Long Island's Own

Only in NewsdayMike Francesa on the state of New York sports and more

In an interview with Newsday, the retired WFAN host discusses the radio business and how he sees NY teams now

'In my mind he's already won'

Meet LI skier competing for Jamaica at the Winter Olympics

First in NewsdayLI Ducks purchased by group connected to Texas Rangers

The deal ends the tenure of founding Ducks owner Frank Boulton, who will continue in an advisory role with REV Entertainment

Frank Ramos, longtime Jets PR director from LI, dies at age 87

Only in NewsdayHow the USGA is preparing for 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

Only in NewsdayThe night 50 years ago when Dr. J flew from the foul line

Only in NewsdayFormer Plainedge star Villari ready to fulfill NFL dream

Only in NewsdayTale of the tape: LI's Quiambao a 'wrap' artist for boxers

Rubin: Rick Pitino will have to get past his son for 900th victory

Videos

'I love this country'

'There's always going to be Forever'

'Now they can get the look that they deserve'

Home ice advantage for two LIers

LI teams

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

The Women's Professional Baseball League will launch next year, becoming the United States' first pro women's baseball circuit in 70 years.

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

Sports Jobs: Freeport's Taylor a basketball fan base 'fixer'

More of Long Island's Own

Only in NewsdayMeet LI's Pat Reilly, a coach for the Texans, living his dream

Only in NewsdayLIer Senat knows what Giants are getting in Harbaugh

Top 10 sports talk show hosts in New York radio history

Only in NewsdayHow LI's Moscatiello became a Savannah Banana

Long Island figure skaters compete for spots in upcoming Winter Olympics

Only in NewsdayFranklin Square native McMonigle gets his turn on WFAN afternoon drive

Van Roten wants to keep playing, and he hopes it will be with Giants

Matt Albanese, former Farmingdale HS football star, dies at 40

LI's Cisco on first year as Jet: 'Very upsetting'

Top 10 players in NFL history from Long Island

Rangers' Fox raising money for ALS, inspired by his father-in-law

Hometown kid finally gets a home game for the Islanders

WWII veteran Critelli, 104, to perform national anthem at UBS Arena

Former LuHi star Edgecombe: 'I want to be the best player ever'

Knicks fans say they'll pass on NBA Cup banner at the Garden

Gross: Isles still trying to figure out how to replace Romanov

The Island F.C. names director of youth soccer program

LI's Ruckert staying with the Jets

Only in NewsdayIslanders fans: If you build winner, they will come

Only in NewsdayHow do these Long Islanders feel about Craig Carton's return to WFAN?

First in NewsdayIslanders executive: We've got to grow this fan base

Only in NewsdayHeisman history lesson: 90 years, but only one winner from LI

Yan upsets LI's Dvalishvili at UFC 323 to take the title

UFC 323 is LI-trained Dvalishvili's fourth title fight of 2025

LI's Pinto suffers injury against Rangers and Team USA coach Sullivan

Siena lacrosse coach, a Wading River native, dies at 41

LI's Anthony Kay returns to MLB with White Sox: AP

Officials: Siena lacrosse coach, a Shoreham-Wading River grad, hospitalized after fall

Stephenson: Rangers must find way to man up without Fox

Source: Rangers' Fox headed to LTIR

Only in NewsdayWhere are they now: LI record-setting QB Jack Coan

Only in NewsdayThis sports fan from LI turned losing teams into winning idea

LI's new minor-league soccer team will have youth program in Suffolk

Gross: Sending down LI's Warren could signal changes for Isles

LI's Warren back with Islanders

Reed, Ithaca take back Cortaca Jug

Paul Brodmerkel, influential member of LI wrestling community, dies

Players with LI ties in D-I men's basketball this season

Only in NewsdayInside an NFL game day with the Van Roten family

Only in NewsdayLI's Hagens focused on college hockey with Bruins' tenure on deck

Jets fans have mixed feelings about trading away Gardner, Williams

Hills West's Filardi makes first career start for Syracuse football in loss to UNC

Ritchie up, Warren down for Isles

Long Island quartet have high profiles on national scene

Only in NewsdayRangers' Fox off to strong start

Players with LI ties playing Division I women's hoops in 2025-26

Source: Jets' Cisco out indefinitely

Only in NewsdayEx-Yankee running NYC Marathon to benefit LI animal rescue

Rock: Mangold ordered up good cheer, new friends during his time on LI

Rock: How LI's Ruckert may have inspired Jets' miracle

High schools

HS roundup: Boys and girls basketball, including a 51-point game

Jericho's Ilana Cai, Wheatley/Roslyn's Charles Lee become Nassau fencing champs

Island Trees, MacArthur win Nassau girls bowling titles

HS roundup: Boys and girls basketball, gymnastics and girls bowling

HS roundup: Basketball, girls bowling and wrestling, plus gymnastics

LI colleges

He can't play ball like his big bros. But this Seaford teen shines on the sidelines with his camera.

Stony Brook ends Hofstra's eight-game winning streak

Hofstra 'validates' win over Syracuse by defeating Quinnipiac

Photos: Hofstra vs. Quinnipiac

Jets, ECAC launch largest collegiate women's flag football league

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