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Last Saturday night, NYCB Live at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum welcomed the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for the first time in history. The long-anticipated event drew a crowd of 11,198, compiled a gate of more than $1 million, and saw five Long Island-born fighters compete on a card headlined by former middleweight champ Chris Weidman of Baldwin.
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By J.D. Freda
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7/24/17
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Of its many positive traits, the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball’s split-season concept gives six of the eight teams a reboot every year and an opportunity to qualify for the playoffs regardless of the first 70 games.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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7/24/17
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MacArthur High School girls’ varsity tennis team members constantly serve — in more ways than one.
The Lady Generals were named the High School Team of the Year at the 27th …
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By Rebecca Anderson
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7/13/17
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The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame, soon to be located at the new Nassau Coliseum, recently announced its third class of inductees, led by Olympic gold medalist hurdler Derrick Adkins and numerous former NFL players.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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7/10/17
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Two years removed from capturing the Major League Lacrosse championship, the New York Lizards are in need of a strong finish to make the playoffs this season but took a considerable step June 29 with a thrilling 15-14 victory over first-place Ohio before a crowd of 5,108 at Hofstra.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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7/10/17
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In the waning months of winter, a group of dedicated student athletes form on the cold, slick track elapsing Valley Stream South High School’s football field. Among them is sophomore Chibugo Obichere.
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By J.D. Freda
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7/10/17
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An alumnus of Oceanside High School and four-year member of the varsity baseball team, it should be to nobody’s surprise that Fordham’s Kyle Martin performed so well in his freshman season for …
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By Will Stern
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7/6/17
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This year, three senior lacrosse players from Oceanside High School were awarded for their successes in their final season of playing at the high school.
Seniors Alison Schwasnick and Kelsey …
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By Danny LaRose
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7/6/17
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The Lynbrook/East Rockaway Soccer Club defeated Massapequa to win the New York State Cup championship on June 4. With the win, it advances to the Region 1 championship on July 4 in Virginia.
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By Caroline Ryan
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6/29/17
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For a second straight year, late-game heroics lifted New York City over Long Island in a thrilling Empire Challenge. Paul Inzerillo drilled a 32-yard field goal as time expired to give NYC a 37-35 victory before a crowd of 8,621 at Hofstra in the 22nd edition of the high school football all-star showcase on June 21.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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6/27/17
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