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Jets Keep Clearing Away the Aaron Rodgers Mistakes
Only 140 days after Davante Adams showed up with Aaron Rodgers on the Pat McAfee show, and Jets fans started talking about saving their season and a playoff run, Adams has been released by the Jets.
The Ducks Add Some Experience
The Long Island Ducks are adding a proven major league veteran to the team. The Ducks announced that they have signed right-handed pitcher John Gant.
A New Chance for Charlie Hustle
This past week Donald Trump threw a new wrinkle into one of baseball's longest running questions. Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame has been a topic of conversation for baseball fans for decades now and Trump added another element to the story.
Back-to-Back to Back-to-Back to Back Fencing Titles
In any sport winning a championship is incredibly hard, but winning back-to-back titles shows a superiority that is incredibly rare. Winning three in a row is one of those unicorn situations that is so hard the term three-peat has been protected. More than that and you are talking about the word dynasty.
Fantasy Baseball - Batting Average, The Forgotten Category
When fantasy baseball managers gather together to draft and construct their teams there is always an emphasis on most of the major categories. There are some that like the power bats and load up on power to obtain home runs and RBIs.
The White Sox Can't Be That Bad ... Can They?
Last season the Chicago White Sox finished the regular season with just 41 wins. That number went way under the Vegas posted total for wins on the future market and also with 121 losses set the record for the most losses of all time, beating the 1962 Mets long standing mark.
Suffolk Wrestlers Win Multiple State Championships
This Saturday at MVP Arena in Albany the New York State wrestling Championships were held and Suffolk County once again showed up in full force and came home with multiple state titles.
The Phantoms Dynamic Duo Lifts Them Past Glenn
The Phantoms entered the game as the #3 seed against Glenn who drew the #6 seed. Bayport-Blue Point won the first half, but it was the closing quarter which really defined this victory.
Scully Keeps Setting New Records
Miller Place High School Senior Jillian Scully competed in the Section XI NYS Qualifier this week and has now become a new record holder.
The Jets Flunk The Test
When you think of dysfunctional sports franchises, year after year, at the top of the list is the New York Jets.
Longwood's Unified Team Looks Impressive In The Finals
The Longwood Lions Unified Golf Team recently shined when they competed in the annual Long Island Region Unified Topgolf Finals.
Miller Place Proves To Be The Comeback Kids As They Move On To The Next Round
The Miller Place basketball team might have had a slightly higher seed and home court advantage, but they had to come back and prove their mettle to advance in the playoffs on Tuesday night.
Mount Sinai With A Dominating Playoff Win
Tuesday night the Mount Sinai Mustangs didn't just win and move on in the playoffs, they made a statement to everyone in this division, and to all of Suffolk about how dominant this team can be.
The Mets Are Already Feeling Pain
Mets fans everywhere rejoiced when the Amazin's were able to sign the biggest free agent on the market this off season in landing Juan Soto. The electric outfielder will be the face of the Mets franchise for decades to come. They also resigned Pete Alonso and all seemed right with the world.
Fresno State Involved In A Betting Scandal
Legalized sports betting has slowed down the involvement of fixed lines and crooked athletes, but it hasn't put a full stop on the nonsense. More of that was found out this week in a college betting scandal that has now gone mainstream.
Elcock Leaps Into The States
This weekend at St. Anthony's High School another Longwood Lion punched his ticket to compete for a state championship.
Lady Lions Roar Into The States
Longwood senior Imani Smith is headed to the New York State Track and Field meet to compete for a state title.
What Is It To Look Like A Yankee?
The New York Yankees have changed their stance in regard to their long-standing facial hair policy and this became huge news this week because of the differing opinions.
Fantasy Baseball - Are There Any True Aces Left?
When asking the question about what is an 'ace' to baseball fans you'll get a slew of requirements to be an ace pitcher. The #1 on a team, old heads like winning pitchers, others like a workhorse starter, while others will take pure stuff. For now, the term 'ace' can be debated by baseball fans far and wide, but for fantasy fans it's important to realize the dwindling requirements for a fantasy ace.
The Dragons Are Back!
It was a back to the future theme for the new team donned with a DeLorean in the parking lot and an appearance by Doc Brown. The theme was apropo as the team chose the same name as the old arena league name. The Long Island Dragons are back.
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Heavy Police Presence at William Floyd Varsity Girls' Track Meet
As more and more attention has been thrust upon the William Floyd Girls’ Track Team, so has the caution within the William Floyd School District.
Former employee accuses Halmar of wrongful termination over FMLA leave request
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Halmar International, LLC., alleging wrongful termination in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
No Joke: A Family Camped Out at Midnight for Selden Chick-fil-A's Grand Open
The chain's latest restaurant to hit Long Island is located at 949 Middle Country Road.