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Trump Brings FIFA To D.C.
President Trump is bringing potentially the biggest sporting event to the United States. The draw for the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.. The announcement was made from the Oval Office by President Donald Trump for the December 5th event.
Stony Brook's Gilardi Helps Team USA Beat Canada
This week two of Stony Brook University's own faced off in the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship. Head coach Anthony Gilardi, who was named coach of Team USA faced off against Brendan Marino, from Team Canada.
Suffolk Officer Throws A Perfect Strike
Suffolk County Police Officer Brendon Gallagher threw out the first pitch at Citi Field on this weekend when the New York Mets took on the Seattle Mariners.
Sachem On The National Stage
Sachem High School has produced some outstanding athletes but what was accomplished this week has to be near the top of the list for alumni accomplishments.
Stony Brook Ranks Inside the Top 25
This Labor Day weekend the Stony Brook football team will play their first game of the season, and they may have never had higher expectations than they do right now.
A True Inspiration Returns To Sachem
Sachem had a very special guest this summer when alum and University of Louisville women’s soccer coach Karen Ferguson-Dayes (Class of ’90) returned to the school to speak with the Sachem East and Sachem North girls’ soccer teams.
Axcess Baseball Holds Home Run Derby For a Cause
Last week Axcess Baseball held their 2025 Home Run Derby. When all was said and done the winner of the event was Ethan Saintjean. Saintjean is set to graduate from Half Hollow Hills West this year. During the derby competition he was able to smash seven home runs in the finals to take the crown.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Injured Studs Coming Back
As we get closer to the end of the season in baseball, that means the end of the fantasy season is also right around the corner. That also means that many teams realize they can't win this year, so many have checked out, but those who still are active might be ready to unload some players that you can take advantage of their lowered price tag.
The Moon Ball is Back
This past weekend there was the battle of New York in a preseason game when the Giants took on the Jets in the stadium that both of them call home. While the final score can be some small bragging rights for one team or another, it's still the preseason so the score of the game means very little in the big picture.
Bellport Football Reaches 50 Years of Success
The nostalgia hits you as much as the biggest defensive lineman coming around the corner on a blitz. As you walk into Coach Cipp's house you can feel the pride and memories of decades of football come over you. In his back room is a museum of sorts filled with memorabilia of Bellport football.
Suffolk County Pitchers Next Destinations
This week Suffolk County baseball was in the news quite a bit and where those athletes would continue their careers were at the top of the list.
The Lions Take Home More Gold
The Longwood Lions were in full roar this past week when they took home numerous awards at the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Brunch. Both Giselle Harris and Delaney Israel were recognized as All-Long Island players.
Top Suffolk Arms Lead The Leiderman Cup Rotation
Two Suffolk pitchers have been added to the staff for the Leiderman Cup. The Leiderman Cup is an annual event that will be taking place this weekend that pits Long Island's best baseball players against those from New York City.
The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage
The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.
College Football Future Plays That Will Pay Off
College Football is back and it is time we start to look at futures plays. When we discuss futures plays most times people gravitate towards who will win the National Championship and who will win the Heisman award
Sachem Wins The Lineman Challenge
Any football fan knows that in order to win games with any sort of consistency you need to protect your QB and open up holes for your running backs. While they don't always get all the glory they should offensive lineman are the lifeblood of any successful football team, on every level.
SWR Gets a New AD
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District has a new Athletic Director. The district has hired Deb Ferry to lead the Wildcats.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning
As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.
NFL MVP Is All About the QB
I have always been weary of putting too much down on a play that has no decisive outcomes. There is no statistical number to reach for the ticket to cash, and the winner is never black and white. There is a lot of opinion, and the award is subjective because it is voted on, rather than won by the traditional method.
The Ducks Win #1,000
The Ducks have been around for 25 years, and they have been a franchise that has been surrounded by successes and milestones. This weekend was a special milestone as the team recorded it's 1,000 overall win in franchise history. The win moves their overall record to an impressive 1,000 wins and 726 losses, good for a .579 winning percentage.
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Suffolk County Launches America 250 Celebration
Suffolk County officials launched a yearlong celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting history, civic pride and a series of public events designed to engage residents across the region.