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Calhoun’s Ella Maldonado, right, teamed with Reece Bernard of Kings Park to earn silver at the AVP Beach Junior Nationals in Atlantic City, held July 28-30.

Calhoun's Maldonado stars in beach volleyball

Ella Maldonado did some serious work on the beach in July. As the temperature ramped up, so did her volleyball game. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/3/20

Oceanside quarterback Charlie McKee, a rising junior, has thrown for more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns over his first two varsity seasons.

H.S. football camps delayed until Sept. 21

Eliminating scrimmages and one round of playoffs are the only changes so far in place for Nassau County football, which moved 2020 season kickoff plans to Saturday, Oct. 3 after the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced a monthlong delay for fall sports on July 16. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/3/20

Samantha Kraemer headed towards first base after making contact in last Saturday's softball game at Merrick Road Park.

Merrick Bellmore Little League in full swing

Young athletes in Merrick Bellmore Little League were kicking up dirt on the diamond weeks before the first pitch of the 2020 Major League Baseball season, which took place on July 23. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/27/20

Baruch Shemtov, above, center, hosted a virtual town hall meeting about the Belmont Park arena project with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, UBS Executive Vice Chairman Brian Hull, Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke, Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky and The Azoff Company Chairman Irving Azoff.

Isles’ future home named UBS Arena

As the New York Islanders gear up for the National Hockey League playoffs starting Aug. 1, the name of their future home at Belmont Park was made official Wednesday, when UBS announced its exclusive … more

By Tony Bellissimo and Melissa Koenig | 7/22/20

Peter Mayo, who just completed his freshman year at Mepham High School, will play in a national All-American game for the second time.

Mepham's Mayo stars at Offense-Defense football camp

For a second straight year, Mepham High School’s Peter Mayo made an impression at Offense-Defense Football Camp, and was invited to participate in the Offense-Defense Regional and National games at the Las Vegas Raiders’ and Dallas Cowboys’ stadiums, respectively, next February and March. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/20/20

Hofstra suspends fall sports until spring

Hofstra University’s Department of Athletics is suspending intercollegiate athletics competition for the fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the University's mission to care for the health, safety, and welfare of its student-athletes, coaches, and staff. more

7/17/20

As of now, soccer and the rest of Fall high school sports will start practice on Sept. 21 instead of Aug. 24.

NYS high school sports delayed one month

The high school athletic fields across New York State will remain quiet at least until the third week of September. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/16/20

All-American Gymnastics and Totnastics Too in Bellmore enjoyed a “fantastic” opening week, co-owner Ori Wilner said.

Athletic fields, moderate-risk sports facilities reopen in Bellmore-Merrick

Athletes of all ages are now taking advantage of open playing fields and some indoor sports facilities. During the first day of Express Lacrosse’s youth training clinic at Cedar Creek Park … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/15/20

Hempstead Town Lacrosse Academy underway

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin was joined by Town Board members to announce the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is welcoming back campers for summer workout sessions with social distancing guidelines in place. more

7/14/20

As a junior, catcher Chris Giardino helped Clarke capture the Nassau Class A championship in 2019.

Nassau H.S. baseball summer league a home run

About 25 percent of Nassau County High School varsity baseball players are getting a chance to step on the field together in 2020 thanks to the efforts of many coaches, led by Clarke’s Tom Abruscato. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/9/20

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