News by Tom Barton
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Let's Make the Sweet 16 Sweeter
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament was like none we have watched before. Favorites ruled the day and the tournament that is usually filled with Cinderella stories and upset dreams have been replaced by stacked teams because of NIL deals and power conferences ruling the day.
Mount Sinai Makes Long Island Proud
Ultimately the Mount Sinai boy's basketball team were stopped in their quest for a state title on Sunday afternoon, but this team had one of the most remarkable seasons in school history.
Fantasy Baseball - Beware of the Injured Starter
This week baseball fans watched Shane McClanahan walk off the mound with his arm hanging by his side and we all had a collective gasp. This wasn't the regular type of worry for an injured pitcher, this was a multi-injury for the Rays starter.
Whitey Ford To Enter the Irish Hall of Fame
The Irish American Baseball Society will posthumously induct Whitey Ford into the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame on July 11 at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
The Flock Keeps Growing
The Long Island Ducks made a slew of moves over the past week or so as the season is getting into full gear.
Trevor Green Swims Past the Competition
Rocky Point High School has one of the best swimmers on the island from their school and he has been bringing home the awards all season long.
There is a new school record at Ward Melville
Ward Melville has a long and storied history for great athletics, and now they can add another record to their books.
Suffolk Has New York State's AD of the Year
Comsewogue Schools Athletic Director Matteo DeVincenzo has been named the Athletic Director of the Year at the New York State Athletic Administrators Association conference.
The All Stars Look Like All Star at States
The Smithtown High School bowling team won the New York State Championship this week.
The Johnnies Grab the Second Seed
It has been a magical rebirth season for the St. John's basketball program, but they certainly aren't done yet.
Run From the Ones
March Madness is officially here, and everyone has their brackets ready to fill out.
Rocky Point's Aidan Gets Win #100
Rocky Point Eagles wrestler Barry Aidan set another milestone in a fantastic season this week.
Fantasy Baseball - Is Fernando Tatis a First Round Pick?
When we are looking at the first round in fantasy drafts you always have to try to go the safe route. You can't win your fantasy league in the first round, but you can lose it, is the usual mindset.
Port Jefferson Athletes Impress at States
The Port Jefferson school district had a memorial week this week when an array of their student athletes competed at the highest level in New York State.
The Islanders Deliver a Positive Message
The New York Islanders have always been a community-based team and they delivered once again this week bringing smiles to young kids faces on the island.
Mount Sinai Lifts the Trophy
The Mount Sinai Mustangs have won the school's first Suffolk Class A championship.
Pinstripes In Peril
When Yankees fans heard the Luis Gil would miss considerable time this season there was a worry among the fanbase, but the rotation was deep, and injuries happen. Then, when Giancarlo Stanton had not one, but two elbow issue pop up. the grumbling of the fan base grew louder and louder.
A Whole New Playing Field
When the New York Jets released Aaron Rodgers there were rumblings out of the Jets brass that pointed at them going in an entirely new direction with the team. There may not be a more Rodgers polar opposite player at the quarterback position than their recently signed signal caller.
Mustangs Put Up a Defensive Wall In the 4th to Win the Title
When the dust settles and people talk about this Mount Sinai girl's basketball team, they will remember this amazing defensive effort as the defense clamped down to give them the win and the Suffolk Class A title.
Hills East Plays Lockdown Defense to Send Them to the LI Championship
Half Hollow Hills East are your Suffolk AAA championships after beating William Floyd this weekend.
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Thatcher Hits the Century Mark
A major milestone was reached this week as Joe Thatcher collected his 100th career hit for St. Joseph's University. The accomplishment came during Sunday’s doubleheader against SUNY Old Westbury, adding another memorable chapter to an already impressive collegiate career.