Sports Columnist

Bryce Miller

Bryce Miller is a sports columnist for The San Diego Union-Tribune. He has been the sports editor and lead columnist of the Des Moines . He’s worked in Arlington, Va., for USA Today and covered six Olympics with that group. He has written from the World Series and MLB All-Star Game, Final Four, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, college football championship game, Rose Bowl, NFL playoffs, U.S. Open and PGA Championship — among other national events. Assignments have included trips to Mexico City, the Dominican Republic and Seoul, South Korea, to cover the Padres; Eritrea, Africa, to trace the childhood roots of Boston Marathon winner and Olympian Meb Keflezighi; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to chronicle the world’s richest fishing tournament. Miller — an annual voter for the Heisman Trophy and Wooden Award, and former college football and basketball Top 25 voter — is a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America. He’s an Emmy, Eclipse Award and multi-time APSE winner.

Bryce Miller: Eclectic San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas brings unique background to debut

February 23, 2025 at 12:42 p.m.

Deep-thinker owns unique blend of thoughts, experiences

Bryce Miller: Jason Heyward’s 17 minutes changed a World Series

February 21, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

The Padres hope to tap the veteran outfielder's unique experience.

San Diego Padres newcomer Connor Joe looks on Thursday during spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres newcomer Connor Joe faces critical health milestone

February 20, 2025 at 4:53 p.m.

Poway native, diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2020, has come full circle with Padres

Bryce Miller: Is surging UC San Diego among smartest basketball teams in the country?

February 19, 2025 at 2:51 p.m.

Tritons supreme balance, court IQ "is sort of our superpower"

Genesis Invitational host Tiger Woods looks on during the trophy ceremony Sunday at Torrey Pines. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Tiger Woods continues to hold Torrey Pines by the tail

February 17, 2025 at 11:42 a.m.

Appearance at Genesis Invitational on Sunday jolts crowd

Tony Finau walks at the 18th hole during Saturday’s third round of The Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

Bryce Miller: Who is it? Tony Finau knocking on the door again at Torrey Pines

February 15, 2025 at 5:06 p.m.

The name changed, but Genesis Invitational charge feels like familiar territory

Scottie Scheffler hits out of the rough on the 15th hole of Torrey Pines south during the second round of the Genesis Invitational on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: ‘Best golfing brain in the world’ Scottie Scheffler stalks leader at Genesis Invitational

February 14, 2025 at 6:04 p.m.

The world's No. 1-ranked golfer amps up expectations, pressure at Torrey Pines

Mark Hubbard waits to putt on the 2nd hole of Torrey Pines South during Thursday’s first round of the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Genesis Invitational golfer Mark Hubbard says Pacific Palisades fire created ‘a war zone’

February 13, 2025 at 6:38 p.m.

One family, 5 houses lost or damaged in his circle alone

Harris English poses with the trophy and surfboard after winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines South Course on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Farmers winner Harris English has shot at history during Genesis Invitational

February 12, 2025 at 3:16 p.m.

Winner of last tournament at Torrey Pines has shot to match Tiger Woods

Bryce Miller: Tiger Woods’ return to Torrey Pines ‘a gift,’ Jim Nantz says

February 9, 2025 at 1:38 p.m.

Broadcaster who has seen so much of Woods' winning reunites with legend at fire-displaced Genesis

Bryce Miller: Close calls prompt question – is San Diego State an NCAA Tournament team?

February 3, 2025 at 12:28 a.m.

The answer is yes and no, depending on the day and opponent

Children had the opportunity to run the bases and high-five players near second base at Petco Park. Thousands arrived to take part in FanFest at Petco Park on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres fans uneasy as uncertain 2025 arrives

February 1, 2025 at 4:57 p.m.

Lack of moves and concerns about ownership fight leaves fans with big questions

Ted Leitner poses for a photo at his home last April. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Ted Leitner ‘savoring every minute’ of final broadcasting lap with Aztecs

January 31, 2025 at 5:52 p.m.

