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Members of the North Bellmore-North Merrick Little League clamored to collect their trophies at the end of a successful season.

Bellmore-Merrick little leaguers play the waiting game

America’s Pastime is on hold or canceled at every level across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. Major League Baseball, set to open March 26, will begin at the earliest in mid-May … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/1/20

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

Kennedy's Cameron Montalbano, left, worked against Floral Park's Maya Bateau during last Saturday's Nassau Class A semifinal game.

Historic run for Kennedy ends

Despite winning its first nine games out of the gate, including its first two against Conference A-II rivals, Kennedy was in danger of missing the Nassau Class A girls’ basketball playoffs heading into the regular-season finale. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/2/20

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

Senior Eric Wenz, a Wantagh native, is a four-year member of Hofstra's defense.

Hofstra eyes postseason run

A season removed from losing 18 players, a more veteran Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is fueled for a turnaround. more

By Andrew Coen | 2/25/20

Mepham's Mekhi Beckett, left, had a hold of South Side's Eamon McGowan during last Friday's thrilling Nassau Class A quarterfinal won by the Cyclones, 59-54.

South Side nips Mepham in thriller

A clutch 7-for-8 performance from the foul line in the final 40 seconds lifted No. 3 South Side to a 59-54 victory over No. 11 Mepham in a back-and-forth Nassau Class A boys’ basketball quarterfinal thriller last Saturday afternoon before an overflow crowd in Rockville Centre. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/24/20

South Side's Bridget Basile, right, led all scorers with 13 points Feb. 20 as the Lady Cyclones advanced in the Nassau Class A playoffs with a 52-37 win at Mepham.

South Side knocks off Mepham

Scoring the only 12 points of the first quarter set the tone for No. 9 South Side as it became the fourth successful road team in the Nassau Class A girls’ basketball playoffs Feb. 20, prevailing over No. 8 Mepham, 52-37. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/24/20

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