Kerr takes Santos Challenge

Josh Kerr won the Todos Santos Challenge off the coast of Baja, Calif., on Sunday. In 30- to 40-foot waves, Kerr defeated a field that consisted of 24 of the world’s top big wave surfers.

The third event of the World Surf League Big Wave Tour featured a six-man final event that consisted of four Americans, a Brazilian and the champion, Kerr, from Australia.

Hawaii surfers Makuakai Rothman, Mark Healey and Jamie Mitchell all lost in the semifinal round. After this event, Rothman sits in second place, with a score of 16,994 points while Billy Kemper is in third with 16,714 points.

There are just two events left on the WSL BWT Season with the potential to run, conditions permitting, before the Feb. 28 close of the window, the Oregon Challenge at Lincoln City’s Nelscott Reff and the Punta Galea Challenge in the Basque Region.

Rockies’ Jose Reyes headed for domestic abuse trial on Maui

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes is headed for trial on domestic abuse charges on Maui.

Maui County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kerry Glen says trial is set for April 4, but a plea deal could be reached before then.

Reyes pleaded not guilty in November to abusing a family or household member.

Neither Reyes’ agent nor his Maui defense attorney David Sereno could be reached for comment.

The former New York Mets shortstop was arrested on Oct. 31 at the Wailea Four Seasons Resort on charges that he abused his wife. Maui police said he was released after posting $1,000 bail and ordered to stay away from his wife for three days after the arrest.