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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 […]
Discovering The Future of Softball : Unveiling the Rising Star Milan Torres
In this series, I usually avoid featuring players from the same travel ball team in back to back weeks, but this time I will make an exception for Milan Torres. Milan, who patrols centerfield for Mojo-Lewis, is an up-and-coming prospect attracting interest from numerous P5 schools. She is renowned for her defensive skills in chasing down balls and executing remarkable catches.
LA28 confirms more venues in L.A., Carson and Long Beach for 2028 Olympics
Following updates to venue plans for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LA28 officials Friday announced more than a dozen facility assignments that will host sporting events in Los Angeles, Carson and Long Beach. In addition to diving, gymnastics and track and field, seven more Olympic sports will be coming...
2024 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 1 Long Beach Dominates State Track & Field Championships
The top spot on our list goes to the last event of the school year, as Long Beach’s athletes saved the best for last. The CIF State Track & Field Championships have been hosted in Clovis since 2009, but in many of those years, the path to a championship has come through Long Beach.
Diego Pacheco faces Maciej Sulecki in Carson in August
Unbeaten Diego Pacheco is set for his next fight on August 31 against former title challenger Maciej Sulecki. The pair battles it out in the main event live on DAZN from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. The contest is scheduled for 10 rounds at middleweight. Pacheco (21-0, 17...
Feature: From Iowa to Long Beach, Twin Sisters’ Legacy of Giving Shines Brightly
The two twin sisters are having a conversation that could be had by any siblings in Long Beach, but could also be only had by these two women: Marilyn Bohl and Arline Walter. They’re trying to figure out whose place to meet at to take a few pictures together—that’s the normal part. The part that’s specific to these sisters? They’re discussing which iconic Long Beach sports venue to visit. It just so happens that the Walter Pyramid and Bohl Diamond at Blair Field bear their names, and stand as monuments to a lifetime of giving.
Freshmen of the Year: Wilson’s Saniah Varnado & Long Beach Poly’s Ben Harris
No sport in Long Beach has been more successful than track and field over the last several years, so it’s no surprise that both of this year’s All-City Freshmen of the Year come from the oval. Long Beach Poly and Wilson both captured state titles this year, and neither would have been atop the podium at the end of the night if it hadn’t been for their standout freshmen.
Angel City, M Clarisse Le Bihan mutually part ways
May 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Angel City FC midfielder Clarisse Le Bihan (29) plays the ball in the second half against San Diego Wave FC at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports. Angel City FC announced Monday that the club and midfielder Clarisse Le Bihan have...
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...
USC lands speedy four-star WR over trio of rival schools
It's a big win for USC, especially considering the competition.The Trojans have landed the commitment for Tanook Hines, a four-star wide receiver from Houston, Texas. He committed to Lincoln Riley and staff over the likes of Texas, Notre Dame and Arizona State.Stealing Hines from Texas is a huge deal for the Trojans, and they can thank their ability to create relationships for the recruiting win.Hines told 247Sports that Riley and wideout coach Dennis Simmons were two major reasons he chose USC. He also liked what he saw from his soon-to-be companions at wideout."Seeing their receivers room, their coaches and their...
Gold medalist Natasha Watley slams LA28 for moving Olympic softball to Oklahoma
LOS ANGELES — Natasha Watley grew up in Irvine, played softball at UCLA, won gold for Team USA 20 years ago. She lives in Los Angeles now, and she was excited to share her hometown and her sport with the current generation of Olympians.
Of fight songs and fighting birds
Alan Piercy is the author of A Gamecock Odyssey: University of South Carolina Sports in the Independent Era (1971-1991). The following was originally published on Alan’s South By Southeast newsletter. How Paul Dietzel’s attention to detail revolutionized the look and feel of Gamecock athletics beyond the playing field.
Reggie Bush Points To Big Announcement That The NCAA Will Hate
Reggie Bush won the 2005 Heisman trophy but voluntarily gave it back in 2012 after an NCAA investigation into illegal benefits he and his family received while playing for the USC Trojans. Bush finally got the award back this offseason. Bush revealed on a recent episode of the "All The Smoke" ...
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