By Brian MontgomeryStaff Writer There’s no place like home. For San Diego State’s Tanisha Knight, this couldn’t be more true. Upon finishing high school, she decided to attend Central ArizonaCollege, where she led the Vaqueras to two National Junior CollegeAthletic Association Final Four appearances and a No. 5 ranking lastseason. But all the success she [...]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Itwas Sydney’s unabashed revelry of the Olympics, it was the arroganceof New York during the Subway Series. It was Tony Gwynn deciding tostick it out at the Q and it was Chargers loss after Chargers lossafter Chargers loss after Chargers loss. It was [...]

1. Tollner gets the last word: Itwould be Ted Tollner’s only victory over his longtime friend LaVellEdwards. The Aztecs drove the length of the field in just 52 seconds,highlighted by quarterback Lon Sheriff’s 39-yard bomb to DerrickLewis. Nate Tandberg then kicked game-winning field goal and SDSU won16-15. 2. Volleyball stuns Utah: Erin Gradyhad 13 blocks [...]

1. Castellanos gets back-to-back hattricks: Midway through the season, freshman Kim Castellanos had fourgoals. After playing New Mexico Oct. 20 and UNLV two days later, shehad 10. The 5-foot-2 forward scored three goals in each game — bothwins — and became the first player to do so in Mountain WestConference play. 2. Hallquist kills the [...]

By Dan HayesAssistant Sports Editor While the rest of you are roasting chestnuts over an open fire,the men’s basketball team will be hard at work over the winter break.Here’s a game-by-game listing of the Aztecs (4-3) upcoming opponents: Arizona State Dec. 16, 7:05 p.m. at Cox Arena Last year the Sun Devils just missed the [...]

By Steve MullinsAssistant Sports Editor If you think you have a good joke about height, don’t waste it onDeandre Moore. San Diego State’s sophomore point guard has heard themall. Mostly from his teammates. “We only get on him about his height,” said fellow guard Al Faux.”We make sure we get his highchair when it’s time [...]

By Joel Sartan and Michael KlitzingStaff Writers We may be sports writers, but once in a while, we actually havesomething to say. It usually isn’t terribly intelligent, but we sayit anyway. The following is a compilation that proves our assertion. Aug. 23: “The NFL must figure that anyone willing to pay towatch training camp could [...]

By Jared QuientSenior Staff Writer While most of you are lighting Hannukah Menorahs or decorating theChristmas tree, the women’s basketball team will be hard at work thiswinter break. Here is a game-by-game capsule of the opponents SanDiego State will play: Cal State Fullerton Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at Cox Arena The Titans have not started [...]

He’s happy, healthy and on top of his game. His name is Jomar Butler. And he’s been chosen The Daily AztecMale Athlete of the Semester. Though he wasn’t listed in this year’s media guide, Butler had ahistory with San Diego State football. In Game 4 of the 1998 seasonagainst Tulsa, he picked off a pass [...]

By David CorderoSports Editor Teams win games for a variety of reasons. You win with skill. Youwin with toughness. You win with size. You win with athleticism. But even if you have all those components, if you don’t show poisein the clutch, if you don’t execute the little things like grab adefensive rebound or make [...]

“More than 20 people knew 15-year-old Nicholas Markowitz was beingheld by kidnappers who eventually killed him, but none of themnotified police,” according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Hewas shot nine times on Aug. 8 because of a $36,000 drug debt hisbrother owed 20-year-old Jesse James Hollywood — now a fugitive. People who knew of the [...]

Radiohead’s fourth album, Kid A, is a dramatic departure from theband’s previous work. Using elements of rock and armchairelectronica, Radiohead gave us the Britrock answer to Aphex Twin.While there are no obvious singles, songs such as “Optimistic” and”Idioteque” are as interesting and accessible as any of theirprevious work. Just don’t be expecting another “Creep” anytime [...]