Posts Tagged as "Sports"

Gay Kickball Brings Healthier Social Outlet for LGBT, Everyone

Jun. 26, 2017 / By
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While nightlife may be the the primary social space for the LGBTQ community, kickball is becoming a new alternative in Long Beach.

Dirt, Sweat, and Kickball — Long Beach’s Queer League is Tough

May. 20, 2017 / By
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The league’s not only competitive. It’s bringing all sexualities together.

Finally — Wilson High Will Get Upgraded Facilities for its ‘Olympian’ Athletes

May. 12, 2017 / By
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Wilson High School athletes have been using deteriorating facilities for years. That might change this summer thanks to Measure E.

To Kneel or Stand — Poly Students Chime in On National Anthem Protest

Oct. 21, 2016 / By
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Youth Reporter Nia Thompson asked school athletes about the Kaepernick kneel. But some shied away from the topic. "Their hesitancy is understandable, though disappointing," she writes.

For Female Athletes, Double Standards Start At An Early Age

May. 26, 2015 / By
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Female athletes are judged by their appearance far more than male athletes and are often subjected to public scrutiny based on their looks or “sexual behavior.”

Meet Long Beach’s Next Pro Football Star

Apr. 28, 2015 / By
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On Thursday, the NFL will begin its' draft season and the most talented young football players will begin to fulfill their dreams. While Iman Marshall, Long Beach's star football player, won't be drafted just yet, the teen is already getting a buzz.

Lakers Show LB Teens How To Stay Fit

Dec. 18, 2014 / By
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Eating healthy and making sure you do some physical activity every day-- some notes the Lakers gave Cabrillo & Poly high schools students when they met them this week.

Youth Football Coaches Tackle Violence Issue Head On

Dec. 1, 2014 / By
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National athletes have been in the spotlight, igniting conversations across the nation about whether high-contact sports cultivate a culture of violence. In Long Beach, some local football coaches are choosing to address the violence issue directly.

How The World Cup Brought Residents Together

Jul. 18, 2014 / By
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The World Cup finished this past weekend and soccer fervor has never been stronger.

During the World Cup, cafes and restaurants were packed, people glued to the TV screen as if it were a matter of life or death...

How The World Cup Is Helping Youth Connect With Their Culture

Jun. 25, 2014 / By
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It’s that time again. The World Cup is back, and it comes with an entire month full of competitions from the best soccer teams from around the globe...

Why Do Male Athletes—Gay or Straight— Get More Attention Than Female Athletes?

May. 23, 2014 / By
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Being on a sports team comes with camaraderie and often times, teammates can become really close, like family...

High School Basketball Players Respond to Sterling’s Racist Comments

May. 6, 2014 / By
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I love sports. It keeps me busy as a young person, gives me an outlet and keeps me relaxed...