San Diego State will honor radio voice at Saturday's game against Wyoming

San Diego FC’s Jacob Jackson poses for a portrait after a Jan. 17 practice in El Cajon, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy)

Bryce Miller: Soccer journey brings San Diego FC’s Jacob Jackson home

January 29, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

Former San Diego Surf, Rancho Bernardo goalkeeper lands with MLS expansion club

Sam Stevens on the 18th hole during the final round Saturday of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Sam Stevens shows fearlessness in near miss at Farmers Insurance Open

January 25, 2025 at 6:59 p.m.

'Dad' pushes winner Harris English to the brink at Torrey Pines

Wesley Bryan hits from the cart path on the 17th hole during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines South Course on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Leaderboard groans as big stars absent at top of Farmers Insurance Open

January 25, 2025 at 6:59 a.m.

Days of Tiger, Phil, Rose, Rahm and others give way to changing golf landscape

‘Must-have’ hotels key to Genesis Invitational’s move to Torrey Pines

January 24, 2025 at 7:56 p.m.

Pacific Palisades fires in Los Angeles trigger move to La Jolla's site of this week's Farmers Insurance Open

Bryce Miller: Wind-whipped Torrey Pines leads to delay, consternation at Farmers Insurance Open

January 23, 2025 at 7:33 p.m.

Rare weather conditions left just 13 players under par in wild second round

Jhonattan Vegas lines up a putt on No. 16 South on Wednesday during the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Jhonattan Vegas’ heart remains in troubled Venezuela at Farmers Insurance Open

January 22, 2025 at 5:38 p.m.

Four-time PGA Tour winner is the only Olympic golfer in his country's history

Gary Woodland smiles Tuesday after his Pro-Am round for the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Gary Woodland bounces back from brain surgery to make most of ‘second chance’ at Farmers

January 21, 2025 at 3:47 p.m.

Winner of 2019 U.S. Open had part of a non-cancerous lesion removed in September of 2023

Reports: PGA Tour moving next month’s Genesis Invitational to Torrey Pines

January 21, 2025 at 12:31 p.m.

The tournament, scheduled for Feb. 13-16, is being moved from Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades because of this month's wildfires and resulting damage.

Bryce Miller: Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano braces for the physicality coming his way with San Diego FC

January 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Style, success lead to Mexican star drawing plenty of and fouls

San Diego resident Chris Andrews, who suffered a heart attack last February, runs in the 2024 Pacific Beach 5K. (June McCaughey/3PIXstudios)

Bryce Miller: Heart attack steers San Diegan to running, new path in life

January 18, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.

Chris Andrews, who started with 5Ks, aims for Carlsbad half marathon

Bryce Miller: Roki Sasaki’s ‘Clydesdale stomp’ decision to Dodgers pains Padres

January 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Talented, affordable, controllable Japanese pitcher widens gulf in N.L. West, baseball

Brent Grant waits before hitting from the fairway of the 15th hole during the first round of the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Torrey Pines could be candidate to host displaced Genesis Invitational after fires ravage Pacific Palisades

January 17, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Though PGA Tour said tournament will move, Farmers director said he has not gotten call

San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas watches Monday's workout at The Sharp HealthCare Performance Center. (Mike Nowak, San Diego FC)

Bryce Miller: Soccer dream becomes real for San Diego FC, Major League Soccer’s newest franchise

January 13, 2025 at 5:17 p.m.

MLS expansion club gathers Monday for its first training session in 'pinch-yourself' moment

UC San Diego fans brought energy to Saturday’s game against UC Irvine at LionTree Arena. (Hayne Palmour IV/For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: UC San Diego falls to UC Irvine, but bigger picture reverberates

January 12, 2025 at 8:12 p.m.

Anteaters use big second-half run for 60-52 win on historic night for Tritons.

