SPORTS – The Shield

With The First Pick in the NFL Draft…

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief

April 24, 2019

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Shane's 2019 Mock Draft is a critical one for both New York teams

WWE Wrestlemania 35 Preview

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief

April 4, 2019

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You might be expecting an article about the early season struggles of the New York Yankees, and how they went 2-4 against two of the worst teams in the league. Or maybe a glowing praise of the New York Jets' front office and how it made an incredible deal for running back Le'Veon Bell. How about some...

Beware of Cincinnati

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief

March 18, 2019

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This year's surprise team in MLB will definitely turn some heads

Shane’s Sports of New York: Episode Six

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief

March 5, 2019

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The Shield's EIC takes a look at the New York Yankees in spring training

Playoff Time For Floral Park Hoops Teams

February 15, 2019

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After impressive regular seasons, both the Floral Park boys' and girls' basketball teams reached the postseason

Bryce Harper? Manny Machado? Who Cares?

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief

February 7, 2019

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The much-anticipated free agency period in baseball still has many players without a new home

Nearly Perfect

February 4, 2019

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With a 16-1 record, and 22nd ranking in New York State, Floral Park Memorial's girls' varsity basketball is enjoying an incredible season

Revenge Factor

February 3, 2019

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Floral Park Memorial's boys' varsity basketball team plays its best game of the year in upending Valley Stream South, 69-56

Ten Bold Sports Predictions For 2019

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief

January 5, 2019

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2018 was a special year in sports. From the Cinderella story Golden Knights improbably run to the Stanley Cup Finals to the #16 seed University of Maryland Baltimore County (future home of FPM senior lacrosse standout Mitchell Kozak) knocking out the #1 seed Virginia in the March Madness Tournament, t...