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North Rockland's Eric Favors will be Ireland's first Olympic shot putter in three decades
The simple drawing hangs next to Eric Favors' bathroom mirror. He sees it each time he brushes his teeth. It's of a stick figure in a stadium holding a round object. He's standing near a throwing circle, where shot putters work, and a board reads, "Favors up." The drawing says "Paris 2024."
For N.J. runners, the weather is hot and so is the pace
The thermometer read 100 degrees, and the stiff wind blowing across the track at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood on Tuesday evening felt about as cool as a blow dryer. On a day when most people stayed inside and turned on the air conditioning, the North Jersey Masters headed...
Get to know Rai Benjamin, McLain Ward, 6 other Hudson Valley athletes headed to Olympics
Three years ago, multiple Lower Hudson Valley athletes competed in the COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics. The same will be true at this year's Paris Olympics. Headlined by Mount Vernon's...
Greenwich football team enters season with skill, depth at wide receiver position
Scoring certainly wasn’t a problem last season for the Greenwich High School football team, which averaged 30.8 points per game, behind a potent passing attack and outstanding running game – assets that led it all the way to the CIAC Class LL Tournament semifinals. Though graduation claimed key...
Video: Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn meet with the media
The Pitt basketball team has been working out over the summer in Oakland, and on Thursday transfers Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn met the media for the first time as members of the program. Corhen and Dunn joined the Panthers this offseason and shed light on the culture they have seen in their first few months at Pitt. The duo also discussed the freshman class, Jeff Capel, and more.
Above and beyond: Here are Tuxedo's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Tuxedo High School selected Veronica Chavez Granillo and Jake Sandak. Here are their profiles:. Veronica Chavez Granillo. GPA: 94.9. Class Rank: 3. Varsity Sports: Volleyball. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society Vice President; Student...
Don Bosco Prep Coach Jean-Marc Oppenheim Named 2023-24 USA Fencing High School Coach of the Year
USA Fencing names Jean-Marc Oppenheim as the 2023-24 High School Coach of the Year for his exceptional impact on student-athletes at Don Bosco Prep High School in New Jersey, emphasizing core values like respect and teamwork. Awarded to Jean Marc Oppenheim for the 2023-24 season. The award recognizes outstanding high...
Saturday’s Yonkers card includes Pick-5 carryover, guaranteed pool
Yonkers, NY – The Pick-5 proved elusive on Friday night (July 19) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, triggering a $5,263.70 carryover and a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence on Saturday night (July 20). The guarantee in the Pick-5 is being offered as part of the United States Trotting Association’s...
DOMINICAN NAMES SHEINER HEAD MEN’S LACROSSE COACH
Orangeburg, N.Y. (7/18/24) Dominican University New York Director of Athletics, Joseph S. Clinton, has announced the hiring of Shelley Sheiner as the new head men's lacrosse coach. Sheiner becomes the eighth head coach in the history of the men's lacrosse program. "I would like to welcome Shelley to the Charger...
4 family friendly events fill Saturday calendar
The Peekskill Community Tennis Association, a newly formed local group, is hosting a free Community Tennis Day on Saturday July 20th from 10am – noon at the Depew Park tennis courts. Attendees from beginners to experts and everyone in between are invited to show up and join by bringing a racket, lots of water, and maybe even a chair to sit and relax when not on the court. Attendees will be able to practice tennis skills with a local tennis pro or take part in a friendly doubles round-robin. If you don’t know how to play, but have always been curious, show up and let the Peekskill Community Tennis Association teach about the ins and outs of the sport. If you don’t have a racket, no problem. The USTA has a few rackets that participants can borrow at the event. So even if you do not have one, you can join in the fun.
Sir Pinocchio & Fly By don’t disappoint in NY Sire Stakes at Yonkers
Yonkers, NY – Heavy favorites Sir Pinocchio and Fly By were up to the task in the pair of New York Sire Stakes divisions for sophomore trotting colts and geldings on Thursday night (July 18) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, scoring in 1:55 and 1:56.3, respectively. Sir Pinocchio, who won...
Michael Faughnan: Iona Swimmer Wins MAAC Male Athlete of the Year, Sets Records
Michael Faughnan, a standout in men's swimming and diving at Iona University, has been named the MAAC Male Student-Athlete of the Year for the 2023-24 season, becoming the 14th recipient from Iona. Faughnan is applauded for his drive, versatility, and commitment to excellence, both individually and as a team player.
Miller and Monken Nominated to the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works® Team
West Point, N.Y. – Army West Point head football coach Jeff Monken and senior DL Dre Miller have been nominated to the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team has a record 178 nominees, representing players and coaches from colleges and universities across the country. Monken is one of only 11 head coaches to be represented.
Traynor Wins First Ball, Captures Gold at USTA Girls 16 Clays
Not even heat stroke could keep Olivia Traynor from her first USTA ball — a gold one at that. Traynor, from Scarsdale, New York, braved the steamy conditions in Huntsville, Alabama, to win the USTA National Girls 16 Clay Court singles title without losing a set. "I've wanted a...
101 ROADRUNNERS NAMED TO THE NJAC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
Mahwah, NJ: The New Jersey Athletic Conference announced the 2023-2024 NJAC All-Academic Team this afternoon. A total of 1,249 student-athletes from NJAC member institutions were named to the team including 101 Ramapo College student-athletes. Senior Anthony Bertollo (men's cross country/track & field) and sophomore Alazne Sudupe (women's swim) earned NJAC...
West Point softball wins U12 state championship
Don’t look for Tina Madison to schedule any more trips to Wellsboro very soon. Even though West Point has won consecutive Pennsylvania State Little Major Division state titles there, Wellsboro is a hike. It’s in the north-central part of the state near the New York state line. The closest city is Williamsport 51 miles to the south.
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