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Bellport Seniors Sign to Play at The Next Level
Bellport High School recently celebrated their seniors who has committed to play athletics at the collegiate level next season.
Shashank Wins the Sportsmanship Award
Ward Melville's tennis player Shashank Pennabadi was awarded the Sportsmanship Award for his performance during the NYSPHSAA Championships.
Fantasy Baseball - A Pen Shakeup in Atlanta
This week one of the "safer" closers in all of baseball lost his job and we learned once again how volatile the back end of the bullpen is for real baseball, and for those fantasy baseball managers chasing saves.
Fantasy Baseball - My Fantasy Baseball Experience
Hi, my name is Jack Thaler and I will be doing a weekly fantasy baseball column throughout the summer. I am a 15-year-old kid who loves baseball. I started getting into fantasy about a year ago and I found that I love fantasy just as much as I love the real game.
Jump On the Thunder Now
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened up the NBA Finals as one of the biggest favorites in history and after losing game 1 those odds were literally cut in half, but there is still some value after their game 2 win.
ESM Seniors Honored at College Signing Day
It was Senior College Signing Day for the Eastport-South Manor Central School District this week as they celebrated their student-athletes.
A Duck Becomes a Cardinal
The Long Island Ducks are sending another player to the major leagues. This week they announced that right-handed pitcher Zach Plesac’s contract has been purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
Miller Place Heads to the Semi Finals
The Miller Place softball team has been one of the best teams in Long Island history and now they have extended their quest to add New York State to that moniker.
Miller Place's Durkin Is Headed to Nationals
Miller Place High School Senior Lauren Durkin is turning heads and now will be competing for a National Championship.
Hills Win a Thrilling Long Island Championship
Half Hollow Hills are your Class A Boys Lacrosse Long Island Champions. Hills won the title by beating Section VIII champion Massapequa by a score of 15-14 in a thrilling title game.
Dominant Phantoms are Long Island Champs
One of the most dominant teams in Long Island history can now call themselves the 2025 Long Island girls lacrosse champions.
Center Moriches Lax Makes History
The Center Moriches boy's lacrosse team has won their first ever Suffolk County Class D championship.
Thibs is Out
The New York Knicks just finished off their best season in the past 25 years. They got within two games of a NBA Finals appearance, and a toe's length away from winning game one and sending this series to at least a game seven, but despite all of that success this week the Knicks fired their head coach.
Smithtown West Gets Their First Title
The Smithtown High School West girl's lacrosse team are the Suffolk County "Class B" County champions.
Fantasy Baseball - A New Closer in Wrigley
The Cubs have a new closer, but will it last? That seems to be the question on everyone down at Wrigleyville's lips and for good reason.
The Finals Favorite Will Cost You
When you see a -800 favorite in any sport you just assume that it's one of the best teams in the league against one of the worst, and even then, it still is shocking to see such disparity.
Bellport Races to a Title
Bellport High School’s sprint medley relay team won first place this week at the Glenn D. Loucks Games.
Girard Is Back on Top
Ward Melville golfer Ella Girard has won her second Suffolk County Championship.
Athletes Go Beyond the Playing Field to Make the Hall of Fame
This week the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame (SSHOF) and Team Up 4 Community (TU4C) proudly honored Kate Gironda and Rowan Golub for their extraordinary commitment to community service.
The Breeder's Cup Is Coming Back to Long Island
The Breeder's Cup World Championships are coming to Long Island. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Belmont Park has been selected to host the 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals
The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.
Ducks Have First Signing of 2026
The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.
The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.