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Oct 3, 2025

Mangano chooses the Nittany Lions

Shoreham-Wading River’s standout wrestler Gavin Mangano has officially chosen his next stop.

Oct 2, 2025

NHL Stanley Cup odds 2025

As the puck is set to drop on the NHL season, the championship odds for 2026 provide a glimpse of how competitive this year may be.

Oct 2, 2025

The Giants have to make moves at the deadline

When Jaxson Dart stepped onto the field, it became immediately clear that this team was in a different frame of mind. The energy from both the players and fans was undeniable, and Dart rewarded them by delivering their first victory of the season.

Oct 1, 2025

Sayville golf team makes history in impressive win

The Sayville varsity boys’ golf team delivered a historic performance this weekend, posting a record-breaking effort in a decisive win.

Oct 1, 2025

Port Jefferson hosts sports fair

This week, students of all ages participated in the Port Jefferson School District’s annual sports fair, an event that drew strong participation and positive feedback.

Sep 30, 2025

SWR Field Hockey continue to roll

The Shoreham-Wading River girls’ field hockey team is off to a fantastic start to the 2025 season, combining a stifling defense with an explosive offense to establish themselves as one of Suffolk County’s top contenders.

Sep 30, 2025

Tunnel 2 Towers run brings out the best of the best

This week, FDNY members, New Yorkers, and thousands of visitors from across the country came together to participate in the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk in New York City.

Sep 29, 2025

Stony Brook inducts their 2025 hall of fame class

This weekend Stony Brook University proudly inducted four exceptional Seawolves into the Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at Stony Brook Arena, where the Class of 2025 was honored for their outstanding contributions to Stony Brook Athletics.

Sep 29, 2025

Green leads Rocky Point

The Rocky Point boys cross country team traveled to Wappingers Falls this weekend and turned in a strong performance against some of the top competition in the state.

Sep 28, 2025

Bayport-Blue Point score 70 as their offense shines

It’s not every day you go to a football game and see over 100 points scored, especially in high school. It’s even rarer to see one team put up 70 points, but with Bayport-Blue Point, it somehow doesn’t feel all that shocking.

Sep 28, 2025

Rocky Point wins their Salute to Service game

Rocky Point held its annual Salute to Service game under the lights Friday night, and the team looked inspired after honoring local heroes on the field beforehand. The Eagles rode that energy to a dominant 44-19 win over Amityville.

Sep 28, 2025

Pat-Med holds on against C.I.

Patchogue-Medford earned a hard-fought win this weekend on their home field, something their fans had not witnessed in quite some time.

Sep 28, 2025

Ward Melville's offense continues to impress

Ward Melville’s offense continued to shine this weekend, making a very strong case as the best in Suffolk County.

Sep 28, 2025

William Floyd only needs one half to dominate

William Floyd needed only one half of football this weekend to prove its dominance — and for Sachem East, that was one half too many.

Sep 27, 2025

Rocky Point at the Ryder Cup

This weekend marked the start of the 45th edition of the Ryder Cup, and some are calling it the biggest one yet. For golf fans and players alike, it is a must-watch and must-attend event.

Sep 27, 2025

Your dynasty fantasy season is just beginning

So that’s it—the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season is over. Now you can finally breathe and relax, right? Wrong! Not if you play dynasty or keeper league fantasy baseball. For you, this is just the beginning.

Sep 26, 2025

The Jets will honor a Suffolk police hero

The New York Jets will be honoring a true hero when they honor Suffolk County Police Officer Matias Ferreira as their Veteran of the Game. The recognition will take place when they take on the Dallas Cowboys on October 5.

Sep 26, 2025

MVP odds are a joke

The American League MVP odds have been moving all over the place for much of the year, but it hit a fever pitch this week.

Sep 24, 2025

The game we love is being destroyed

This week, Major League Baseball announced that beginning in 2026 it will implement a challenge system for balls and strikes after the league’s competition committee voted to usher in the era of robot umpiring.

Sep 24, 2025

William Floyd is perfect on the season

The William Floyd girls’ varsity tennis team came into the season with high hopes and possibly just as high expectations, but they have surpassed every expectation thus far this year.

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The World Cup Won't Have Any Tailgating

Fans planning to attend matches at MetLife Stadium for the upcoming FIFA World Cup may want to rethink their usual game-day routine. With the world’s biggest soccer event arriving in the New York-New Jersey area this summer, major changes are coming—not just on the field, but in the parking lots as well. In fact, fans will not be able to drive to the stadium for most matches in June and July, as traditional parking will not be available.