San Diego Padres’ Adrian Gonzalez, center, is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a walk off three run home run in the 18th inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, May 25, 2008 in San Diego. The Padres won the game 12-9. (AP Photo/Chris Park)

Bryce Miller: Breitbard Hall of Famer Adrian Gonzalez made MLB mark in San Diego

January 11, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

A 15-year career began with All-Star, Gold Glove seasons with Padres

Bryce Miller: Stop complaining; College Football Playoff has landed in great spot

January 7, 2025 at 4:09 p.m.

CFP delivers on promise in first season of expanded format

Bryce Miller: Seidler family’s fight over control of Padres raises concerning questions

January 7, 2025 at 8:40 a.m.

Peter Seidler's widow, Sheel, sues two of late owners brothers to determine decision-making role

Bryce Miller: UCSD guards travel from Texas, New Zealand to fuel Tritons

January 3, 2025 at 11:01 a.m.

Guards from wildly different backgrounds lead Tritons to eye-opening 12-2 start

Bryce Miller: Aztecs’ selfless act for families offers lesson bigger than basketball

December 31, 2024 at 2:55 p.m.

San Diego State players offer portion of NIL money for Feeding San Diego

Bryce Miller: Decision-making, lost shooting touch doom No. 20 Aztecs against Utah State

December 29, 2024 at 7:26 p.m.

San Diego States sees 18-point lead evaporate in last-second loss

Syracuse celebrates a touchdown to Oronde Gadsden II during the Holiday Bowl on Friday at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Holiday Bowl retains its spark amid college bowl chaos

December 27, 2024 at 11:12 p.m.

Syracuse and portal-thinned Washington State find fireworks in wild matchup

Bryce Miller: San Diego-area stars ride College Football Playoff wave with Boise State

December 27, 2024 at 9:54 a.m.

Marco Notarainni, Matt Lauter, Jayden Virgin-Morgan played at Torrey Pines, Mt. Carmel

Bryce Miller: Akili Smith watches son follow footsteps into ever-changing college world

December 21, 2024 at 3:20 p.m.

Oregon-bound Akili Smith Jr., also a quarterback, helped Lincoln win a state title

San Diego State women’s basketball coach Stacie Terry-Hutson has led the Aztecs to a 10-1 start. (Derrick Tuskan/San Diego State)

Bryce Miller: Patience pays off for coach Stacie Terry-Hutson, San Diego State

December 18, 2024 at 3:46 p.m.

Aztecs women's basketball grows into winners after 9 rocky seasons

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)

Bryce Miller: Under-the-radar Cam Skattebo made Sun Devils go — and warranted Heisman consideration

December 16, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

Dual-threat running back was difference maker for College Football Playoff-bound Arizona State

UCSD’s Hayden Gray defends teammate Chris Howell during practice Tuesday. Gary leads Division I basketball in steals per game. (Denis Poroy photo)

Bryce Miller: UC San Diego basketball thief Hayden Gray sparks surging Tritons

December 14, 2024 at 3:12 p.m.

The senior leads Division I basketball in steals per game amid 8-2 start

Bryce Miller: Padres chatter about Roki Sasaki, the Juan Soto trade, the Jurickson Profar dilemma and more

December 12, 2024 at 8:06 p.m.

San Diego still must answer questions about the rotation, outfield, catcher

Padres’ game 4 hero Steve Garvey at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium on Oct. 7, 1984. Michael Franklin / The San Diego Union.

Bryce Miller: Hall of Fame fence-sitter Steve Garvey has earned his shot

December 7, 2024 at 4:11 p.m.

Former Dodger, Padre set durability record and was huge in huge moments

San Diego Mojo’s Shara Marie Vengas Medina (2) high fives her teammates before their home opener against the Grand Rapid Rise at Viejas Arena on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Expect lunacy, boundary-pushing from San Diego Mojo under new owner

December 6, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.

New president, owner combo with women's professional indoor team have history of cultivating laughs, looks in Las Vegas

Padres rookie Jackson Merrill celebrates after homering against the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLDS on Oct. 6 at Dodger Stadium. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: A day of thanks should occupy more than one spot on the calendar

November 28, 2024 at 8:07 a.m.

