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Tiz the Law pulled away down the stretch to become the first New York-bred to win the Belmont Stakes since 1882.

Tiz the Law captures historic Belmont Stakes

With most of the sports world still idle in the midst of Covid-19, horse racing grabbed the spotlight Saturday evening with the Belmont Stakes serving as the opening leg of the Triple Crown for the first time in history. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/20/20

The stands at Belmont Park will not look the same on Stakes Day June 20.

A Belmont Stakes without fans in the stands

Jay Hegi has only missed a handful of Belmont Stakes since 1978 when he witnessed a classic in his first experience at the event as Affirmed nipped Alydar to complete the Triple Crown. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/9/20

Girls on the Run is taking its twice-yearly 5K to a virtual event this spring.

Virtual 5K run set for June 20

Girls on the Run Long Island, part of a national physical activity-based positive youth development program for 3rd-8th grade girls, had 750 runners participate in its 5K run last fall and expected to surpass 1,000 for this spring’s event scheduled for June 20 on the campus of Hofstra University. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/5/20

The Golf Club at Middle Bay in Oceanside will reopen on Saturday, April 25.

Many golf courses back in action

Gyms, bowling centers and movie theatres remain closed, but the topic of golf being a safer form of entertainment and exercise during the coronavirus pandemic has bounced around in recent weeks. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/22/20

Long Island officials cancel spring sports

It’s game over for public high school spring sports on Long Island for 2020. Any hopes for even a modified season were dashed Tuesday afternoon when health and safety concerns led athletic administrators and school superintendents in Nassau and Suffolk counties to announced the cancellation of the spring sports season. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/21/20

Aqueduct Racetrack to be used as temporary hospital

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack is canceled for the remainder of the winter and spring meets with the building now set to serve as a temporary hospital site during the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. more

3/28/20

Head coach Joe Mihalich guided the Pride to a 28-6 campaign.

Hofstra's special run ends with CAA title

For the first time since 2001, Hofstra qualified for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/16/20

L.I. high school basketball championships postponed

On Thursday afternoon, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced winter regional and state championships will be postponed indefinitely. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/12/20

Madison Burns split 26 decisions as a freshman last spring with a 3.79 ERA and 82 strikeouts.

Youthful Hofstra swings for CAA tourney

Hofstra’s softball team is looking to build off a rebuilding season while sporting one of the youngest rosters in the nation for a second straight spring. more

By Andrew Coen | 3/12/20

As a junior last spring, Alexa Mattera ranked second on the Pride with 39 goals.

Veteran-led Hofstra eyes NCAAs

Falling just short of an NCAA Tournament bid last season has added extra fuel for a veteran Hofstra women’s lacrosse team. more

By Andrew Coen | 3/2/20

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