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Ja’Quan Thomas Wins the Hansen Award
Ja’Quan Thomas will need to find a place to put all his new trophies and awards after this week.
The Polar Bear Moves South
The Baseball Winter Meetings are supposed to ignite enthusiasm in fan bases and reconstruct rosters so that teams can contend. For the New York Mets, however, these meetings have become a string of nightmares and broken dreams. This week the Mets lost another beloved star when Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles.
Donnie Baseball is Still Waiting
In yet another disappointing and frankly baffling outcome, Don Mattingly was once again denied election to the Baseball Hall of Fame this week. “Donnie Baseball” did not receive the 12 votes required from the 16-member Contemporary Baseball Era Committee at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, falling short of induction in what marked his 19th appearance on a Hall of Fame ballot.
William Floyd Basketball Hosts Coach Sumpter Memorial Game
The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Will Slinkosky, recently hosted its first annual Coach Darrell Sumpter Memorial Game in a matchup against Sachem North.
Sachem Student Wins First Ever Sports Media Award
The Suffolk County Football Coaches Association has selected Sachem North senior Alyssa Tappin as the recipient of its first-ever Student Media Award, created to honor outstanding storytelling, coverage, and dedication to high school athletics.
Sachem East Wins Wrestling Tournament
The Sachem East Varsity Boys Wrestling Team delivered an outstanding performance this weekend, capturing first place at the Lou Giani Huntington Wrestling Tournament.
Jane Bonner Takes the Plunge
Councilwoman Jane Bonner proudly participated in the Annual Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach this past Saturday, joining hundreds of supporters who braved the icy waters of the Long Island Sound to raise funds for Special Olympics New York.
Will the Rays Magic Strike Again?
There is an old adage in baseball circles that when the Tampa Bay Rays’ front office calls you about a trade, you should hang up the phone immediately. That is because, in all likelihood, the Rays have identified value in one of your undervalued assets and are preparing to fleece you in a deal.
It's Over for the Lions
The Detroit Lions saved their season with an outstanding offensive performance against the Cowboys Thursday night, but for sports bettors there is a bigger picture to notice.
Tragedy Strikes Long Island Coach
Wading River’s own Liam Gleason, the Siena University men’s lacrosse coach, died Wednesday at Albany Medical Center, three days after suffering a severe head injury from a fall at his home.
Hockey for Cancer Pays Off Big
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon and representatives from the Strohm Foundation to present a substantial donation to the Stony Brook Cancer Center.
Uncle Stevie Adds Casinos to His Resume
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen won approval to operate a casino next to Citi Field in Queens, one of three projects selected by the New York State Gaming Commission’s facility location board to receive downstate gambling licenses. Cohen, the hedge fund billionaire who submitted an $8 billion proposal with Hard Rock International, was chosen alongside Genting Group’s Resorts World and Bally’s Corp.
Smithtown Star Named to the All-State Team
Smithtown East soccer standout Branden Jurlando has officially been named to the New York All-State Team, marking one of the most significant accomplishments of his high school career.
Half Hollow Hills East Honors their Star Athletes
This week, Half Hollow Hills East High School celebrated and honored its outstanding student-athletes, recognizing the individuals whose dedication, leadership, and academic excellence have helped shape the school’s athletic community.
Former Suffolk Great Visits the Classroom
Hofstra baseball coach Frank Catalanotto, a 14-year major leaguer from Smithtown, spoke with CMS sports management students this week. Catalanotto delivered an engaging, informative presentation that highlighted the many moving parts involved in running a successful collegiate baseball program.
Sachem Students Take Center Stage on Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, Sachem students Gianna Acevedo of Seneca Middle School and Charlotte Esposito of Cayuga Elementary proudly represented both Suffolk County and the Sachem community in the historic Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade.
Sachem Goes to MetLife
Sachem East’s Sports & Entertainment Management classes recently took their learning on the road with an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of MetLife Stadium — the home of both the New York Giants and the New York Jets.
Coan Wins the Grey Cup
Former Sayville star Jack Coan can add another trophy to his mantle this week after helping the Saskatchewan Roughriders win the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup.
Mets Sign the Yankees Old Closer
The New York Mets are in agreement with reliever Devin Williams on a three-year contract guaranteeing $51 million, a deal that also includes significant deferrals. Williams became one of baseball’s best closers with the Brewers, posting a 0.33 ERA across 27 innings during the shortened 2020 season while winning both National League Rookie of the Year and Reliever of the Year.
Pat-Med's Marshall Wins Coach of the Year
Patchogue-Medford High School gymnastics coach Kimberly Marshall has been named the Suffolk County Girls Gymnastics Coaches Association League 1 Coach of the Year, an honor that reflects her dedication, leadership, and commitment to the student-athletes she guides.
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The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.