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Boxer Ryan Garcia Expelled From WBC After Using Racial Slurs
Ryan Garcia defeated Devin Haney in one of the biggest fights of the year, but the young star is receiving some serious discipline after troubling activity on social media. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced on Thursday that Garcia was expelled from the organization. "We reject any form ...
You can swim for free at these New York pools this summer
If you're a frequenter of the city's and state's many public swimming pools, you're by now familiar with the $2 entry fee that most of them ask for. That's, however, changing this summer: Governor Kathy Hochul just announced that the state is completely waiving entry fees at 14 state parks for the rest of the season. The list includes two public pools located in New York City: Roberto Clemente State Park Pool in the Bronx and the Riverbank State Park Pools in Manhattan.
Keyshawn Davis to fight in Newark
NEWARK, New Jersey (WAVY) — Norfolk native Keyshawn Davis is set to face Miguel Madueño in the ring in Newark, New Jersey at 9 p.m. Saturday. Davis (10-0, 7 KOs) has quickly become a championship contender. He took home a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics and is still undefeated. Madueño has a 31-2 record […]
Chris Berman Has Made It Known Which Way He Leans Politically
Legendary ESPN host Chris Berman, who is often credited with helping launch the Worldwide Leader in Sports into the powerhouse that it became, has made it clear where he stands politically over the years. Berman, a 69-year-old Connecticut native, has given plenty of political donations to ...
Legendary Team Sports Photographer Died Suddenly On Thursday
The New York Mets are mourning the passing of legendary team photographer Marc Levine this week. “We are incredibly heartbroken to learn of Marc Levine’s passing. He was longest tenured photographer in team history," the team said in a statement on Thursday afternoon. "Marc documented every ...
At Gladiators NYC, full-contact MMA meets weapons and armor
NEW YORK - A New York group is honoring medieval history by celebrating in the present. In Central Park, Gladiators NYC are a dedicated band of warriors who bring history to life on green lawns dotted with picnickers. The clash of steel weapons and real armor echoes with a different kind of rhythm. "Like football with weapons""Steel weapons, full contact MMA. Team fighting without weight classes. So it was like football with weapons, and I'm like, that's it, I'm in," Damion Digrazia said. The blades are dulled, but the intensity isn't. The competitors say the most common injury is bruising. They're glad the...
Newark’s Keith Colon to Make Boxing Pro-Debut at Prudential Arena
NEWARK – Keith Colon is set to make his professional boxing debut in his hometown of Newark at the Prudential Center on Saturday. “It's kind of been a long journey, but it's definitely been anticipated, and this opportunity to fight at all is a blessing,” Colon said. “I feel as though there's no better way to start my pro career than fighting home in front of my friends and family and support system.” Colon, a graduate of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School and a psychology major at Rutgers - Newark, has been training for the fight for some time.CLICK...
Sabrina Ionescu Shares Honest Thoughts On Caitlin Clark Before Fever-Liberty Game
Sabrina Ionescu knows what Caitlin Clark is going through. Like Clark, she entered the league with massive expectations as the No. 1 overall pick, a player expected to instantly change the fortunes of her new franchise. Ionescu has faced adversity in her career, and she knows what it takes to come ...
Breanna Stewart Has One Wish For Paige Bueckers, UConn Ahead Of 2024 Season
Paige Bueckers will enter her final year with the UConn Huskies in the 2023–24 season. Her college career is highlighted by her National Player of the Year award in the 2020–21 season, her freshman year. But with the highs also come the lows. In 2022, Bueckers had to redshirt due to an ACL tear she ...
Big Events Like the Olympics Matter — Just Not the Way You Think
One of my favorite books about city-making is Dan Doctoroff’s account of his years as deputy mayor of New York City, Greater Than Ever. The book chronicles New York’s post-9/11 transformation, which was catalyzed in no small part by Doctoroff’s quest to host the 2012 Olympics there. The creation of Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan, Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn, new stadiums for the Yankees and Mets, and more all came out of efforts for the ultimately doomed bid.
Track: Final Top 25 rankings
Apologies for the late posting of the final top 25 in boys and girls track and field. Here are those rankings with comparison to the pre-season predictions. The process used to rank the teams puts emphasis on performances in the county relays, league championships, county championships (for Bergen the groups) and the sectionals with the sectionals counting for 40% of the score, the counties 30%, the leagues 20% and the relays 10%. Head-to-head performances are also figured...
Win Tickets to AquaGlow & Qualify for a Flyaway to NYC for Jelly Roll
CAMP K92.3 wants to send you and your plus one to New York City to see Jelly Roll in concert! You could win a trip for two to catch Jelly Roll live at Madison Square Garden on September 27th, 2024. Listen weekdays for your opportunity to qualify for the grand prize trip!
Shakur Stevenson and Arten Harutyunyan make weight in Newark
Shakur Stevenson and Artem Harutyunyan weighed-in without incident ahed of their WBC lightweight title fight in Newark tomorrow. Stevenson came in at 134.1lbs and Harutyunyan was 134.8lbs, and they did not have much to say to one another. “They want you to lose,” the challenger, Harutyunyan said. “I know,” said...
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