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NY Among States With Most World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why NY Among States With Most World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Among States With Most World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the biggest producers of US men's World Cup talent, according to a new study. BetMGM analyzed roster data from all 12 FIFA World Cups that have included the US men's national team. The analysis was released on Tuesday, May 26, the same day that the US Soccer Federation officially unveiled its 2026 World Cup roster. The sportsbook ranked states by combining how many World Cup roster players were born there, along with their appearances, goals, and wins in matches they played. California ranked first overall for most World Cup players (23), ap…

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by Chris Spiker
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Former Devils Star Claude Lemieux Dies, 60 Former Devils Star Claude Lemieux Dies, 60
Former Devils Star Claude Lemieux Dies, 60 Claude Lemieux, former New Jersey Devils star and four-time Stanley Cup champion, has died, the NHL Alumni Association announced. He was 60 years old. The cause of death was not made public. Born in Buckingham, Quebec, Lemieux debuted with the Montreal Canadiens in 1983 after being selected in the second round of the NHL Draft and went on to win four Stanley Cups during his NHL career.  He captured championships with the Canadiens in 1986, the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and 2000, and the Colorado Avalanche in 1996, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP during the Devils’ 1995 t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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D1 Sports Conference With 6 NY Schools Changing Its Name: Here's Why D1 Sports Conference With 6 NY Schools Changing Its Name: Here's Why
D1 Sports Conference With 6 NY Schools Changing Its Name: Here's Why The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is changing its name and identity after a 45-year run as the MAAC. The MAAC will officially be known as the Metro Conference on Wednesday, July 1. The 13-team college sports conference unveiled its new branding on Thursday, May 28. Conference officials said the MAAC name, which has been used since the league's founding in 1980, is often confused with the Mid-American Conference. The MAC's universities are primarily located in the Midwest, although the league added the University of Massachusetts Amherst in July 2025. The …

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by Chris Spiker
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New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death
New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death New details are adding a clearer timeline to the sudden death of one of NASCAR’s most accomplished drivers. Kyle Busch suffered a “chain of events” that began with bacterial pneumonia before he died Thursday, May 21, according to a death certificate exclusively obtained by Us Weekly. The certificate said Busch had pneumonia for “days to weeks” before his death, Us Weekly reported. The illness then progressed to sepsis, which the medical examiner determined he likely had for one day. The sepsis led to disseminated intravascular coagulation, a condition involving small blood clots that can b…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean 'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean
'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean A college basketball coach is recovering after nearly drowning while saving her 8-year-old nephew from rough surf. University of North Carolina Wilmington women's basketball head coach Nicole Woods survived the frightening incident while rescuing her young nephew. The 41-year-old spoke to WECT News about what happened on Tuesday, May 26. Woods said she went to Wrightsville Beach with her two daughters, niece, and nephew on Thursday, May 21. A powerful wave swept her nephew into the Atlantic Ocean and she jumped in after him. The third-year Seahawks coach tried…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump May Attend Knicks' Historic Return To NBA Finals, Reports Say Trump May Attend Knicks' Historic Return To NBA Finals, Reports Say
Trump May Attend Knicks' Historic Return To NBA Finals, Reports Say President Donald Trump said he may attend a New York Knicks game during the NBA Finals, the latest example of him using sports as a backdrop amid declining approval ratings. Trump confirmed that he might appear at Madison Square Garden while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, May 27. The Knicks will play in the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. No sitting President has ever attended an NBA Finals game. In 2019, former President Barack Obama went to a Finals game in Toronto more than two years aft…

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by Chris Spiker
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NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching
NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James are taking on FIFA over what they say turned World Cup ticket buying into a pricey, confusing mess for fans hoping to catch games in New Jersey. The attorneys general issued subpoenas seeking information about ticket sales for eight World Cup matches being hosted in New Jersey, including the July 19 final, they announced Wednesday, May 27. The investigation follows reports that fans paid premium prices only to end up with seats farther from the field — while ticket costs climbed higher and higher …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Long Island Native Among NY Stars Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster Long Island Native Among NY Stars Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster
Long Island Native Among NY Stars Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster Several Northeast natives are among the soccer stars who will represent the US as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The US Soccer Federation revealed its 26-man roster during a nationally televised event in New York City's Seaport on Tuesday, May 26. The unveiling aired on FOX, the nation's English-language broadcaster of the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, June 11. The USMNT will begin its quest for its first World Cup trophy against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 12. The Yanks will also play Group D matches against Austra…

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by Chris Spiker
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Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children
Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children The sudden death of one of NASCAR’s fiercest champions now has a medical explanation. Click here for a new, updated story: Death Certificate Details Events Before NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Died At 41 Kyle Busch’s family said Saturday, May 23, that the 41-year-old died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, NASCAR.com reported. Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history, died Thursday, May 21. His death was announced by his family, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Rac…

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by Joe Lombardi
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LI Native Madison Taylor Chasing NCAA Lacrosse Title — And Player Of The Year Honors LI Native Madison Taylor Chasing NCAA Lacrosse Title — And Player Of The Year Honors
LI Native Madison Taylor Chasing NCAA Lacrosse Title — And Player Of The Year Honors Long Island natives are not hard to find on the best four women’s college lacrosse teams, but one name stands out in the crowd — Madison Taylor, senior attack and leading goalscorer for the No. 1 seed Northwestern Wildcats. Taylor, of Wantagh, is a finalist for the Tewaaraton Award given to the nation’s best player, and she is the only Long Islander among this year’s five finalists. She’ll lead the Wildcats when they take on No. 4 seed Johns Hopkins in the national semifinals on Friday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m. But before she became one of the nation’s best collegiate players and the first-ever …

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Kyle Busch Dies Suddenly At 41: Record-Setting NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Dies Suddenly At 41: Record-Setting NASCAR Star
Kyle Busch Dies Suddenly At 41: Record-Setting NASCAR Star The pro sports world is reeling from the sudden loss of one of its biggest stars. Click here for a new, updated story: Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history, died Thursday, May 21. He was 41. Busch’s death was announced by his family, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Racing. His team had said earlier Thursday that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness. A cause of death has not yet been released. Busch was in his…

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by Joe Lombardi
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LI Native Kenny Atkinson Returns To NY As Knicks’ Eastern Conference Finals Enemy LI Native Kenny Atkinson Returns To NY As Knicks’ Eastern Conference Finals Enemy
LI Native Kenny Atkinson Returns To NY As Knicks’ Eastern Conference Finals Enemy When the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, May 19, they’ll have a local up their sleeve: head coach Kenny Atkinson, a Long Island native. Atkinson, 58, was born and raised in Northport and attended high school at St. Anthony’s in South Huntington. The seventh of eight brothers, Atkinson’s love of basketball was forged in the backyard of his family’s home, where he learned the skills that would take him to the University of Richmond — and the grit to survive intense battles. "On days it was like 10 below zero, my dad would be …

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by Joe Wilkinson