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LAKE GROVE, NY — New York Mets fans living at The Bristal Assisted Living on Middle Country Road in Lake Grove had a rare opportunity to reminisce over a Zoom meeting with two players from the 1962 Mets, the team's first official year. Read more
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — The Long Island Ducks will play ball in nearby Central Islip until at least 2030. Plus, the stadium has a new multi-million dollar title sponsor. Both announcements made it a big day for the LI Ducks, even if the minor-league baseball team had to put their bats and gloves down this season because of the pandemic. Read more
(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the green light to some youth school sports on Monday, and while football received approval for practices, the state isn’t ready to let it or other high contact sports kick off just yet. Read more
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(The Center Square) – For the first time since 1957, the state of New York will host the home games of three Major League Baseball teams. Read more
PARIS — The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we do things, big-time. This week another event was added to the list of things gone virtual: the Tour de France. Read more
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — After initially announcing intentions to have a delayed baseball season beginning in mid-July, the Long Island Ducks won't play ball after all. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Classes of 2020 at Sachem High School East and Sachem High School North have many outstanding students. They have worked hard to excel in all they do to achieve their dreams. Today, OnSachem is pleased to introduce readers to the valedictorians and salutatorians. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Classes of 2020 at Sachem High School East and Sachem High School North have many outstanding students. In this profile article, OnSachem features Christian Berberich, valedictorian for Sachem High School East Class of 2020. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Classes of 2020 at Sachem High School East and Sachem High School North have many outstanding students. In this profile article, OnSachem features Joseph Berberich, valedictorian for Sachem High School East Class of 2020. Read more
NEW YORK (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — The Yankees and Mets baseball teams will hold spring training in New York this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Read more
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Get ready for the Long Island Ducks to play ball this season. The team announced today it expects to release a game schedule next week to begin a delayed season in mid-July. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — Long Island is “on track” to begin Phase Three of its economic reopening next Wednesday, June 24, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Read more
LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Once Long Island begins Phase Three of its reopening, gatherings of up to 25 people will be allowed. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The kids across Sachem can get ready to play ball and a limited number of other sports, based on the latest guidance from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the likelihood of Long Island advancing to another stage of reopening before the month ends. Read more
WANTAGH, NY — New York professional sports are back, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced early this afternoon. Read more
ACROSS SACHEM, NY — The Sachem 11’s Cheerleading Team had a very big day today. They were featured on the 9 a.m. hour of the Today show on NBC. Read more
HOLBROOK, NY — SYAG has canceled its spring programs and updated the community about the uncertainty this summer as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the region. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem high school athletic fields illuminated tonight as a tribute to high school seniors. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY, AND LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem high school athletic fields will be illuminated on the evening of May 1, giving new meaning to "Friday Night Lights" as a tribute to high school seniors. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Sachem East Baseball players found a creative way to express their appreciation for healthcare workers on the front lines of the health emergency. Read more
ACROSS SACHEM, NY — The Sachem 11’s Cheerleading Team is helping local healthcare heroes on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
FARMINGVILLE, NY — The auditorium at Sachem High School East in Farmingville fell silent as ex-NBA athlete Chris Herren shared his story of substance abuse and addiction that led to the highly publicized collapse of his career. Read more
The National Hockey League (NHL) announced Thursday that it’s suspending the remainder of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
They made outstanding athletic achievements during the fall sports season, bringing pride to the Sachem Central School District. Read more
The Sachem Swim Club will host an open house for prospective members. Read more
Sachem coach, teacher, and cancer awareness warrior Matt "Dezy" DiStefano has died, Sachem Central School District officials confirmed publicly late this afternoon. He succumbed to his battle with stage 4 kidney cancer at the age of 42. Read more
Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and several others have been killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Read more
Sachem is home to the Varsity Football Division 1 “Coach of the Year.” The honor recently went to Philip Torregrosa, the varsity football head coach at Sachem High School East in Farmingville. Read more
