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Golfer girl heads to Harvard

Golfer girl heads to Harvard

SAN DIEGO -- Bishop High School senior Courtney Hooton has accomplished a lot in the classroom and on the golf course.

WISP inventor wants to sweep up greens

WISP inventor wants to sweep up greens

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. -- Putting through the sand that gets on the green after bunker shots is one of Solana Beach's Eben Dobson biggest...

Black belt teaches jui jitsu to stop bullying

Black belt teaches jui jitsu to stop bullying

RAMONA, Calif. -- Even though he's the youngest Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt to start an academy in San Diego County, Kevin Hosseini...

Coronado gymnast sacrifices to reach goals

Coronado gymnast sacrifices to reach goals

SAN DIEGO -- Madison Meyer loves to flip high in the air.

Escondido figure skater has Philippines title

Escondido figure skater has Philippines title

SAN DIEGO - Christopher Caluza mixes artistry and athleticism on the ice rink, much like his idol, Manny Pacquiao, does in the boxing ring.

Homeless man, 55, plays college football

Homeless man, 55, plays college football

CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- At 55 years-old, a Chula Vista man living in his van decided to try playing organized football for the first time.

Carlsbad boy holds cross country national title

Carlsbad boy holds cross country national title

SAN DIEGO - Max Wilson's enjoyment for running comes from the fact that he runs better than anyone in the country that's his age.

Skydiver writes book after surviving deadly crash

Skydiver writes book after surviving deadly crash

SAN DIEGO - The pictures from April 25, 1992, come from a moment that Dan Brodsky-Chenfield can't remember, but will never forget.

Little cowgirl gets big results

Little cowgirl gets big results

ESCONDIDO, Calif. - Masyn Powers can barely see over the head of her horse "Sassy", but that doesn't keep her from riding faster than most...

Charger Girl focuses on sights, not sounds

Charger Girl focuses on sights, not sounds

SAN DIEGO - When the Charger Girls perform on the field of San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium, music blares over the sound system at ear-splitting...

Real life 'Forrest Gump' hopes for spot on U.S. Paralympic team

Real life 'Forrest Gump' hopes for spot on U.S. Paralympic team

SAN DIEGO -- When people see Daryl Sterling play table tennis, they usually give him the same comments.

Speed skier races for adrenaline rush

Speed skier races for adrenaline rush

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Kyle Lancon races behind a boat that has a 300-horsepower outboard engine that can reach speeds up to 85 miles per hour,...

Young lacrosse player needs a liver transplant

Young lacrosse player needs a liver transplant

SAN DIEGO - A 12-year-old boy, who has a liver disease that requires a transplant, has decided not to sit and wait around.

Pendleton Marine sets bench press world record

Pendleton Marine sets bench press world record

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - A U.S. Marine pressed himself into the record books with his own two hands.

Kangoo Jumps give workouts a boost

Kangoo Jumps give workouts a boost

SAN DIEGO - The Kangoo Jumps may be the most unique looking exercise shoes you have ever seen.

Female boxer hungers for Olympic berth

Female boxer hungers for Olympic berth

SAN DIEGO - A Pacific Beach woman thinks her two passions – painting and boxing - will help her earn a spot on the USA Olympic team...

Captain Crush's world record ideas are long shots

Captain Crush's world record ideas are long shots

SAN DIEGO – A man nicknamed Captain Crush will take a swing at two world records at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Saturday.

San Diego Surge rolls into women's championship game

San Diego Surge rolls into women's championship game

SAN DIEGO -- While the Chargers try to lay the groundwork for a championship season, another football team in town stands one step away...

Little juggler gets his kicks with soccer ball

Little juggler gets his kicks with soccer ball

TEMECULA, Calif. -- A young soccer player from Temecula has accomplished quite a feat with his feet.

San Marcos man completes year-long golf quest

San Marcos man completes year-long golf quest

SAN MARCOS, Calif -- For many people, having the chance to play golf every day is something they can only dream about.

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