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Bergen County Teen Bounces Back: Watch Hezly Rivera's Beam, Bars Routines At Paris Olympics
That's what Bergen County native Hezly Rivera captioned an Instagram post showing stills from her beam and bars routine at the Paris Olympics Sunday, July 28. Rivera, 16, is the youngest American athlete competing in Paris, and got off to a rather wobbly start in the qualifiers on beam. See videos below.
Greenwich's Gretchen Walsh sets new Olympic record in women's 100m butterfly
Connecticut's Gretchen Walsh set a new Olympic record and won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Walsh swam in the women's 100m butterfly semifinals and set a new Olympic record with a time of 55.38. She already held the world record title with a time of 55.18...
Montclair’s Balch Runs for Silver After Liver Transplant
Beth Balch felt extreme satisfaction when she found out that she won the silver medal in the 5K run at the 2024 Transplant Games of America (TGA) earlier this month. Winning the medal ended a tumultuous journey where less than six years ago Belch almost lost her life in her search for a liver transplant.
Do You Know These 4 Upstate New York Baseball Stars? You Should!
There are many legendary baseball players who are buried in the Empire State. Most of these are buried in New York City, Westchester County, or Long Island. I once wrote a book about famous people buried in New York, and traveled to the graves of most of these player. It was quite a revealing journey. For example, perhaps the most visited sports grave in America is that of Babe Ruth. He is buried in Hawthorne, NY (Westchester County) in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Ruth's grave is quite imposing depicting a large statue of Jesus Christ with his arms around two small boys dressed up to play baseball. I have been to Ruth's grave twice. Each time I found the grave covered with trinkets, good luck charms, baseballs, bats and balls, Yankee memorabilia, personal messages, and more. All of which is gathered up and archived by the cemetery. His grave shows signs of having been visited frequently by fans.
Locals crowd Pelham Picture House to cheer on Kate Douglass during Olympics viewing party
About 150 Pelham residents erupted with a roar of applause at the Pelham Picture House Saturday as PMHS alum Kate Douglass won a silver medal representing Team USA. The Picture House was hosting the first of four Olympic viewing parties, this one so local fans could cheer on the Pelham native in the medal race for the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay.
Glen Rock Schedules Public Forum on Basketball Court Use
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The borough announced a community forum scheduled for September 16 to discuss views on basketball court use and public safety at Wilde Memorial Park after the May 21 shooting. "All residents will have the opportunity to express their views on these important topics," according to a public notice released Friday, July 26.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The meeting will take place at Borough Hall, 1 Harding Plaza. Residents voiced their concerns at this week's council work session during a discussion about the borough's survey regarding court usage and safety. See results here. There were 1,200 responses to the survey, which, among other questions, asked if residents used the courts. Glen Rock Council to Hold Town Hall on Basketball Court Usage For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Karl, T C I score easily in Hambletonian elims
East Rutherford, NJ — Karl and T C I won their respective $100,000 Hambletonian eliminations with relative ease at the Meadowlands on Saturday night (July 27). Karl’s career-best time of 1:50.3 was a strong rebound from his only loss of the season, in the Stanley Dancer Memorial two weeks ago.
Reckless Abandon wins again in NJSS
East Rutherford, NJ — The method may not be one that her nervous backers appreciate, but Reckless Abandon recorded her second straight victory with ease, despite racing in last for much of the mile Friday night (July 26) at the Meadowlands when six $25,000 third-leg New Jersey Sire Stakes dashes for 2-year-olds were conducted during the card.
Allegiant, Elista Hanover, R Melina win Oaks elims
East Rutherford, NJ — The $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks now has its 10 finalists following three $50,000 eliminations on Saturday night (July 27) at the Meadowlands, from which Allegiant, Elista Hanover and R Melina clinched gold and post protection. Vernon Beachy pupil Allegiant uncorked a slight surprise winning the first...
Athlete Spotlight: Yorktown Wrestler Joe Tornambe
YORKTOWN, N.Y— Recent Yorktown graduate Joe Tornambe was on the Huskers’ varsity wrestling team for five seasons. He became the first Yorktown wrestler to win three sectional titles when he placed first at the sectionals this year at 138 pounds. Tornambe won sectional championships in his sophomore, junior, and senior years.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He wrestled at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Tournament as a sophomore (seventh place, 102 pounds), junior (126 pounds), and senior (fifth place, 138 pounds). Tornambe finished his five-year varsity career with a 151-26...
Hawthorne Olympic Representation, Top Chef, Train Station Clean-up
Today is the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics being held in Paris. The ceremony will be broadcast at 7:30pm on NBC. Hawthorne’s own Ethan Ramos will be competing in Paris, representing and wrestling for Puerto Rico. Ethan wrestled at Hawthorne High School where he was a state champion in his weight class, and he was an All-American at the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Please join me in cheering Ethan on. Wrestling competition begins on August 5. Good luck, Ethan, we are all very excited to watch you compete, and we are proud of you. Congratulations...
Slendorn wins again in MADC Pace
East Rutherford, NJ — Jim “Superman” Slendorn was back to his winning ways on Saturday night (July 27) at the Meadowlands, taking the evening’s lone Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club event with favorite Ferdinand A. As he usually does, Slendorn left aggressively with Ferdinand A and carved...
High Schools: Kearny Summer League
Kearny- The mercury hit triple digits. The gym had no air conditioning. Regardless, not a player, official nor coach (certainly not a writer) complained. After it this was summer basketball. And, as the coaching axion reads’ championships are won in summer not winter.’. Kearny High School is host for...
Westchester's county attorney reflects on his Olympics experience in Munich in 1972
John Nonna has been practicing law and serving his community since the 1970s. But inside this public servant beats the heart of a world-class athlete. Nonna, 76, and currently the Westchester County attorney, can still proudly put on his blazer from the opening ceremonies at the 1972 Munich Olympics, where he competed...
Totowa Tigers Senior Football Team Seeks Players to Save Season
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Tigers senior football team are looking for five more players to join the team. Woodland Park and Totowa parents are urged to support the team, which is in desperate need of players to ensure the continuation of their tradition and have a season this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Jim Fucetola, a parent, has reached out to the community, emphasizing the importance of participation to avoid disappointing the boys eager to play. "If anyone is considering or knows someone who would like to play, please message, call, or...
Breakfast With The Babies draws to a close
East Rutherford, NJ — The curtain came down on the 2024 edition of Breakfast With The Babies, so graciously sponsored each season by Jules Siegel under his Fashion Farms nom de course, on a sunny Friday morning (July 26) at The Meadowlands. With little wind and temperatures in the mid-70s, the card got underway at 10 a.m.
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