On this episode we’re talking about how Long Beach State basketball players are back in the city but keeping to themselves in preparation for a possible return to the court this year. 02:00 We’ve Got Good News! 11:00 Interview with Long Beach State Athletic Director Andy Fee 48:00 Speech & Debate: Fantasy Sports & Betting […]
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For the past few weeks, one of the most discussed and debated topics in the sports world has centered around how to proceed–if at all–with the 2020-21 college football season. Though it’s been nearly three decades since NCAA football had a home in Long Beach, there are several local athletes who will be greatly impacted […]
On this episode we’re talking about the Long Beach Unified School District avoiding a teachers strike, the new Cal State Long Beach mascot, the trip we took to the 2012 London Olympics, the Los Angeles Lakers playoff opener and much more. 01:30 Interview With Jordan High Teacher Shar Higa 17:00 Cal State Long Beach Sharks? […]
Millikan football fans will remember Nik Lombardi from the magical 2017-18 seasons when the Rams won a pair of playoff games. Despite being one of smallest starters in the Moore League, the 5’8″ 180-pound Lombardi made more than 200 tackles from his middle linebacker position in those two seasons. Lombardi, 19, didn’t leave his mark […]
On this episode we’re talking to Long Beach PONY president Ken Jakemer and baseball dad Dan DeCarlo about the challenges of starting youth baseball practice again after the COVID-19 closures. 01:00 We’ve Got Good News! 08:30 Long Beach PONY & Youth Sports Update 26:00 Speech & Debate: Camping
On this episode we’re talking to Long Beach State men’s basketball coach Dan Monson about his family dealing with his daughter getting COVID-19, his favorite memories of the 2012 NCAA Tournament, how LBSU can return to practice this year and much more. 01:00 We’ve Got Good News! 09:00 Long Beach State’s Dan Monson 40:00 Speech […]
Ricky Tiedemann should be on a bus somewhere. In a normal year, he would be–toiling away somewhere in the minor leagues, in some rookie program. This, of course, is not a normal year. Tiedemann was ranked in the top 90 on MLB.com’s prospects ahead of this year’s draft, but was not selected in the abbreviated […]
On this episode we’re talking to Long Beach Poly star basketball player Peyton Watson about his recent commitment to UCLA. 09:00 Long Beach Poly’s Peyton Watson 25:00 Speech & Debate: The Best Sports Road Trip Feature: Peyton Watson, Long Beach Poly’s Star Hooper Stuck At Home
Longtime Long Beach City College football coach Brett Peabody confirmed Thursday afternoon that he’s recovering from COVID-19, alongside his wife, Celeste. “I’ve been in bed for five days, I’ve lost 15 pounds, I’m getting skinny—I’m pretty pissed, honestly,” said Peabody, whose plan is to continue recovering at home as long as he’s able. “My doctor […]