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Forget Applauds - The Yankees Have Jazz Hands
The pinstripe faithful know that time is wasting for this team to do something big. Aaron Judge and Gerritt Cole are both getting older and Juan Soto might leave if New York falters this year. That meant Cashman had to make some big moves and sacrificing the minor league system might be in order.
Woman's Sports Are Not An Option For Men
Carini quit the match 46 seconds into the fight afterwards stating that she had never been hit so hard in the face. Well, that is for good reason as she was boxing a man. Carini was in tears and could barely contain herself as her Olympic dreams came to a screeching halt.
Bradley Still Collecting Awards
Even though Jackie Bradley Jr. is no longer a Long Island Duck, he continues to receive awards for what he did as a member of the team. This past week the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs announced that Bradley has been named the league's Co-Player of the Month along with Luis Castro of the Staten Island FerryHawks.
SWR Gets Honored
This is the fourth consecutive year that Shoreham-Wading River has been selected. The school was among the nineteen selections from Section XI high schools and one of only 39 on Long Island to achieve the honor.
Moynihan Takes Home First Place
Moynihan was a two-time all Long Island selection and led Sayville to the Long Island championship this season. He then was named Suffolk County Player of the Year and 2024 Best Offensive Player.
Stony Brook In The Olympics
Pagan played in the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. She made Connecticut history as the first New London native to compete in the Games but also Puerto Rican history as a member of the first-ever women's basketball team to qualify and compete at the Summer Olympics. With that she also became the first Seawolves women's basketball player, and third Stony Brook student-athlete ever, to compete in the Olympic Games.
Lucky #7 For Rocky Point
Rocky Point is one of only 24 Section XI schools to earn the honor for its 25 varsity teams in the 2023-24 school year.
Hard Knocks Makes The Giants Easy To Knock
Hard Knocks has been a great show for the fans of the NFL to get a look inside how franchises go about their business during training camp and what it's really like to be on a professional team. But, as with most things under a spotlight, there seems to always be some drawbacks. Sure, the publicity can be great but there is a reason teams don't want the cameras around all the time and Big Blue is feeling that backlash this year.
A Seawolf Heads Overseas
Stephenson-Moore began his career on Long Island and won the 2019 AA New York Federation Championship at Long Island Lutheran, was named to the 2019 All-Long Island Team and was MVP of the LuHi Postseason Invitational.
A True Team Effort Brings Home The Championship
The coaching staff of Mike Wolters, James Martin and Brian Reitan led this team of 9 and 10 year olds, with one 8 year old player on the team, to new heights this year and right into a state championship game, but their journey to get there is one for the books.
A Major Accomplishment
The Majors All Stars advanced to the sectional finals on the back of a tremendous pitching effort and some timely hitting. Their journey began in the District 36 Championship game against East Hampton. In that game you could see the toughness of the team shine through. They trailed 5-4 heading into the last inning only to have a massive comeback win to advance and claim the title.
Tennis Camp At Connetquot
Tennis is becoming more and more of a popular sport not just worldwide, but also here on Long Island.
Betting Bullpens = Big Bucks
While the Yankees with Rivera, Nelson, and Stanton set the standard for shortening the game, the Rays took it a step further and almost eliminated the need for a dominant starter when they began to institute the opener. Teams have since become quite happy with 3 good starters and patching the backend of the rotation together and even the front line starters' standards have gone down to just get us through 5 or 6 innings and allow the bullpen to take it from there. But again, many sports bettors have looked past this trend.
Haasan Holds Out
This is just another step in the drama that has pitted Reddick against the Jets. New York sent a conditional 3rd round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles to get the big pass rusher, and now are facing a season without any contributions from him.
No Difference Between Biden and Harris
As soon as Kamala Harris had officially started her campaign the odds had shifted drastically in her favor to represent the Democratic Party this November, and her odds to win the White House were also on the move. Before the debate Joe Biden sat as the presumptive favorite to win re-election. The debate brought that number down to a slight underdog, and when there was an attempt on Donald Trump's life and the heroic aftermath, Biden's odds dipped once more. When the dust settled Joe Biden was about a 2 to 1 underdog to Trump and falling.
Trump's Eagle Settles It
This week President Trump played a round of gold with one of the world's best golfers in Bryson DeChambeau. Bryson and President Trump played a contest with an attempt to break 50 from the red tees.The man who just about two weeks ago avoided an asassination attempt was on his A game for the contest, and the sports world took notice. President Trump not only looked good on the course but he also scored a solo eagle. If you understand golf you will understand how incredible of a feat that was.The X universe (formerly known as Twitter), exploded with video of the 45th president's shot and the shocked and giddy reaction of DeChambeau matched the swing itself. For many golf insiders an eagle is almost as difficult as a hole in one but for a 78 years old that is an even more impressive shot. Trump continued to impress on the day but all anyone will remember is that eagle. Joe Biden claimed to have a 6 handicap, but this all but settles the golf debate.
Ex-Duck Back to the Bigs
The Tampa Bay Rays called up right-handed pitcher Tyler Zuber this week. Zuber began the 2024 season with the Long Island Ducks, and was promoted to the Major Leagues by the Tampa Bay Rays to play against the Yankees in the Bronx.
The Mets Get Some Help From Long Island
Jackie Bradley Jr. has had quite the headline making couple of weeks on the Island. After setting the franchise record for most consecutive games with a hit for the Long Island Ducks, a week later the Ducks have announced that his contract has been purchased by the New York Mets organization.
Sell The Farm - Yankees Trade Targets
The Bombers have some pretty obvious holes. Third base has been a major need all season long. Oswaldo Cabrera isn't the answer and despite his contract DJ the Machine, hasn't looked anything like his old self with just three extra base hits all season. The bullpen is an issue as well and needs more than just one piece, but a lefty reliever is a must have. The fanbase would also like a starter and impact bat, but as the want list gets longer, the competition to fill those needs gets greater.Here are the most likely Yankee trade targets to watch in the next week plus:
Mascot Ban Hits Suffolk
Half Hollow Hills East will change its nickname from the Thunderbirds to the Red Hawks. The symbol, nickname and mascot will all be changed to reflect the new name, but the school will keep its primary school colors of black and red. They plan to make the change when students return this fall.
Daily Feed
Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform
Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.
Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven
On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages
A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.