With most sports comes physical contact. Golf is one of the few that can be played while adhering to social distancing and still provide plenty of competition viewers desire.
Sports
Summer camps clash with coronavirus
Each year the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team uses its summer camp sessions to create comradery on the court, but coronavirus may cancel the annual tradition.
Big West Conference announces new commissioner
Dan Butterly introduced himself as the fifth commissioner in Big West history in an introductory Zoom press conference Tuesday afternoon.
‘I grew up in the Pyramid’: Long Beach State’s father-son volleyball duo
After years of spectating, its Aidan Knipe’s turn to play for the team his father has coached since 2001.
COVID-19 claims Long Beach State’s chance at 3-peat
The pandemic prevents men’s volleyball from finishing season; possibly the chance to three-peat as NCAA champions.
Staff picks: Long Beach State’s top-10 games this year
Although the sports season ended shortly and abruptly, Long Beach State teams still had some memorable moments. Here’s a list of the Daily Forty-Niner’s top-10 games this year.
What could have been: the Dirtbags’ hot season that was cut short
Through 15 games, the Dirtbags were putting up numbers on par with previous teams to make deep playoff runs.
Long Beach State men’s volleyball player Mason Briggs named Big West Co-Freshman of the Year
Although the season ended abruptly due to the coronavirus pandemic, Briggs attributes his success to an all-around team effort.
Long Beach State Athletics estimates $1.8 million loss amid coronavirus pandemic
The loss in revenue stems from the absence of ticket sales, corporate sponsorships and donations. The athletic department is working with other Big West teams to try to reduce costs for the fall 2020 season.
The home run that sport fans need: How the MLB can conquer the coronavirus
With all professional and amateur sports leagues currently suspended, the MLB looks to implement two new leagues and hopefully give sports fans the entertainment they crave during the quarantine.