Sachem High School East students from the Sports and Entertainment Management classes recently attended a field trip to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, to gain expert insight from business executives and learn the history of the sports venue. Read more
Instead of hitting the stores on a brisk Black Friday morning, outdoor enthusiasts decided to ‘Conquer the Hills’ in Farmingville. Read more
Consider this the ultimate turkey—or canned cranberry sauce—burn for the morning after over-indulging way too much on your Thanksgiving dinner. Read more
Youth football took Sachem by storm this weekend as the 10-year-olds won another championship and the eight-year-olds had a fantastic game. Read more
The Sachem Swim Club will have an open house for new members. Read more
Sachem High School North Varsity Football was hosted by Ward Melville High School in East Setauket for North’s eighth game of the season Friday, Nov. 1. Read more
Sachem High School East varsity football hosted Central Islip Senior High School for East’s eighth game of the season, Friday, Nov. 1. Read more
After four consecutive losses, Sachem High School North Varsity Football must be feeling great after a winning performance this weekend. Read more
Sachem High School East varsity football hosted Ward Melville High School for East’s seventh game of the season, Friday, Oct. 25. Read more
Sachem High School East varsity football was hosted by Patchogue-Medford High School for East’s fifth game of the season, Friday, Oct. 11. Read more
Sachem High School North Varsity Football hosted Walt Whitman High School for North’s sixth game of the season Friday, Oct. 18. Read more
The Sachem Swim Club hosted its 6th Annual TYR September Sprint Meet at Eisenhower Park's Aquatic Center. Read more
Members of Sachem Sports Club Cheerleading have much to cheer about thanks to their strong showing at the first competition of the season this past weekend. Read more
Members of the Sachem Arrows Marching Band have marched their way into a phenomenal winning streak, earning top honors in four consecutive competitions. Read more
Sachem High School North Varsity Football was hosted by Brentwood High School for the fourth game of the season Saturday, Oct. 5. Read more
Sachem High School East varsity football was hosted by Patchogue-Medford High School for East’s fifth game of the season, Friday, Oct. 11. Read more
Will you be looking for the Great Pumpkin this Halloween? You may find the mysterious holiday figure at the Five Corners thanks to dozens of dedicated students from Sachem High School North and parishioners at the United Methodist Church of Lake Ronkonkoma. Read more
Sachem High School East varsity football hosted William Floyd High School for East’s fourth game of the season, Saturday, Oct. 5. Read more
Sachem High School North Varsity Football was hosted by Brentwood High School for the fourth game of the season Saturday, Oct. 5. Read more
If you travel through the busy Five Corners where Lake Grove and Lake Ronkonkoma meet, you know autumn has arrived when you enjoy the sea of orange pumpkins—as you wait (and wait) at the red lights. Read more
Sachem High School North Varsity Football was hosted by Riverhead High School for the third game of the season Saturday, Sept. 28. Read more
Sachem High School East varsity football hosted Walt Whitman High School for East’s third game of the season, Friday, Sept. 27. Read more
Sachem High School North Varsity Football hosted Bay Shore Senior High School for the second game of the season Saturday, Sept. 21. Read more
Longwood hosted Sachem High School East Football for the second game of the season, Friday, Sept. 20. Read more
Commack hosted Sachem East Football for the opening game of the season, Saturday, Sept. 14. Read more
Sachem North Football hosted Pat-Med for the opening game of the season. Read more
Sachem High School North will kick off the football season for the school year with a 'Salute to Service' Friday, Sept. 13. Read more
Suffolk PAL presented Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore with a plaque of appreciation for his support in the community and young athletes. Read more
The Sachem Swim Club still has spots available for the season. Read more
Tigers will host Horned Frogs as part of annual 10-game event on Jan. 30. Read more
It was far from a straight-A year for the Cardinals. The infield proved solid, the outfield flailed and the pitching was resilient. Read more
Nebraska football notes on the Husker secondary, Justin Fields vs. Dwayne Haskins, the learning curve for juco OLBs and more. Read more
State Journal beat reporters Colten Bartholomew and Jim Polzin get together over Zoom to talk about the Badgers' season opener against Illinois on Friday night. Read more
Never before have NFL teams gone for 2-point conversions as often as they have this season, even if the decision sometimes has backfired. Read more
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield's ignoring the blitzes coming from all directions.Cleveland's quarte… Read more
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores says he regrets that his players found out about the team's switch to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa through social media rather than from him. Read more
Since the start of the 2019 season, the Bears are 11-3 in games decided by seven points or fewer. They have the most such wins of any NFL team during that span. Read more
BOISE — Boise State athletic director Curt Apsey is leaving his role and will be reassigned to a University-level fundraising position. Read more
Bears kicker Cairo Santos has earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors following his performance Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Read more
Did you know the last time the Huskers opened against a ranked opponent? 2003. The result? Win. We've got more notes and information. Read more
The challenge presented by Purdue receivers, Nick Niemann seeing cohesion developing on Iowa’s defense and confidence in a new starting quarterback are all part of today’s Hawkeye 10@10. Read more
