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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...
Stop by Butch Kowal's Tavern in Rahway this Weekend!
RAHWAY, NJ — You really should stop by Butch Kowal's Tavern this weekend! On Saturday, July 20, there's live music on the patio with Jivestock, starting at 9 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Sunday, July 21, it's NASCAR Sunday, which is pretty much just what it sounds like. Click here to read all about the NASCAR Cup Series. Butch Kowal's is located at 950 St. Georges Ave. Visit its Facebook page here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bon chance, Paris — New York City should never host the Olympics
When the Olympic Games kick off Friday, I’ll be overcome by a powerful wave of emotions. I’ll be filled with pride for our 592 Team USA athletes, including Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, who are brilliantly representing our country in Paris, France. I’ll be giddy about obsessing over weird sports such as dressage and synchronized swimming that only get their moment in the sun every four years. Most of all though, I will heave a huge sigh of relief. Because the Olympics are, yet again, not taking place here in New York City. No FOMO for me! What the chipper, wall-to-wall TV coverage does not...
Men's Volleyball Earns 2023-24 AVCA Academic Team Award
LEXINGTON, KY–The NJIT men's volleyball team has been honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) with one of its annual Team Academic Awards for the 2023-24 academic year. The Highlanders also earned the additional distinction of AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll, representing the top 20% of GPAs nationally...
Legendary College Athletic Director Hospitalized Sunday Morning
A legendary college athletics director has been hospitalized on Sunday morning. Former UMass athletics director Bob Marcum has been taken to the hospital due to complications with a stroke, according to Arkansas head coach John Calipari. Coach Cal took to social media to announce the news on Sunday ...
Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry Undercard Features Ridgefield Park Boxer Tonight
The 36-year-old boxer began learning self defense and MMA at 19 years old. He liked the fitness. The self-confidence he gained from being able to protect himself and others. But fighting for sport was never in the cards for Guerrero, he said. Until it was. On Saturday, July 20, Guerrero,...
Only a few days left to VOTE for all-time greats of Elizabeth HS sports
On Tuesday, NJ Advance Media released the second installment of this summer’s Mount Rushmore series. This project highlights the most influential figures in Elizabeth High School sports history, including the best players and coaches. There are now three days left before the poll closes at noon on Monday. If...
Staten Island FerryHawks drop second in a row in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks were defeated by the Lancaster Stormers Saturday night by a final score of 7-6 in Atlantic League action at Clipper Magazine Stadium. It was the second straight loss for the Island club, which fell to 3-10 in the second half and 33-43 overall.
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...
These 21 New York athletes in 11 sports are ready to shine in the 2024 Summer Olympics
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The 2024 Olympics is happening in Paris from July 24 to Aug. 11 — less than a week away — with the Opening ceremonies taking place on July 26. This year, the Opening Ceremony will be a boat parade with about 100 boats traveling down a 3.7-mile stretch of the Seine river while passing French landmarks and Olympic venues and under some of Paris’ most iconic bridges.
Morristown Little League Continue in State Play; Game 2 is Friday Night
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The 11U Morristown American Little League baseball team has advanced to Game 2 in State Tournament Play. The team defeated Hoboken; 10-2 and will take on Haddonfield tonight, July 19 at 8pm. Game will be played at 255 Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Wallington.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Good luck! Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
WBEN's James Stelianou embarks on Empire State Ride
WBEN’s James Stelianou has many passions. He produces the David Bellavia Show every weekday morning on WBEN, he moonlights as a DJ, and when he needs a break from his busy work schedule he hops on his bike. Read more here:
Seton Hall Hoops Stays in Style Offering Princess Anne’s Clemmons
Class of 2026 Princess Anne High School (Va.) guard Styles Clemmons has received an offer from Division I Seton Hall Pirates Men’s basketball program, yesterday he wrote on X. In addition to the Seton Hall offer, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound rising junior holds offers from Florida International, Norfolk State and...
Sign Up For a Free Summer Basketball Clinic for Kids in Coney Island
Brooklyn USA Sports and The Coney announced that registration is now open for a free, five-week basketball clinic and tournament taking place every Saturday at Kaiser Park in Coney Island. This is the second time the two groups have combined to host this event. This past year’s program saw 511...
Teeing Off Tradition, Sierra Balgar Leads City Girls Golf Revolution
City Girls Golf hosts entry-level clinics in in the DMV and New York tri-state areas for Black women to connect and embrace the golf culture. City Girls Golf, a trailblazing organization dedicated to integrating Black women into golf culture, is reshaping the landscape of this traditionally white and suburban sport.
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