The Los Angeles Angels won’t be the only professional athletes getting back to work in Long Beach this month. The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) is replacing its suspended regular season with three consecutive weekends of events in Long Beach. The AVP Champions Cup Series will be played July 18-Aug. 2 off Shoreline Drive. Fans […]
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PODCAST: Why Change Long Beach High School Names?
This week on the podcast we’re joined by a few guests to discuss Long Beach high school name changes, old school football championships and what’s new with the Long Beach State Dirtbags. 01:00 The562.org’s own Tyler Hendrickson talks about our classic look back at the 2012 Long Beach Poly football championship. 05:00 Jordan High teacher […]
Long Beach State Dirtbags Part Of Abbreviated MLB Draft
The world of baseball has been changing quickly this month. The breakdown of economic return to play talks between MLB owners and the players association started the ball rolling, and the draft last week maintained the unprecedented momentum. A shortened five-round draft and an overall cut of slotted salary levels created a record run on […]
PODCAST: Long Beach High School Transfer Rule Change
This week on the podcast we’re updating you on the latest news for Long Beach schools before talking about the high school transfer rule change that will boost local athletics.
PODCAST: The LB Fee Show With Track Coach LaTanya Sheffield
This week we’re talking to Long Beach State Athletes Director Andy Fee about the six phases of how the Beach will bring athletics back to campus following the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re also joined by LaTanya Sheffield to talk about how Track & Field is responding to the pandemic, the now 2021 Olympic games and her […]
Long Beach Sports World Reacts To Protests
This past weekend, for the first time in months, the nation’s attention shifted away from the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions about face masks, testing, and reopening businesses quickly shifted to a fervent, open dialogue about race and police brutality in America following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Long Beach was very much a part […]
PODCAST: Talking Long Beach Education & Mental Health Month
This week on the podcast is “Education Week” as we talk to Jordan High School teacher Shar Higa about what it’s been like adjusting to teaching online and delivering senior signs for graduation celebrations. We also catch up with Talese Fernbach for another “Mental Note” segment in recognition of May being Mental Health Month. […]
FEATURE: Former Long Beach State Athletes Dedicated To LAPD Service
Long Beach State alums Ruby Flores and Gerald Woodyard became the change they wanted to see in law enforcement. Both former student athletes had unfortunate experiences with the Los Angeles Police Department, and 26 years later they’re both LAPD commanders. “I was treated horribly,” Flores said. “I felt like I was treated as a suspect […]
PODCAST: LB Fee Show On Voluntary Workouts & Academic Advising Changes
This week on the LB Fee Show we’re talking to Long Beach State athletics director Andy Fee about the chance for student athletes to be back on campus as early as June 7. We’re also talking to representatives from the Bickerstaff Academic Center about how their jobs have changed. Episode 56 – A Look Back […]
Long Beach State Basketball Welcomes Unique Transfer Talent
The COVID-19 shutdowns have kept teams on the sidelines, but it hasn’t slowed down offseason player movements. Both basketball programs at Long Beach State have actually improved their rosters during the shutdown. Topping the list of impressive additions is the men’s basketball team landing Raymond Hawkins III — a transfer who spent one year at […]