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Filardi starts for the Orange
Syracuse football made a major change at quarterback for Friday’s game against North Carolina, handing the start to former Half Hollow Hills West standout Joseph Filardi. Filardi, who was recruited to Syracuse for his lacrosse talent, was suddenly thrust into action for a nationally televised matchup against a Bill Belichick-led defense.
SWR's offense explodes before the half
Shoreham-Wading River wasted no time getting on the scoreboard early and often this week in their dominant win over Port Jefferson.
Sachem North ends the season streaking
It was a cold and windy Halloween night at Fred Fusaro Alumni Stadium, but that didn’t stop Sachem North from extending their season-long winning streak.
Ward Melville gets a shutout in the season finale
The Ward Melville Patriots concluded their regular season in dominant fashion, finishing with an impressive 7-1 overall record.
Shoreham-Wading River soccer remains perfect
The Shoreham-Wading River boys’ soccer team ended its regular season the same way it played all year — with another victory.
Hills East win their 5th in a row
Half Hollow Hills East continued its impressive surge this week, improving its record to 5-2 and extending its winning streak to five straight games. After a slow start to the season, the Thunderbirds have found their rhythm and are now one of the hottest teams in the league.
William Floyd sisters earn All-State honors
William Floyd High School juniors Anabel Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott, under the leadership of two-time USTA Coach of the Year Dave Pia, earned All-State honors after finishing second in the Suffolk County Doubles Tournament held at Smithtown East on October 18–19.
Trump & Japanese PM watch the World Series
The World Series this season has truly become a global event, and the ratings reflect that growing international appeal.
Port Jeff has a new school record holder
Port Jefferson senior McKayla Pollard made history last week, setting a new school record and cementing her legacy as one of the greatest athletes in the program’s history.
LaRocca reaches 2,000 yards in win
Winning on the road is always difficult but doing it during another team’s homecoming is especially challenging. That’s exactly what Sachem North accomplished this week, earning a hard-fought 24-14 victory over Longwood.
What? The Ravens are favorites ... again
Entering their Thursday night matchup against the Miami Dolphins, the Baltimore Ravens found themselves in a familiar spot among sports bettors — though far from where they’re used to being in the standings.
Is Bryce Harper's fall real?
The rumors surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies potentially trading away superstar Bryce Harper grew so loud that Harper himself felt the need to respond.
Everybody Loves Raymond and LIMEHOF!
The non-profit museum will launch its exclusive new exhibit — “Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years” — on November 28th at 11 a.m. at its Stony Brook Main Street location. The exhibit will include a 70-foot-wide set from the show’s 30th-anniversary TV special, set to air on CBS in November.
Jets great Nick Mangold dies at 41
Nick Mangold, the New York Jets’ legendary center and one of the most beloved figures in franchise history, passed away Saturday night from complications of kidney disease. He was 41.
Bayport-Blue Point wins their 5th straight title
The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms are champions once again — and this time, they earned their title in thrilling fashion.
Seawolves celebrate homecoming
This weekend, Stony Brook University held its 44th annual Homecoming festival, Wolfstock, as students, alumni, faculty, and staff came together for a spirited celebration.
William Floyd soccer coach Paul Paniccia marks career milestone with 100th victory
William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer head coach Paul Paniccia recently achieved his 100th career victory, marking a significant milestone for the program.
NY Knicks send cease-and-desist to Mamdani
The New York Knicks basketball team has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Zohran Mamdani, the leading candidate in the New York City mayoral race, over his use of a logo resembling the team’s trademark in campaign materials and social media posts.
Reisinger does it all for Rocky Point
Rocky Point quarterback Peyton Reisinger put the Eagles on his back and led them to a dramatic victory this week as Rocky Point defeated Eastport-South Manor 35-32 in one of the most thrilling games of the Suffolk County season.
Mustangs stun the Phantoms with last second field goal
The Mount Sinai Mustangs shocked the Suffolk football world this weekend when they defeated perennial favorites Bayport-Blue Point.
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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.