Mike Gavin is a digital editor covering sports, news and entertainment for NBC Local.
Born and raised on Long Island, New York, he is a graduate of Stony Brook University. Mike previously worked for Newsday, MLB.com and ESPN Radio.
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How Tom Brady granted the wish of teenager who underwent heart transplant
Eli Griffith, a 16-year-old from Michigan, had always dreamed of meeting Brady. And when he finally did, he had some important questions for him.
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10-year-old wins top prize for World Cup trophy costume: Super Bowl tickets, $25K pendant
Owin Osei from Harlem, New York, took home a sports fan’s dream grand prize at Fanatics Fest. Here’s what he won and how his costume was made.
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Knicks fans explain why they paid $1K for photo with Jalen Brunson at Fanatics Fest
Knicks fans from across the country traveled to New York for the thousand-dollar photo op with the 2026 NBA Finals MVP.
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50 fun facts about the MLB All-Star Game
Ever wondered who has the most home runs or strikeouts in MLB All-Star Game history? Find out with these fun facts about the Midsummer Classic.
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‘Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmy Awards on NBC
The Emmy winner and longtime star of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” will take the stage on television’s biggest night this September.
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How to watch Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Chestnut, the 17-time champ, said he is looking to break his record of 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Sudo is seeking a fifth straight victory in the women’s event.
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Hot dog hot takes with Joey Chestnut: Q&A with the legendary competitive eater
What was his first eating competition? What’s his least favorite food? Is a hot dog a sandwich? The 17-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ answers these questions and more.
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Which team will the U.S. face in the Round of 32 at the World Cup?
The USMNT has secured its spot in the Round of 32, but its opponent remains a mystery.
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Scottie Scheffler denied career grand slam with fourth-place finish at U.S. Open
Scheffler was attempting to become the seventh member of one of golf’s most exclusive clubs.
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Here's how New York City Hall mixed up Patrick Ewing's retired number during Knicks' parade
Ewing’s No. 33 came out of retirement for a day on a banner honoring one of the Knicks’ seldom-used reserves.
