clarita Valley athletes are participating in the Canadian Open Fastpitch Championships. Amy Moore, a 2009 Valencia graduate is playing for Great Britain, while 2009 Hart graduate Jessica Shults and 2007 Valencia graduate Jordan Taylor are playing for Team USA. Taylor and Shults combined last week to help ...

Storm look to strike for final playoff berth

Semi-pro soccer team Santa Clarita Storm will play its final regular season home game on Saturday at 5 p.m. at Canyon High.

Two locals help USA Softball claim World Cup title

With the help of two former Foothill League softballers, the United States Women's Softball team easily won its sixth straight World Cup title this week.

Pro baseball: Midway in minors

The long list of local products in the minor leagues just got a little bit longer. Of the eight players taken in June's MLB First-Year Player Draft with Santa Clarita Valley ties, five of them have signed with their respective clubs and have been assigned to minor league teams. The other three - Trey Williams (Valencia), Zach Vincej (Saugus High/Pepperdine) and Chipper Smith (Golden Valley High/Cumberland University) - have yet to sign. Williams and Vincej ...

UPDATE: Tarmoh concedes 100 meters Olympic spot to SCV's Felix

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Jeneba Tarmoh has conceded her spot in the 100 meters rather than race against training partner and Santa Clarita Valley resident Allyson Felix.

Ervin is headed back to the Olympics

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Hart High graduate Anthony Ervin has capped an improbable comeback by earning a trip to the Olympics.

Felix to compete in runoff for Olympics on Monday

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Reluctantly, Jeneba Tarmoh will step into the blocks Monday to break a third-place tie she feels was already decided fair and square.

Allyson Felix punches Olympic ticket in 200

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - This time, there was no dead heat. Allyson Felix ran a personal-best 21.69 seconds in the 200-meter final on a rain-soaked track Saturday night. She easily pulled away from the field, no signs of the stress from the last week weighing her down. Still to be determined is her fate in the 100 meters. Felix and training partner Jeneba Tarmoh finished in a third-place tie last Saturday. They're soon going to ...

After the draft SCV minor league update

The Santa Clarita Valley is well represented at all levels of the minor leagues this season, as athletes continue their quests for the Major Leagues.

Shields helps Royals take down Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - David Lough was willing to endure a little pain to help the Kansas City Royals win.

MLB: Valaika breaks his wrist

Hart High graduate and Miami Marlins infielder Chris Valaika will miss the next four to six weeks of the season after fracturing his left wrist Tuesday night in a game against the San Diego Padres, the Associated Press reported.

Three COC products sign with NFL teams

The 2013 NFL Draft wrapped up this past weekend, but three more College of the Canyons products signed on with teams on Monday as undrafted free agents.

NFL draft: COC product Mychal Rivera drafted by Oakland Raiders

Former College of the Canyons wideout Mychal Rivera heard his name called today at the 2013 NFL Draft.

Tommy Milone gets third straight win

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jed Lowrie drove in four runs, Saugus High graduate Tommy Milone won his third straight start and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 11-2 on Monday night.

Hart's Jessica Shults drafted by USSSA Pride

USA Softball player and University of Oklahoma catcher Jessica Shults has another option for her post-collegiate career. The Hart graduate was selected fifth overall by the USSSA Pride of the National Pro Fastpitch softball league this week. She would join Valencia High graduate Jordan Taylor as the only Santa Clarita Valley products currently playing in the league. Taylor, coincidentally, is also on the Pride's roster. Shults would also join currently Oklahoma teammate, and arguably the ...

Hart graduate James Shields overcomes slow start for Royals

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Billy Butler was excited his hit drove in three runs and he was standing on second base. It got a whole lot better for Butler when the umpires returned from the video review room.

MLB: Bauer roughed up in his 1st Cleveland start

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Alex Cobb scattered four hits in 7 1-3 innings, Kelly Johnson homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 6-0 on Saturday night.

Hart grad Trevor Bauer to start for Indians Saturday

TORONTO (AP) - Indians left-hander Scott Kazmir was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a strained ribcage muscle, retroactive to April 2.

Tommy Milone settles down for win in debut

OAKLAND (AP) - Jed Lowrie and Chris Young hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning, helping Saugus High graduate Tommy Milone and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Wednesday night.

James Shields gets outdueled in opener

CHICAGO (AP) - For all the deep breaths he took before the game, Chris Sale sure was a picture of calm once he stepped on the mound. More important for the White Sox, he was the definition of dominant.

Hart graduate Chris Valaika is getting another shot at the Major League

Santa Clarita Valley athletes had mixed results in Spring Training

Hart grad Chris Valaika earns Marlins roster spot

Four days ahead of Major League Baseball's opening day, the Miami Marlins announced Hart graduate Chris Valaika has earned a roster spot, according to the Marlins' official website.