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Adam Rubin, who grew up in Bellmore and now lives in Long Beach, is the lead Mets beat writer for espnnewyork.com.

Thousands of Long Islanders were overjoyed to see New York Mets captain David Wright smiling and drinking champagne with his teammates at Wrigley Field on Oct. 21, after the “Amazins” swept the Chicago Cubs to capture the National League Championship and clinch a World Series berth. For Adam Rubin, who grew up in Bellmore and is now the lead Mets beat writer for espnnewyork.com, that moment was special in a deeper way. more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/28/15

The Lady Rebels, a North Bellmore-North Merrick 11- and 12-year-old girls’ travel softball team, won their age division in the state’s Little League tournament. From left were Kirsten Knowles, Coach Kelly McArdle, Casey Ward, Natasha Balkaran, Dominique Delutri, Hannah Aievoli, Jenna Giliberti, Coach Luke Tarantino, Sydney Lamagra, Julia Tarantino, Makayla McNulty, Kaitlin McArdle and Manager Tom Simone. Brianna Morse was not pictured.

Bellmore-Merrick Little League team finishes third in Northeast

The Lady Rebels, a North Bellmore-North Merrick Little League travel softball team, last month recaptured its crown as New York champion, which the team last held in 2013 and narrowly missed taking last year. Propelled forward by their years of playing together, the 11- and 12-year-old girls on the team defeated Staten Island’s South Shore squad, 3-1, to win the state tournament on July 18 in upstate Fishkill. more

By Brian Racow | 8/17/15

Ryder was featured prominently at the WWE’s last show at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Memorial Day, with the cast of “Entourage” cheering him on in his U.S. championship match against the world-renowned John Cena, second from right.

Z! A true Long Island wrestling story

“We want Ryder!” “Woo, woo, woo!” Fans filing into Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum chanted loudly more than an hour before filming of the World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.’s flagship live television show, WWE RAW... more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/4/15

The Mepham High School kickline team, the Pirettes, capped another season full of accomplishments at the National Dance Alliance Championship in Florida.

Mepham kickline dances to nationals

Although the weather was warm and balmy for the National Dance Alliance Championship in Orlando, Fla., March 6 to 8, it didn’t distract the 25 members of the Mepham High School kickline … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/13/15

The Bellmore Braves 9U football team became the first squad in the organization’s history to win a title recently.

Braves grab first championship title

Thanks to a group of athletic 9-year-olds, the Bellmore Braves Football organization has captured its first title.The 9U Bellmore Braves Football team, sponsored by the Bellmore-Merrick Youth … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/17/14

Mepham High School’s Charles Skidmore, left, recently qualified for the New York State Championship meet for the second straight year. He placed 58th at the competition, in a time of 17:02 over the 5K course.

Mepham state qualifiers talk mud-soaked course

To understand how trying the 2014 New York State Cross-Country Championship was, you only need compare Charles Skidmore’s performances over the past two years. The Mepham High School senior first ran in the state championship in 2013. He placed 77th in a time of 16:17. This year he moved up 19 places, to 58th, but his time dropped by 45 seconds, to 17:02. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/18/14

Freeport's Eddie Gordon won The Ultimate Fighter reality show with a knockout of Dhiego Lima on July 6 in Las Vegas.

Locals thrive in MMA octagon

When the octagon door closed at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 6, one man, Dhiego Lima, stood between Freeport’s Eddie “Truck” Gordon and the opportunity of a lifetime — a six-figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. more

By Steve Siniski | 7/16/14

Noah Rubin, of Merrick, aced the Wimbledon junior tournament, defeating Stefan Kozlov, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, last Sunday to take the championship.

Wimbledon win for Merrick's Noah Rubin

After a swirl of media interviews on Sunday afternoon, 18-year-old Noah Rubin of Merrick had to be fitted for a tuxedo, right down to his shiny black shoes. In just hours he would attend the Wimbledon Champions Dinner at the glittering Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden, where he would meet Wimbledon men’s champion Novak Djokovic, the world’s No. 1 tennis player. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/14

Calhoun enjoyed a big finish to the badminton season with nine straight wins, including a victory over Port Washington in the county finals.

Calhoun nets badminton title

After a mediocre first half by Calhoun’s standards, the Lady Colts turned things up a notch from a 4-2 start and stormed into the Nassau County playoffs on a six-match winning streak and playing their best badminton of the season. Their momentum continued and ultimately brought the program’s first county title since 2011. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/19/14

For the second straight year, the Mepham High School cheerleading squad has won the New York State Cheer Championship.

Mepham cheer squad takes state title –– again

For the second straight year, the Mepham High School varsity co-ed cheerleading squad has captured the New York State Cheer Championship. more

By Anishaa Kumar and Scott Brinton | 3/12/14

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