2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1037+ words) WEST BABYLON, NY — Jaelynn Burgess does not just make shots. She changes how opponents prepare. The West Babylon student-athlete is already a 1,000-point scorer in basketball, an All-County flag football player and one of the most dangerous long-range shooters opposing…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (338+ words) TINLEY PARK, IL — A local student-athlete who leads on both the soccer and football fields is getting the opportunity to compete on a national stage, and the community has a chance to help him take the next step. Benny Parnitzke,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (133+ words) Patch MERRICK, NY — This summer, Patch is highlighting the athletes making a difference across Nassau County, from little leaguers to long-distance swimmers. This week, the athlete of the week is Scott Weisbrot, a Merrick man who made history, scoring in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (274+ words) ATLANTIC BEACH, NY — It may be hard to imagine a bigger occasion on a softball diamond than a diving catch for the final out in a championship game, but when Alex Diorio dove to record the final out in the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (141+ words) Patch Major League Baseball Player Turned Bergen County Teacher Has Died After playing professional baseball, he lived and taught in Bergen County. He died on Friday. BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A former professional baseball player who also taught in the Bergen…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (464+ words) SCHAUMBURG, IL — U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi brought Chicago's baseball rivalry all the way to the Vatican last week, presenting noted White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV with a custom Cubs jersey. The jersey reads "Da Pope" and bears No. 267, recognizing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (243+ words) DOYLESTOWN, PA — Central Bucks East High School Football will host its home opener on Friday at Patriot Stadium by raising childhood cancer awareness and remembering former student-athlete Connor Boyle, whose life and legacy continue to inspire the community. Connor, a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (189+ words) patch.com Yankees Great Mariano Rivera Gets Ready To Bring The Heat To Walter's Famous Hot Dogs MAMARONECK, NY — Walter's Hot Dogs in Mamaroneck is planning a special event with former Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera. The event is tied to…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (306+ words) SOUTHINGTON, CT — YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington will honor former staff members and volunteers later this month while raising money for college scholarships for current camp staff. The 2026 YMCA Camp Sloper Hall of Fame Night is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept....

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (258+ words) WESTFIELD, NJ — Work on the first phase of improvements at Houlihan/Sid Fay Fields in Westfield is underway and remains on schedule, according to Mayor Jeremy Berman. In an update on the project, Berman said removal and replacement of the…...