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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.
Floyd moves on defeating a familiar foe
The No. 1-seeded William Floyd Colonials continued their quest for another championship with a dominant 34-14 victory over Sachem East in the Section XI quarterfinals this weekend.
Bayport-Blue Point runs to a playoff victory
The three-time defending Suffolk IV champion Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms are back in form after an up-and-down regular season. The Phantoms had an unusual record by their own high standards — not bad by anyone else’s measure, but a reminder of just how dominant this program has been in recent years.
Bellport celebrates 50 years of greatness
Bellport High School football is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, marking five decades of excellence, pride, and community spirit.
Commack back atop the mountain top
The Commack High School boys soccer team defeated powerhouse Brentwood, 2-1, in an intense Suffolk Class AAA championship match to capture the program’s first county title since 2020.
William Floyd cross country qualifies for states
The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity cross country team, under the leadership of head coach Ed Noll, recently concluded a successful regular-season dual meet schedule with an impressive 4-1 overall record.
Top closer on the move
This week, San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez exercised his player opt-out for the final two years of his contract and will now seek a lucrative new deal to become a team’s lockdown ninth-inning option.
Three-time champion Dodger$?
While the world is still coming down from watching the exhilarating World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, sports bettors are already taking a look at next year.
The Jets won the trade deadline
When a fan base is constantly told to “wait until next year” and that “the future is bright,” only to discover the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train, it becomes difficult to believe in anything good.
William Floyd with a statement win on senior day
The William Floyd High School varsity football team, led by head coach Paul Longo, finished the 2025 regular season with a perfect 8-0 record after a 35-0 victory over Walt Whitman this past Saturday. With the win, the Colonials earned the Division I championship for the 17th time in program history and secured their 26th consecutive playoff berth.
Puleo leads Smithtown to a playoff win
Anthony Puleo delivered in dramatic fashion, scoring the go-ahead goal off an assist from Joe Marano with just 47 seconds remaining in regulation to lift No. 4 Smithtown East to a thrilling 2-1 victory over No. 5 Comsewogue in the Suffolk Class AA quarterfinals on Tuesday afternoon.
Bayshore volleyball holds Dig Pink game
The Bay Shore Girls Varsity Volleyball Team hosted its annual Dig Pink fundraising game in October, continuing a cherished tradition that supports breast cancer awareness and research.
Port Jeff students visit the Jets
Students from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Mrs. Nelson’s Sport Event Management class and Mrs. Moran’s Sports Marketing class had the exciting opportunity to attend the New York Jets Sports Business Day at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2025.
Bellport golfer reaches new heights
Bellport High School’s Justin Sorrentino, a standout member of the school’s golf team, is making his mark on the course and earning recognition as one of the top young golfers in Suffolk County.
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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.