Holiday Bowl, Jackson Merrill, family and friends remind us to be grateful

Bryce Miller: Purdue coach Matt Painter brings old-school roots to Rady Children’s Invitational

November 26, 2024 at 5:12 p.m.

Painter has built a winner without leaning on transfers in wild era of college sports

Bryce Miller: Landon Donovan says split with San Diego Wave FC amicable

November 23, 2024 at 2:55 p.m.

U.S. soccer star says of club he coached on interim basis: 'Maybe we can work together again'

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt on Feb. 20, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Why I voted for Padres’ Mike Shildt for NL Manager of the Year

November 20, 2024 at 5:18 p.m.

Team's turnaround was bigger, borderline historic in Mike Shildt's first season

San Diego State’s Miles Byrd tries to steal the ball from Gonzaga’s Nolan Hickman at Viejas Arena on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Aztecs speed up the learning curve against No. 3 Gonzaga

November 19, 2024 at 3:19 p.m.

San Diego State holds its own, but can't find enough against Zags in 80-67 loss

San Diego State sophomore Miles Heide muscles Yale’s Matt Knowling in the paint during their NCAA Tournament game last March in Spokane, Wash.. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Aztecs forward Miles Heide builds confidence as he hunts a bigger role

November 16, 2024 at 2:57 p.m.

Jaedon LeDee, Aguek Arop helped mold sophomore who hopes to expand his game

San Diego State offensive lineman Ryan Dirksen (75), center, and teammates celebrate after beating Texas A&M-Commerce at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Winning 2 of last 3 games the bare minimum for Aztecs in search of footing

November 14, 2024 at 7:28 p.m.

The test stiffens for coach Sean Lewis with rejuvenated UNLV on deck

San Diego State’s Miles Byrd, right, looks on before a game against Occidental College on Tuesday at Viejas Arena. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Aztecs go on ‘ankle watch’ while Padres bank on A.J. Preller

November 13, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

'A little bit about a lot' does a lap through basketball, baseball, football

Bryce Miller: Common ground between A.J. Preller, Mike Shildt solid sign for Padres

November 9, 2024 at 1:38 p.m.

Clues to pair's connectedness show manager's extension important step

San Diego State guard Reese Waters, center, sits on the bench during last Wednesday’s exhibition game against Cal State San Marcos at Viejas Arena. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Injury to Aztecs’ Reese Waters offers lessons, perspective

November 5, 2024 at 4:51 p.m.

Talented guard must wait to take court, dive into anticipated senior season

Bryce Miller: Paralympian Jaleen Roberts comes out of the dark, finds the light

November 4, 2024 at 3:17 p.m.

Track and field star who trains in Chula Vista opens up about mental health

Drayden Van Dyke, riding Soul of an Angel, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint on Saturday at Del Mar. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Jockey Drayden Van Dyke finds footing in Breeders’ Cup stunner

November 2, 2024 at 9:01 p.m.

Father's suicide, rough patch in sport set up emotional and triumphant return at Del Mar

Rick Sutcliffe stands for the national anthem during the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Del Mar, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Rick Sutcliffe, Alex Bregman share baseball, Breeders’ Cup dreams

November 1, 2024 at 8:01 p.m.

The pair discussed ties to San Diego through Padres, Ted Williams at Del Mar

Bryce Miller: Globe-hopping jockey Rachel King touches four continents at Breeders’ Cup

October 31, 2024 at 5:08 p.m.

Australia-based, Brit-born rider aboard Japanese horse on U.S. soil in Juvenile Turf

Bryce Miller: Japan’s rise at Breeders’ Cup tied to winning runs at Del Mar in 2021

October 30, 2024 at 6:56 p.m.

Nineteen entries shatters event record of eight set a year ago at Santa Anita

Bryce Miller: Del Mar-based Great Friends mine great luck in Breeders’ Cup

October 26, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.

