News by Tom Barton
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Jump On the Thunder Now
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened up the NBA Finals as one of the biggest favorites in history and after losing game 1 those odds were literally cut in half, but there is still some value after their game 2 win.
ESM Seniors Honored at College Signing Day
It was Senior College Signing Day for the Eastport-South Manor Central School District this week as they celebrated their student-athletes.
A Duck Becomes a Cardinal
The Long Island Ducks are sending another player to the major leagues. This week they announced that right-handed pitcher Zach Plesac’s contract has been purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
Miller Place Heads to the Semi Finals
The Miller Place softball team has been one of the best teams in Long Island history and now they have extended their quest to add New York State to that moniker.
Miller Place's Durkin Is Headed to Nationals
Miller Place High School Senior Lauren Durkin is turning heads and now will be competing for a National Championship.
Hills Win a Thrilling Long Island Championship
Half Hollow Hills are your Class A Boys Lacrosse Long Island Champions. Hills won the title by beating Section VIII champion Massapequa by a score of 15-14 in a thrilling title game.
Dominant Phantoms are Long Island Champs
One of the most dominant teams in Long Island history can now call themselves the 2025 Long Island girls lacrosse champions.
Center Moriches Lax Makes History
The Center Moriches boy's lacrosse team has won their first ever Suffolk County Class D championship.
Thibs is Out
The New York Knicks just finished off their best season in the past 25 years. They got within two games of a NBA Finals appearance, and a toe's length away from winning game one and sending this series to at least a game seven, but despite all of that success this week the Knicks fired their head coach.
Smithtown West Gets Their First Title
The Smithtown High School West girl's lacrosse team are the Suffolk County "Class B" County champions.
Fantasy Baseball - A New Closer in Wrigley
The Cubs have a new closer, but will it last? That seems to be the question on everyone down at Wrigleyville's lips and for good reason.
The Finals Favorite Will Cost You
When you see a -800 favorite in any sport you just assume that it's one of the best teams in the league against one of the worst, and even then, it still is shocking to see such disparity.
Bellport Races to a Title
Bellport High School’s sprint medley relay team won first place this week at the Glenn D. Loucks Games.
Girard Is Back on Top
Ward Melville golfer Ella Girard has won her second Suffolk County Championship.
Athletes Go Beyond the Playing Field to Make the Hall of Fame
This week the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame (SSHOF) and Team Up 4 Community (TU4C) proudly honored Kate Gironda and Rowan Golub for their extraordinary commitment to community service.
The Breeder's Cup Is Coming Back to Long Island
The Breeder's Cup World Championships are coming to Long Island. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Belmont Park has been selected to host the 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Smithtown Students Experience the Subway Series
The New York Yankees vs. New York Mets series are dubbed the 'Subway Series' because you can hop on the train and take it to the next stadium. That experience is unique to New York and the phrase began back when the Yankees would play the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.
Hills East Duo's Are Heading to State's
Half Hollow Hills East's Lohit Madisetty & Marcus Gonzales have won the Section XI - Suffolk County Athletics Doubles Title.
Miller Place's Lake Nominated for Prestigious Award
Miller Place's Brendan Lake was recently nominated for the Rohan Murphy Inspirational Wrestler of the Year Award.
A Lion Sized No-No
This week the Longwod Lions playoff win wasn't just a great win, it was nearly perfect.
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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.
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.
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.