What had the making of a Hollywood classic quickly turned into a Hollywood nightmare for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. After the Dodgers kept their title hopes alive in game six, Los Angeles was filled with confidence. The city was brimming with pride as parents and grandparents were[Read More…]
Commentary
Injuries and struggles on the road prevented LBSU from repeating as Big West Conference champions
On Sunday, the unthinkable finally became reality when the Long Beach State women’s soccer team failed to qualify for the Big West Conference Tournament after its game against Cal State Northridge last Thursday. A season that was supposed to be filled with triumph ultimately ended up being forgettable and flat-out[Read More…]
Los Angeles Dodgers go up 1-0 over the Houston Astros in game one of the 2017 World Series
Anticipation for the 2017 World Series has swelled since the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the National League pennant over the Chicago Cubs on Oct. 19. Having sealed their first trip to the fall classic in 29 years, “This Team” and LA County were more than ready to stage the quest[Read More…]
MLB playoffs prediction
One of the best sporting months is here. October is packed with events, from the start of the NBA season to the World Series to crown the best team in the MLB. This year, I’m stoked for the baseball postseason — especially for the wild-card where it’s win or go[Read More…]
NFL shows its one after President’s remarks
Some Americans say that sports and politics should never mix, but history suggests the two have always had a close relationship. In 1992, NBA player Craig Hodges urged former President George H. W. Bush to end injustice in the African American community. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf stood in prayer during the national[Read More…]
Making the cut
Golf is very different than other sports and the process of qualifying for a spot on the team at a competitive level is easily one of the most unique aspects. From my experience playing and covering sports, I have found that there is no uniform way for a team or[Read More…]
Los Angeles Chargers don’t belong at the StubHub Center
While the NFL’s decision to place two football teams in Los Angeles was an interesting move, it wasn’t the most popular choice for Los Angelenos. Yes, based on record alone the LA Rams are better than LA Chargers, who just moved to Los Angeles this season. But neither team seems[Read More…]
Dirtbags kick off the NCAA Regional
The scene at Blair Field on the eve of the 2017 NCAA Regional tournament was hectic as ESPN crews ran endless amounts of TV cables, brought in and stationed new lighting trucks throughout the park and vendors hauled in food and drinks by the ton. Amongst the chaos, Long Beach[Read More…]
Preseason polls couldn’t predict this for Long Beach State
Just as the seasons change, so too have the journeys for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Both teams were predicted to win the Big West before this season started – and that is where the similarities end. The women’s team is currently in a battle with UC Davis for[Read More…]
Long Beach State women’s basketball team has senior looking to make this year count
Now that we’re a little over halfway through basketball season, it’s safe to say that with the Long Beach State women’s basketball team — these seniors are ready to win. It’s reminiscent of the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons, which didn’t have one main superstar, but rather rather a group[Read More…]