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Early Addition: Olympic swimmers pee in the pool
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TE Ben Rothhaar flips commitment to Rutgers
Rutgers landed another commitment in the class of 2025 today when Ben Rothhaar of Norwalk (Ohio) announced his plans to join the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder was previously committed to Kent State but has flipped to Rutgers. Rothhaar becomes the 30th commitment to the Rutgers 2025 class as he joined the program on a day when the staff was hosting an unofficial visitor barbecue for members of the class of 2026. The class of 2025 commits are expected to be on campus tomorrow.
Highly-rated son of NBA great includes Rutgers in latest list of schools he is considering
Rutgers remains in the race for the son of an NBA great. The Scarlet Knights are one of the six schools that Kiyan Anthony, a four-star shooting guard in the 2025 recruiting class, included in his latest list after he narrowed his options, the prospect announced Thursday. Steve Pikiell’s program is joined by Syracuse, Auburn, USC, Ohio State and Florida State.
Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club Day Passes Available to the Public!
HAZLET, NJ: Beat the heat at the Swim and Tennis Club in Hazlet! Day Passes are available to the public from now through Labor Day. With four pools, recreation areas and food, it is the perfect place to have some summer fun – minus the Jersey Shore traffic! You do not have to be a Hazlet resident to enjoy the plethora of offerings that the Swim & Tennis club provides. The highlights are the four pools on site: the spray pool, kiddie pool, Olympic-sized pool, and dive tank with rock walls and a water slide. For those...
NJ hospital helps fund trip to nationals for Newark soccer team
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — From helping Newark soccer players get to nationals, and helping you get hired by highlighting hot jobs available, PIX11’s Monica Morales is helping make things happen in the community. In June, PIX11 met a dynamic boys soccer team in Newark. They couldn’t afford to go to nationals. After PIX11’s story, they raised $32,000 […]
NJ Native Wins Belmont Stakes & Takes $2 Million Grand Prize
Some people skip classes to go down the shore. Others play hooky and go to Great Adventure or spend the day shopping in New York City. But as a kid, Vito Cucci skipped school at 12 years old to bet on horses at Monmouth Park. Flash forward to 2024, and his horse Dornoch claimed the top prize at the prestigious Belmont Stakes race.
Summer Youth Basketball Camp Coming to Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Mayor J. Christian Bollwage Summer Youth Basketball Camp is making its return to the City of Elizabeth. The camp is open to male and female basketball players ages 7-15 and is directed by Elizabeth Boys Basketball Head Coach Phil Colicchio. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There are two sessions from August 5 to August 9 and August 12 to August 16. Camp will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Frank J. Cicarell Academy on 40 Morell St. Interested participants can register here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Six champs crowned in SIWGA Classic at LaTourette
Thirty-eight women competed in the Staten Island Women’s Golf Association Classic on July 14 at LaTourette Golf Course. When the sun had gone down on the course, six ladies emerged with championship titles in three different divisions, while others won other skills competitions. The results are below:. Longest drive.
2024 Rutgers Football Odds: Total Wins Over/Under Odds | July 27
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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights’ over/under for 2024 comes in at 6.5 wins, and they are +120 to secure the over. Rutgers Win...
This ‘little gem’ of a tennis court in N.J. just marked a milestone moment
In a residential area between two houses, hidden by trees and big shrubs, is a secluded tennis court where members of the Hilltop Tennis Club have played for a century. This tennis club is one of the few places in Fanwood where members can play on a softer, Har-Tru (clay) surface.
Could Rutgers really be a playoff contender? ‘Anything is possible,’ star says
The field for the College Football Playoff will expand from four to 12 teams this year. It’s giving a new group of programs a glimmer of hope and lofty target for their expectations. What does it mean for Rutgers?. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Former Coaches: South Plainfield BOE Member Used Position to Support Personal Agenda
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Last month, the school district made headlines when Donald Panzarella, New Jersey’s winningest softball coach, announced his resignation as head of South Plainfield’s varsity team. In a statement issued through his attorney, Panzarella cited ‘undue stress’ and an ‘environment of no accountability’ caused by ‘too many personal and individual parent agendas,’ including that of a ‘parent of a player who is a board of education member.’ As of press time, the district has yet to issue a formal statement regarding Panzarella’s allegations or resignation and, at a South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) meeting July 17, two...
NYC triple jumper Salif Mane heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
NEW YORK -- The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and New York City triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to show the world just how far he can fly.CBS New York had the chance to speak with the Fairleigh Dickinson University star after he qualified for the Olympic games earlier this month in Eugene, Oregon. He took home the gold by a whopping 2 feet over the second place finisher."An Olympian is something that's stuck to your name for life, and that's history right there," Mane told Otis Livingston. "So being able to say that I'm an Olympian, it's wonderful."Mane is...
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