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Can The Colonials Remain Unbeaten?
With just two games left in the regular season and the League Title already clinched, the William Floyd varsity boys basketball team has a chance to do something historic.
Long Island Track Legend Tony Toro Dies at 77
Long Island's Track and Field community suffered a loss on January 9th as former Champion Runner, Longwood High School Coach, and Section XI Cross Country and Track and Field Director Tony Toro passed away at the age of 77 on January 9th.
Super Bowl MVP Odds
Name recognition and popularity will be the theme for this year's big game and no player is more popular than #15 for the Chiefs. That's why even though the Kansas City Chiefs opened as underdogs for the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers, Patrick Mahomes opened as the favorite for the games Most Valuable Player award.
Smithtown West's Melore Commits to Marist College
After wrapping up his historic football career at Smithtown West, many Long Island Football fans were all wondering where two-time All State Wide Receiver would take his talents next fall.
Patriots Play Tough Against Brentwood
After seeing what in-league Rival William Floyd did to formerly unbeaten Brentwood the week prior at home, the Ward Melville Patriots were looking to emulate the same thing as they would have a back and forth affair with the League I Powerhouse.
Eastport-South Manor Honors Fall Athletes
On January 24th,The Eastport-South Manor Central School District honored its top fall athletes during their board of education meeting.
And Then There Were Four ...
We usually reserve the phrase "Final Four" for the NCAA Basketball championship in March, but being one of the final four teams in the NFL really does lift teams to a new stratosphere. This year's group of teams who have advanced all have some new flavor to the mix, which is refreshing for NFL fans and adds a nuance for football bettors.
Seawolves Hire New Assistant Football Coaches
Following the departure of longtime head coach Chuck Priore this off-season during and on the heels of an imperfect season, Head Coach Billy Cosh was brought in to right the ship and in order to do that, he needed to assemble the right coaching staff.
Braun has Monster Game in Smithtown West Victory over ESM
Despite a rough season on paper for Smithtown West Girls Basketball, Wednesday's game against Eastport-South Manor was a bright spot for sure as the Bulls were able to squeak out a victory thanks to a big third quarter from Kate Braun.
Floyd Remains Unbeaten, Hangs on to Beat Brentwood
On a snowy Tuesday night on Long Island, two of the best public schools on Long Island would square off in a battle for dominance as unbeaten William Floyd put their record on the line as they entered enemy territory to take on unbeaten Brentwood in a game crucial to both playoff seeding and who would walk away with the League I Regular Season Championship.
Ducks Finalize Coaching Staff
After an offseason full of exciting news that included an overhaul of the front office and the promotion of Hitting Coach Lew Ford to the team's Manager, the Long Island Ducks finalized their game day management team as new assistant coaches have been hired by the team.
Colts Owner Irsay Relapses, Found Unresponsive
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was reportedly found unresponsive in his house last month by Carmel, Indiana police as a result of a suspected drug overdose according to initial reports that surfaced last week.
William Floyd Hoops Dominate Against Quality Opponent
The Patchogue-Medford Raiders have been one of the best teams in League I and in Suffolk County. They have the dramatic wins, big time individual performances, and a roster full of talented players. Usually, this means that they would be a League Champion that would cruise to at least the County Semi-Finals while having State Championship Aspirations, but they have to deal with a Juggernaut within their own league.
Greatness Walks Away
Last week, Nick Saban announced his retirement as head football coach of the University of Alabama, and the very next day, Bill Belichick announced he and the New England Patriots had mutually agreed to part ways. The two miraculous coaching tenures came to an end within hours of each other, and both have had unparalleled success in their coaching careers. All of those wins and championships though only begin to highlight the similarities between the two friends and icons of the football world.
Ducks Promote Sean Smith to General Manager
Prior to entering their 24th season of operation in the Atlantic League, the Long Island Ducks hope to – once again – field a roster full of superstar talent and make it back to the promised land after falling short in the postseason last fall.
Patchogue-Medford Alumni Stroman Agrees to Deal With the Yankees
The Yankees have had quite the offseason following their most disappointing season in nearly 30 years by bringing in top talents like Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo to bolster the offense, but the starting rotation needed some help.
Ducks Co-Owner and Ex-Manager Bud Harrelson Dies at 79
This past Thursday was a very sad day for baseball fans as former New York Mets Shortstop and Long Island Ducks Legend Bud Harrelson died at a hospice home in East Northport at the age of 79. "We were saddened to learn of Mets Hall of Famer Buddy Harrelson's passing," Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a press release made by the Mets Thursday morning. "He was a skilled defender and spark plug on the 1969 Miracle Mets. The Gold Glove shortstop played 13 years in Queens, appearing in more games at short than anyone else in team history. Buddy was the third base coach on the 1986 World Champs, becoming the only person to be in uniform on both World Series winning teams. We extend our deepest condolences to his entire family."
It's Playoff Time
The NFL playoff picture is set and while it took some twists and turns to get here, most of the teams are no surprise to be in the field. What could be a surprise will come next when we have weaker top teams than in years past, and many of these playoff contenders have limped to the finish line. In fact, it's not far fetched to say that every team in the playoff picture has a glaring weakness, the question is can anyone take advantage of those, while masking their own inadequacies.
USA Boxing Allowing Biological Men to Fight Biological Women in New Rule Change
With the sport of boxing on the decline, USA Boxing has appeared to make a decision that will drive the fans away even more than the recent emergence of celebrity boxing. Last week, USA Boxing – which is the governing body of the sport in the United States – announced a new transgender policy that allows biological men to compete against biological women. Since the announcement occurred, the governing body of the once super popular sport has been slammed by fans and outsiders alike for its “pathetic and disgusting” decision.
Sachem North Loses a Blowout to Bay Shore
It has been a tough year to be a Sachem North Basketball fan as the Flaming Arrows can't seem to figure out their game at all this year as they currently sit at 2-6 and were just embarrassed at home by unbeaten Bay Shore this past week.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Plaintiffs Allege Unconstitutional Tax Practices Against Nassau County Over Frozen Assessments
The Town Supervisor for Babylon along with other local figures has initiated a lawsuit against Nassau County and several New York State entities over alleged unconstitutional tax practices resulting from frozen property assessments.
Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.