The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of football in 2023-24 is sponsored in part by the MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Foundation and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Foundation. Most athletes […]
FEATURE: Long Beach’s Dodd Brothers Achieve Olympic Dream With USA Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The odds of knowing an Olympic level athlete are slim. The odds of becoming one are even slimmer. But at the Dodd household, right next to the Long Beach State campus, you can find a pair of world-class water […]
Feature: Max Irving is Long Beach’s Trailblazing Water Polo Olympian
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Long Beach is a rare town where it’s not uncommon to come across an Olympian—especially if you’re looking for an aquatic Olympian. Wilson High has produced more than any other high school in the country, and since the […]
Snoop Dogg, Tony Azevedo, Misty May-Treanor Joining NBC For Olympics Coverage
A trio of Long Beach legends will be adding their flair and expertise to the NBC Sports coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Long Beach Poly’s Snoop Dogg will be a special correspondent while Long Beach State’s Misty May-Treanor and Wilson’s Tony Azevedo will be analysts during beach volleyball and water polo […]
PODCAST: Interview With Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. We sat down with Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran to talk about NIL collectives, fixing the Walter Pyramid roof and much more.
Viral Moment of the Year 2024: Cabrillo Grabs Last Playoff Spot
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The end of the Moore League boys’ basketball season was unforgettable. With the final playoff spot up for grabs, Wilson and Cabrillo ended up playing on back-to-back nights at […]
21 Athletes and Coaches to Represent Long Beach in the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics are slated to begin Friday, July 26, and as usual there will be a large contingent of Long Beach athletes and coaches present to represent our city on the global stage. A total of 21 athletes and coaches with strong Long Beach ties are making the trip to Europe to compete in […]
Game of the Year 2024: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan Football
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of football in 2023-24 is sponsored in part by the MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Foundation and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Foundation. Year in and year […]
For the Fridge: Los Altos 9s Win Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament
The Los Altos 9s All Stars from El Dorado Park won the Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament earlier this month, punching their ticket to the Cal Ripken Regional Tournament in Galt, CA. Los Altos won a best-of-three state tourney with a pair of wins over fellow Long Beach squad Uptown. The Los Altos 9s won […]
For the Fridge: Los Altos 8s Win Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament
The Los Altos 8s All Stars out of El Dorado Park won the Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament earlier this month, punching their ticket to the Cal Ripken Regional Tournament in Rohnert Park. The Long Beach boys were dominant in the State Tourney with 10-0 and 10-4 wins to reach the championship, where they played […]