John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Tue Aug 30, 2016 | 10:00am

Game of the Week 9/2

The Gauchos seek to extend their season-opening win streaks in this Friday double-header.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Aug 24, 2016 | 12:00am

Pondering the greatest athletes, Santa Barbara’s shining stars, and more from the Summer Olympics.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Aug 23, 2016 | 10:00am

The most glamorous polo tournament of the year will conclude Sunday with four players lifting a silver-and-gold cup that was first awarded in 1909.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Aug 18, 2016 | 12:00am

Coach Rudy Ybarra leads U-18 team; plus water polo and track updates from Rio.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Aug 16, 2016 | 12:00pm

This annual exhibition game kicks off a new season and celebrates what Westmont coach Dave Wolf calls “the best college soccer town in America.

Briefs By John Zant | Tue Aug 16, 2016 | 10:15am

Manager Bill Pintard calls the team “tight-knit and totally unselfish.”

Briefs By John Zant | Sat Aug 13, 2016 | 11:43am

Final game at 5 p.m. on ESPNU. In Rio heptathlon, Nwaba aims for top 10.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Aug 11, 2016 | 12:00am

Can Harry Marra’s coaching take Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton to the top of Rio?

Sports By John Zant | Wed Aug 03, 2016 | 12:00am

A look at Santa Barbara Olympians, past and present.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Aug 02, 2016 | 9:53am

Santa Barbara bartender, grandson of Jim Gilliam tosses ceremonial ball at Sunday Dodger game.