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Former San Diego High star Oscar Foster now lives in a board-and-care facility not far from his old high school. |
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Beaten, not broken
Oscar Foster's life didn't go the way it should have, instead taking some tragic turns. But the kind spirit of this San Diego basketball 'icon' still shines through a cloud of mental illness.
By Brent Schrotenboer
STAFF WRITER
Around 10:45 p.m. on July 29, a 57-year-old man was sitting on a bench in Balboa Park, minding his own business and talking with friends, when two young men and a 15-year-old boy ran through the area with an aluminum baseball bat and knife.
Mission accomplished: BYU falls
A 30-7 start energizes Aztecs; Heath, Abukar combine for 57
By Mick McGrane
STAFF WRITER
By the time BYU coach Dave Rose had been granted his third timeout of the first half yesterday, the lead was three touchdowns and a safety.
Cox: The joint was jumpin' and so were the Aztecs
They're not Cameron Crazies, but they're crazy enough. So what if the closest San Diego State is to Tobacco Road is Montezuma Road, and it's usually a smoke-free environment? It doesn't have to be. Aztecs basketball fans are growing nuttier in number and more innovative as the Steve Fisher Era continues to blow hot.
Family feud has Earnhardt fuming
Dale Jr. warring with stepmother
By Bill Center
STAFF WRITER
FONTANA – It was during a recent roundtable discussion that Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were posed a community question. Who is the most popular driver in NASCAR? Four-time Nextel Cup champ Gordon looked at teammate and reigning NASCAR champ Johnson and said: “Is he serious?”
