John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Briefs By John Zant | Thu Jul 31, 2014 | 4:00pm

Santa Barbara to Host Special Olympics Athletes

Westmont will provide housing and training facilities for 100 competitors ahead of Los Angeles event.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Jul 31, 2014 | 12:00am

Santa Barbaran Steve Morris honors the iconic weight-lifting hot spot with a garage full of memorabilia.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Jul 24, 2014 | 12:00am

The S.B. Foresters Have the California Collegiate League’s Best Record for the 18th Time in 20 Years.

Briefs By John Zant | Tue Jul 22, 2014 | 6:00pm

J.T. Stone takes over from Doug Caines, who was suddenly dismissed last week.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jul 16, 2014 | 12:00am

S.B. football coach reminisced about his life in sports and the time he faced death and destruction in World War II.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jul 09, 2014 | 12:00am

S.B. Track Club stars score big in the heptathlon and decathlon at the U.S.A. Track & Field Championships.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jul 02, 2014 | 9:30am

Foresters piling up victories at UCSB diamond. Semana Nautica and high-goal polo take stage.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jul 02, 2014 | 12:00am

Some thoughts about the World Cup and a few other things.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jun 25, 2014 | 12:00am

Californian Chris Wondolowski helps the U.S. keep on keeping on in the Group of Death.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Jun 19, 2014 | 12:00am

S.B. soccer fans go wild after the stunning 2-1 victory by the U.S. over Ghana on Monday in the opening round of the World Cup.