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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

Shane’s Sports of New York: Episode Three

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • November 29, 2018

The Shield's editor in chief discusses the offseason wish lists for the Mets and Yankees

The Future of Sports is in Vegas

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • November 24, 2018

With the Golden Knights established and the Raiders on the way, Vegas looks to become the next sports hub of America

Big Maple To The Big Apple

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • November 20, 2018

Yankees make blockbuster deal with Mariners to acquire starting pitcher James Paxton

Girls’ Soccer Team Spoils Carle Place Senior Day

November 19, 2018

Lady Knights upset Carle Place 5-4 for best win of the season

Pre-Season All Star Appearance For Knights’ Hoops Player

November 18, 2018

Delgado impresses in Nassau-Suffolk basketball game

Shane’s Sports of New York: Episode Two

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • November 18, 2018

After hearing the positive responses to the first installment of my podcast, I decided to record a second one. This week, I sat down with fellow Floral Park Memorial student, and writer for The Shield,...

2019 NBA Predictions

Zachary Velez, Sports Editor • November 18, 2018

Junior high writer makes his bold predictions for end-of-season individual awards in the NBA

An Interview With Mitchell Kozak

Shane Palma, Editor in Chief • November 18, 2018

Recently, I was able to sit down with multi-sport varsity athlete Mitchell Kozak. Mitch is a senior at FPM who is the football team’s quarterback and on the first line for lacrosse. He is currently committed...

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