Long Island's Own

Only in NewsdayTwin engines: Meet the Riddicks, Fordham football players from Hempstead

They played for Long Island Lutheran and impressed the Fordham coaching staff so much that they were offered scholarships right on the spot.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNewsday's top 100 high school football players Football is one of LI's premier high school sports. Why is participation down 30%?

Only in NewsdayKnicks, now Yankees. What a start for WFAN's McMonigle.

LI's Nick Leopard among new group of investors to purchase ownership stake in Isles

Only in NewsdayBullish! From Massapequa to the Red Bulls, Dylan Nealis' confidence always on display

The kid who scored the winning goal in the 2013 state final now has his sights set on ultimate goal: MLS Cup.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNew soccer team USL Long Island to begin play in 2028 Can LI really support 2 minor-league soccer teams? Sports business experts have thoughts.Former Red Bulls player Felipe Martins to coach Island F.C. youth teams

NYIT pitching great Don Cooper, who was famed pitching coach for Chicago White Sox, dies at 70

How symposium on unity, civility and sportsmanship helps LI student-athletes learn valuable lessons

Only in NewsdayHow LI's Rob Lohman has survived and thrived in NFL with Lions

Only in NewsdayWhat's it like to be an NFL practice squad player? These LIers can tell you

Only in Newsday'We could do this': A look back at when LI women played pro baseball in a league of their own

'These stories need to be told'

Videos

'Dropped right in front of me'

Bussi brings Cup to LI for 'unforgettable experience'

'Really surreal feeling' for these 3 Isles fans from LI

Why this Marine chose boxing as next pursuit

LI teams

One week only: New York Rise softball back on Long Island

Pro softball team will play a shortened 8-game season, starting Thursday on the road and ending next week at Hofstra

Startup women's leagues on the rise, but will they last?

Longtime Hofstra coach Edwards big fan of NY Rise, pro softball league

East Meadow's Laird right at home with the New York Rise pro softball team

More of Long Island's Own

How much do things cost at the new Belmont Park?

Belmont Park reopens and they're off to the races

Rock: LI's Cisco ready for any role Jets put him in

Former soccer star from LI dies at 30

Only in NewsdayMassapequa's Brian Baldinger analyzes the NFL with signature style

Three LIers snag Pete Alonso's 300th home run ball

Belmont Park renovations feature upgraded facilities for backstretch workers

Meet the Long Island-based soccer team playing in the U.S. Open Cup

Only in NewsdayLI's Noah Rubin says Shelton-Tiafoe semifinal match is big moment for American tennis

LI's Jack Kennedy loses in US Open boys' singles quarterfinals

LI's Kennedy advances to quarterfinals of U.S. Open boys' singles tournament

Stephen Curry to visit Bethpage Black for Underrated Golf Tour

LI's Kennedy wins second-round match in U.S. Open boys' singles tournament

LI's Jack Kennedy, partner Keaton Hance stunned in first round of U.S. Open boys' doubles

LI's Jack Kennedy back at U.S. Open with win in boys singles opener

Only in NewsdayCan LI really support 2 minor-league soccer teams? Sports business experts have thoughts.

Huntington's Jack Kennedy falls in opening round of U.S. Open

Huntington's Jack Kennedy to face qualifier in first round of U.S. Open

Only in NewsdayHow LI will be impacted if MLB makes HS players ineligible for '28 draft

Bussi brings the Stanley Cup back to LI rink where it all began for him

Belmont Park announces ticket plans for re-opening

Only in NewsdayLI native Hahn says Isles fans got it right in jersey contest

Only in NewsdayHuntington's Jack Kennedy in main draw of the U.S. Open: 'My biggest moment so far'

First in NewsdayNew soccer team USL Long Island to begin play in 2028

Only in NewsdayThe Stanley Cup is on Long Island on Wednesday. Here's how to take a photo with it.

With 12 new players, Sid Jacobson JCC baseball wins Maccabi Games again

LIer to compete in first international Para Hockey World Cup games for field hockey

Only in NewsdayFashion statement: LI experts pick which Isles fan-designed jersey they like best

Port Washington Little League sees journey end in Metro Region tournament

Only in NewsdayESPN's Alan Hahn on Isles' fisherman logo in contest: Throw it back!

Port Washington Little League can advance to Metro Region final with win Wednesday

8 finalists selected for Isles' fan-designed third jersey

Only in NewsdayLI's Edwards hit first grand slam in Women's Pro Baseball League

Only in NewsdayJets, Giants fans on Long Island see reasons to be optimistic

Port Washington Little League suffers first loss in Metro Region

Port Washington faces Bayonne (N.J.) on Monday in Metro Region tournament

Port Washington community unites at watch party to support Little League team

Port Washington 12U Little League team cruises in Metro Region opener

Photos: Port Washington Little League vs. Lincoln (R.I.)

From Brentwood to NBA Summer League for these three former LI stars

Port Washington sets sight on Little League regionals

Only in NewsdayLIers help propel Team USA to 5th straight World Lacrosse Women's Championship.

Legendary Connetquot HS three-sport athlete dies at 49

Road to Williamsport: Port Washington gets big send-off before Metro Region tournament

Only in NewsdayMeet the LI native making strides as one of only two Black agents in the NHL

Only in NewsdayWhy LI's Duff, an NFL Draft prospect, spurned 'enticing' transfer offers and stayed at Rutgers

Photos: Port Washington Little League gets big send-off

Only in NewsdayHow a cancer diagnosis helped this LI caddy discover his passion for golf

Port Washington Little League team celebrated for winning state title, eyes set on Williamsport

Former Newsday Thorp Award winner Alex Rivas leads LI football clinic

High schools

HS roundup: Girls volleyball, boys and girls soccer and field hockey

Isaiah Smith does it all in final minute to lead Malverne football past Lynbrook

Rob Cesario Jr. gives South Side football another way to win

Jake Calloway has hand in five TDs in Westhampton football's win over East Islip

Emma Glick's goal with 38 seconds left lifts Harborfields field hockey past ESM

LI colleges

LIU set to host Army in men's hockey tournament at UBS Arena

Only in NewsdayHofstra men's soccer is ranked No. 16 in the nation. What can the Pride accomplish this season?

Only in NewsdayWhen Hofstra was home to the Jets: Take a trip down memory lane

Only in NewsdayJosiah Brown's long-awaited return to football field is happening close to home

Only in NewsdayThis former LIU football player is now a coach on his dad's staff in the NFL

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