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7/18/21

Adam Caporn takes over the helm of the Long Island Nets.

New head coach Adam Caporn to lead L.I. Nets

The Long Island Nets, the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, have named Adam Caporn as the fifth head coach in franchise history. more

7/7/21

Essential Quality, right, with jockey Luis Saez aboard, overtook Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch to capture the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 11,238 last Saturday.

Essential Quality rallies to win Belmont Stakes

Coming off the only defeat of his career, finishing fourth as the Kentucky Derby favorite, Essential Quality got redemption last Saturday when he edged past intense pacesetter Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch for a thrilling 1 1/4-length victory in the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/6/21

Lynbrook's Ethan Hoyte is one of Nassau County's most talented backs.

Kickoff time for Nassau County football

Are you ready for some Nassau County high school football? A six-week regular season kicks off Friday night with three games, including Glen Cove at Hewlett, and 46 more teams will be in action … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/7/21

Island Park's Anthony Bitetto scored his third career NHL goal, and first with the Rangers, in a 4-2 win over Washington on Feb. 4.

Bitetto lights lamp for Rangers

In just his second game wearing a New York Rangers sweater, Island Park native Anthony Bitetto scored a highlight-reel goal to help the Blueshirts to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/5/21

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced Wednesday morning "high-risk" high school sports like wrestling and basketball will be able to resume under strict state guidelines.

Let the games begin: High-risk high school sports guidelines issued

Less than a week after high-risk high school sports in New York State such as basketball, football, wrestling, volleyball and competitive cheer were given the green light to proceed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran relayed the necessary guidance put in place by local health officials. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/27/21

High-risk high school sports could begin Feb. 1

High-risk high school sports in New York State such as basketball, football, wrestling, hockey, volleyball and competitive cheer will be permitted to proceed beginning Feb. 1 as long as county health departments approve competitive play within its jurisdiction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday afternoon. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/22/21

Indians equipped for deep run

Sewanhaka’s boys’ basketball team is coming off a successful shortened season, as the team finished with a 5-3 record. With most of the projected starters being guys who have had … more

By JAMIE DEJONG | 1/11/21

John "Jack" Leddy was an Island Park Little League fixture for 30 years.

Shell Creek field named in honor of I.P. Little League icon

Shell Creek Park was recently renamed in honor of John “Jack” Leddy, a longtime coach, president and leader of the Island Park Little League. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 12/23/20

Mepham and Carey will renew their Nassau Conference II football rivalry on April 10.

Nassau H.S. football approves 6-game schedule

Nassau County high school football, slated to begin practice March 1 of 2021, announced it will play six regular-season games, down from the standard eight, and also eliminate scrimmages and one round of playoffs. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 12/17/20

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