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Mets Sign the Yankees Old Closer
The New York Mets are in agreement with reliever Devin Williams on a three-year contract guaranteeing $51 million, a deal that also includes significant deferrals. Williams became one of baseball’s best closers with the Brewers, posting a 0.33 ERA across 27 innings during the shortened 2020 season while winning both National League Rookie of the Year and Reliever of the Year.
Pat-Med's Marshall Wins Coach of the Year
Patchogue-Medford High School gymnastics coach Kimberly Marshall has been named the Suffolk County Girls Gymnastics Coaches Association League 1 Coach of the Year, an honor that reflects her dedication, leadership, and commitment to the student-athletes she guides.
Historic Kick Gives BBP the Long Island Crown
For Bayport-Blue Point to win the Long Island Class IV championship, it would need history to be broken. The Phantoms required a longer field goal than had ever been made in a Long Island title game to secure the crown.
Sayville Wins the Long Island Championship
The Sayville Golden Flashes are your Long Island Champions. After a brilliant, undefeated season, they held on against a strong Wantagh team to earn a 42–35 victory. The championship win took place this weekend at Hofstra University and marked the eighth Long Island title in program history.
2025-26 Suffolk High School Girls Basketball Preview
The Suffolk girls' basketball season is upon us, and once again we expect a great year with many standout players and highly competitive leagues. Suffolk held its first annual Media Day this past week to introduce the teams and highlight key players to watch this upcoming season.
2025-26 Suffolk High School Boys Basketball Preview
The Suffolk boys' basketball season is set to get underway this upcoming week, and once again the county is divided into seven different divisions. Suffolk held its first annual Media Day this past week to get to know the teams, and the room was filled with excitement and optimism.
DiCaprio Finishes Best in Suffolk
Nicholas DiCaprio finished 15th in the Class B NYSPHSAA Championships held in Queensbury, New York. He was the top finisher from Suffolk County, earning All-State recognition for his outstanding performance.
Spallina is the Cover Girl
Alexa Spallina is the new cover girl of Inside Lacrosse, gracing the front of the magazine as one of the nation’s most exciting rising stars. The Mount Sinai standout was officially named the No. 1 incoming freshman in the country this week by Inside Lacrosse, a recognition that further solidifies her status as one of the most decorated recruits to ever emerge from Long Island.
Bet on Burrow?
After all the turkey and stuffing were eaten and the holiday delivered great family memories, there was still one more game to be played — and Joe Burrow reminded everyone why the Bengals shouldn’t be counted out this season. Many questioned whether Burrow should return to what was widely considered a lost season, but with their upset win, the Bengals are suddenly alive in a very weak AFC North race. Cincinnati entered the Thanksgiving Day game as more than a touchdown underdog, and not only did they cover the big spread, they won outright.
ESM's Soccer Star Plays for Ireland
Maeve Gayer, a standout senior at Eastport-South Manor, has earned an extraordinary honor by being selected to represent the Ireland U19 Women’s National Soccer Team.
Things are Sonny in Boston
This past week, the Boston Red Sox made a significant move, strengthening their pitching staff without sacrificing much quality from their current roster.
Giants Fire Another Coach
New York Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen couldn’t survive another late loss. The Giants have fired Bowen after New York dropped another game late.
East Islip Takes Home the Crown
The East Islip football team has captured the Suffolk County championship, delivering a memorable performance on Saturday night under head coach Sal J. Ciampi.
The Flashes Win Back-to-Back Titles
The Sayville Golden Flashes have completed one of the greatest seasons in school history by winning the Suffolk County Championship. Sayville defeated Smithtown West, 34–7, this past week to officially claim the title.
Ward Melville Wins a Nail Biter to Become Champs
It was fitting that one of the best games played all season in Suffolk County football came in the final matchup for the championship. That is exactly what we got when Ward Melville defeated William Floyd last week to capture the Suffolk County Division I title. Ward Melville won a nail-biter, 31–28, over their rivals, and the victory now sends them to the Long Island Championship.
Four Titles in a Row for the Phantoms
The Bayport–Blue Point Phantoms are officially your Suffolk County champions. The Phantoms defeated Babylon, 23–14, to capture their fourth straight Suffolk Division IV football championship last week at Stony Brook University.
Suffolk Soccer Honors Their All-Star Game MVPs
This week at the Senior All-Star Soccer Game, which showcased Suffolk County’s best players, Eli Rubio and Elliot Burgueno earned the Most Valuable Player awards.
Smithtown Swims to Back-to-Back Titles
The Smithtown/Hauppauge swim and dive team has captured its second consecutive and third state title in the last four years.
In Mahomes the odds trust
Last week, when the Kansas City Chiefs walked off the field in Denver, they held a record of 5-5. That meant the Chiefs were out of the playoffs, sitting in third place, and had effectively lost the division, with Denver at 9-2 and owning the tiebreaker.
The Grisham ripple effect
This week, Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham accepted the Bombers’ $22 million qualifying offer, meaning he will be with the Yankees for at least one more season.
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Colonials Win a Thriller
The William Floyd Colonials picked up a thrilling 11-10 victory over Sachem North Flaming Arrows this week in one of the most exciting games on the Suffolk County schedule this season.