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66-year-old has run 5,723 streets in this N.J. county — and he’s still going
An ultramarathoner is on the brink of an epic running feat in Essex County. Chris Jaworski of Bloomfield said he has run every street in all but one of Essex County’s 22 municipalities and is currently making his way through Irvington, where he grew up and attended high school.
Elizabeth Fall Baseball and Softball Registration Now Open
ELIZABETH, NJ - Registration for Elizabeth’s Elmora Youth Little League Fall Ball is now open through August 1. Tee Ball for players ages 4 to 5 costs $80. Baseball and softball for players ages 6 to 14 ranges from $110 to $160. Registration is required and can be completed online. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more information, you can contact the Elmora Youth Little League at info@elmorayouth.com. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Veteran girls soccer coach blindsided, voted out by BOE after 21 years
A surprise decision earlier this month has divided a Union County district and left its girls soccer program without a coach just two months before the start of the upcoming season. The Berkeley Heights Board of Education voted against the rehiring of Gov. Livingston girls soccer coach Mike Roof at...
Liberty vs Dream: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – June 30
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The New York Liberty (15-3) play the Atlanta Dream (7-9) at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Dive into the best...
There's a Trans And Nonbinary Swim Night in Crown Heights
The Brooklyn Community Pride Center hosts a trans and gender non-conforming swim night at the pool in the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center, the Gothamist reported. About three dozen people were crowded into the shallow end of the indoor pool, blasting music and playing with pool toys,...
Punching Up: Meet Trans Boxing, a Class in Brooklyn for All
The oldest boxing gym in the United States, Gleason’s, age 87, isn’t as stuffy as you might assume. Well, the actual air in the Brooklyn gym—heavy with the sweat of 50 or so boxers and their coaches during a Tuesday evening training—is a bit stifling. But the vibe of the gym is surprisingly open. It’s a place where greats like Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Mike Tyson have all trained, and in more recent history, Nolan Hanson has been coaching students through his Trans Boxing club five days a week.
Boxing: Shakur Stevenson to Defend WBC Lightweight Title vs Artem Harutyunyan, Full Undercard Details for 2024 Fight
Shakur Stevenson defends his WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan in a 12-round bout at the Prudential Center in Newark on July 6, alongside a lineup of undercard fights. Stevenson is a 26-year-old three-division champion with a record of 21-0. Harutyunyan, aged 26, has a record of 12-1 and won...
Union Catholic Track Legend Sydney McLaughlin Advances to 400m Hurdle Final at Olympic Trials
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ --Union Catholic track legend and defending Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin advanced to the finals of the 400m hurdles with a win Saturday evening at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. McLaughlin won the semifinals at 52.48, the fastest time in the world this year. Dalilah Muhammad, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist in Rio, finished second in Saturday's semifinal with a time of 54.16. They will meet again in the finals on Sunday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER To watch McLaughlin's semifinal race, click here. Scotch Plains resident Ryan Matulonis advanced to the 400m hurdle semi-finals on Friday, but did not advance to the final round. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers Football: A look ahead to September
Rutgers football will kick off its season with four games over the first month of the 2024 season. The Scarlet Knights open Aug 29 at home against Howard followed by a Sept 7 showdown with Akron before rounding out the month at Virginia Tech (Sept 21) and at home against Washington on Sept 27.
More Than 20 Years of Cranford's 4th of July Canoe Races
CRANFORD, NJ - Want to be part of a Cranford tradition? Join the 4th of July annual Canoe Races. The fun begins at the Cranford Canoe Club at 8:30 a.m. and the races include the following categories: 10-13 years 14-20 years 21 and older Ma & Pa Mother & Child Father & Child There is also a marathon race for participants ages 13-17 and 18 & older. No more than 3 participants per canoe and life jackets are mandatory. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This town tradition, which has been running for more than 20 years, is sponsored by Cranford Recreation and Parks Department. Spectators can cheer from the Springfield Avenue Bridge, while racers of all ages climb into canoes and paddle for a chance at victory. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Young red-tailed hawks continue to entertain in Tompkins Square Park
It may be entertaining to us, but we feel for parents Christo and Amelia as they deal with this martial arts phase of their 2024 offspring. Goggla has some great shots of the young hawks at play here.
The New York Knockout’s season ends with a hard-fought 13-7 double-overtime loss to Maine
The New York Knockout’s season ends with a heart-breaking 13-7 double overtime loss to Maine. The New York knockout, a women’s tackle football team, hosted the Maine Mayhem Saturday night for the first round of the Women’s Football Alliance playoffs. The Knockout entered the postseason ranked first...
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