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  • Action Plan
    Solana Beach company connects local athletes on a global level

    Scott Tilton grew up racing motocross alongside business partner R.J. Kraus. Ten years ago and just out of college, the duo refocused their competitive energy to creating a game-changing action sports website.

  • He Shoots, He Scores
    SDSU hoopster gets points for making music

    Following up on his “Game Time Ready” music video from last season, Tim Shelton teamed up with 23-year old videographer and friend Aubry Wiltcher to produce “Aztec Motto,” a rap video featuring spectacular dunks by teammates and spirited dancing by members of “The Show”.

  • What a ‘gaz!
    How to stroke and stoke your libido to achieve sure-gasmic results

    Does tantric sex require a mastery of yoga? Is it okay to do Kegel exercises while driving? Are pills the only answer to impotence?

  • Power Pointe
    Personal trainer uses ballet to keep clients on their toes

    Former ballerina Nikol Klein is all about whirl power: her Nikol Klein Method of personal training for women is a regimen of traditional and dance exercises designed to create a leaner physique.

  • Work It
    Health and fitness tips for mouse potatoes and other still lifes

    Technology has streamlined the workplace, making legions of workers more efficient—not to mention deskbound and Kit Kat-and-coffee-fueled.

  • Bolting Back
    With lockout hype and hysteria behind them, the Chargers power-up for another shot at NFL glory

    The NFL is back, and Chargers fans are as stoked as ever. Dust off your “Super Chargers” disco moves, folks—we have professional football for the next decade.

  • You Bet
    No reason to take a gamble on the Chargers—I’ve already seen the games

    Within my vast array of incredibly awesome gifts (which includes unparalleled humility) is the ability to have timetraveling dreams that foretell actual events.

  • Air Time
    Burgeoning skaters get thrashy in North County

    It’s not all puppies and ice cream at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. Sure, kids shoot hoops, swim laps and play hopscotch there, but the Encinitas Y location is also home to one of the county’s gnarliest vert ramps.

  • Pitcher Perfect
    Padres to retire Trevor Hoffman’s iconic jersey

    Few employees have their own anthem blasted over the loudspeakers as thousands of people cheer them on for doing their job—but that’s exactly what retired relief pitcher Trevor Hoffman experienced as a member of the San Diego Padres.

  • Spur of the Moment
    San Diego State hoops player goes pro

    During the first round of the NBA draft held June 23, the Indiana Pacers scooped up San Diego State Aztecs’ basketball star forward, Kawhi Leonard.

  • Cruz Control
    Local fighter dominates the UFC pack

    Meet Chula Vista’s Dominick “The Dominator” Cruz, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC’s) Bantamweight Champion and,
    according to mixed martial arts (MMA) website, sherdog.com, the ninth best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

  • Complex Figures
    PacificSD readers pick a six-pack of winning physiques

    PacificSD’s Hotbody Contest results are in! In the end, more than 1,500 people ranked the photos—10 for way hot; 1 for, um, not—for a grand total of 19,073 votes.

  • Chasing Trail
    San Diego Trailblazers - See How They Run

    Fitness trainer John Parker steps up his hiking game by blazing through local San Diego trails including Cowles Mountain, Cedar Creek Falls, and Iron Mountain

  • Horsing Around
    Thundering thoroughbreds and rocking bands have race fans galloping to Del Mar

    Place your bets and tip your hat—you’re at Opening Day at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, where the turf is still meeting the surf…cool as ever.

  • Home, Sweat Home
    Fitness products made in San Diego

    If your body could be cited for false impersonation of food—muffin top, jelly belly, couch potato, cottage cheese thighs or chicken legs—then it’s time to get off your apple bottom butt and take action.