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Ward Melville impresses at the State Tournament
The Ward Melville boys cross country team delivered an outstanding performance at the NYSPHSAA Championships this weekend, finishing an impressive second overall in the state.
Gold shoelaces campaign makes a L.I. impact
This September, in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Daniela Conte Foundation launched its 3rd Annual Gold Shoelace Campaign — and the response across Long Island was truly inspiring. More than 30 high schools and over 15 youth sports programs took part, with many hosting Gold-Out Games to honor children fighting cancer and to raise awareness within their communities.
Trevor Green swims to state honors
This week, Rocky Point High School senior Trevor Green delivered another outstanding performance at the NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships at Queensbury High School. Trevor placed 17th overall in the competition, a finish that earned him All-State honors. This marks his third All-State selection in four years.
Commack should be renamed title town
We can now call Commack “Title Town.” After this past weekend, the name is more than fitting, as the community didn’t celebrate just one state title but two.
Port Jeff cross country goes back-to-back
The Port Jefferson cross country team are champions once again, continuing a tradition of excellence that has defined the program for years. Although the Port Jeff squad was moved to Division D this season, the shift did nothing to slow down their momentum or diminish their determination.
A three-year hockey game in the making
For the first time in three years, the long-awaited rematch finally took place — and it proved to be a classic worth waiting for. This weekend, the Suffolk County Police Department faced off against the Suffolk Sheriff’s Department in a charity hockey game that brought together first responders, families, and members of the community for a meaningful cause.
SWR gymnasts advancing to the County Championship
Shoreham Wading River's Gia Politi and Alyssa Wood are advancing to the Suffolk County Gymnastics Championships. As integral members of the combined William Floyd/Longwood/SWR team this season, their contributions helped the squad achieve an outstanding 9-1 record and earn a fantastic second-place finish in League 1.
The Colonials are now looking at a 3-peat
The William Floyd Colonials are heading back to the Suffolk County Championship game after defeating rival Longwood in a dominant 41-7 rout this weekend.
Smithtown is heading to the County Championship
Smithtown West football defeated West Islip 42-10 in Friday night’s Suffolk semifinal playoff game, securing a dominant victory and advancing to the first county championship game in program history. The Bulls will face Sayville next Thursday at 4 p.m. at Stony Brook University.
Sachem wins Long Island Championship
The Sachem East field hockey team has once again proven its dominance, securing its second consecutive Long Island championship and doing so with a perfect record against Long Island opponents.
BBP tennis take home the state title
The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms captured their first-ever New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Division 2 Girls Tennis Championship with a 4-1 victory over Edgemont at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
All Rise! Judge wins his 3rd MVP
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has repeated as the American League MVP. The Yankees captain edged out Cal Raleigh and comfortably finished ahead of third-place José Ramírez to claim his third MVP award in four seasons. He is now the thirteenth player in league history to win the honor three times.
Smithtown gymnastics defends their title
The Smithtown varsity gymnastics team are county champions once again. Competing at Hauppauge High School, Smithtown not only captured the county championship this weekend but did so in record-breaking fashion.
Luke LaRocca rewrites the record books
This past weekend was a historic one for Sachem football — and for all of Suffolk County — as junior quarterback Luke LaRocca, along with his receivers and offensive linemen, lit up the record books with an unforgettable performance.
Is there a new ace for fantasy?
The hardest thing for fantasy managers is always trying to evaluate the unknown. That evaluation has usually been tricky with minor league players, but the recent influx of international talent has made the playing field that much more difficult.
Case closed: gambling scandal rocks MLB
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were placed on administrative leave in July while Major League Baseball investigated them for potentially violating the league’s gambling policies.
Trump attends Commander's game
President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend a regular-season NFL game since Jimmy Carter in 1978, appearing at the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders matchup this weekend.
Former Knicks coach dies
Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame who was enshrined as both a player and a coach, has died, his family announced Sunday. He was 88.
Giants ax Daboll
The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Monday, a day after the team blew another double-digit lead in a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Straw gets a pardon from Trump
Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry, an eight-time MLB All-Star and three-time World Series champion, announced via Instagram this weekend that he has been pardoned by President Donald Trump for his former tax-evasion conviction.
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William Floyd Celebrates the Olympics
This week, as Olympic fever swept across the globe, the William Floyd School District joined in the excitement with its own celebration of the Winter Games. While many of the world’s greatest athletes gathered in Milan Cortina, Italy, for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, William Floyd Elementary School hosted a memorable version of its own Winter Olympics opening ceremony.