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Friday, March 20

Hofstra ousted by Alabama in first round of the NCAA Tournament

This was Hofstra's fifth game in the NCAA Tournament as a Division I program, but the Pride will need to wait for their first victory.

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Rubin: A 'team for the ages?' The Red Storm have a chance to be that.

Hofstra vs. Alabama: March Madness photos

Only in NewsdayBoone enjoys 'Talkin' Yanks' with Jomboy Media

Gross: A lot goes wrong for Isles, and now they're out of a playoff spot

Isles GM Darche: 'We are excited to make Hamilton our primary affiliate'

Only in NewsdayHofstra's Cruz Davis is familiar with looking out for others

Rock: Hofstra men's basketball and Speedy Claxton, the two just simply mix

Only in NewsdayWho are LI's best baseball players? Here are our top 100.

Live March Madness results

LI's Barbot twins total 77% of Charleston offense in loss to Duke

AnalysisDespite being sent down, Yanks' Lagrange has served notice to other starters

High schools

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Newsday's annual list of the top baseball players from across the Island.

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Sports Columnists

Andrew GrossGross: A lot goes wrong for Isles, and now they're out of a playoff spot

They simply can't be outshot 11-1 over the final 20 minutes, turn the puck over as much as they did and go 0-for-4 on the power play.

Tom RockRock: Hofstra men's basketball and Speedy Claxton, the two just simply mix

"Hofstra is a very special place, always will be a special place," Speedy Claxton said. "We're talking about legacy right now . . . It means so much more to me."

Andrew GrossGross: Islanders set tone for season during first trip to Ottawa

A comeback win over the Senators in the fifth game of the season helped the Islanders establish their identity.

What's new to eat at Citi Field this season?

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'You can never go wrong with the Lucky Parm'

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'The fact that she has a chance to be there is the coolest thing ever'

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Garden City vs. Massapequa in football? It'll happen Sept. 26

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Friday matchups for local colleges in NCAA tourney

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Dunia caps career with 3rd state title

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Long Island's Own

Toby Fournier scores 24, Duke beats Charleston 81-64 in 1st round of women's NCAA Tournament

Toby Fournier scored 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting and Duke maintained its momentum by opening the first round of March Madness with an 81-64 victory over the College of Charleston.

Edgecombe erupts for 38 in Sixers' rout of Kings

Only in NewsdayHofstra's Cruz Davis is familiar with looking out for others

10 women's basketball players with LI ties in March Madness

Sports Media

Only in NewsdayBoone enjoys 'Talkin' Yanks' with Jomboy Media

The Yankees manager signed up for a fourth season being interviewed — some would say grilled — by podcast hosts Jimmy O'Brien and Jake Storiale.

Mets radio voice Howie Rose to retire after season

Barry Bonds part of Netflix's coverage for Yankees' season opener

Only in NewsdayFeels like YESterday: Kay reflects on move to TV booth

College Sports

Philon scores 29 points, Alabama wipes out early deficit to oust Hofstra 90-70 in Midwest Region

Labaron Philon Jr scored 29 points and No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament.

Lattimore leads balanced attack as Mississippi downs Gonzaga 81-66

Number of perfect March Madness brackets dwindles to a precious few in Day 2

Iowa back in a familiar spot — at home for the NCAA women's March Madness

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More sports news

Thunder won't visit the White House during trip to nation's capital, a spokesperson says

Nationals option outfielder Dylan Crews, the 2023 No. 2 overall draft pick, to Triple-A Rochester

Gruda and Baumgartner score two each as Leipzig hammers Hoffenheim

Falcons get safety Sydney Brown from Eagles for draft-pick swap, AP sources say

Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter makes Phillies' opening day roster as No. 5 starter

Hall of Famer Darrell Green taking field for USA flag football trials at 66 in bid to earn a spot

Marlins option left-hander Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville, leaving Junk as team's fifth starter

McTominay goal gives Napoli win over Cagliari and second place in Serie A

Women in Sports

Toby Fournier scores 24, Duke beats Charleston 81-64 in 1st round of women's NCAA Tournament

Toby Fournier scored 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting and Duke maintained its momentum by opening the first round of March Madness with an 81-64 victory over the College of Charleston.

Staley pleased the WBNA and players' union reached an agreement

NYU women end 91-game win streak in Division III Final Four

WNBA labor deal paves the way for the first million dollar players

A landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million dollar players.

MMA & Boxing

Olympic champ boxer Lin Yu-ting cleared for return to competition after approval of sex eligibility

Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has been cleared to return to competition at the Asian Boxing Championships following a review of her sex eligibility.

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