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Sunday, August 23

Albanese: Mets' A.J. Ewing can use blueprint to survive first slump

The slumping centerfielder can look to Nolan McLean and Carson Benge for a road map on how to find your way out of a rookie slump.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSenga allows walk-off HR as Mets fall to White Sox

Yankees get 'good news' on Weathers' injury

Giants blog: Nabers' jersey, injury updates and more

Latest UpdatesRookie guard Davis impresses with sizable opportunity Injury updates on Mauigoa, Hood and Ezeudu Could Nabers shed non-contact jersey this week?

Only in NewsdaySuper Mauigoa Bros.: Giants' Sisi, Jets' Kiko ready to face off in preseason finale

Jets blog: Position battles heat up, an impressive debut and more

Latest UpdatesRoster moves: Jets sign three undrafted rookies Aaron Glenn, the quizmaster Nate Lynn impresses just days after signing with Jets

Senga allows walk-off HR as Mets fall to White Sox

Lennon: Plot twist in Hollywood with sudden troubles for Dodgers' owner

Rubin: Should the Yankees keep Stanton after this season?

Albanese: This Met has really turned his season around

AnalysisShould the Mets sign Tarik Skubal? Laura Albanese gives her take

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

Iannazzone: Good Geno Smith on display vs. Steelers, but it won't always be this smooth

High schools

Photos: Suffolk high school football media day

Scenes from Suffolk high school football media day on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

HS football blog: This QB1 is a lacrosse star who hasn't played football since 8th grade

Latest UpdatesBlake Bender ready and able to do more for Huntington Miller Place will rely on the boys up front to carry the load on offense Will another Coan be the starting QB at Sayville this season?

Only in NewsdayFlag football's popularity on LI hurting participation in other girls sports

MacArthur football players show support for coach who abruptly retired

Sports Columnists

Laura AlbaneseAlbanese: Mets' A.J. Ewing can use blueprint to survive first slump

The slumping centerfielder can look to Nolan McLean and Carson Benge for a road map on how to find your way out of a rookie slump.

David LennonLennon: Plot twist in Hollywood with sudden troubles for Dodgers' owner

With a $417 million payroll suddenly looking like a house of cards, L.A.'s midsummer slide is shaking the foundations of baseball.

Laura AlbaneseAlbanese: This Met has really turned his season around

Entering Saturday, Bo Bichette had slashed .316/.353/.479 with eight homers and 37 RBIs in 67 games since June 3.

Flag football taking over spring sports

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Bussi brings Cup to LI for 'unforgettable experience'

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Watch MetLife Stadium change from a Jets game to a Giants game

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Jets receivers run through drills in training camp

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'I want Jets fans to be proud of the team'

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Lineman and QB talent on display at NFF's 'Challenges'

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

'A once-in-a lifetime opportunity'

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Long Island's Own

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

"The lighthouse was the right way to go because it still honors Long Island," Alan Hahn told Newsday on Friday in a telephone interview.

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

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

Bussi brings Cup to LI for 'unforgettable experience'

Sports Media

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

"The lighthouse was the right way to go because it still honors Long Island," Alan Hahn told Newsday on Friday in a telephone interview.

Only in NewsdayJudge on former Yankees teammate Rizzo's broadcasting: 'It's been incredible to watch'

MSG Networks to simulcast two ESPN Radio shows

'The Craig Carton Show' will premiere on Outkick next month

College Sports

Former Missouri, Duke starting forward Mark Mitchell transfers to Kentucky for disputed 5th season

Mark Mitchell is transferring to Kentucky for a disputed fifth season of basketball after starting 133 games at Missouri and Duke over the last four years.

All-America RB Ahmad Hardy to miss Missouri's season opener after being shot at concert in May

North Dakota State has won at a record rate at the lower levels. The Bison are rumbling into the FBS

Alonzo Carter goes dancing to the big time as Sacramento State makes the transition to the FBS

Women in Sports

Paige Bueckers scores 18 of her 32 in 1st quarter, Wings beat Storm 92-70

Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.

Breanna Stewart wants a safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at Fever games

Reese has career night with 31 points, Dream hold off Mercury 99-89 despite Copper's 38 points

Sparks end skid as Burrell has 20 in 77-68 win over Sun

Rae Burrell scored 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks ended a six-game losing streak with a 77-68 win over the Connecticut Sun.

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More sports news

UEFA president Ceferin says he won't run against FIFA president but calls for Infantino to quit

Former Missouri, Duke starting forward Mark Mitchell transfers to Kentucky for disputed 5th season

Trump is heading to his golf course in Ireland to watch the Irish Open golf tournament next month

Steven Alker wins the Rogers Charity Classic in a playoff

Happ and Ramírez hit grand slams to propel the Cubs to a 19-2 blowout of the Mariners

MLB home run leader Schwarber punctuates Phillies' unlikely comeback win over the Cardinals

Ildemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3

Tatis homers twice, drives in 4 runs to lead Padres to 8-1 win, 3-game sweep of Twins

Sports Nostalgia

1986 Mets celebrate the good times at 40th anniversary ceremony

Former Met Benny Agbayani excited to see son Bruin 'continuing the legacy' with his old club

Only in NewsdayHow an Islip native helped saved the life of a former Met and 1986 World Series champion

Only in NewsdayFor the summers of 1970-71, they were the LI Giants

MMA & Boxing

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete killed in South Africa

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot and killed at his home in South Africa, government officials said.

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