MetLife Stadium and the New York Giants are famous in North Jersey, but each tiny community has its own athletic history. Outside of giants and major teams, local communities have produced sports champions, pioneers, and firsts. This deeper look shows how North Jersey town pride in athletics impacts identity. MetLife Stadium attracts football enthusiasts from…
Last Saturday was one of New Jersey’s saddest sports days. Sportsmanship was abandoned and violence erupted unexpectedly in many settings. Players, spectators, and parents crossed limits that were inconceivable moments earlier, turning normal high school and youth games into anarchy. The severity and breadth of these catastrophes have compelled urgent reform, accountability, and transformation. A…
The coaching staff and fans seem to have lost faith in former Yankees closer Luke Weaver after two poor postseason games. After two bad games that left the bullpen searching for answers, YES Network Yankees analyst Jack Curry stated Weaver is “probably” outside the team’s “circle of trust”. Weaver has faced six hitters in two…
New York— Yankees believed they had the talent and readiness to advance to October’s playoff game against the Red Sox. They face elimination following a humiliating 3-1 setback that raised more doubts about their decision-making than their capacity to compete. The setback went beyond mound dominance. Missed opportunities, poor tactics, and a manager’s calls will…
Two Newark high schools were eliminated from the state football playoffs after a weekend brawl involving players, supporters, and police. Weequahic and West Side High Schools were excluded from postseason play by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association after the Saturday incident at Untermann Field. Late in the fourth quarter, a West Side player…
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is under fire for two pitching decisions that could effect the Yankees series. After 117 pitches, Cora withdrew Brayan Bello after three innings in Game 2. Yankees triumphed 4-3 to even the series heading into Game 3 after Boston relied on its bullpen. Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay stated Cora…
The Yankees advanced to AL Wild Card Series Game 3 after defeating the Red Sox 4-3 at Yankee Stadium. In front of an energized home crowd, Austin Wells’ late RBI single handed the Yankees a surprise win. Like the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, this game was fierce. Wells saved the game in the eighth inning after…
New York— Off the field, Yankees standout Aaron Judge balances everyday living with public spotlight. Judge’s 6-foot-7 size and baseball talent make him easily visible, making even ordinary outings difficult. Judge was seen shopping with his wife, Samantha, and their young daughter in a downtown Chicago family-owned western wear boutique. Judge casually selected boots and…
The Yankees’ stringent ticketing strategy before their AL Wild Card Series against the Red Sox was criticized. Fans and media have opposed the ticket sales restriction to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania residents. The Ticketmaster website advises that orders from outside these four states will be canceled and reimbursed. The Yankees believe the…
New York— The Red Sox defeated the Yankees in the Wild Card Series opener. The Yankees are practically out of the playoffs. As the backup pitchers entered, the Yankees’ hopes faded after Max Fried pitched 6 1/3 innings of shutout baseball. The Red Sox took over when Luke Weaver entered, erasing the safe advantage. Garrett…
