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Stroman Is Headed To Virginia
The MLB draft last week saw a number of high schoolers drafted into pro ball, including a number form Suffolk County, including a first round pick. But Stroman, who has a claim to be the best player on Long Island went undrafted and it left many wondering why.
Howard Wins National Title
Howard's hand was raised in victory after he competed for three days during the intense tournament and walked away the winner.
Heaven Gains a Real American
Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, died Thursday night at 71 years old from what the Clearwater Fire and Police Departments are calling a cardiac arrest. First responders came to Hogan's Clearwater Beach home where he was treated by fire and rescue crews before being transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
SWR Announces New AD
"Ms. Ferry brings extensive educational and athletic leadership experience from her previous role as director of athletics at Half Hollow Hills Central School District."
Suffolk's Schools of Distinction
To be recognized as a School of Distinction, a school must apply for the honor and have 100% of its varsity teams earn the Scholar-Athlete Team Award during their respective sports seasons.
Rocky Point Alumn Take 1st
Amendola rose to new heights at the Nuway Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ. Amendola has been wrestling for the East Stroudburg Warriors for three seasons now.
John Glenn's Coach is Stepping Down
Shanahan has been the head man in charge of the Elwood football program for more than 30 years and has decided at 56 years old to hang up the whistle.
Who Takes The Fall?
With the camps opening you always hear the rhetoric that it's a new season and "anything can happen." While that is true, the reality for sports bettors is we have to concentrate on what we know and use that for looking forward to make the best use of our bankroll.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Never Forget Runs Scored
What everyone has in common in their success is to win categories week in and week out.
The Mets Retire #5
There is a new number that no other New York Met will ever be wearing as David Wright's #5 was retired by the team this past weekend.
Greenport Named School of Distinction
Greenport High School is one of the smaller schools on the Island but it has just made a big impact. Greenport has been recognized as a 2024-25 School of Distinction.
Bellport Girls Track Add To Their Trophy Case
The Bellport High School girls track team has excelled all season and now they have earned All-Long Island and All-New York honors.
Breece Hall Visits Bellport
This past week some youngsters dreams came true when they got to meet a pro player and take advice from him.
All Star Ducks
This season two Ducks have made the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs (ALPB) Mid-Season All-Star Team. Both catcher Ronaldo Flores and outfielder River Town were chosen in voting among the league’s 10 managers.
MLB Draft Is Full of Suffolk Players
Long Island has always been able to produce plenty of talent that get drafted into the Major League Baseball draft, but this year the amount of quality players that were taken were as impressive as any group that we have seen.
Maragioglio Becomes an All-American
Bellport High School's Caitlin Maragioglio has become the school's first female wrestler to be named an All-American.
My Fantasy Baseball Experience - Rookie Performers
I hope you had a good weekend and enjoyed my last edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about how to treat young players.
The Big Beautiful Bill Targets Bettors
While many Americans celebrated President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," there was one section of the bill that targets a very select group of people: sports bettors
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who Are The New Closers?
It's the All Star break for major league baseball, which also means for most fantasy owners out there it's time to take a few days and take a serious look at their fantasy teams. This is the time of year where you should know if you are a contender or a pretender, and in keeper or dynasty leagues, act accordingly.
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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.
No Summer Letdown
For the William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team there is no off season if you want to be great and they proved that this summer.
Longwood's 7th Grader Named Long Island's Athlete of the Year
Longwood school district's Amanda Ratley has been named 2024 USATF Long Island Female Athlete of the Year.