Sports News – LI Press

Tiquan Garner, who played football at LuHi, was named the program's head coach in early July.

Brookville

New LuHi football coach brings history, creativity into first season

By Ryan Toohill

Cormac Murphy coached the WaterFront Center's Junior Big Boat team at this year's Around Long Island Regatta.

Oyster Bay

WaterFront Center’s Junior Big Boat team places 7th overall in LI regatta

By Hannah Devlin

Great Neck gymnast Caila Smith finished in third for vault at the Junior Olympics, where she competed as one of the youngest gymnasts.

Great Neck

Great Neck gymnast, 8, brings home bronze from Junior Olympics

By Cameryn Oakes

Mets play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen, Antonio Veneziano, SNY commentators Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling (L. to R.) in the booth for the fourth inning of the New York Mets' game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Bethpage

Bethpage kid calls Mets game as SNY Kidcaster

By Casey Fahrer

The New York Islanders will teach Long Island kids the basics of hockey at a weekly clinic, starting Aug. 6.

Bethpage

New York Islanders to coach hockey to LI kids

By Hannah Devlin

A Gatsby-themed golf classic at Oheka Castle is a can't-miss annual summer event.

Charity

Stars align at Oheka Castle for Gatsby-themed celebrity golf classic

By Christy Hinko

The Massapequa School District's Board of Education is asking for Donald Trump to sign an executive order, allowing the district to keep its name as the Chiefs.

Massapequa

Massapequa School District seeks executive order to protect ‘Chiefs’

By Casey Fahrer

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Elmont

Parents advocate, district plans to address continued racism towards Sewanhaka athletes

By Isabella Gallo

The "Bristal All-Stars,"who are members of the New York Senior Softball Association took the field in Hicksville to play an exhibition game.

Hicksville

Senior softball stars shine at annual event in Hicksville

By Casey Fahrer

Young athletes participated in a number of sports activities during the Massapequa School District's Summer Sports Camp.

Massapequa

Summer sports camps are skill-based in Massapequa

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the pick of Long Island native Michael Oliveto, 34th overall to the Detroit Tigers.

Several Long Islanders drafted to MLB

By Casey Fahrer

Mike Santana

Sports

Bronx-born Mike Santana returns to New York for TNA Slammiversary Main Event at UBS Arena

By Christy Hinko

Stars of the US Open promotional poster. Photo courtesy of USTA.

QNS

John McEnroe, Venus Williams to take part in star-studded US Open fan event

Gladiator Fund Golf Fundraiser

New Hyde Park Chamber, Lions Club honor Gladiator Fund at annual golf outing

By Amit Ben-Bassat

The Town of Oyster Bay hosted a 24-hour lacrosse game that raised nearly $100,000 for charity.

Massapequa

Oyster Bay raises nearly $100K with 24-hour lacrosse game

By Casey Fahrer

John Buck has been Long Island Lutheran High School's basketball coach for over 15 years, leading the program to several championships.

Brookville

Long Island Lutheran High School has one of nation’s top basketball programs

By Casey Fahrer

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New Hyde Park Little League U10 softball girls’ team wins district championship

By Isabella Gallo

Caila Smith (L.) took the first place spot on the podium at a gymnastics competition where she qualified for the Junior Olympics.

Great Neck

Great Neck gymnast, 8, qualifies for all events at Junior Olympics

By Cameryn Oakes

Hardy Brothers

Sports

Hardy Brothers return for TNA Slammiversary at UBS Arena July 20

By Christy Hinko

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Sports

Long Island native Shawn Sam takes over as Soccer Stars and Amazing Athletes owner

By Nick Mongiovi

Asian Jade Society of Suffolk County held their 2025 11th anniversary bbq with Mets legend Mookie Wilson.

Mets legend Mookie Wilson joins Asian Jade Society’s 11th anniversary BBQ

By Long Island Press

James Hagens is selected as the seventh overall pick to the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater.

Suffolk

Hauppauge native picked seventh in NHL Draft

By Casey Fahrer

The Westbury High School esports team claimed third place at the Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation championship.

Westbury

Westbury esports team takes third at state championship

Preston 'P.J.' Carey, a four-star defensive lineman, has commited to play football at the University of Georgia.

Sports

LI-grown Preston Carey reveals football commitment to University of Georgia

By Erin Sjostedt

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