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2024 Paris Olympics: Rudy Winkler, Rutgers alum, makes U.S. track & field team
Once again, Rutgers track & field has an Olympian. And it’s a familiar name. Alum Rudy Winkler is headed to his third Olympics in the men’s hammer throw. He placed second at the U.S. trials Sunday with a distance of 258-10 and will head to Paris with a top-10 world ranking. ...
N.J. track superstar sets ANOTHER world record to reach 3rd Olympics
Incredible. Incomparable. Brilliant. The analysts on NBC seemed to run out of superlatives to describe Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials on Sunday night. Maybe the best word to describe her? Olympian. Again. The Dunellen native broke her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles for...
N.J. native Olivia Dunne undecided on future of gymnastics career
Gymnastics superstar Olivia “Livvy” Dunne is weighing her options when it comes to her future in the sport. The N.J. native has one year of eligibility left at LSU, but is uncertain about returning to the reigning NCAA gymnastics championship program for a final season. If you purchase...
Look for these NJ athletes at the Paris Olympics this summer
New Jersey has been ready — along with the rest of the world — to again cheer on our hometown Olympic athletes. Trials to qualify for various events at the summer games in Paris, France, have now been winding down. Among them, NJ track star Athing Mu suffered...
Safety tips and risks to remember when heading into NJ waters
NEW JERSEY — You can find almost all waterbodies in New Jersey: rivers, lakes, the ocean and restricted waters like reservoirs. Though there's a lot of pros that come with the easy access, water enthusiasts also have more potential risks to account for. Regardless of the waterway, drownings are...
Shore high school sports top prospects for 2024-25: 155 wrestlers
The 2025 boys scholastic wrestling season will be here before you know it. And that means both some familiar names and new names will be streaming through Shore Conference social media feeds when action starts with the December holiday tournaments and first dual meets. Here's our starting list of wrestlers...
Backs to the wall: Freehold Township Little League baseball has no quit in tournament
MIDDLETOWN — The Freehold Township Little League U12 players have no quit in them and they’ve shown that throughout the District 19 tournament. The special fight this team has has garnered belief within the team. “We’re going to win the Little League World Series. I have a lot...
Ask The Staff: Wednesday Edition
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Jackson Little League to Face Off Against Toms River East in Little League Championship
Jackson, NJ — Jackson Little League will compete against Toms River East Little League in the District 18 championship game. This follows Jackson’s 5-3 victory over Holbrook Little League in…
‘Build it and they will come’: Tommy Parker honored for contributions to youth baseball
Tommy Parker, a lifelong Princeton resident – some would say legend – was honored for his role as the co-founder of Princeton’s American Legion Post 218 baseball team. Dozens of family members, friends and supporters gathered at Barbara Smoyer Park on Snowden Lane for a special field dedication ceremony to honor Parker on June 13. Parker is the first person to be honored.
Rutgers adds 1st 2026 pledge: a big QB with a big arm who balls in big games
Rutgers’ football recruiting run has spilled over into its 2026 class. Greg Schiano received his first pledge from the country’s top juniors on Monday when La Salle College (Wyndmoor, Pa.) three-star quarterback Gavin Sidwar relinquished his commitment after dominating Rutgers’ 7-on-7 passing camp on June 22. If...
Discus Thrower Sam Mattis of East Brunswick Qualifies for 2024 Summer Olympics
EUGENE, Ore. -- Sam Mattis, a 2012 graduate of East Brunswick High School, finished second in the men’s discus at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Saturday. Mattis' throw of 216-9 was short of the Olympic standard (220-5), but he had entered the competition ranked 13th in the world, so he is virtually assured of qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mattis, 30, who attended the University of Pennsylvania, advanced to the final with a throw of 211-10 in the first round on Thursday. This would be the second time that...
Rutgers football lands international prospect to fill key special teams role
Rutgers football has bolstered its special teams with another international prospect. The Scarlet Knights have signed Jack Scullion, a kicker from Ireland, he announced on Instagram on Wednesday. He has three years of eligibility remaining, according to his Twitter profile. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Now for a second time, Greg Schiano’s vision for Rutgers football is turning into reality
BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY — The patient, pragmatic and at times painful rebuild of Rutgers football is once again on the verge of a dramatic step forward. And as the calendar turns to July, it is clear that Rutgers and head coach Greg Schiano have this program pointed up. An incredible month of June for Rutgers football saw a staggering 20 commits during the month. There was a buzz about Rutgers, almost palatable at times, with the Big Ten program now ranked top-15 nationally. As he did at Rutgers during his first tenure as head coach, Schiano has built – or rather rebuilt...
PHS Lax’s Kenah, Hun Softball’s Kobryn, PDS Lax’s Caputo Get the Nod as Town Topics’ Leading Spring Performers
ON POINT: Princeton High boys’ lacrosse player Patrick Kenah, left, races upfield in a game this spring during his senior campaign. Star attackman and Lafayette College commit Kenah tallied 108 points on 61 goals and 47 assists as he helped PHS go 11-8 and advance to the Mercer County Tournament final. Kenah ended up with 372 points in his Tiger career on 217 goals and 155 assists. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Kelsey Reott Added To Princeton Women’s Staff As Assistant Coach
Reott joins the Tigers after spending the last two seasons on staff at Pittsburgh where coached both the men's and women's programs. Princeton welcomes Kelsey Reott as an assistant coach with its women’s swimming and diving team as announced by head coach Abby Brethauer. “We are overjoyed to welcome...
Athlon Sports projects Rutgers to participate in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
Rutgers Football has found itself in many projections for bowl season in 2024. The Scarlet Knights return loads of talent on both sides of the ball and expect to reach the six-win mark and beyond. Defensively, Rutgers could have one of the best units in the Big Ten while it welcomes a new quarterback in Athan Kaliakmanis to run the show offensively.
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