Hideki Irabu picks up his first loss on the season despite striking out nine; the Fleet fall to 18-18 on the season in tight game against Chico.

Leaky Pipes has some words of consolation for one of recent history’s greatest also-rans.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman and former Dirtbag Evan Longoria has been named the American League’s starting third baseman for the 2009 MLB All-Star Game.

Long Beach State alum Tayyiba Haneef-Park (above) and LB’s own Cynthia Barboza led the U.S. in scoring in a sweep of the Netherlands.

Long Beach couldn’t find any offense after a 20-hit night in a 5-1 loss to Tucson.

On Tuesday, the Armada will honor the late Michael Jackson with a Remembrance Night.

Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes, one of TIME Magazine’s “Top 100 Most Influential People In The World” will be the keynote speaker at Olive Crest’s 3rd Annual Event.

A day after losing to the Chinese, Scott Touzinsky (above) and his fellow countrymen got back at China with a four-set victory in an FIVB World League match.

The Armada mashed 20 hits last night on the way to a 13-4 win at Tucson.

Poly played host to Jordan, Cabrillo and Lakewood for a little 7-on-7 Moore League style. And the fans rejoiced.