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Changes On the Ice
Both the New York Rangers and Islanders had underwhelming seasons this year and when looking at the causes the front office and head men in charge have been pushed to take the blame.
NFL Draft Betting - Is There Any Value Left?
The NFL Draft offers bettors a unique way to bet on sports, yet there will be no game played. Betting on who will be selected and where has been a fun situation for many bettors over the years, but with more and more social media and leaks from the teams we have gotten into an almost WWE type of betting atmosphere where the odds have been blown out of proportion for most draft slots.
Fantasy Baseball - Sell the Snakes
Last week in this column we spoke about two Texas Rangers who were buys, despite their slow starts, and how each one of them could be had at a bargain
New York Jets Draft Preview
The New York Jets feel like a franchise that is beginning from scratch. They have a new GM, a new head coach, a new QB and really an entirely different identity entering this Thursday's draft.
New York Giants Draft Preview
The New York Giants are sitting with the #3 pick in Thursday's NFL Draft and there are still so many directions the team can go in, and the rumors are swirling all over the speculation of whose name will be called.
Dontrelle and Puckett Added to the Flock's Anniversary Team
The Long Island Ducks have added a very familiar name to their 25th Anniversary team when they announced that former starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis has been chosen as the 24th member.
Miller Place Softball Squashing the Competition
Last season without a single senior on the team the Miller Place softball team won the Suffolk County championship. So, it stands to reason that this championship level team, now with experience under their belt would once again be a powerhouse this year, but no one could have imagined this sort of dominance coming.
Hiller Climbs the Record Books
Center Moriches star pitcher Joey Hiller has etched his name into the record books and is climbing the school's all time charts.
Old School Kirwin Mows 'Em Down
We had an early season gem on the diamond between Eastport-South Manor and Harborfields this week which resulted in an old school style pitcher's duel.
Girls' Flag Football at the Halfway Point
The Suffolk County Girls' Flag Football league has reached the halfway point in the season and besides being an enormous success there are some big story lines around the county.
Disappointment On Ice
Both the New York Islanders and New York Rangers were expected by many to be playoff teams this season, yet both will miss the postseason in what can only be described as a massively disappointing year for New York hockey.
Oh Captain, My Captain
Aaron Judge has always looked like Superman in his uniform but now he is Captain America ... or better yet the Captain of the American team.
Don't Fall into the Hits Trap
The new sports betting craze that has hot almost everyone is betting player props. While this is exceedingly popular in the NFL and NBA, baseball player props have taken off like gang busters in the past few years.
Fantasy Baseball - A Texas Two-Step
The Texas Rangers powerful lineup hasn't been as powerful as Rangers fans had hopes early in the season, and fantasy managers who banked on big numbers from the middle of the lineup have been disappointed.
Former Wildcat Erb is Lighting Up the Ivy's
Former Shoreham-Wading River girls' lacrosse star Catherine Erb is putting on a show in the Ivy Leagues and has just won the Ivy League Player of the Week.
Coach Megna Get to Win 100
This week William Floyd High School boys’ varsity lacrosse head coach Desmond Megna accomplished a goal that very few coaches can get to when he won his 100th career game.
400 Saves for Pat-Med Star
This week Patchogue-Medford's star goalie reached a milestone when she saved her 400th game in net.
Sanders To New York Is Not Dead
In NFL circles April is the month for the NFL Draft, but that special day takes up more time in football fans minds before the actual selections begin.
Coach D Is the Champion of Diversity
Legislator Jim Mazzarella honored coach Darrell Sumpter this week for his impact that he had on the William Floyd community.
The Champ Is Still in Peak Form
The defending champion Half Hollow Hills boys' lacrosse team are putting on a show early in the new season and their perfect record has been as impressive as can be.
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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.
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.
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.