It’s about that time of year when Major League Baseball fans start looking closely at the playoff races, and there’s a few players with ties to Long Beach who are important pieces for postseason contenders. Two of them crossed paths on Monday in Seattle. Lakewood High alum J.P. Crawford entered the week riding a six-game […]
Long Beach State University has officially announced today that Bobby Smitheran has been hired to be the new athletic director, and is set to start on Aug. 21 as the 13th person to hold the position. “Long Beach State University has a rich tradition of academic and athletic excellence and it is my honor and […]
At the end of every school year we look back to reminisce on the accomplishments that defined Long Beach sports over the last 12 months. This year has been extra special because of the variety of schools and sports represented on this list— which is a hallmark of our diverse city and athletic community. No. […]
Multiple Long Beach State athletic department and university sources confirmed that the school had three finalists for its open athletic director position on campus last week, with sessions that included final interviews with university president Jane Conoley and vice president/CFO Scott Apel, who will oversee the AD on campus. University spokesman Jeff Cook had previously […]
At the end of every school year we look back to reminisce on the accomplishments that defined Long Beach sports over the last 12 months. This year has been extra special because of the variety of schools and sports represented on this list— which is a hallmark of our diverse city and athletic community. No. […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. Len Kennett is a Southern California golf icon. He has a passion for golf and a gift for giving back to his community by introducing the game to the next generation, helping players of all ages improve their game and telling wonderful stories […]
At the end of every school year we look back to reminisce on the accomplishments that defined Long Beach sports over the last 12 months. This year has been extra special because of the variety of schools and sports represented on this list— which is a hallmark of our diverse city and athletic community. No. […]
At the end of every school year we look back to reminisce on the accomplishments that defined Long Beach sports over the last 12 months. This year has been extra special because of the variety of schools and sports represented on this list— which is a hallmark of our diverse city and athletic community. No. […]
The Long Beach PONY 14U All-Stars have been absolutely dominating their competition this month. They’ve outscored their eight opponents 104-15 while winning the District and Central Region tournaments. “We have a powerhouse of a squad that is the deepest in my memory,” PONY president and manager Ken Jakemer said. “We’ve got great pitching, tremendous defense, […]
