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Rashad McCants Takes Shots At LeBron James Over Cleveland Cavaliers Trying To Recruit Kevin Durant In 2016
After falling short of NBA titles last season, the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James tried to convince Klay Thompson to join the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Ultimately, his move failed as Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks. This attempt to bring a key player to the Lakers isn’t unique...
Jason Heyward gets caught in Dodgers roster crunch, leaving Freddie Freeman without his best friend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman has lost seeing his best friend every day and the Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse is without a respected presence who mentored the younger players. Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward was cut loose Thursday, two days after his pinch-hit, go-ahead three-run homer gave the Dodgers...
Jerami Grant Will Be Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are in a tough spot. After everyone opted into their contracts for the 2024 – 2025 season, they didn’t have any cap space to go out and upgrade their roster. They have several holes in the roster and with Lebron likely nearing the end of his career, the need to push for another championship now is real. They also don’t have a ton of assets to go out and make a trade for a Trae Young type player. However, there is a player that is very available and within their price range that can make a huge difference for them and that player is Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jalen Brunson shares a hilarious response on how he’d stop Kobe Bryant: "I’d tell coach to put someone else on him"
When asked how he would stop Kobe Bryant, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said he would suggest putting a different defender against the Lakers great.
Lancers dealt crushing overtime loss in season opener
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Lancers sideline video board showed less than five percent remaining as there were under five minutes remaining in regulation, as TO nursed a one-score lead over the El Modena Vanguards. The big question: Would the Lancers have enough energy left in their batteries?. By...
Weekend shooting claims life in North Long Beach, continuing troubling trend
A man was fatally shot early Sunday, Aug. 18 morning in North Long Beach. Personnel with the Long Beach Fire Department found 43-year-old Ali Jabbar Phannix at the 600 block of E South Street with gunshot wounds to his upper body and declared him deceased at the scene. Homicide detectives...
Loved ones search for missing Long Beach man
Loved ones are searching for a missing man who was last seen in Long Beach. Davontay M. Clark, 29, went missing on Aug. 22 at around 8:30 p.m., according to the Long Beach Police Department. Clark was last seen leaving his home on the 1700 block of Long Beach Boulevard. His family said he did […]
PHOTOS: Cabrillo vs. Artesia, Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Photos courtesy of 562 student intern Liliana Otero.
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. LMU, Women’s Volleyball Exhibition
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. Long Beach State women’s volleyball gave fans a preview of the 2024 season with a preseason exhibition against LMU. The Beach outlasted the Lions in five sets, picking up a 15-25, 25-17, 25-22, 20-25, 15-8.
Open Sesame re-introduced Lebanese food to Long Beach 25 years ago—and it is still going strong
For restaurateur and Open Sesame owner Ali Kobeissi, a certain hallmark is making him “feel quite old.” But ultimately, that very hallmark is a celebration: his Lebanese staple in Belmont Shore is about to surpass a quarter of a century of serving the community. It has also allowed the man to reflect on the beautiful life he has been able to build for himself through Lebanese cuisine—and how the need to slow life down is a part of what makes Open Sesame a success.
HIGHLIGHTS: Brady Smigiel leads Newbury Park to 52-15 win over Long Beach Millikan
Highlights of Newbury Park's (CA) 52-15 win over Millikan (Long Beach, CA). Four-star junior quarterback Brady Smigiel threw for nearly 300 yards and four touchdowns to go with two more scores on the ground.
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Carlsbad, Football
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Demelo's 73rd Minute Goal Results In A 1-1 Tie Against No. 4 BYU
LONG BEACH, Calif.—Makayla Demelo's goal in the 73rd minute sent Long Beach State to a 1-1 tie against No. 4 BYU Saturday night at George Allen Field. The Beach threatened in the 11th minute when Liz Worden capped off an offensive rush with a shot that went off the post. The BYU defense kicked the ball out of the end line, resulting in a corner kick for LBSU. Worden sent the ball into the box, where a scramble ensued. Summer Laskey would take a shot attempt that went high.
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