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With The First Pick in the NFL Draft…

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • April 24, 2019

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

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Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • April 4, 2019

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...

Beware of Cincinnati

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • March 18, 2019

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

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

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

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

Nearly Perfect

February 4, 2019

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

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

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...

What A “Knight”

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • December 16, 2018

The boys' varsity basketball team enjoys a great experience playing at the Nassau Coliseum

Welcome To The MLB Winter Meetings

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • December 11, 2018

Rumors of a New York to New York trade set up an off-season to remember

Knights Start Season With A Bang

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • December 10, 2018

Dominating third quarter lifts the boys' varsity basketball team to an impressive season-opening victory over Roslyn

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L. Bellinger, Advisor • May 28, 2025

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