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Anna Pennecke, second from right, celebrated South Side's second goal in the Nassau Class A final with, from left, Reese Haley, Kayla Hubler and Emma Hospodka.

A salute to H.S. sports champions: 2021-22

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

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/21/22

First baseman Sam Travis, No. 26, has been the Ducks' most consistent hitter and has 8 homers, 53 RBIs and a .314 batting average.

L.I. Ducks carry momentum into second half

For the first time under third-year manager Wally Backman, the Long Island Ducks enter the second half of the Atlantic League Baseball schedule without the security of a playoff spot. The … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/21/22

Hofstra captured the CAA Tournament title for its first conference championship in program history.

Historic season for Hofstra baseball

When Anthony D’Onofrio first committed to the Hofstra baseball team as a sophomore at Wantagh High School, he saw potential for big strides for a local program he grew up following.Six years … more

By Andrew Coen | 6/20/22

Nicky “the Lip” Tangle helped call the plays at the Old Timers Base Ball Game on in 2018.

Batter-up for traditional 19th century baseball

Baseball has dramatically changed in the past 100 years. Back in the 19th century, the game used to be played with minimal equipment. No gloves and lighter bats were the only way to play and it was … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/16/22

Favorite Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, won the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 46,301.

Mo Donegal captures Belmont Stakes

A couple of hometown heroes in the thoroughbred horseracing industry celebrated a memorable victory Saturday after favored Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, drew away down the stretch to … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/12/22

The PAL League North Shore Vikings named themselves after the high school team, and proudly chant “Vikings on three” after every game.

PAL Vikings win Long Island Lacrosse Championship

Fourth graders from the North Shore Vikings team in the Nassau/Suffolk Police Athletic League’s Long Island Lacrosse League won the championship for their age group at the end of season … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/2/22

Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.

Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow [Photo gallery]

Behind the scenes access to the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Christina Daly | 3/31/17

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