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The Fantasy Baseball Experience - One Last Arm
The last days of the baseball season are upon us, as are the last days of fantasy baseball.
The Bills are the trendy pick
The Buffalo Bills were what they have been for years under Josh Allen in week 3's Thursday night game and for sports bettors it should be much of the same this week.
Reilly Rich makes SportsCenter's top 10
Stony Brook's Reilly Rich has won the National Player of the Week honors from TopDrawerSoccer.com. The women's soccer standout was outstanding as she led Stony Brook past one of the top teams in the Ivy League, 5-3.
From Long Island to North Carolina
Stony Brook's star baseball player is now headed to North Carolina.
SWR Coach Reaches 300th Win
Shoreham Wading River's varsity girls' tennis coach Debbie Lutjen has won her 300th game.
Smithtown's Historic Day for 9-11
Smithtown High School had a historic day on the anniversary of a historic day this past week.
End of the Year Awards for the Flock
The Long Island Ducks have announced that third baseman Troy Viola has been named the team’s 2025 Most Valuable Player.
SWR Leads The Weekend in Scoring
On an opening weekend of Suffolk County football that saw six teams score 40 or more points and three teams score into the 50's it was Shoreham Wading River who stood alone at the top of the scoring by putting up a 60 spot in an 60-21 win over Center Moriches.
Kiernan's 300 Yard Passing Day Leads Miller Place
After a few scheduling changes throughout the summer the Miller Place football team secured their first win of the year on opening day and in the process put the rest of the division on notice.
Feraca's Impressive Day Leads Connetquot
The Connetquot stands were filled with people adoring purple and they were treated with an impressive win by their hometown team.
Sachem East's Hot Start Leads to a W
You literally could not ask for a better opening than what Sachem East had this weekend.
Thomas Begins Where He Left Off
William Floyd's Ja'Quan Thomas has begun the 2025 season the same way he ended last year, and that is by racking up yards and looking as impressive as ever.
Ward Melville Wins the National Football Foundation Kickoff Classic
The Suffolk County High School football season kicked off this year in one of the most anticipated games that will be on the schedule all season.
Week 3 Early Line Moves
Week 3 in the NFL is here, and we have already witnessed some big swings in perception of teams from the summer to week 2 and even from the opening week. On opening day, we all were concerned with the Lions ability to score after Ben Johnson left. Well, the Lions and Goff showed they still have that prolific offense when they put up 52 points on Chicago this past week.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Late Waiver Arms
When we talk about late into the fantasy baseball season it's always important to understand your leagues rules. Many leagues don't allow pickups after a certain date, while others you can make waiver claims right up until the last day of the season.
Masera Leads Team USA To Gold
An Eastport-South Manor alumni went off to show the world her talent.
Smithtown Athletes Will Be Seen Like Never Before
Smithtown High School East will now be able to show off their athletes like never before.
Sachem's Marchitto Up for Athlete of the Year
Sachem East’s Dominick Marchitto is in the running for Youth Athlete of the Year. The award is a national honor that is sponsored by Sports Illustrated and the V Foundation.
Trump Honors 9-11 Hero's at Yankee Stadium
Last night all eyes were on Yankee Stadium as the Yankees honored all those heroes from 9-11. Their social media spoke of what was broadcast through the stadium in a pregame ceremony saying, "Tonight, we remember those we lost, the heroism of all who bravely sacrificed their own lives to save others, and those who died from illnesses obtained at Ground Zero. Their spirit lives on today with our First Responders and all who serve our communities and our country."
Kirk Honored at Yankee Stadium
Wednesday night Americans mourned as activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during his Turning Point event at Utah Valley University.
Daily Feed
Colonials Host Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, recently hosted a “Coaches vs. Cancer/Score for a Cure” game against Riverhead to raise money in the fight against cancer. As part of the initiative, the Colonials also participated in a shoot-a-thon, and through concessions and T-shirt sales, they raised nearly $650 for the American Cancer Society.
Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme
Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.
Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers
Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause