The 2026 Supertri Long Beach racers crossed the finish line and made history this year. The triathlon hosted 1,700 athletes and represented a 30% growth after a successful event. Among the 1,700 racers, there were participants of all ages ranging from 13 to 85 years old. Representing the power of unity, the event raised $775,300 […]
Baseball is a common American pastime. As our country developed, so did the sport – and it continues to grow as more time passes. The ceiling continues to rise, and more ballplayers are stepping onto the field. Young women are trailblazers in the sport, and some of those stars are representing local cities on national […]
As residents enjoy a relaxing summer in Long Beach, the scenic shoreline of the city is buzzing with excitement as they prepare for a major athletic event to return to the city. After a record-breaking race in 2025, the Supertri Long Beach, formerly known as the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon, is returning to the city […]
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. In the midst of the World Cup, soccer has been on the forefront of everybody’s mind. For the Cabrillo Jags, the game has been on their mind since long before kickoff for the summer’s professional tournament. Cabrillos’ Drone Soccer team — the Flying Jags […]
The Millikan community’s hearts are heavy after it was announced last month that the school cat, Canelo, had passed away. Canelo was owned by a nearby neighbor, Esperanza Caballero, and frequently roamed campus after first appearing in 2023. Caballero confirmed his death in a written eulogy sent to Millikan families and faculty. “Canelo had the […]
For nearly 25 years, the Long Beach Patriots have been a cornerstone of the city’s youth football and cheer community. But now, the program says it’s struggling to secure and maintain field access due to ongoing challenges with the Long Beach Unified School District and the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) — […]
Photo taken by The562 student-intern Victor Lao. The end of gymnastics in the Moore League was just the beginning of the bad news for Millikan coach Ashleigh Ferguson. At the age of 46, Ferguson was diagnosed with liposarcoma last May. Liposarcoma is a rare type of cancer in the tissue connected to organs. “They didn’t […]
For decades, Los Alamitos Friday Night Lights flag football has been home to young athletes from across the local area. But finally, Long Beach is home to its own FNL league. Friday Night Lights is now taking registrations for its new Long Beach league that will host K-8 divisions of both girls and boys flag […]
The Long Beach connection with the USA Water Polo is deep, and extends back more than a century. There’s only been one Olympic men’s water polo team from the United States that didn’t feature a Long Beach native, and this Summer’s USA squad headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics is upholding that tradition. The […]