Athletics to receive additional $2.38M annually

Plans to allocate funds among Long Beach State teams not yet determined.

Athletic director Vic Cegles discusses the student fee increase and what it does for athletics.

CSULB student fees increased $94 per semester

The fee will provide $6.6 million in funding — $2.38 million of which will go to athletics.

Fees will go to the Student Excellence Fund, designed to fill in budget shortfalls.

Football to be on March ballot

The group Bring Back 49er Football has gathered the signatures needed to place a referendum to reinstate football at Cal State Long Beach on the March ballot. The students behind the referendum are proposing a fee increase to fund the program. The referendum will appear on the campus ballot March 21-24.

Hawaii to join Big West in 2012

Men's volleyball could be explored as a future option, Hawaii athletic director Jim Donovan said.

Hawaii becomes first non-California Big West member since 2005.

Source: Hawaii to join Big West

UC San Diego, Cal State Bakersfield will not be added.

A source close to the situation said a press conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. today.

Council to meet about possible Big West expansion

Vote among Board of Directors may be delayed, done through e-mail.

Conference to meet at the Westin Hotel near Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday.

3 schools show interest in Big West

Prospective members would need seven of nine votes from Board of Directors.

LBSU’s Gimmillaro: ‘Big West would benefit from Hawaii’

Former conference member mulling return, decision hinges on school’s football situation.

The initial idea of renewing an old Big West Conference rivalry has a pair of women's volleyball coaches enticed about the possibilities.

‘Drive’ for competition

Long Beach State student athletes look to outdo conference foes in 3rd year of Big West fundraiser

Long Beach State student athletes have been collecting coins for charity throughout the month of February.

'Niner Notes: Feb. 5

Senior Dean Bittner lifted the Long Beach State men's volleyball team to its third straight win with a four-set victory over UC San Diego.

'Niner Notes: Dec. 22

Casper Ware earned Big West Player of the Week honors Monday; Find out where you can watch the Long Beach State men's basketball team face No. 3 Kentucky.

National champs 'Bring it On' the competition

Long Beach State's cheer team a prominent fixture at 49er basketball and volleyball home games

The 49er cheer team pumps up Walter Pyramid crowds during timeouts.

Sports fanatics fulfilling online fantasy

With the NFL season in full swing, CSULB students have jumped on the fantasy football bandwagon

Fantasy sports goes well beyond the box score for some CSULB students.

The Beach captures Commissioner’s Cup

Long Beach State earns recognition as Big West Conference’s top athletic program

Long Beach State wins second-ever Big West Conference Commissioner's Cup after completion of 2008-09 season.

LBSU students win $5,000 in Big West ShootOut

Co-ed duo defeats rival Cal State Fullerton in the finals

Sophomore Clarissa Diaz and fourth-year student Alfonso Reyes teamed up to win the co-ed division of the competition

Surfer wants to go mainstream

Travis Mellem wants his sport to gain more exposure and manager Ian Calderon, a Long Beach State student, wants him to become a household name

Obama not the only prez with basketball jones

LBSU’s F. King Alexander still manages to squeeze hoops into busy schedule

Cal State Long Beach President F. King Alexander shows he's as much a fan as any Monson Maniac

Rivalry gives new meaning to Black and Blue beating

Long Beach State, UC Irvine play with pride, dinners and surfboard on the line

A look at the 49ers and Anteaters' Black and Blue Rivalry Series, which started in 2005

Love of sports guides Angels’ broadcaster through life’s maze

Play-by-play broadcaster Steve Physioc bounced around low-paying jobs on the way to the Major Leagues

7 ex-49ers to be honored tonight

Inductees of 22nd Hall of Fame class bring total to 191 members

Former athletes, coach and trainer will be inducted at the Richard & Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m.

If it's 'working,' keep doing it

Superstition plays integral role in pre-game rituals among 49er athletes

Superstition plays integral role in pre-game rituals among 49er athletes

Ex-49er, Olympic champion exits ballroom floor

Misty-May Treanor withdraws from 'Dancing with the Stars' with torn Achilles' tendon in left leg

Misty-May Treanor withdraws from 'Dancing with the Stars' with torn Achilles' tendon in left leg

From jock to queen of ballroom floor

Misty May-Treanor among cast for seventh season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Olympic volleyball champion and ex-49er Misty May-Treanor is one of 13 celebrities competing on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."

Fighters trade uppercuts at the Pyramid

Among the 45 fights, 11-year-old national champion showcases boxing talent

"Fight Night at the Pyramid" showcases boxing talents through 45 fights, including a double main event.

Ready to rumble at The Beach

DG Boxing brings event featuring 11-year-old national champion to the Walter Pyramid.

A preview of the boxing event coming to the Walter Pyramid on Sunday.

Sports Picks features soccer player of the week honor

Ex-49ers, Olympic gold medalists to make an appearance in Seal Beach.

Women's soccer news and the opportunity to meet Long Beach State alums who won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.

Bone-crushing MMA event invades Pyramid

“Total Fighting Alliance 12: Brawl at the Beach” delivers hit performance.

Sean "The Destroyer" Loeffler's painful ending was one of 10 fights showcased by the Total Fighting Alliance at the Walter Pyramid Saturday night.

MMA returns to the Pyramid

Ten fights on the card for Total Fighting Alliance 12: “Brawl at the Beach.”

A preview of the Total Fighting Alliance's return to the Walter Pyramid Saturday, Sept. 13.

Final Olympic results headline Sports Picks

Also, cross country and women's basketball news.

Sports picks, Aug. 14

Women's soccer picked second in preseason poll.

Women's soccer and tennis news, including when the soccer team opens its season.

Former 49ers looking for gold medals

Seven athletes with Long Beach State ties to compete at Beijing Olympics, which begin Aug. 8.

Forever enshrined

Five former players, ex-softball coach and longtime trainer headline 22nd Hall of Fame class.

Seven to be inducted as the 2008 Long Beach State Athletics Hall of Fame class Nov. 19 at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center.

Fighters brawl in octagon at the Pyramid

Total Fighting Alliance delivers knockout for mixed martial arts fans.

NFL player brings pro football to the Beach

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart provides tips for campers.

Mid-major LBSU not taking on light schedule

Breaking down the thought process involved in determining non-conference opponents.