Long Island Video

The Scott Gordon era officially begins as the New York Islanders introduce their new head coach.

It's true Jet fans! Brett Favre strapped on the pads and participated in his first practice as a member of the NY Jets.

Newsday.com was at Croxley Ales on Main St. in Farmingdale to talk about the Jets new QB.

His stop on Long Island comes at the midway point of the national tour that began on July 18 and will travel to outdoor venues at state fairs, sports arenas, amphitheaters and stadiums in 24 cities. Hawk will perform with a lineup of some of the biggest names in action sports, including BMX bike-riding pros Kevin Robinson, Dennis McCoy and John Parker; freestyle motocross stars Drake McElroy, Greg Garrison and Sean Nielsen; and skateboarders Sergie Ventura, Kevin Staab, Jesse Fritsch and Neal Hendrix.

Football fans talk about the trade that brings legendary QB Brett Favre to the New York Jets.

With the 2008 Summer Games already underway, Newsday's Meredith Daniels tests Long Islanders on their Olympic knowledge.

Mets' Pitcher Mike Pelfrey and Second Baseman Damion Easley visited patients at the Schneider Children's Hospital in New Hyde Park.

Jets beat writer Erik Boland answers your questions about the team this season.

The New York Jets sign top draft pick Vernon Gholston to a multi-year deal.

Tight end and former teammate of Brett Favre discusses the current rumors that the Jets have interest in the legendary quarterback.

The start of the football season is right around the corner as the New York Jets start training camp for the last time at Hofstra University.

Tight End Chris Baker was placed on the physically unable to perform list, but says he still expects to play for the NY Jets this season.

As part of their annual midsummer camp the Islanders take their future players to a West Babylon indoor arena for paintball, and it doesn't take long to see why these 45 guys have been tabbed as potential professional athletes. They are very competitive, yes, even in paintball.

Celebs, hall of famers and athletes were all on the field for batting practice at the All-Star game.

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez talks about the memorable All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.

Mets closer BIlly Wagner comments on his All-Star game performance plus more.

Baseball's All-Stars drove up 6th Avenue in the Red Carpet Parade.
Over 40 Hall of Fame members made their way from Bryant Park.

Reggie Jackson and Cal Ripken Jr. are just a few of the big names that showed up at Monday's All-Star batting practice.

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton and his 71-year-old pitcher steal the show at Monday's Home Run Derby.

National League players talk about the All-Star game at the Grand Hyatt hotel in NYC.

Yankee players talk about the All-Star Game at the Grand Hyatt hotel in NYC.

Athletes & celebrities discuss Yankee Stadium and All-Star game festivities

Mets top prospect talks about Yankee Stadium and his future

We're at opening day of DHL All-Star Fanfest at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, talking to fans and checking out the many fan-filled activities.

Newsday's Meredith Daniels talks to AFL New York Dragons players, Henry Taylor and Idris Price about George Carlin, Family Feud and man caves.

Check out video of WFAN's Craig Carton going up against St. John the Baptist softball pitcher Olivia Galati at Tuesday's Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge at Hofstra.

Carton also participates in a field goal kicking contest against St. Anthony's soccer star Rachel Nuzzolese.

Season 2, Episode 7: Riverhead Raceway

We're not big auto racing fans here, but this place was pretty cool. Standing in the infield during a mini-school bus figure 8 race is quite possibly the third craziest thing I've ever done. Enjoy the show. - La Monica

Who wasn't caught up in Big Brown's attempt at winning horse racing's triple crown? By now you know the poor colt couldn't finish the race. Still, you can enjoy some of the scenery from Belmont with these three vidoes:

ExploreTV
Season 2, Episode 4: A day at the races at Belmont Park.

P.S. Don't listen to other people when trying to pick the winning horses.

Season 2, Episode 2: ExploreTV host Anne Machalinski wanted to learn how to surf. So, we sent her to Surf2Live and master surf instructor Elliot Zuckerman in Long Beach.

Annie Mac is a great sport, so she didn't mind getting beat up by the waves for our amusement. I recommend the front face plant (filmed from the side). It's rich.

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• Guide to Long Beach

See Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner arrive at Belmont Park in hopes of winning the Triple Crown.

Read more about Big Brown on his road to the Triple Crown:
http://www.newsday.com/sports/horseracing/belmont/ny-spbrown0520,0,1828509.story

Former UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture was on hand for the opening of the Xtreme Couture MMA & Fitness center in Centereach.