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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...
Bergenfield football focused on getting off to 'a better start' | State of the Program
The Bergenfield football team knows it needs to deliver a solid start to its season after being derailed by sluggish starts each of the past three years. Last year’s Bears lost five of their first six games on the way to to a 3-7 record, and missed out on an NJSIAA sectional playoff bid.
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...
ESPN's Computer Model Predicts Worst Team In Every Conference
The 2024 college football regular season is right around the corner. With a little more than a month to go before Week 1, it's worth taking a look at ESPN's computer model rankings, the Football Power Index. Who will be the worst teams in every major conference? Here are the picks, ...
EX-IUP STAR BROWN LEADS WAY TO ARENA LEAGUE TITLE, WAYMAKERS LOSE AT TBT
Former IUP football standout Duane Brown led the Billings Outlaws to a 46-41 win over the Albany Firebirds Friday in the 33rd Arena Football League championship in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Brown hauled in all five touchdown passes from quarterback Isaac Harker, catching nine passes overall for 125 yards. Brown,...
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,...
There's Still Time To Sign Up for Week 2 of Nutley All-Star Soccer Camp
NUTLEY, NJ - Another great week of Soccer Camp returns to Nutley's Owens Field next week with Nutley High School Soccer Coach Mike DiPiano. For the past 14 years, DiPiano's coed soccer camp has become a township staple, with many participants eventually going on to play soccer in high school and college. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As a coach at NHS, DiPiano sent more than 20 girls to play at the college level, and in most cases, the girls started in camp. Many later worked at the camp when they were in high school. The program is coed, for young people in grades 1 to grade 8. The cost is $150 for the week, which is lower than many of the soccer camps in the region. Camp dates are July 29 to August 1. DiPiano told TAPinto Nutley, "I really enjoy giving the kids of Nutley a great summer soccer experience" Details are in the flyer in the photo series. Of course, if parents have any questions, they are invited to email DiPiano at mikedipiano@gmail.com 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...
Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 takes third in the state
Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 (13U) coach Albert Prodigalidad knows this age group often presents a bit of an unknown due to it being the first age group where the players from Nutley American and Nutley East come together to play on the same team. While the merger boosts the...
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
Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In Northvale
Bestselling James Patterson and legendary sportswriter Mike Lupica are signing copies of their new book, "Hard to Kill: A Jane Smith Thriller," on Sunday, July 28 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, Smith must defend her client Rob Jacobson, accused of double triple homicide, and figure out who really committed the murders, according to a synopsis.
Competitive breaking debuts at 2024 Paris Olympics
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Friday is the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Breaking, formerly known as break dancing, is making its debut as a sport. The dance was created in the Bronx. PIX11’s Arrianee LeBeau caught up with a few breakers, both past and present.
Glen Rock 10U Little League Headed for State Tournament
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Following their Little League District 4 Championships earlier this month, Glen Rock Little League's 10U and 12U teams completed the Section 1 Tournaments, with the best finishes in local history. The 12U Team made it to the championship series and finished runner-up, losing to a powerhouse Morristown team. Along the way, the team beat a Pequannock team that had gotten the best of them in past years and in the first game of this year's tournament, fighting the entire way. This team has had an impressive run over the past few years and...
Bowdoin College and Team Haiti swimmer third in his family to compete at Olympics
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Like many Maine college students, Alex Grand'Pierre is spending his summer far from campus. The Bowdoin College senior has an internship in New York City and during business hours he is getting used to the "real world." But after he clocks out for the day, Grand'Pierre's...
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 ...
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