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Saturday, March 7

Red Storm clinch No. 1 seed in next week's Big East Tournament

St. John's earned at least a share of the regular-season title for a second straight season — the first time that's happened since 1984-85 and 1985-86.

Isles trade for Blues center Schenn, extend Pageau

Popper: This was a victory that can make you believe in Knicks

Mets' Manaea 'confident' and 'healthy' after making spring training debut

Popper: Tatum's return to the court for Celtics has Brunson, Knicks talking

First in NewsdaySt. John's agrees with Tom Ostrom to be new GM

Rangers keep Trocheck, deal Carrick to Sabres

Yanks' Oswaldo Cabrera even happier than usual as he returns to action

Judge, Brice Turang power US to a WBC-opening win over Brazil

Lennon: LI's Keys having'a blast' with Toronto

Top 10 NFL free agents and where they'll sign

Source: Giants, Singletary agree to restructured deal

High schools

Brendan Martin leads Floral Park to repeat Nassau Class AA title

The boys basketball team's season ended in the ensuing Long Island championship game last season, though. They look to advance beyond that this winter.

Madi Richter, Jazmynn Julien lead Whitman girls to Suffolk 'AAA' title

Jericho's Tristan Yang wins state 1-meter diving championship

Kate Sweet dazzles to help Westhampton girls basketball win Suffolk 'AA' title

Sports Columnists

Steve PopperPopper: This was a victory that can make you believe in Knicks

Mike Brown: "These guys are connected. They're all sacrificing. The competitive spirit is there. They believe in each other.''

Steve PopperPopper: Tatum's return to the court for Celtics has Brunson, Knicks talking

"It's great to see. He's great for his team, great for the league. Just wish him health,'' Jalen Brunson said of Celtics star.

Andrew GrossGross: Isles' Schaefer returns to Los Angeles, a place he remembers well

Matthew Schaefer returns to the city where he was drafted by the Isles, but he's more concerned about two points.

Bellmore-Merrick qualifies for ice hockey nationals

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Highlights: 4 LIers win state titles in girls wrestling

01:36

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 24: State wrestling championships preview

11:32

Strong season for Baldwin basketball teams

02:18

'Amazing day to celebrate girls and womens hockey'

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LIers' eyes on the goal as Team USA women's hockey goes for gold

01:25

Long Island's Own

Only in NewsdayRoslyn woman cycling to raise awareness for rare cancer

Marcy Kandel, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2023, is participating in the Cycle for Survival this weekend in Woodbury.

Lennon: LI's Sean Keys having 'a blast' at Blue Jays' spring training

Only in NewsdayLI natives Harrison Cohen, Greg Weissert to compete in World Baseball Classic

MLB pitchers from LI hit the global stage

Sports Media

21 Yankees games to stream on Prime Video in 2026

These games are exclusive to Prime Video and are mostly on Wednesday nights

First in NewsdayRangers-Capitals to be part of special 'Inside Out' broadcast on Disney

Only in NewsdayWhat's next for Keith McPherson? Not the overnight slot.

Newsday's sports section earns multiple national APSE awards

College Sports

No. 19 Miami (Ohio) caps a 31-0 regular season with a 110-108 overtime win at Ohio

Miami of Ohio has finished the regular season as the only unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball.

Colorado women send No. 20 Baylor home with 62-53 victory in Big 12 quarterfinals

Ejiofor powers No. 18 St. John's past Seton Hall 72-65 for at least a share of the Big East title

Red Storm clinch No. 1 seed in next week's Big East Tournament

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More sports news

Multi-team owner Michele Kang looks to raise the bar for women's soccer on multiple fronts

New CBA rules and NHL parity contributed to fewer big trades at the deadline

NFL teams are becoming more willing to trade two first-round picks for elite defensive players

Taiwan beats Vietnam 1-0 in Women's Asian Cup match

Luka Doncic scores 44 points in 3 quarters to lead Lakers past Pacers 128-117 without LeBron

Wild back Gustavsson with a 2nd-period burst in a 4-2 victory over the Golden Knights

Thomas' 2nd goal of the game leads Blues to a 3-2 overtime win over Sharks

Smith plays for the Portland Thorns after missing last season for the birth of her daughter

Women in Sports

Only in NewsdayRoslyn woman cycling to raise awareness for rare cancer

Marcy Kandel, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2023, is participating in the Cycle for Survival this weekend in Woodbury.

Experts see a wide data gap in women's sports science. This WNBA team owner wants to fix it

UConn caps its 11th unbeaten regular season, but Geno warns tougher March ahead

Highlights: 4 LIers win state titles in girls wrestling

Valley Stream North's Naomi Gonzalez, Bellport's Aaliyah Morrow, Hicksville's Haley Gonzales and Bethpage's Gabrielle Severin all took home state titles this weekend in girls wrestling. NewsdayTV's Matt Lindsay reports.

MMA & Boxing

Usyk scheduled for a dramatic WBC title defense at Egypt's Pyramids against Rico Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk is scheduled to defend his WBC heavyweight title in May against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

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