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On the same day the United States lost the America’s Cup to New Zealand, the man who designed Cup-winning boats for both countries died after a long bout with cancer.

June 27, 2017

Doug Peterson has gone through life usually being ahead of his time.

Aug. 5, 1988

Doug Peterson, a thoroughbred trainer whose work with Seattle Slew in 1978 led to a division title for the horse who had swept the Triple Crown under a different trainer the year before, was found dead Monday at a hotel near Hollywood Park, the Los Angeles coroner’s office said.

Nov. 25, 2004

Police served a search warrant Tuesday morning at the home of Laci Peterson, the missing expectant mother whose disappearance has riveted this farm town and drawn the attention of much of the nation for weeks.

Feb. 19, 2003

Cheetah, the older Peterson 66 owned by Doug Baker and Dick Pennington of Long Beach, held a one-mile lead over Dick Compton’s Andrews 68 Alchemy from Santa Barbara after the first day of a slow yacht race from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas.

Nov. 9, 1992

Under a sunlit sky, amid caviar, the tinkling of wineglasses and the blare of trumpets, Doug Peterson stood surrounded Monday by members of the San Diego Yacht Club, who might be wise to give him a second look.

May 16, 1995

Adrian Peterson’s successful return from last year’s suspension has brought his seventh Pro Bowl invitation and a chance to lead the NFL in rushing for the third time in his nine-year career.

Dec. 24, 2015

For those who would question the viability of an America’s Cup defense effort sponsored by the Beach Boys, the pop band made famous by its music about surfing, San Diego’s Doug Peterson had an answer Sunday.

Aug. 20, 1990

Police on Tuesday said they were shifting their focus to foul play in the disappearance of a pregnant Modesto woman.

Jan. 1, 2003

A streak will be on the line today at Santa Anita when Fraley, a 6-year-old gelding, runs in the ninth race, a $16,000 claimer for older horses.

March 15, 1997