On Oct. 21, 2004, Jim Edmonds had exactly 3.5 seconds to go from contact to catch to make one of the most amazing Game 7 catches in Cardinals history. Houston coach John Tamargo had a mic on for the game and it caught him saying in the dugout, “How in the world did he make that play?" Read more
The mayors asked the conference to announce game times as soon as possible and to limit late-afternoon and evening games. Read more
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints will start having fans in the stands for home games after the mayor agreed with the team on a phased plan starting Sunday against Carolina. Read more
Kyler Murray had some big moments in his return to Texas, throwing a couple of touchdown passes and running for another score. Read more
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brandon McManus and his powerful right leg were benched for the New England game -- in quite a few fantasy football leagues, anyway. Read more
MIAMI (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa now has a role to match his jersey number. He’s the Miami Dolphins’ No. 1 quarterback. Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike McCarthy is a big believer in winning the turnover battle.His first sea… Read more
The Bears have signed linebacker Manti Te’o to the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.Te’o t… Read more
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TUSCALOOSA — Replacing LaBryan Ray is more than replacing Alabama’s most experienced defensive linemen and its best defensive end. The Crimson Tide has an abundance of defensive ends, many of them having gained experience playing in Ray’s absence last season. Read more
AUBURN — The biggest difference between the offense Gus Malzahn essentially ran for seven seasons at Auburn and the one Chad Morris is calling the plays for this year is reliance on the passing game. Read more
Sarah Lezito, dubbed "the best stuntwoman in the world," was Scarlett Johansson's stunt double for her role in "Avengers: Age of Ultron." The Frenchwoman has been riding for 15 years now and wants to see more women on bikes. Read more
Green Bay hasn't put a premium on inside linebacker. at least in terms of draft-pick and financial investment. Read more
Even in a limited sample size, Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz showed some great traits, and a few iffy ones. Read more
Brandon Peters, Illinois' first returning starter at quarterback since 2016, leads an offense that has also has experience at wide receiver, tight end and on the line. Read more
Merritt Norvell earned bachelor's, masters and doctoral degrees from UW and was a senior on the Badgers team that played in the Rose Bowl following the 1962 season. Read more
During a shortened season marred by COVID-19 infections and a lengthy shutdown, the Cardinals managed to reach the playoff bracket despite severe offensive struggles. Read more
YANKTON, S.D. -- Northwestern played a tight first set but controlled the match as the Red Raiders hit .312 in a 25-20, 25-17, 25-12 sweep over Mount Marty on Tuesday as they won their seventh straight match on Tuesday. Read more
Redshirt freshman linebacker and Omaha Burke grad Nick Henrich could be in for a big workload at outside linebacker this fall. Read more
High School sports in Delaware began their abbreviated and delayed campaigns on Monday, but for some parents, they have been left behind closed doors. Read more
"Large numbers, both male and female" tested positive on the track and field teams, Moos said. Read more
The declaration marks a big milestone for the Georgia native, who has battled a rash of knee injuries going back to his junior year of high school. Read more
The Wildcats are also emerging as a favorite to land Shane Nowell. Read more
Now 23 months after a career-best performance, the Springfield, Missouri, native is ready to play a role in a meaningful football game again. Read more
UNI head coach Mark Farley said three true freshmen-- 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive lineman Hayden Amos of Carlisle, defensive back Stefen Black II of Blue Springs, Mo., and linebacker/safety Jace Andregg of Solon -- have jumped out this fall. Read more
The playmaking UofA receiver discusses the timeline of his foot injury, his recovery from it and how he improved his game without being able to run. Read more
The playmaking UofA receiver discusses the timeline of his foot injury, his recovery from it and how he improved his game without being able to run. Read more
Drew Lock returned from a shoulder injury and helped defeat the New England Patriots 18-12 on Sunday. Read more
Drew Lock returned from a shoulder injury and helped defeat the New England Patriots 18-12 on Sunday. Read more
Two weeks ago, when the Cowboys started the season 1-3 for the first time in 10 years, a frustrated Mike McCarthy described his biggest concern with his football team. Read more
Bad weather resulted in Rock Bridge's match with Gateway Legacy Christian Academy to finish early in a 1-1 draw Tuesday. Read more
Bad weather resulted in Rock Bridge's match with Gateway Legacy Christian Academy to finish early in a 1-1 draw Tuesday. Read more
Cowboys aren't changing schematically, but UW's first-year defensive coordinator will have his own wrinkles Read more
Much of this opening list is going to be guesswork. After all, it’s been a 10-month offseason. Even so, here's what we came up with. Read more
Eight years ago while covering an Alabama-Tennessee game in Knoxville, I happened across a UT fan with his son outside the stadium. Read more
Missouri football’s Connor Bazelak and Harrison Mevis have been named to the FWAA Freshman All-American Watch List. Read more
TUSCALOOSA — It’s one thing to own a streak of 13 straight wins against a rival. It’s another to completely dominate the rival over most of those 13 games. Read more
Missouri also has no players in quarantine after its latest round of COVID-19 testing. Read more