An improbable story has put national attention on Long Beach’s return to the NCAA Tournament
A fired coach leading his team to the tournament means one of the best stories for this year’s March Madness is right here in our city.
Long Beach State volleyball faces UCLA in NCAA Final Four
The No. 4-ranked Long Beach State men’s volleyball team will face UCLA today at 2 p.m. local time in the NCAA Final Four, with a trip to Saturday’s national championship match on the line.
Wilson baseball shares love of the game with Playmakers
Every Saturday since early March, a handful of Bruin baseball players have been donating their time with Playmakers—a local nonprofit that offers “sports and enrichment programs for kids and adults with special needs.”
Long Beach PONY baseball community supports homeless groundkeeper
Parent volunteers helped set up an online fundraiser for Tom Grant, and the almost $6,000 raised is being held to help him get back on his feet.
Photos: Kirkwood earns 1st win Sunday at Long Beach Grand Prix
Here are some of our best photos of the day’s action.
American Kyle Kirkwood wins 48th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
A crafty race strategy and great defensive driving down the stretch gives Kyle Kirkwood his first-ever IndyCar win, made all the more special for happening in Long Beach.
Photos: Trucks fly and tires screech in 48th annual Long Beach Grand Prix
That’s right—the 48th annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach brought all of the excitement that race fans have come to know and love, including the qualifying round that determined who will get the top spot for tomorrow’s big race.
Former champions will vie for Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach title Sunday
There will be plenty of star power on the track Sunday for the 48th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Eugene Correa will fight for hometown during Long Beach MMA event
Eugene Correa will be the only competitor fighting out of Long Beach during the upcoming A1 Combat, presented by UFC and Urijah Faber on Saturday, March 18.
Long Beach diving legend Pat McCormick dies at 92
Pat McCormick was one of the greatest athletes in Long Beach history and a member of several local, national and international halls of fame—and is still the only double-double gold medal diver in Olympic history.
Jordan boys’ basketball team wins historic championship
The Panthers beat Sage Hill 68-57 on Saturday at Edison High School to win their first CIF Southern Section title since 1996, and they did it in front of a huge crowd representing the Northside.
Poly High student organizes swim lessons in Long Beach
Catherine Som de Cerff, 16, worked with the Aquatic Capital of America and the city of Long Beach to provide scholarships for LBUSD students who can’t afford swim lessons.