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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.
Lake Perris Loses Olympic Venues as LA28 Consolidates to be LA Centric
PERRIS – In its efforts to consolidate event venues into a tighter geographic profile, LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 LA Olympics has pulled water events from Lake Perris. Rowing and canoe sprinting was previously set to be held at Lake Perris, but officials relocated the event to...
Former Alabama QB, current ESPN football analyst believes in USC
Former Alabama quarterback and national champion Greg McElroy said this week on the “Always College Football” podcast that USC’s month of October will be the most important in the Trojans’ upcoming college football season. McElroy broke down USC’s schedule this fall during a recent episode of...
Splash! Join a free synchronized swimming class with the Aqualillies
Pop-up Synchronized Swim Classes at the West Hollywood Aquatic Center. Aqualillies, the celebrated synchronized swim troupe, will lead a free class July 20, 2024 from 9 to 10:15 a.m.; open to participants ages 14 and older. Three more classes, priced at $20, are ahead; the dates are Aug. 17, Sept....
USC's greatest sports streak has nothing to do with football
In one week, the 2024 Summer Olympics begin in Paris. USC will send many athletes to France in search of gold medals and athletic glory. USC is a football school, but USC is also an Olympic powerhouse. The greatest sports streak at USC could be the football team’s 34-game winning streak from the middle of the 2003 season up to the 2006 Rose Bowl against Texas. It could also be the run of five straight College World Series championships from 1970 through 1974. Yet, there’s another USC sports streak which currently sits at 112 years and is likely to last for a long time to come.
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...
JuJu Watkins Picks Between Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese
USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins is up next in the women's college basketball world. The sensational guard could be the best player in the country in 2024-25 (along with UConn Huskies standout Paige Bueckers, of course). At The ESPYS, Bueckers was asked to pick between two former college basketball ...
Half a decade later Hermosa Cyclery air still free
Hermosa Cyclery will celebrate cycling through five decades this Saturday, July 20 at its original, unchanged shop half a block off the Hermosa Strand, at 20th 13th Street. Harold “Shu” Schumaker founded the bike shop on July 28, 1974, selling and renting bikes and surf mats. The business boomed when the roller skate craze took off in the late 70s.
Brian Dolehide Named Director of Golf at Texas A&M University-Commerce | Leadership in Golf Programs
COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce athletics announced on Friday that Brian Dolehide has been elevated to Director of Golf, overseeing both the men’s and women’s golf programs. “Brian is uniquely positioned to serve as our new director of golf,” said Director of Athletics Jim Curry. “He demonstrated exceptional leadership and adaptability under challenging circumstances to lead our women’s golf program to second-place finish in the Southland Conference tournament this spring. We are excited to see what’s next for Lion golf under his direction.” Dolehide has served as the head men’s golf coach for the Lions over the last two seasons…
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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More money pouring into L.A. Metro ahead of the 2028 Olympics
More money is pouring into L.A. Metro ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The US Secretary of Transportation made the announcement along with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass in front of the Olympic Torch at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum Thursday.
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.
Los Angeles Will Host 8 Out Of 19 Events At The 2028 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics are almost here, and with the most important spots event in the world, alongside the FIFA men’s world cup, the sports craze is unstoppable. Our county will be the host of the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, and the expectations of how that will turn out keep growing. The venues for other premier events were announced in June, featuring selections such as The Coliseum for track and field and the former Staples Center, now the Crypto.com Arena, for gymnastics. Additionally, there was a decision to move swimming to SoFi Stadium and some controversy regarding the choice to...
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.
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...
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