Group formed 17 years ago hits big time with Raging Torrent

Bryce Miller: Fortunes, perceptions of Padres boss A.J. Preller change in a hurry

October 22, 2024 at 9:12 a.m.

President of Baseball Operations, who flipped script on dismal 2023, faces real test next season

Ultramarathoner and musician Charles Costa completes a run/hike in the Alps. (Charles Costa)

Bryce Miller: British musician Charles Costa tests limits on Pacific Crest Trail

October 20, 2024 at 11:46 a.m.

Skiing accident a decade ago shaped path to 90 marathons in 90 days

Bryce Miller: Playoffs show no mercy when big bats fade like those of Padres

October 17, 2024 at 11:48 a.m.

A little bit about the Padres, Wave, Messi, Heisman Trophy and more

San Diego Padres’ Jurickson Profar walks back to the dugout after striking out in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 5 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Offense vanishes as Dodgers end Padres’ run in NLDS

October 14, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.

One of the top teams in baseball somehow goes scoreless in final 24 innings of series

Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove reacts to an important out in the deciding game of the 2022 NL wild-card series against the Mets at Citi Field.

Bryce Miller: Padres tap into 2022 Mets decider as Dodger Stadium looms

October 10, 2024 at 8:03 p.m.

Manny Machado, Jurickson Profar, Jake Cronenworth and Robert Suarez played in last win-or-else game in New York

Bryce Miller: Dodgers reshape NL Division Series with Game 4 rout of Padres

October 10, 2024 at 8:47 a.m.

Dodgers find their offense, Padres lose theirs to force deciding game in L.A.

San Diego Padres celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers to win Game 3 of the NLDS at Petco Park on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Pregame theatrics give way to rollicking baseball between Padres and Dodgers

October 9, 2024 at 6:23 a.m.

Padres score early, hold on as a must-watch NLDS pushes Dodgers to the brink.

Bryce Miller: Pressure squarely on Dodgers as National League Division Series moves to Petco Park

October 7, 2024 at 9:14 p.m.

Home field, pitching, expectations reshape fiery series that shifts to Petco Park on Tuesday

Bryce Miller: Padres control emotions, Shohei Ohtani in huge NL Division Series win

October 6, 2024 at 11:18 p.m.

Dodgers slugger, who hurt them in Game 1, finished 0-for-4 as wild series shifts to San Diego

Bryce Miller: Season lessons from Victor Rodriguez, Ruben Niebla become critical against Dodgers

October 5, 2024 at 9:56 p.m.

Front-line coaches help build 93-win season, but Game 1 winner L.A. offers stern test

Bryce Miller: Sheel Seidler says late Padres owner wanted World Series with ‘every cell in his body’

October 9, 2024 at 1:48 p.m.

Peter Seidler built talent, expectations and special connection with San Diego

Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates in the clubhouse after beating the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in a wild card playoff game at Petco Park on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres survive wild ride. Now bring on the Dodgers.

October 3, 2024 at 3:59 p.m.

Second-inning uprising, Joe Musgrove injury create mixed bag as division series looms

San Diego Padres’ Joe Musgrove celebrates after beating the New York Mets in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series at Citi Field on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in New York, NY. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Joe Musgrove the right guy at the right time for Padres, who can eliminate Braves today

October 2, 2024 at 9:29 a.m.

Team hands ball to Grossmont High School grad with shot to eliminate Braves, bring on Dodgers

Padres manager Mike Shildt looks on during a Monday workout ahead of Tuesday’s WIld Card Series matchup with the Braves at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres hold all the advantages vs. Braves, but baseball’s a fickle game

October 1, 2024 at 8:01 a.m.

Atlanta survives wild Monday to face rested and ready San Diego in playoffs

Matt Waldron, throwing for the Padres in June, could start the final game of the regular season. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres should hand the ball to crucial contributor Matt Waldron in Game 162

September 28, 2024 at 8:22 p.m.

Knuckleballer carried team early before rotation deepened

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez (75) in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Bryce Miller: Padres insist they’re open-minded about ninth-inning role as playoffs loom

September 28, 2024 at 11:55 a.m.

