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Feb 17, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Closer Value Is Found In Fake News

Some want the top-notch closers who are reliable not only in getting saves but also can help in ERA, K's and WHIP, while others look at the volatility of the position and decide to wait until the end for a closer in waiting who will eventually get the job.

Feb 17, 2025

The 51st State Gets Smashed In The Face As USA Crushes Canada

The 51st state, North North Dakota, or Canada as some still refer to it got literally punched in the face to begin the hockey game, and then it happened again and again as Team USA set the tone en route to a 3-1 victory and a spot in the championship game on Thursday.

Feb 14, 2025

Rocky Point Advances

The Eagles won 60-58 over Westhampton on Thursday night in a game that was as close as the score would indicate.

Feb 14, 2025

The Wildcats Excel At Fencing Championships

The team watched as freshman Joseph Losquadro, who was in the Sabre competition, had an amazing run in his first year of high school fencing competition.

Feb 13, 2025

Zahra Is Headed To State's

Mount Sinai's Tyler Zahra is headed to the NYSPHSAA State Championship after his impressive performance this week.

Feb 13, 2025

Ducks Manager Makes The Anniversary Team

The Long Island Ducks have announced a very special addition to their 25th Anniversary Team. Current Manager and former outfielder Lew Ford has been chosen as the 15th member of the team.

Feb 12, 2025

WFHS Girls’ Varsity Basketball Earns Playoff Berth for Fourth Consecutive Year

The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, clinched a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season.

Feb 12, 2025

Another Jets Failure Leads To Another "Rebuild"

This week the Jets front office informed their 41 year old quarterback Aaron Rodgers that they will be moving on from his services for next season.

Feb 12, 2025

No Time To Rest - The 2026 Super Bowl Odds

As the green and white confetti was still falling from the sky many sports bettors around the country barely allowed themselves a minute to reflect and enjoy the big game win, they were already looking at 2026.

Feb 12, 2025

Suffolk Swimmers Standout At The Championship

Rocky Point junior Trevor Green won the Section XI Championship in both the 100-yard Individual Medley and the 200-yard backstroke.

Feb 10, 2025

Mount Sinai = Perfection

Not only did the boys win the title but they also did so by being perfect. They ended their season undefeated by beating Kings Park in their last game this week 65-58.

Feb 10, 2025

Wrestler Mangialino Stands Alone Atop The Record Books

Mangialino earned win No. 169 this season, beating the old school record. He's been adding to the total since and has more to go at the league and potentially county tournament.

Feb 10, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Catching Some Power

Catchers are like tight ends in the fantasy community. You either love them or hate them, and each team's entire draft philosophies rely heavily on your catching approach.

Feb 9, 2025

Schwartz Heads Up A True Long Island Team

When the General Manager for the new football team coming to Long Island says he wants this to be a "Long Island" team that is not just a talking point.

Feb 9, 2025

Stony Brook Seawolves are Kings of the Island

The Stony Brook Seawolves basketball team have had a tough season so far, but they gave their fans a memorable moment that they won't soon forget.

Feb 9, 2025

The Sports World Reacts To A “Yuge” Victory For Women

This past week we all watched as dozens of young female athletes surrounded President Trump as he put pen to paper on a new executive order protecting women's sports.

Feb 6, 2025

Agostino Keeps The Family Tradition of Winning Going

Smithtown High School West basketball head coach Mike Agostino has joined an elite company.

Feb 6, 2025

The Lions Seniors Put On A Show

The Longwood Lions held their senior night this week and the Lions senior laden lineup gave the fans exactly what they wanted as they watched their team on the home floor walk away with a victory.

Feb 6, 2025

The Ducks’ 25th Anniversary Team Gets Two More Members

The Long Island Ducks have announced two more members to be a part of their 25th Anniversary Team. Former pitcher Bill Simas has been chosen as the 12th member of the team and former outfielder Justin Davies has been chosen as the 13th member.

Feb 6, 2025

Fantasy Baseball - Three Youngsters To Win Your League

As we head into February and the talk around the sports world is about the upcoming Super Bowl with some people's sights set on March Madness already, a funny thing is happening in the fantasy baseball community and that is draft season is here.

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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.