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Spring sports fell victim to the coronavirus last week after school officials and coaches across Long Island agreed the risk was too great to athletes and their families.

Cancellations bring Wantagh athletes heartache, dashed hopes

It was game over for spring sports in Seaford and Wantagh, after a gut-wrenching decision by school officials and coaches from across Long Island last week to put the health of athletes and their families first. more

By Tony Bellissimo and J.D. Freda | 4/29/20

The Golf Club at Middle Bay in Oceanside will reopen on Saturday, April 25.

Many golf courses back in action

Gyms, bowling centers and movie theatres remain closed, but the topic of golf being a safer form of entertainment and exercise during the coronavirus pandemic has bounced around in recent weeks. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/22/20

Long Island officials cancel spring sports

It’s game over for public high school spring sports on Long Island for 2020. Any hopes for even a modified season were dashed Tuesday afternoon when health and safety concerns led athletic administrators and school superintendents in Nassau and Suffolk counties to announced the cancellation of the spring sports season. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/21/20

Tony Carter, who coached football at Wantagh High School for 18 seasons and worked at Winthrop Hospital for more than 30 years, died from Covid-19 complications on April 14.

Beloved Wantagh assistant football coach Tony Carter dies at 57

Longtime Wantagh High School football assistant coach and Winthrop Hospital healthcare worker Tony Carter died April 14 from complications of Covid-19. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/17/20

Aqueduct Racetrack to be used as temporary hospital

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack is canceled for the remainder of the winter and spring meets with the building now set to serve as a temporary hospital site during the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. more

3/28/20

Head coach Joe Mihalich guided the Pride to a 28-6 campaign.

Hofstra's special run ends with CAA title

For the first time since 2001, Hofstra qualified for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/16/20

L.I. high school basketball championships postponed

On Thursday afternoon, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced winter regional and state championships will be postponed indefinitely. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/12/20

Madison Burns split 26 decisions as a freshman last spring with a 3.79 ERA and 82 strikeouts.

Youthful Hofstra swings for CAA tourney

Hofstra’s softball team is looking to build off a rebuilding season while sporting one of the youngest rosters in the nation for a second straight spring. more

By Andrew Coen | 3/12/20

As a junior last spring, Alexa Mattera ranked second on the Pride with 39 goals.

Veteran-led Hofstra eyes NCAAs

Falling just short of an NCAA Tournament bid last season has added extra fuel for a veteran Hofstra women’s lacrosse team. more

By Andrew Coen | 3/2/20

Senior Eric Wenz, a Wantagh native, is a four-year member of Hofstra's defense.

Hofstra eyes postseason run

A season removed from losing 18 players, a more veteran Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is fueled for a turnaround. more

By Andrew Coen | 2/25/20

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