Though Robert Suarez has been the estabilished closer, team has discussed options

Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after hitting a solo home run Wednesday against the Dodgers. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Red-hot Fernando Tatis Jr. ramping up for playoff spotlight

September 26, 2024 at 8:28 p.m.

Tatis, on a tear, has yet to appear in a playoff game in front of fans

Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth completes the relay to first base for a triple play to end the game Tuesday against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres check ‘belief boxes’ in stunning finish, playoff clincher vs. Dodgers

September 28, 2024 at 11:57 a.m.

Triple play to end it just latest chapter in transformative season

San Diego Padres’ Xander Bogaerts (2), right, and Manny Machado (13) celebrate after the Padres turned a triple play during the 9th inning at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.(K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres’ dramatic win over Dodgers offers tasty morsel of what might come

September 25, 2024 at 12:20 a.m.

Dodgers, normally a bad matchup, could be surprising playoff fit

The San Diego Padres celebrate after sweeping the Chicago White Sox at Petco Park on Sunday Sept. 22, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: ‘Complete’ Padres are a matchup no one wants in October

September 22, 2024 at 10:57 p.m.

Team notches another comeback for 90th win of improbable season

The Padres’ Luis Arraez is hitting .320 and leads the NL in hits. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres coach David Macias ‘wears it’ as Luis Arraez nears another batting title

September 20, 2024 at 6:18 a.m.

Luis Arraez's ritual of smacking first-base coach after hits sparks smiles in Padres dugout

Former Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson has ed the staff at the University of San Diego. (Darryl Webb/AP)

Bryce Miller: USD’s Steve Lavin never stopped recruiting Earl Watson, the Toreros’ new assistant coach

September 17, 2024 at 6:04 p.m.

Former NBA player and coach s Toreros as an assistant coach

Ballard Smith, former president of the Padres, poses for a photo with a replica Warren C. Giles Trophy, on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Time to ‘forgotten guy’ Ballard Smith, who built Padres into a World Series team 40 years ago

September 21, 2024 at 5:13 p.m.

Former president and son-in-law of owners pushed key buttons to build 1984 National League champions

San Diego State University Athletic Director J.D. Wicker and President Adela de la Torre speak Thursday at a news conference announcing a move from the Mountain West to Pac-12. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: San Diego State wisely rolls dice on move to Pac-Something Conference

September 13, 2024 at 8:05 a.m.

Aztecs jettison shaky Mountain West to gamble on future of new league

San Diego Wave FC’s Alex Morgan waves to the crowd Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Alex Morgan’s unforgettable soccer runs ends with tears, promise

September 9, 2024 at 3:52 p.m.

Retiring star subbed out in the 13th minute of San Diego Wave FC's 4-1 loss to Courage

Palomar College’s new football stadium, a $28 million project, is 78 years in the making. (Charlie Neuman/For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Palomar College’s decades-long wait for football stadium ends

September 8, 2024 at 6:26 a.m.

The longest of waits ends with a 3,654-seat, $28 million gem

Padres’ rookie Jackson Merrill celebrates his three-run home run Wednesday with Xander Bogaerts at Petco Park.against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: ‘Extremely, extremely impressive’ rookie Jackson Merrill is Padres’ 2024 MVP

September 6, 2024 at 9:42 a.m.

In soaring season, 21-year-old center fielder has been bankable constant

Bryce Miller: Aztecs’ Marquez Cooper is a dad, gamer — and perhaps the most confident player in football

September 4, 2024 at 7:36 a.m.

Senior transfer carries the ball for many, including his 15-month-old son Madden

Richard Mandella poses with the Laffitt Pincay Jr. Award on Saturday at Del Mar.

Bryce Miller: Do-it-right horse trainer Richard Mandella has sparkled like few others

September 6, 2024 at 11:21 a.m.

