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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.
Sayville's Baseball Field Has a New Name
Sayville's long time baseball head coach Barry Fitzpatrick was honored last week when the school district renamed their field in his honor.
The Eagles Unified Team Soars
The Rocky Point School District’s Unified Basketball team got a win this week against Shoreham Wading River and Comsewogue High School in their second season as a team.
The Colonials Win Their First Ever Playoff Game
The William Floyd Colonials varsity flag football team won their first-ever playoff game.
William Floyd varsity sports teams qualify five squads for playoffs
The William Floyd varsity spring sports teams have had a successful season, with five teams qualifying for the playoffs.
33 Suffolk Schools Compete for Fit Club
This week 33 schools across Suffolk County sent more than 1,000 student athletes to compete in the annual Suffolk Zone Fit Club.
Shoeless Joe Has a Chance
Last week MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made a monumental decision and removed Pete Rose and 16 other deceased people from the league’s permanently ineligible list. The most recognizable name aside from Rose was Shoeless Joe Jackson.
Respect Youth Officials
Anyone who has been to youth sports knows the trials and almost abuse the officials and umpires take on a daily basis. Standing in there wearing a referee or umpire uniform is a thankless job that is often criticized and almost never applauded. Grown adults across the country have been known to spoil the sport for the kids because of their treatment of these officials.
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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.