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Sep 15, 2025

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.

Sep 15, 2025

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.

Sep 15, 2025

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.

Sep 15, 2025

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.

Sep 15, 2025

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.

Sep 13, 2025

Masera Leads Team USA To Gold

An Eastport-South Manor alumni went off to show the world her talent.

Sep 13, 2025

Smithtown Athletes Will Be Seen Like Never Before

Smithtown High School East will now be able to show off their athletes like never before.

Sep 13, 2025

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.

Sep 12, 2025

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."

Sep 11, 2025

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.

Sep 10, 2025

Center Moriches Math Teacher Heads to Championships

Lauren Harris will compete in the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this month. Harris is a Center Moriches High School math teacher and the American record-holder in the 20-kilometer race walk.

Sep 9, 2025

Soccer Pro Will Play for Connetquot

He may only be 16 years old but he is making a name for himself, and people are taking notice.

Sep 9, 2025

Legendary Coach Wins #300

This past week Bayport-Blue Point's head Volleyball coach Toni McKinnon set a new school record.

Sep 8, 2025

Overreaction Week 2

It is week 2 in the NFL and for sports bettors that means only one thing ... it's overreaction time.

Sep 8, 2025

Division 4 - Suffolk County Football Preview

Division IV Shoreham-Wading River Head Coach: Aden Smith

Sep 8, 2025

Division 3 - Suffolk County Football Preview

Division III Rocky Point Head Coach: Anthony DiLorenzo

Sep 8, 2025

Division 2 Suffolk County Football Preview

Division II Half Hollow Hills East Head Coach: Alex Marcelin

Sep 8, 2025

Division 1 Suffolk County Football Preview

Division I William Floyd Head Coach: Paul Longo

Sep 5, 2025

Section XI Reps Named for NYPHSAA Council

Section XI representatives Bayla Goldberg & Charlie Carter have been asked to serve on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student Athlete Advisory Council.

Sep 5, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Those September Closers

As we head into October there are some tired arms in the bullpen and getting those last few saves could mean the difference between a championship and finishing out of the money.

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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.