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Sep 13, 2025

Masera Leads Team USA To Gold

An Eastport-South Manor alumni went off to show the world her talent.

Sep 13, 2025

Smithtown Athletes Will Be Seen Like Never Before

Smithtown High School East will now be able to show off their athletes like never before.

Sep 13, 2025

Sachem's Marchitto Up for Athlete of the Year

Sachem East’s Dominick Marchitto is in the running for Youth Athlete of the Year. The award is a national honor that is sponsored by Sports Illustrated and the V Foundation.

Sep 12, 2025

Trump Honors 9-11 Hero's at Yankee Stadium

Last night all eyes were on Yankee Stadium as the Yankees honored all those heroes from 9-11. Their social media spoke of what was broadcast through the stadium in a pregame ceremony saying, "Tonight, we remember those we lost, the heroism of all who bravely sacrificed their own lives to save others, and those who died from illnesses obtained at Ground Zero. Their spirit lives on today with our First Responders and all who serve our communities and our country."

Sep 11, 2025

Kirk Honored at Yankee Stadium

Wednesday night Americans mourned as activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during his Turning Point event at Utah Valley University.

Sep 10, 2025

Center Moriches Math Teacher Heads to Championships

Lauren Harris will compete in the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this month. Harris is a Center Moriches High School math teacher and the American record-holder in the 20-kilometer race walk.

Sep 9, 2025

Soccer Pro Will Play for Connetquot

He may only be 16 years old but he is making a name for himself, and people are taking notice.

Sep 9, 2025

Legendary Coach Wins #300

This past week Bayport-Blue Point's head Volleyball coach Toni McKinnon set a new school record.

Sep 8, 2025

Overreaction Week 2

It is week 2 in the NFL and for sports bettors that means only one thing ... it's overreaction time.

Sep 8, 2025

Division 4 - Suffolk County Football Preview

Division IV Shoreham-Wading River Head Coach: Aden Smith

Sep 8, 2025

Division 3 - Suffolk County Football Preview

Division III Rocky Point Head Coach: Anthony DiLorenzo

Sep 8, 2025

Division 2 Suffolk County Football Preview

Division II Half Hollow Hills East Head Coach: Alex Marcelin

Sep 8, 2025

Division 1 Suffolk County Football Preview

Division I William Floyd Head Coach: Paul Longo

Sep 5, 2025

Section XI Reps Named for NYPHSAA Council

Section XI representatives Bayla Goldberg & Charlie Carter have been asked to serve on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Student Athlete Advisory Council.

Sep 5, 2025

The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Those September Closers

As we head into October there are some tired arms in the bullpen and getting those last few saves could mean the difference between a championship and finishing out of the money.

Sep 4, 2025

Mount Sinai Football Gives Back

The Mount Sinai football annual picnic is always about more than just what it looks like on the surface.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook Punter Nominated for Prestigious Award

Stony Brook has been receiving a lot of off-season attention after their turnaround season last year and the expectations are high for this season. Some Seawolves are also being looked at for individual awards. Senior punter Clayton Taylor has been nominated for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy.

Sep 3, 2025

President Trump to Return Home For 9-11 Yankee Game

Reports say that President Donald Trump is set to be in attendance in the Bronx for the New York Yankees game this September 11th. The Yankees will be at home this year to take on the Tigers, Thursday night.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook Volleyball Off to a Hot Start

The Stony Brook Seawolves volleyball team has gotten off to a rousing start this season and with their red hot start has come some personal accolades. Mercedes Motton earned her first career weekly honor after leading the Seawolves with 14 blocks over the weekend and then was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Week.

Sep 2, 2025

The Mets Have A Senga Problem

The New York Mets are in the thick of a playoff race and what most Mets fans believed would be their ace starter now has some major questions surrounding him.

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Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia

Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.


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Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board

Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.


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LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall

Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.