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Baldwin Park softball team wins championship after beloved coach suffers series of strokes
A Southern California softball team recently celebrated a championship after facing challenges that go far beyond the diamond.After months of hard work, the Baldwin Park 14-and-under softball team won the Southern California's Junior League state championship."They did not lay down. They had it in their heart that they were going to do this. Not only for themselves but for the coach, the manager that we have," coach Alberto Velazquez said.Their coach, Amador Ortega, is in a convalescent home after he suffered a series of strokes last October. Players visited him after they won the championship.Most of the girls were very...
Walter Hoffman: A Legacy of Waves and Fabrics - The surf world says goodbye to a legend at 92
Walter Hoffman, a pioneer in the surfing world and a cornerstone of the surf industry, has gracefully left us, leaving behind a legacy that will resonate for generations. From his early days on the North Shore of Hawaii to his influential role in the creation of Hoffman California Fabrics, Walter’s life was a testament to passion, innovation, and family.
UCLA Mourns the Loss of Daniel De La Torre
LOS ANGELES – UCLA alum Daniel De La Torre, who competed for the Bruins from 2013-18, has died. The Alhambra, Calif., native was 29. "I was devastated to learn of Daniel's passing," said The Sherie L. and Donald G. Morrison UCLA Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Joanna Hayes. "He had such contagious energy, and I will forever cherish every moment that I was fortunate enough to spend with him. We mourn his loss with the UCLA community, our hearts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time."
Surf Guitar 101 Returns to the Home of Surf Music!
It’s that time of year again!!! The Surf Guitar 101 Convention, founded in 2008 by Jeff “BigTikiDude” Hanson, will be happening in Long Beach at the Golden Sails Hotel July 26-28 2024. The lineup includes everything from classic stalwarts to modern instrumental surf music. This year’s bands...
Huntington Beach native in ready position for Paris Olympics
The Olympics may not be coming to Southern California until 2028, but this year’s Summer Games will still get a taste of the Southland, given the numerous Californians competing in Paris beginning later this month. One of those competitors, men’s volleyball player TJ DeFalco, attended Huntington Beach High School and Cal State Long Beach, where […]
TSX REPORT: Wasserman says LA28 Games can aid L.A.’s future; Paris Mayor Hidalgo swims in Seine; MLB players at ‘28 Games?
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Bob Iger, Willow Bay to be new owners of Angel City Football Club
LOS ANGELES - Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, will be the new controlling owners of Angel City Football Club, sinking enough money into the team to make it the "most valuable women's sports team in the world," the club announced Wednesday.
Long Beach will host at least seven sports during 2028 Summer Olympic Games
Local venues such as the Long Beach Arena, Marine Stadium and the Long Beach Convention Center will host events during the 2028 Summer Olympics. Last Friday, LA28 announced several venue assignments within the City of Los Angeles, as well as in surrounding cities such as Long Beach, for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
USC football's possible trap game in the Big Ten this year
When you look at the 2024 USC football schedule, a few obvious possibilities emerge when discussing a potential trap game for the Trojans this fall in the Big Ten Conference. USC hosts Wisconsin on Sept. 28 and hosts Penn State on Oct. 12. That makes the Oct. 5 game against Minnesota a possible trap game for USC. The Wisconsin and Penn State games are featured attractions on the coming Big Ten schedule, so the Minnesota game could get lost in the shuffle and become a game the Trojans might overlook. They might devote a little less energy and focus to that game, compared to the other Big Ten battles on the slate this year.
SEC Commissioner Says College Football Playoff Got It Wrong In 2024
The 2024 College Football Playoff featured Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama. Michigan, of course, topped Washington in the 2024 College Football Playoff national title game. But did the College Football Playoff have the four best teams last year? SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says no. Sankey ...
Dodgers Option Young Reliever to Triple-A
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned reliever Michael Petersen to Triple A-Oklahoma City on Wednesday. As Eva Geitheim of Dodgers Nation reports, Petersen has been with the Dodgers since July 9. He has made three appearances during his second call-up this year. His last outing for Los Angeles was on Sunday, when the Detroit Tigers beat the Dodgers 4-3 in a late-inning comeback for the second straight game.
Baseball: Moore Leaguers Help CBA Bears to Perfect Game 17U World Series Title
The562’s high school baseball coverage is sponsored by Tribe Athletics. Visit TribeAthlete.com for more information on their fitness community. A collection of talented baseball players from the Long Beach area swept their way to a championship last week in Arizona, as the CBA Bears claimed the Perfect Game 17U National World Series Championship.
Women’s Water Polo: Water Polo Winning in the Classroom
By: Ethan McGarvey, Sports Information Director HALL OF HIGHLIGHTS PAGE LA MIRADA --- The academic honors for 2024 continued to roll in on Wednesday for the Biola Women's Water Polo squad. The ACWPC announced its All-Academic List, featuring 19 Eagles and a team award for BU. To be eligible for consideration, an institution's head coach must be a member of the ACWPC while the student-athlete must attain a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher. The list is divided into three levels based on cumulative GPA - Outstanding (4.00-3.71), Superior, (3.70-3.41) and Excellent (3.40-3.20). Biola added three to its...
USC Football: Former USC WR Arrested Near LAX
Former USC football wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested on Friday night for suspicious of driving under the influence after he was found asleep at the wheel in Los Angeles, near LAX, via the Los Angeles Daily News. Addison, who is coming off his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings, was asleep in a Rolls-Royce and was blocking a lane on the 105 freeway. He was arrested on Friday night at 11:36 p.m. and was then released Saturday at 1:36 a.m. More information has yet to be released. The Vikings have released a statement saying, "We are aware of Jordan...
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