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Ward Melville's Offensive Duo Takes Home Awards
This past weekend Ward Melville Football watched two players be honored at the National Football Foundation’s Suffolk County Awards Brunch.
Frankie Named to the Golden Eleven Team
Last week Suffolk County held one of their most prestigious events at the Melville Marriott. The event celebrated the best High School football players on Long Island.
So, You're Sayin There's a Chance
The New York Islanders knew their odds of selecting first in this year's NHL Draft lottery were very slim, but they weren't zero and that means they had a chance.
Mr. Goodell Goes to Washington
Maybe it's the New Yorker in me, or just that nostalgic feeling, but I still believe that Radio City Music Hall, and New York City is where the NFL Draft should be held every year.
Can We Still Back the Rangers?
This week the Texas Rangers fired their hitting coach Donnie Ecker amidst massive offensive struggles and sports bettors everywhere sighed.
Fantasy Baseball - The Braves are Back?
The Atlanta Braves season seems to be spiraling downward and Braves fans are getting nervous, but they keep pointing to hope on the horizon.
It's a Breeze to get to 300
Brianna Henke has hit a milestone and has done so in impressive fashion.
The Ducks Welcome Special Singers
This weekend the Long Island Ducks had a group of special guests on the field when the Albert G. Prodell Middle School chorus performed the National Anthem before the game.
The Colonials Comeback on Senior Night
The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team showed the crowd that was gathered for senior night an emotional and exciting win this week.
The Dragons Add Another Suffolk Coach
The New York Dragons have hired another Long Island icon to their coaching staff.
ESM Has Eight Scholar Athlete Teams
The winter sports season at Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School was certainly one to remember as all eight varsity teams were named Scholar-Athlete teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
Condon Gets the Call to the Hall
Earlier this week iconic wrestling coach Joe Condon was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Garden University Spoke to Me
There are few things in the world, and most parents would contest that nothing in the universe, is better than when your child looks up at you with pride.
Greaves Reaches 300 Saves
This week Half Hollow Hills East girls' lacrosse goalie Layla Greaves surpassed the 300 save mark.
Fantasy Baseball - Buy the Breakout
Fantasy baseball isn't just about drafting that perfect team, it's about making shrewd moves during the season and in most cases it's much like the stock market.
SWR Mourns the Passing of Beloved Soccer Coach
Shoreham-Wading River school district lost a member of their district's family this week when Adrian Gilmore, a high school soccer coach passed away.
LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers
This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.
Sanders Fall Was No Surprise to the Books
The entire sports world is talking about why Shedeur Sanders fell out of the first round and even some of the best scouts and analysts in the business are opening questioning how this could happen.
The Jets Bolster Their Line
The New York Jets did it again, this time they hope they don't get burned like they have in the past.
The Giants Get a Sure Thing, Then Throw a Dart
The New York Giants were on the clock with the #3 pick in this year's NFL Draft and speculation about them drafting Sanders, or any QB, had come to an end.
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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