The Seawanhaka Sports Rundown is a weekly roundup of five stories that examine developments in sports news at the local, state, national and international levels.

Fins up, bite down! The LIU Sharks got a huge win at home last Saturday as they defeated the Mercyhurst Lakers 27-24 at Shark Stadium. This was the Sharks’ first win of the season, and it was a crucial one as it was their first game in conference play.

The 8th seed New York Liberty took down the 1st seed Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night in a Best-of-3 series matchup. This marks the first time ever in WNBA history that an 8th overall seeded team has gone on to beat the 1st overall seeded team in the playoffs.

Coming off of the New York Knicks’ historic playoff run at the end of the 2025-26 season, Jalen Brunson traded the Garden for 30 Rock on Saturday Night.

The 2025-26 NBA Regular Season played out like a strange balancing act. While established teams maintained a sense of success and championship contention, rising powers inserted themselves into the spotlight. Off the court, scandals and drama added a chaotic and entertaining vibe to the season.

With a new MLB season in full swing, new rules and regulations are being experimented with. Major League Baseball has implemented the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, which allows players to challenge an umpire’s call on whether a pitch was a strike.

This year’s WNBA Draft took place on Monday, April 13, and it was one for the books. Just eight days after the NCAA Tournament Final, a new wave of fan-favorite female athletes is set to begin their professional basketball careers in the W in a couple of weeks. With all 13 teams making some history with this upcoming rookie class, let’s look at some of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 WNBA Draft!

New York City has initiated preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will begin in June. Eight matches will be held at the MetLife Stadium, including the final match in July. New York City expects over one million visitors during the World Cup.

The Seawanhaka Sports Rundown is a weekly roundup of five stories that examine developments in sports news at the local, state, national and international levels.

The Seawanhaka Sports Rundown is a weekly roundup of five stories that examine developments in sports news at the local, state, national and international levels.