This week on the show JJ, Mike and Tyler tackle the issues with sportsmanship in both amateur and professional sports. They’re also talking to Lakewood High athletic director and girls’ volleyball coach Mike Wadley about how his job has changed, what needs to happen to bring prep sports back, and much more. 01:00 Is Sportsmanship […]
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St. Anthony Moving Forward With New Athletic Complex in 2021
St. Anthony High School has announced plans to break ground on a new athletic field complex at Clark Field in 2021. The $9 million project has been in the works since 2011, but was able to move forward thanks to a $6 million donation from Shea Family Charities. The project will include a new turf […]
LB In MLB: Long Beach Back In World Series
Long Beach had a representative in six consecutive World Series from 2013 to 2018, and although that streak died last year, it’s long live the streak again as Long Beach native Justin Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Tampa Bay Rays this week. Turner, 35, hasn’t had the powerful year at the […]
Top 10 Long Beach Youth Sports Teams Of The Decade: 2017 Long Beach Little League Brooklyn Dodgers
This is the sixth of 10 stories about the best Long Beach youth sports teams we’ve seen over the last decade. We’ve taken nominations from the community and will release the top 10 in no particular order. Come back next week to read about other club squads that made this historic list. Most of the […]
LB In MLB: Three Local Boys In MLB Championship Series
Long Beach baseball fans have a trio of local boys to keep track of during the Major League Baseball Championship Series this week. Lakewood High alum Travis d’Arnaud, 31, has been one of the biggest surprises for the Atlanta Braves and the catcher has put up huge numbers in the postseason. The National League Championship […]
LB In MLB: A Pair Of Moore Leaguers In Playoffs
It’s a massive day for the Moore League with two former players participating in key Major League Baseball playoff games. At 11 a.m. the Atlanta Braves will try to clinch the National League Division Series against the Miami Marlins in Houston. Lakewood High alum Travis d’Arnaud will be behind the plate for Atlanta and is […]
LB In MLB: Five Local Boys In The Postseason
There are five Major League Baseball players with ties to Long Beach who are getting ready for the unprecedented MLB Postseason to begin this week. Lakewood High alum Travis d’Arnaud has been the most pleasant surprise for local boys in the show this season. The Atlanta Braves catcher bounced back from injury with the Tampa […]
PODCAST: Is It Safe For Long Beach Youth Sports To Return?
Join the conversation as we look at the restart of Long Beach youth sports from all angles. We’ll also recount a few epic youth sports moments from our own lives, update you on the latest local news stories and much more. 01:00 Is It Safe For Youth Sports To Return? 08:30 Top 10 Long Beach […]
COLUMN: Emotional Seeing Kids Back on Field
When my son lays out his shirt, pants, socks, and underwear before he goes to bed, I know he’s excited for what the next day is going to bring. He did it last Saturday night, and to be honest I was so excited for the next morning that I almost did the same. Sunday morning […]
Top 10 Long Beach Youth Sports Teams Of The Decade: 2019 Uptown Long Beach 10U Champions
This is the third of 10 stories about the best Long Beach youth sports teams we’ve seen over the last decade. We’ve taken nominations from the community and will release the top 10 in no particular order. Come back next week to read about other club squads that made this historic list. The 2019 Uptown […]