John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Tue Apr 07, 2026 | 11:03am

UCLA’s NCAA-Winning Coach Cori Close Has Close Ties to UC Santa Barbara

Former Gaucho point guard and coaching assistant brings historic victory to the Bruins.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Mar 03, 2026 | 11:07am

Andre Barbieri and his whole family are headed to the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jan 20, 2026 | 11:13am

The Women’s National Team will take center stage on the historically hallowed ground.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Nov 18, 2025 | 1:24pm

Honorees include Eddie Mathews (’49), Al Geiberger (’55), and Jesse Orosco (’76).

Sports By John Zant | Tue Nov 04, 2025 | 3:46pm

The Fall Classics of 1959, 1981, and 1988 had their own ups, downs, and legendary home runs.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Sep 04, 2025 | 4:35pm

Olympic Pentathlete Jane Frederick recalls those fateful summer Olympic games.

Sports By John Zant | Mon Mar 17, 2025 | 12:22pm

Where are they now? Looking back on the NCAA March Madness of 25 years ago.

Music By John Zant | Tue Mar 04, 2025 | 1:27pm

March 14 show marks Lloyd’s 87th birthday and his 20th show at the venerable jazz venue.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Nov 20, 2024 | 11:40am

In the ever-evolving world of D1 athletics, UC Santa Barbara AD Kelly Barsky keeps her feet on the ground and her eyes on the future.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Nov 13, 2024 | 8:45am

Originally slated to compete in the USL League One next year, the Sky has gained the franchise rights to play in the higher-tiered USL Championship.