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Bogota football ready to face a step up in competition | State of the Program
Sophomore Ryan Lewis represents the first returning quarterback with experience that Bogota has had in at least seven years. The Group 1 Bucs traditionally shift their best senior athlete to quarterback, so having a veteran calling the signals will be a huge plus. “We’re excited about what he can develop...
One-handed NJ little leaguer proves anything is possible
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - A little league baseball player from East Rutherford, New Jersey is proving anything is possible. Little leaguer Christian Campusano credits his dad for that along with one of his favorite baseball players, Jim Abbott. "Just seeing him take off his glove throwing and put it in...
World Cup 2026: Preparation for Soccer’s Biggest Stage
Today, I’m thrilled to share an exciting episode recorded live from MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey. Joining me were Lauren LaRusso and Bruce Revman, city managers and co-hosts, along with Steve Sansonese, VP of Operations and Events at MetLife Stadium, and Jim Kirkos, CEO and President of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce. We dove deep into the preparations for the 2026 World Cup and the incredible impact it will have on our community.
Legendary Hanover wins Meadowlands Pace for 3-year-olds in stakes-record 1:46.3
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Legendary Hanover won the $650,000 Meadowlands Pace in a stakes-record 1:46.3, beating stablemate Nijinsky by 5 1/2 links Saturday night in the mile event for 3-year-olds at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Driven by James MacDonald and trailed by Anthony Beaton, Legendary Hanover broke the race...
Olympic and intermediate-sized outdoor pool hours extended amid NYC heat wave
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Due to the heat advisory, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation announced certain outdoor pools across New York City will operate with extended hours on Monday and Tuesday. All Olympic and intermediate-sized pools will be open until 8 p.m. For a full list of the pools around the […]
The Albany Firebirds Have Their Sights Set On ArenaBowl 33
They were forged in fire and now they're headed to ArenaBowl 33! After this Saturday's win against the Selina Liberty, the Albany Firebirds punched their ticket to play for the AFL Championship against the Billings Outlaws in East Rutherford, NJ. The game will be played at American Dream which is part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Kick-off is set for 5:30pm!
Wood-Ridge High School Announces 12 New Inductees Into the Athletic Hall of Fame
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge High School Hall of Fame Committee announced that they will be inducting 12 new members into the Wood-Ridge Athletic Hall of Fame on September 24th at a ceremony to be held at the Fiesta in Wood-RIdge. The Inductees are:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Nicole Fleck, Class of 2012, Girls Basketball Corey Gallo, Class of 1984, Football Shannon Kozibroda (Prenenski), Class of 2004, Track & Field Frank Kozibroda, Class of 2004, Football Michael Gibney Class of 2013, Boys Basketball Paul Rosiak - Class of 2002, Track & Field Michael Sabato Class of 1996, Spring Track Michael Trubel, Class of 1985, Basketball Steven Turi, Class of 1988, Football Vinnie O’Bierne Class of 2012, Boys Basketball Gary Whitenour Class of 2013, Boys Basketball Kurt Zyla, Class of 1978, Football The Wood-Ridge Hall of Fame Committee consists of the following members: Wood-Ridge Athletic Director Marc Sinclair Wood-Ridge Superintendent of Schools Anthony Albo Wood-Ridge Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Facilities Charlie Trentaosti Richard Spirito Wood-Ridge Boys Volleyball Coach (and former Girls Volleyball and Softball Coach) Andrea Marino Bob Valenti Russ Christiana TAPinto will be profiling each of the inductees in the weeks before the Hall of Fame Ceremony. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Swimming program ‘Wave Makers’ launched in NYC to prevent future drownings
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (PIX11) — In the wake of the tragic drownings of four teens at public beaches, local leaders are launching a new initiative aimed at teaching children how to swim in hopes of preventing future drownings. Eight-year-old Shane was among dozens of kids Monday enjoying his day at the Garden School’s pool in […]
Inside look at HS football teams in Bergen and Passaic counties | State of the Program
The high school football season kicks off in late August for many New Jersey teams. We're spending the weeks leading up to the 2023 season by taking a look at the State of the Program of teams in Bergen and Passaic counties. You can find the links for each team below. This file will be continually...
Parents of Delaware State lacrosse players unveil shocking abuse allegations
After the Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team lost their match to Fairleigh Dickinson University back in March, the players suffered terrible consequences, according to their parents. Following the match where Fairleigh Dickinson beat Delaware State 14-10, coaches forced the players to roll up and down the field during practice as a result of the […] The post Parents of Delaware State lacrosse players unveil shocking abuse allegations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mayor Meets Kyle Bush, Nascar Star, at Hawthorne Chevy
On July 12, I had the pleasure of meeting two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch at a meet-and-greet event at Hawthorne Chevrolet. Kyle is now one of the new owners of the Hawthorne Chevy dealership, and we welcome him to Hawthorne and look forward to having him be a part of our borough. This weekend Kyle is racing at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. On Monday night, a meeting was held with representatives of the Board of Education to discuss the roller rink located at the high school athletic complex. The meeting was extremely positive and both sides left feeling...
Nutley Senior LL All-Stars add to championship legacy
Tony Mielnicki has seen the players on Nutley Little League’s 15-16U Senior League team do nothing, but win in the five years he’s coached them. With such a resume – one Mielnicki compares favorably to any Nutley Little League team – it came as little surprise to him that this same group would continue its winning ways, despite being a year younger than most of the competition.
Councilman Demands Probe After Ironbound Soccer Match Becomes Drunken Mess
NEWARK — The East Ward councilman is demanding to know how a soccer game at Ironbound Stadium last week devolved into fighting and left piles of litter, causing the city to cancel a second game that was to be held by the same organizer at the Eddie Moraes Stadium on Sunday. Councilman Michael Silva said he started receiving calls around 9 p.m. Thursday, July 11, about drunkenness at a soccer game that required the intervention of Newark police. A video posted to Instagram shows yelling, fighting and men with security vests intervening.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
AND1 Celebrates Decades of History With The Return of The Open Run in Coney Island
It’s June 23rd, we’re in Coney Island, New York, and in the words of Samuel L. Jackson, “I have today’s forecast. Hot!” But amidst the blistering heat of this Sunday afternoon, shaded by trees and buildings that overlook the streets of Brooklyn from a hundred feet above, people line up around the court for a chance to compete in AND1’s Open Run Tour.
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