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Grass volleyball tournament open to public

August 19, 2011

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On Sunday, Aug. 28 at 10am, Float Serve Volleyball (FSV) will feature a grass doubles volleyball tournament in Long Beach at Marina Vista Park, 5355 E. Eliot St. The volleyball tournament will offer Men's 2s, Women's 2s, Regular...

Local gym hosting dodgeball games for adults

July 15, 2011

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The World Dodgeball Society (WDS), the premier co-ed sports and social organization based on nostalgia and camp of the '80s, will kick off its first summer season with two open-gym practice sessions on Monday, July 18 and Monday, July 25 at Long Beach Futsal, 29...

Youth players to kick-start soccer tournament at Granada Beach

July 15, 2011

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Kellogg's and Slurpee will sponsor the Copa Cabana Beach Soccer Tournament, free to the public, on Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17, beginning at 9am at 1 Granada Ave. in Belmont Shore. Read More »...

ESPN names Poly best in nation’s high school sports

July 15, 2011

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ESPN has named Poly High School the top sports program in the nation. Read More »...

Interfaith Council to host ‘Pedaling for Peace’ bike ride

June 17, 2011

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The South Coast Interfaith Council will conduct its fifth annual Interfaith Unity Bike-a-Thon, titled “Pedaling for Peace," on Monday, July 4 at 9am, beginning at the corner of Bennett Street and Ocean Boulevard. Read More »...

When it comes to USC, the NCAA is out of control

June 10, 2011

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By Tamara Latta Staff Writer The NCAA announced Monday that it would strip the USC Trojans of their 2004 National Title by the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). Read More »...

St. Anthony’s Golf Classic to benefit its athletic programs

May 27, 2011

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St. Anthony High School will host its 28th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 20 at Recreation Park Golf Course in Long Beach. Read More »...

After being criticized for poor performance, Dodgers’ Kemp is now bouncing back

May 27, 2011

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By Tamara Latta Sports Writer Last year was a beastly season for the Los Angeles Dodgers's Matt Kemp, as he dated a well-known pop diva by the name of Rihanna. Read More »...

Spurs, Lakers, Hawks, Celtics, and Grizzlies out; Dallas, Oklahoma, Miami and Bulls in

May 20, 2011

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By Tamara Latta Staff Writer It's crunch time in the NBA, and all the underdogs are proving their critics wrong. With the Lakers out of the playoffs in the West and Boston out in the East, the championship is wide open. Ok...

Lakers lose chance in Western Conference Finals

May 13, 2011

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By Tamara Latta Staff Writer No one would've ever believed, even if hearing the news from a psychic, that the two-time defending champs would be swept in a seriesÂ trying to make it back the Conference finals this year. Read More »...

Dodgers to provide free tickets to military members during month of May

May 13, 2011

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Tommy Lasorda, a Hall of Fame manager and special advisor to Chairman Frank McCourt, has announced that he is offering free tickets at Dodger Stadium to all military members during the month of May. Read More »...

Dodgers need theirs fans’ support now more than ever

May 6, 2011

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By Tamara Latta Sports Writer The Dodgers' Andre Ethier is playing impressive baseball at the moment. Read More »...