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New Ducks manager Wally Backman played on the 1986 World Series-winning Mets.

Duck? Duck? Mets?

There is a lot happening in the new season for the Long Island Ducks. more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 5/2/19

Professor Snape, with jockey Manny Franco aboard, took the 2019 opener at Belmont Park last Friday.

Racing returns to Belmont Park

Before a driving rainstorm forced the delay of the remainder of the Belmont Park opening day card last Friday, Professor Snape, with jockey Manny Franco aboard, took the first race of 2019 in impressive fashion on a muddy track. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/2/19

Rio Grande tops Nets for G League crown

The Long Island Nets, the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, fell to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 129-112, in Game 3 of the NBA G League Finals at Island Federal Arena at Stony Brook University on Friday night. more

4/15/19

Pia Marquez is a key versatile piece in the midfield for the Lady Spartans, who are off to a decent start following a breakthrough 2018 campaign.

Elmont continues to battle

The Elmont girls made history on the lacrosse field in 2018, posting its best record of all-time, and winning a postseason game for the first time ever. The team finished with an overall record of 12-3. more

By Andrew McClure | 4/15/19

The Nets are one win away from the NBA G League crown.

L.I. Nets inch closer to G League title

The Long Island Nets have had their sights set on the NBA G League championship since the beginning of the season, and now they are just one victory away from reaching their goal. more

By Andrew McClure | 4/9/19

The Nets will be tipping off the G League finals against Rio Grande this Sunday evening.

L.I. Nets advance to G League finals

Theo Pinson's heroic three-pointer late in OT vaulted the Long Island Nets over Lakeland, 108-106, in the NBA G League Eastern Conference Finals on April 2. more

4/4/19

From left, Dexter McRae and Jon Johnson presented Emanuel Baptist Church Deacon Dan McRae with the Cardinal’s lifetime achievement award.

Elmont Cardinals honor players and coaches

The Elmont Cardinals hosted their annual awards ceremony banquet, which honors both players and coaches, on Feb. 2. During the ceremony, Cardinal Coaches Dexter McRae and Jon Johnson announced the … more

By Ronny Reyes | 4/3/19

Tahjere McCall led the Nets with 22 points in their 112-99 playoff win over Raptors 905 last Friday night.

L.I. Nets advance to conference finals

The Long Island Nets (35-16), the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, defeated the Raptors 905 112-99 in the NBA G League Semifinals at NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum last Friday night. more

4/2/19

Molloy senior Jenna Turato, a Carey High School grad, won 18 games last year and led the East Coast Conference in innings pitched with 200-plus.

Youth movement for Molloy softball

Coming off its third consecutive 30-win season, Molloy College softball has been stocked with an influx of freshman being asked to contribute right away for coach Susan Cassidy-Lyke. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/27/19

Valley Stream Central product Vito Friscia led Hofstra with a .353 batting average last year while belting seven homers and driving in 31 runs.

Hofstra baseball eyes CAA tourney berth

Hofstra baseball is seeking its first back-to-back postseason appearances this century with an almost entirely new pitching staff. more

By Andrew Coen | 3/20/19

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