Haledon
SPORTS
Forty years after Olympic glory, this North Jersey native will be feted by alma mater
HALEDON — The press once called Bruce Baumgartner a New Jersey “nice guy” — a “teddy bear” who served his wife breakfast in bed. Yet the same cuddlesome Baumgartner, a former wrestling sensation at Manchester Regional High School, garnered a much different reputation around the mats. In his senior season, when he put...
Who Started Breaking? The Black History Of The Olympics’ Newest Sport
Breaking, also known as breakdancing, is not just a dance form but a cultural phenomenon that has left a profound impact on the world of dance and music. The post Who Started Breaking? The Black History Of The Olympics’ Newest Sport appeared first on NewsOne. The post Who Started Breaking? The Black History Of The Olympics’ Newest Sport appeared first on Black America Web.
North Jersey's No. 20 team maintains strong foundation with new coach | Top 20 countdown
Following the most successful coach in the combined football histories of Midland Park and Waldwick is a tough ask. Fortunately for the players from both Bergen County communities, a former champion has entered the picture. Dan DiStasi is the fifth head coach in the 18-year history of the Waldwick/Midland Park co-op team, which begins...
North Jersey's No. 18 team hopeful that everything comes together | Top 20 countdown
Jason Luciani still reflects on the 2021 season and sees it as a turning point for his Butler football program. It was the year following a COVID-altered campaign, and the veteran Bulldogs coach was forced to start a bunch of freshmen and underclassmen as depth played a significant factor. Butler finished a respective 4-6...
Sasso Tournament Brings Out the Stars for the 16th Annual Fundraiser
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Mark A. Sasso Memorial Fund hosted the ESPN 98.7 All-Stars on July 27 for the 16th Annual Mark A. Sasso Softball Fundraiser. Anna Marie Sasso hosts the fundraisers in honor of her late husband, Mark, who lost his battle with cancer in 2008. The fund raises money to donate to deserving Hawthorne high school students to help them go to college. This past school year, the fund awarded scholarships to three Hawthorne students — Daniel Monica, Cadence O'Hagan, and Victoria Dellacroce. "We give as much as we can, and it's a drop in the bucket because...
Mitchell Saron of Ridgewood Secures First Olympic Win, Falls to Number One Seed
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Olympic fencer Mitchell Saron made his hometown of Ridgewood proud this past weekend. Despite entering the tournament as the lowest-seeded American, Saron acquitted himself well, as he was the only male sabre fencer from the U.S. to advance out of the first round. He defeated the hometown hero, Maxime Pianfetti of France, before falling to the number one-seeded Ziad Elsissy of Egypt. The Parisian crowd vocally supported the hometown hero Pianfetti throughout the contest, but Saron dashed their hopes. He scored six of the first seven points en route to securing the first win...
Football to Face Montclair State at Hinchliffe Stadium Oct. 26
WAYNE, N.J. - The William Paterson football team will square off against Montclair State at Hinchliffe Stadium Oct. 26. Kickoff in Paterson, N.J., is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., with ticket and parking information to be announced at a later date. "I am looking forward to our team playing at the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.