News by Tom Barton
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Yankees Will Host the Mets on the 25th Anniversary of 9-11
The Major League Baseball schedule makers got one right in a big way. The MLB schedule for 2026 was released this week and while many fan bases are skimming through the schedule to see how the schedule makers hurt their team with travel or road trips and the like, the schedule makers made sure to get the most important date right.
The Yankees Schedule Takes a Toll on Fans Emotions
The New York Yankees this season seem to have been playing with fans emotions from one series to the next. It's like a yo-yo with doom and gloom, followed by blue skies and rainbows, but as a fan it's hard not to get caught up in the up and down.
Hitting Home Runs For Heroes
This week the Jibaritos with Troops Fourth Annual Charity Softball game took place for a great cause in Holtsville. The event was dubbed 'Hitting Home Runs for Heros' and the day was full of festivities. From face painting for the children to food and family activities there was something for everyone. But the real fun began with the charity softball game.
Week 1 in College Football Presents Some Value
Week zero is in the books, and yes it feels weird typing that, and the 2025 College Football season is off and running. While last week's slate of games proved entertaining, many of us could care less about most of the matchups. That is not the case in the official Week 1 of College Football this weekend.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Go Get Em!
The dog days of summer are slowing coming to an end and most fantasy managers have their eye on making that late push to claim the title. That late push often comes with some keen late season additions and acquisitions. Many leagues will have their trade deadline coming up this week, but even if you missed the deadline the waiver wire can always make or break your season late in August and into September.
Trump Brings FIFA To D.C.
President Trump is bringing potentially the biggest sporting event to the United States. The draw for the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.. The announcement was made from the Oval Office by President Donald Trump for the December 5th event.
Stony Brook's Gilardi Helps Team USA Beat Canada
This week two of Stony Brook University's own faced off in the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship. Head coach Anthony Gilardi, who was named coach of Team USA faced off against Brendan Marino, from Team Canada.
Suffolk Officer Throws A Perfect Strike
Suffolk County Police Officer Brendon Gallagher threw out the first pitch at Citi Field on this weekend when the New York Mets took on the Seattle Mariners.
Sachem On The National Stage
Sachem High School has produced some outstanding athletes but what was accomplished this week has to be near the top of the list for alumni accomplishments.
Stony Brook Ranks Inside the Top 25
This Labor Day weekend the Stony Brook football team will play their first game of the season, and they may have never had higher expectations than they do right now.
A True Inspiration Returns To Sachem
Sachem had a very special guest this summer when alum and University of Louisville women’s soccer coach Karen Ferguson-Dayes (Class of ’90) returned to the school to speak with the Sachem East and Sachem North girls’ soccer teams.
Axcess Baseball Holds Home Run Derby For a Cause
Last week Axcess Baseball held their 2025 Home Run Derby. When all was said and done the winner of the event was Ethan Saintjean. Saintjean is set to graduate from Half Hollow Hills West this year. During the derby competition he was able to smash seven home runs in the finals to take the crown.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Injured Studs Coming Back
As we get closer to the end of the season in baseball, that means the end of the fantasy season is also right around the corner. That also means that many teams realize they can't win this year, so many have checked out, but those who still are active might be ready to unload some players that you can take advantage of their lowered price tag.
The Moon Ball is Back
This past weekend there was the battle of New York in a preseason game when the Giants took on the Jets in the stadium that both of them call home. While the final score can be some small bragging rights for one team or another, it's still the preseason so the score of the game means very little in the big picture.
Bellport Football Reaches 50 Years of Success
The nostalgia hits you as much as the biggest defensive lineman coming around the corner on a blitz. As you walk into Coach Cipp's house you can feel the pride and memories of decades of football come over you. In his back room is a museum of sorts filled with memorabilia of Bellport football.
Suffolk County Pitchers Next Destinations
This week Suffolk County baseball was in the news quite a bit and where those athletes would continue their careers were at the top of the list.
The Lions Take Home More Gold
The Longwood Lions were in full roar this past week when they took home numerous awards at the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Brunch. Both Giselle Harris and Delaney Israel were recognized as All-Long Island players.
Top Suffolk Arms Lead The Leiderman Cup Rotation
Two Suffolk pitchers have been added to the staff for the Leiderman Cup. The Leiderman Cup is an annual event that will be taking place this weekend that pits Long Island's best baseball players against those from New York City.
The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage
The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.
College Football Future Plays That Will Pay Off
College Football is back and it is time we start to look at futures plays. When we discuss futures plays most times people gravitate towards who will win the National Championship and who will win the Heisman award
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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.
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Division IV Shoreham-Wading River Head Coach: Aden Smith
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Division III Rocky Point Head Coach: Anthony DiLorenzo