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Coach Chuck Ristano Jr. with his wife, Lizzy, and their two children, C.J. and Jane.

Valley Stream native pitches in All-Star Home Run Derby

Chuck Ristano Jr., the pitching coach of Notre Dame’s baseball team and a Valley Stream native, shared a big-time moment with Trey Mancini, first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, as the two teamed up for the Home Run Derby at Coors Field in Denver on July 12, part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities. more

By Juan Lasso | 7/29/21

Head coach Jennifer Abgarian and assistant Chris Aliosi guided the Cyclones to the Nassau Class A championship this past spring.

Outrage grows over Rockville Centre coaching call

Despite the approval of Superintendent June Chang and Carol Roseto, the Rockville Centre School District’s director of physical education, health and athletics, the Board of Education voted against the rehiring of Long Island high school girls’ soccer Coach of the Year Jennifer Abgarian, as well as varsity assistant coach Chris Aloisi, in separate 3-2 votes at its July 21 meeting. more

By Mike Smollins and Tony Bellissimo | 7/27/21

Freelance sports reporter wanted

Herald Community Newspapers is looking to bolster its award-winning sports coverage with additional freelance staff. more

7/18/21

Jimmy Joyce, a 2017 Wantagh High School graduate and Hofstra University senior, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 16th round.

Wantagh's Jimmy Joyce drafted by Seattle Mariners

Former Wantagh High School baseball star and Hofstra University senior Jimmy Joyce was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 16th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/13/21

Woodmere resident Jacob Steinmetz was drafted in the third round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft on July 12. Above, pitching at the Elev8 Academy in Delray Beach, Fla., this past spring.

Woodmere righty Jacob Steinmetz drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks

If Woodmere resident Jacob Steinmetz, who was drafted 77th by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft on July 12, was writing his own story, he said he would not shy away from the obvious story lead. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/12/21

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

Lawrence sophomore Angel Bran won the Nassau Class A long jump title.

Shot put, long jump wins for Lawrence track

Lawrence’s track and field programs each crowned a county champion this spring. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/25/21

Valley Stream North’s 4x100 relay finished first in Nassau Class AA with, from left, Gabriela Mensah, Ariana Paul, Ava Cicilia and Danielle Phillip.

VSN girls win county track title

Despite operating with half of its usual participation numbers and competing against bigger schools, Valley Stream North’s girls’ track and field program captured this spring’s Nassau County Class AA championship in undefeated fashion. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/25/21

South Side, the No. 5 seed, beat Manhasset in the Nassau Conference III best-of-three championship series.

South Side captures county baseball title

On the bus ride back from Manhasset after South Side dropped the first game of the Nassau Conference III baseball championship series in heartbreaking fashion June 16, coach Tom Smith’s message to the Cyclones was “don’t think you’re unable to beat these guys.” more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/21/21

EllaGrace Delmond, left, helped lead the Cyclones to their first-ever spot in the Nassau County girls’ lacrosse finals.

South Side's historic season ends

The South Side girls’ lacrosse team made history just stepping onto the field against Garden City in the Class B finals June 18 at Bethpage High School. more

By Andrew Coen | 6/21/21

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