Mandella is honored with Laffit Pincay Jr. Award right after winning a race at Del Mar

USD athletic director Kimya Massey poses for a photo on campus on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: New USD athletic director Kimya Massey sees broader horizons

August 30, 2024 at 4:08 p.m.

Former COO at Oregon State says Toreros 'will be in the game' with NIL, sponsorships, more

Chaplain Eli Hernandez serves food during a backside BBQ for backstretch workers at Del Mar Racetrack on Tuesday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Del Mar chaplain Eli Hernandez sees people in the racing shadows

August 24, 2024 at 10:58 a.m.

Eli Hernandez endured his own heartbreak before seeing a broader path to help others

Padres shortstop Tyler Wade fields a ground ball against the Twins Wednesday at Petco Park. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres’ bench mix of old, new shows promise as stretch run nears

August 21, 2024 at 7:45 p.m.

Veterans Donovan Solano, David Peralta, Tyler Wade anchor group plugging holes during successful run

San Diego Wave FC conduct their first training session with interim coach Landon Donovan. (San Diego Wave FC)

Bryce Miller: Interim coach Landon Donovan ‘open to anything’ with San Diego Wave FC

August 19, 2024 at 3:11 p.m.

U.S. men's star takes over a team that struggled a season after topping NWSL

Landon Donovan, speaking during his induction to the LA Galaxy’s Ring of Honor, has been hired as interim coach of San Diego Wave FC. (Raul Romero Jr./Contributing Photographer, LA Daily News)

Bryce Miller: San Diego Wave’s selection of Landon Donovan as interim coach is a no-brainer

August 17, 2024 at 12:03 p.m.

U.S. men's soccer icon's experience, accomplishments will benefit club hunting stability in the National Women's Soccer League

Jose ‘Zeek’ Fendrick of Temecula is shown after his triple organ transplant at UC-San Diego in 2020. (Courtesy photo)

Bryce Miller: Temecula man overcame horrific crash, heart attack, transplants; Sunday, he’ll line up for 5K

August 17, 2024 at 4:59 p.m.

Jose 'Zeek' Fendrick will take part in America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K; nobody has gone further to get there

San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrate after a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Former Rookie of the Year Fred Lynn says it’s Padres’ Jackson Merrill ‘by a mile’

August 13, 2024 at 8:13 a.m.

Top rookie and MVP for Red Sox in 1975 says everyday impact pushes Padres star past pitcher Paul Skenes

A bronze medal won by Dennis Fenton during the 1924 Olympics in Paris at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Olympic sharpshooter ‘made a name for his country’ 100 years ago, then called Lemon Grove home

August 10, 2024 at 2:57 p.m.

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery is home to one of the most decorated and anonymous Olympians in San Diego history

San Diego State football coach Sean Lewis runs with his team during the first preseason practice. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Aztecs football coach Sean Lewis cranks up rebuild

August 9, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.

Things sound very different at San Diego State as program shifts gears for 2024 season

Padres pitcher Martin Perez throws Saturday against the Rockies at Petco Park on Saturday, (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres’ deadline arm-grab works on paper, in person

August 5, 2024 at 4:51 p.m.

Additions of pitchers Jason Adam, Martin Perez, Tanner Scott bring accomplishment, connections

Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill celebrates an RBI double Sunday against the Rockies at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Padres find long-awaited consistency during post All-Star surge

August 4, 2024 at 5:37 p.m.

Widespread production has pushed the team to 11-3 since the break as wild-card status becomes rosier

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller greets pitcher Jeremiah Estrada before a June 6 game at Petco Park.(K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryce Miller: Jason Adam pickup solid, but Padres desperately need a starting pitcher

July 28, 2024 at 3:39 p.m.

There's more work to do by Tuesday's trade deadline to fill innings

Padres outfielder David Peralta, left, celebrates with his teammates during a 9-4 Saturday in Baltimore. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

Bryce Miller: Padres reinforce ‘road warrior’ status with another win against Orioles

July 28, 2024 at 1:18 p.m.

In the last 15 games on the road, they're 12-3

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