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New Egypt Speedway cancels racing events to mourn longtime boss
Tributes have been pouring in for a New Jersey man who was general manager at a popular car racing venue in Ocean County. Joseph “Joey” Liquori died after a medical emergency on Wednesday at the age of 60, his family confirmed. Liquori was the GM of New Egypt...
NJ Little League team loses state final when game suspended for rain, then officials declare it ‘over’
A New Jersey girls’ Little League team lost the state championship final last week, after their game was suspended by lightning and officials refused to let the players complete the final innings the following day as planned. The call left the kids and others questioning the fairness of the decision. The Toms River Little League Majors 12-year-old softball team played their final game against Hanover on Wednesday, but play was suspended before the start of the sixth inning due to the storm. Tournament officials initially said the game would be played the following day, but Toms River’s coach Brad Bossow got an...
NJ State Triathlon to Cause Area Road Closures This Weekend
HAMILTON, NJ - On Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, thousands of athletes and spectators will take over Mercer County Park for the annual New Jersey State Triathlon. Local officials are advising residents to plan for heavier traffic, and parking restrictions along Hughes Drive from Edinburg Road to Quakerbridge Road. Closures will happen on area main roads including Old Trenton Road, Quakerbridge Road, Hughes Road and others beginning at 5:00 a.m. both days for the biking and running portions of the competition. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The annual New Jersey State Triathlon includes a swimming portion in Lake Mercer, a bike course, and a running course through the area on main roads. According to the triathlon website, the race is one of the 10 largest triathlons in the nation, selling out annually to 3,500 triathletes since its inception in 2006. It is also considered one of the fastest and flattest races in the country. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
To all the arrogant jerks who bike on New Jersey trails and roadways
If you ride a bike on New Jersey's hiking and walking trails, listen up. Don't act like you own the path. I mean it, some of you simply have no care in the world for others, and I see it all too often. You have this attitude that you can do whatever you want with no regard for whoever you're sharing the path with, or their safety.
NJ Little League baseball State Tournament: Schedule, scores, updates
Four Little League baseball teams in New Jersey are vying to take a big step toward punching their ticket to Williamsport. The state tournament for Little League Baseball U12 will begin Wednesday (July 24). The double elimination tournament will be held at Freehold Township Little League (65 Georgia Rd). Four teams left from the state have kept their summer alive; the tournament winner will head to regionals to represent the state of New Jersey in Bristol, Connecticut. Teams that emerge regionals will head to the Little League World Series.
When NJ should never allow sports on artificial turf
Have you ever noticed lately how many schools around New Jersey seem to be converting their fields to artificial ones? Maybe not all of them, but some at least. Artificial fields do have some benefits over live grass fields. For one, they tend to be much sharper in appearance. They'll...
New Jersey Swimmers Fallon and Alexy Earn Spots in U.S. Olympic Trials
NEW JERSEY - Two New Jersey swimmers, Matt Fallon of Warren and Jack Alexy of Mendham, have earned spots in the U.S. trials for the 2024 Olympics, which kick off in Paris on July 26. Fallon broke the American record in the 200-meter breaststroke, while Alexy secured his spot in the 100-meter freestyle by outperforming a seven-time gold medalist. Fallon, a 2021 graduate of the Pingry School in Basking Ridge, broke numerous records during his high school career. Notably, he set the National Independent High School Record in the 400-meter freestyle with a time of 3:50.65, surpassing...
Tri-Village 9U, 11U teams advance to regionals
Tri-Village is sending their 9U and 11U All-Star teams to regional competitions in New Jersey after the 9U team won the New York state tournament The post Tri-Village 9U, 11U teams advance to regionals first appeared on Spotlight News.
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Bears’ Offense Stifled in 3-0 Loss to Thunder
TRENTON, N.J. – The West Virginia Black Bears lost the third game of the four-game series to the Trenton Thunder 3-0 on Saturday evening. The Black Bears bats struggled to make contact, recording a meager three hits in the shut out. Trenton starter Luke Rettig picked up his first win of the season after throwing five scoreless innings with five strikeouts.
High School Reps Give Last Report
JACKSON – Each May, the two pupils serving as student representatives give their final report at the Board of Education meeting, and their replacements in September are named shortly afterward. Student representatives from the Jackson Liberty High School and Jackson Memorial High School provide a synopsis of what their...
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