News by Tom Barton

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Feb 28, 2025

The Phantoms Dynamic Duo Lifts Them Past Glenn

The Phantoms entered the game as the #3 seed against Glenn who drew the #6 seed. Bayport-Blue Point won the first half, but it was the closing quarter which really defined this victory.

Feb 28, 2025

Scully Keeps Setting New Records

Miller Place High School Senior Jillian Scully competed in the Section XI NYS Qualifier this week and has now become a new record holder.

Feb 26, 2025

The Jets Flunk The Test

When you think of dysfunctional sports franchises, year after year, at the top of the list is the New York Jets.

Feb 26, 2025

Longwood's Unified Team Looks Impressive In The Finals

The Longwood Lions Unified Golf Team recently shined when they competed in the annual Long Island Region Unified Topgolf Finals.

Feb 26, 2025

Miller Place Proves To Be The Comeback Kids As They Move On To The Next Round

The Miller Place basketball team might have had a slightly higher seed and home court advantage, but they had to come back and prove their mettle to advance in the playoffs on Tuesday night.

Feb 26, 2025

Mount Sinai With A Dominating Playoff Win

Tuesday night the Mount Sinai Mustangs didn't just win and move on in the playoffs, they made a statement to everyone in this division, and to all of Suffolk about how dominant this team can be.

Feb 26, 2025

The Mets Are Already Feeling Pain

Mets fans everywhere rejoiced when the Amazin's were able to sign the biggest free agent on the market this off season in landing Juan Soto. The electric outfielder will be the face of the Mets franchise for decades to come. They also resigned Pete Alonso and all seemed right with the world.

Feb 24, 2025

Fresno State Involved In A Betting Scandal

Legalized sports betting has slowed down the involvement of fixed lines and crooked athletes, but it hasn't put a full stop on the nonsense. More of that was found out this week in a college betting scandal that has now gone mainstream.

Feb 24, 2025

Elcock Leaps Into The States

This weekend at St. Anthony's High School another Longwood Lion punched his ticket to compete for a state championship.

Feb 24, 2025

Lady Lions Roar Into The States

Longwood senior Imani Smith is headed to the New York State Track and Field meet to compete for a state title.

Feb 24, 2025

What Is It To Look Like A Yankee?

The New York Yankees have changed their stance in regard to their long-standing facial hair policy and this became huge news this week because of the differing opinions.

Feb 22, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Are There Any True Aces Left?

When asking the question about what is an 'ace' to baseball fans you'll get a slew of requirements to be an ace pitcher. The #1 on a team, old heads like winning pitchers, others like a workhorse starter, while others will take pure stuff. For now, the term 'ace' can be debated by baseball fans far and wide, but for fantasy fans it's important to realize the dwindling requirements for a fantasy ace.

Feb 22, 2025

The Dragons Are Back!

It was a back to the future theme for the new team donned with a DeLorean in the parking lot and an appearance by Doc Brown. The theme was apropo as the team chose the same name as the old arena league name. The Long Island Dragons are back.

Feb 22, 2025

Track Star Macchia Is Banned From The States On a Technicality

The best Long Island track and field star in recent memory will not be competing for the rest of the season. The reason why Zariel Macchia isn't competing isn't because of an unfortunate injury, nor is it because of something of her choosing. Macchia has been banned from competing because of a technicality in the rule book.

Feb 21, 2025

Longwood Lions Are Running To The States

The Longwood Lions boys' track and field team have qualified to compete at this year's Indoor New York State Championship Meet.

Feb 20, 2025

The Ducks Add To Their Flock

This week the Long Island Ducks added a few players to their roster for the 2025 season.

Feb 20, 2025

Port Jefferson Duo Takes Home Some Championship Gold

Port Jefferson now has two champions after the Suffolk County Small School Indoor Track and Field Championships last week.

Feb 20, 2025

Proof That Lettuce Is Bad For Your Health

Dustin May had one of the oddest sports injuries ever last season as he explained the incident in training camp this week.

Feb 19, 2025

The Suffolk Hall of Fame Adds Some Ducks

 The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame will be adding two new members and both are high standing members of the Long Island Ducks.

Feb 19, 2025

Pickleball Comes to Bayport-Blue Point

Bayport-Blue Point High School team sports elective participated in the school’s first bracket-style pickleball tournament this past week.

Daily Feed

Education

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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.