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Bellport Girls Track Add To Their Trophy Case
The Bellport High School girls track team has excelled all season and now they have earned All-Long Island and All-New York honors.
Breece Hall Visits Bellport
This past week some youngsters dreams came true when they got to meet a pro player and take advice from him.
All Star Ducks
This season two Ducks have made the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs (ALPB) Mid-Season All-Star Team. Both catcher Ronaldo Flores and outfielder River Town were chosen in voting among the league’s 10 managers.
MLB Draft Is Full of Suffolk Players
Long Island has always been able to produce plenty of talent that get drafted into the Major League Baseball draft, but this year the amount of quality players that were taken were as impressive as any group that we have seen.
Maragioglio Becomes an All-American
Bellport High School's Caitlin Maragioglio has become the school's first female wrestler to be named an All-American.
The Big Beautiful Bill Targets Bettors
While many Americans celebrated President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," there was one section of the bill that targets a very select group of people: sports bettors
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who Are The New Closers?
It's the All Star break for major league baseball, which also means for most fantasy owners out there it's time to take a few days and take a serious look at their fantasy teams. This is the time of year where you should know if you are a contender or a pretender, and in keeper or dynasty leagues, act accordingly.
The Irish Hall of Fame Welcomes Whitey Ford
This past weekend the Long Island Ducks celebrated Irish Heritage by having a special night dedicated to the Irish.
Empaynado Staying Close to Home
The All-League star from Connetquot has decided to stay close to home to continue his career.
All Smiles at Patriot Pride Camp
The Three Village School District recently held their annual Patriot Pride camp.
North Shore Softball Stays Perfect
North Shore Little League Softball is heading to the New York State Little League Tournament.
Scully is the Gatorade Athlete of the Year
Miller Place's Jillian Scully has been a revelation all year long. She has dominated the competition and stood on top of the mountain time and time again. Now she has the hardware to prove it.
Raio Named National Player of the Year
When you accomplish as much as Anthony Raio has in his illustrious high school career the trophies and accolades can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. But, the honor he received this week is one that will stand out forever for the young man and is one of the most prestigious awards a lacrosse player can receive.
Smithtown Plays Golf For The Coffee Bean
The fourth annual Greg Sill Foundation Golf outing took place this week at the Wind Watch Golf and Country Club.
Miller Place Athltes Are Off to College
The Miller Place School District recently held a National Letter of Intent signing for seven student athletes who will continue their athletic & academic careers after graduation.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who's Next?
Being proactive in fantasy baseball is a never-ending venture. You have to be quick and ahead of the curve if you want to win consistently and that means knowing what players will be coming up to help your team.
The Knicks Finally Settle on Their Coach
When the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after the season ended many Knicks fans were upset and assumed New York had a clear replacement for the man who took them further into the playoffs than anyone had in the past 25 years.
Leveling the Playing Fields: Women Are Champions Again
Riley Gaines and her fellow swimmers have tasted a bit of justice this week. The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to resolve a Title IX investigation with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights after it has found that it unlawfully allowed a transgender woman to compete on the women’s swim team. This is now in violation of federal policy.
Beasley Betting Basketball?
With the addition of legalized sports betting into today's world there is more and more speculation about players making bets and a gambling culture surrounding athletes. This week those concerns hit a new level when NBA free agent Malik Beasley's name was splattered across the news outlets.
Mount Sinai Has A New Baseball Coach
The Mount Sinai baseball team has a new head man in charge and that new coach is a name that everyone in the school knows well.
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Floyd Lacrosse Catches Fire
The William Floyd Colonials girls lacrosse team has caught fire offensively and now rides a three-game winning streak after a slow start to the season. Things did not begin ideally for the Colonials, who opened the year with an 0-2 record. Since then, however, William Floyd has completely turned things around and emerged as one of the most dangerous offensive teams in Suffolk County.