COLUMN: Saying Goodbye to Two Unsung Heroes
The Long Beach sports scene is filled with big personalities and big egos–superstar athletes, boisterous coaches, and attention seekers of all types. It’s also filled with a very different personality, that of the quiet helper who isn’t looking for big showy recognition. These are the people who keep things running, who make sure gyms get […]
Alex Palou Finally Breaks Through, Wins First Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Alex Palou has been a force on the streets of Long Beach in his IndyCar career. All he was missing was a win–until now. After recording a Top 5 finish in all five of his starts in Long Beach, the 29-year-old Spaniard was undeniable on Sunday afternoon, taking the checkered flag for the 51st running […]
LOVB Austin Repeats as League One Volleyball Champions in Golden Set Thriller
Photo courtesy League One Volleyball With their backs against the wall, trailing two sets to one, LOVB Austin showed its championship mettle on Saturday night in front of a packed house at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. The defending League One Volleyball Champions had to win the fourth and fifth sets against LOVB Salt […]
STORY: No. 3 Long Beach State Beats No. 5 UC Irvine In Four Sets, Eyes Postseason
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. If the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team was looking for a signature win of the season – the Beach don’t need to look further than Saturday night. On the heels of a five-set thriller on Friday, No.3-ranked Beach […]
PHOTOS: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Day 1
Photos by Joseph and Jayna Kling
Men’s Volleyball: No. 3 Long Beach State Beats No. 5 UC Irvine In Five On Senior Night
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. It was a fairytale ending to senior night at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid on Friday, as No. 3 Long Beach State played its best when it mattered most while hosting No. 5 UC Irvine in the Beach’s […]