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Rob Pannell, right, became the Lizards' all-time scoring leader June 29 with a five-point effort in their 13-9 victory over Dallas.

The landscape of professional lacrosse has changed, but the goal for the rebuilt New York Lizards remains the same — compete for the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) championship. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/9/19

Valley Stream South's girls soccer team won the Nassau County Class A title as the No. 18 seed and went on to capture the Long Island and state crowns.

Salute to 2018-19 H.S. sports champions

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the biggest team accomplishments, in chronological order. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/3/19

Hofstra's two-time Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year Justin Wright-Foreman, right, was selected by the Utah Jazz in the second round of the NBA Draft.

Hofstra's Wright-Foreman is NBA bound

While in high school, future Hofstra basketball standout Justin Wright-Foreman penned a note in the attic of his Queens home with the words “future NBA star.” more

By Andrew Coen | 6/25/19

Oceanside's Jake Lazzaro hauled down a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter of Long Island's 44-20 victory over New York City in the Empire Challenge.

Offense leads L.I. over NYC in Empire Challenge

Long Island’s offense enjoyed a record-tying performance in last Friday night’s Empire Challenge senior all-star football game, which unlike each of the previous three was decided well before the closing seconds. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/17/19

Freeport junior Alexandra Yarbrough captured a pair of titles at the Nassau Class AAA championship meet, finishing atop the fields in the 200- and 400-meter runs.

Freeport relay runs to states

Freeport’s girls’ 4x400 relay is headed to the New York State track & field championships after stellar performances in consecutive weeks, with the first bringing a Nassau County Class AAA title and the second top billing at the state qualifier meet. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/6/19

Belmont Stakes up for grabs

A year after Justify capped an undefeated run to the Triple Crown with a thrilling wire-to-wire effort in the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes, becoming the 13th thoroughbred immortal, a wacky 2019 series commences this Saturday on Big Sandy. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/3/19

Freeport's Andre Harrison, left, prevailed over Peter Petties in the Professional Fighters League event at NYCB LIVE?on May 23. Fighter - Andre Harrison vs. Peter Petties

Freeport's Harrison victorious by decision

Freeport’s own Andre “The Bull” Harrison returned to NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum on May 23 in a victorious effort against Peter Petties at PFL (Professional Fighters League) 2. more

By J.D. Freda | 5/30/19

Sophomore Savannah James was part of the Lady Devils' 4x100 relay that placed second in the Division 1A championships on May 16.

Freeport thrives in division meet

Freeport’s coed practices were conceived by second-year girls’ track and field coach Jahn Scott as a means of raising the bar for her runners – who train alongside and go head-to-head with their male counterparts. more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 5/24/19

Jaylynn Cruceta earned the win for the Lady Red Devils on May 1 when they defeated Westbury, 15-4, to maintain a comfortable lead atop Conference AA-III.

Freeport eyes playoff berth

Freeport softball entered the home stretch of the regular season this week within reach of the postseason. more

By Andrew Coen | 5/7/19

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

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