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Newsday Unveils 2026 All-Long Island Baseball First Team

The 2026 All-Long Island baseball squad, selected by Newsday, celebrates elite high school talent, highlighting CJ Alfano’s record-breaking season, dominant pitching performances, and the coaches who guided their teams to championships.

Jun 26, 2026

Elijah Pemberton Returns to Lead Team USA in 2027 World Cup Qualifiers

Elijah Pemberton, a Middletown native, is set to represent the United States in two crucial 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games. This marks his third appearance on the senior national team, having previously earned a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA Americup and contributed during the 2023 qualifying window. After a training camp in Miami, the squad will play against the Dominican Republic and Mexico, matches that will determine the next round group. Pemberton’s basketball journey began in Connecticut, where he excelled in high school and college, leading Hofstra to a championship before launching his professional career in Poland.

Jun 23, 2026

Messi’s White House Visit and the Shifting Symbolism of Argentine Football

The controversy surrounding Lionel Messi’s diplomatic appearance with Inter Miami CF reveals how football in Argentina intertwines with democracy, class and national identity, while contrasting the apolitical stance of the current star with the politically charged legacy of Diego Maradona.

Jun 18, 2026