SPORTS
Uniondale has conference title hopes
In a tightly contested race for the top spot in Nassau Conference VI softball, Uniondale finds itself second heading into this week’s action with an 8-2 record. Coming off a disappointing five-win season last spring where they finished near the bottom of their conference, this season has been a massive step forward for the Knights, giving them confidence moving forward down the stretch and potentially into the playoffs.
Seton Hall transfer headed to Hofstra
Seton Hall transfer Jaquan Sanders has found a new home. The 6-foot-4 Queens, N.Y. native is headed back near home to Hofstra. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Wantagh remains locked in
Wantagh’s softball team is finding its footing during the home stretch of the regular season. A commanding 11-1 home win against Clarke last Saturday marked the Warriors’ fifth victory in six games and lifted their Conference II record to 9-2 with two games remaining. “In the beginning of...
Junior-led North Shore thriving
North Shore softball is off to a fine start under first-year coach Nicole Petrucci, who served as the varsity’s assistant for three seasons and is working with a junior-dominant roster. The Vikings won six of their first eight games against Conference 5 rivals and sit in the upper third...
Baldwin takes show on the road
The Baldwin boys’ lacrosse team has shaken off the disappointment of not having its new home turf field ready for this season to the start the year at 6-5. Except for one home game staged at the middle school, the senior-laden squad has been forced to play all its games on the road with the field still under construction.
Barstool Sports' David Portnoy's “One Bite Pizza Review” Series Rates Williston Park’s Gino’s Pizza
Businessman, social media personality and founder and owner of sports and pop culture company Barstool Sports, David Portnoy, has been chronicling his recent tour of Long Island pizzerias by posting reviews of the pies he has sampled on his YouTube channel, which currently has 1.27 million subscribers. Along the way...
Calhoun bonds with weekend trip
If a season is like a roller coaster, the Calhoun softball team is trending downward in the midst of a three-game conference losing streak that has sunk its record to 7-4 in the Conference 1 standings (11-5 overall) with seven games remaining. But that’s nothing that a visit to Six...
Plenty of accolades to go around as the Staten Island FerryHawks win in extra innings
CENTRAL ISLIP, L.I. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks flew into Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Tuesday night to kick off the first Battle of the Belt 3-game series against their Atlantic League North Division rivals, the Long Island Ducks, and came away with an exciting 9-4 victory in 11 innings. Pablo...
Hofstra men's lacrosse ends season with win over Stony Brook
The Hofstra University men’s lacrosse team defeated Long Island rival Stony Brook University 11-9 on Saturday, April 27. The win improved Hofstra to 3-4 in conference play and spoiled Stony Brook’s chance at making the Coastal Athletic Conference (CAA) championships. However, the Pride failed to make the tournament for the third year in a row due to Drexel’s win over Monmouth University on Friday, April 26.
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