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May 16, 2025

Scully Is the Best of the Best

There are very few people in the world who can boast that they are the best at what they do, and no one can argue with their claims.

May 15, 2025

The Phantoms are Steamrolling into the Playoffs

The Bayport-Blue Point baseball team has hit the magic number for the season of 20 and now they eye the post season.

May 15, 2025

ACEing Tennis for Autism

This past week Smithtown East High School hosted the annual Bob Davis Play for Autism Tournament, and it was a giant success for everyone involved.

May 15, 2025

William Floyd High School tennis team secures fourth consecutive playoff berth

The William Floyd High School boys' varsity tennis team has secured a playoff spot for the fourth year in a row.

May 14, 2025

SWR Lacrosse Host Lax Out Cancer

This week before the Shoreham-Wading River vs. Comsewogue lacrosse game the Shoreham-Wading River High School community came together for the 16th Annual Lax Out Cancer fundraiser.

May 13, 2025

The Dragons Keep the Island Theme

The New York Dragons have added the first two players to their roster, and it is completely on brand for the new, exciting team.

May 12, 2025

The Rockies Are Bad - Which Is Good

Last year sports bettors were able to jump on the anti-Chicago White Sox bandwagon early and they kept firing against the worst team in league history over and over thinking we'd never see something like this again.

May 12, 2025

NCAA Lacrosse Is Filled with William Floyd Alumni

When you're building a successful sports program, it goes beyond just wins and losses. Many indicators have to be included with successful student athletes after they leave the school chief among the vital aspects to show how successful the program is.

May 12, 2025

Raio Sets the Suffolk Record and Now Eyes the L.I. Record

Half Hollow Hills all everything lacrosse player Anthony Raio has long been considered one of the best players on the island and this week he secured his name in the Suffolk sports record books forever.

May 11, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Two on the Way

Rookies are always undervalued in fantasy leagues and unless it's a dynasty league, often can be had at a massive discount. It seems year after year we look at owners who are in the top of the standings and see them grab a hold of that rookie difference maker.

May 9, 2025

Port Jefferson Champions are Honored

The Port Jefferson School District had seven different teams being represented the District at the Town of Brookhaven’s inaugural Night of Champions athletic ceremony.

May 9, 2025

Batter Is the New Record Holder

When Port Jefferson goalie Emma Batter stopped a shot against John Glenn this week, she also made history as she set the record and became new NYSPHSAA career saves leader.

May 8, 2025

Fisher and Thomas Earn Their Awards

The National Football Foundation James C. Metzger Suffolk County Chapter recently held their annual Scholar Athlete Brunch to honor the “Golden Eleven” team from Suffolk County and the “Players of the Week” team for the fall 2024 season. Longwood High School had two athletes honored at the event.

May 8, 2025

Ward Melville's Offensive Duo Takes Home Awards

This past weekend Ward Melville Football watched two players be honored at the National Football Foundation’s Suffolk County Awards Brunch.

May 6, 2025

Frankie Named to the Golden Eleven Team

Last week Suffolk County held one of their most prestigious events at the Melville Marriott. The event celebrated the best High School football players on Long Island.

May 6, 2025

So, You're Sayin There's a Chance

The New York Islanders knew their odds of selecting first in this year's NHL Draft lottery were very slim, but they weren't zero and that means they had a chance.

May 5, 2025

Mr. Goodell Goes to Washington

Maybe it's the New Yorker in me, or just that nostalgic feeling, but I still believe that Radio City Music Hall, and New York City is where the NFL Draft should be held every year.

May 5, 2025

Can We Still Back the Rangers?

This week the Texas Rangers fired their hitting coach Donnie Ecker amidst massive offensive struggles and sports bettors everywhere sighed.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook women's lacrosse wins third straight CAA title, faces Loyola Maryland next

The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team secured its third consecutive CAA Championship by defeating second-seeded Drexel 12-10 on May 3 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.

May 5, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - The Braves are Back?

The Atlanta Braves season seems to be spiraling downward and Braves fans are getting nervous, but they keep pointing to hope on the horizon.

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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.


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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.


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The King is Back in the South Shore Press

The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.