New Jersey has charged 14 people with a complex online illegal sports betting scheme involving college athletes and organized crime. The $2 million betting scheme lasted from 2022 to 2024, authorities said. The case emphasizes student athlete risk and mob gambling. The main suspect is 55-year-old New Jersey Lucchese. State attorney general: Operation leader. His…
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge won his third MVP award, second straight. The most exciting baseball season ever. Judge defeated San Diego Padres catcher Cal Raleigh by 20 points. Judge’s hot hitting makes it interesting to consider the MVP award’s value. Judge had the best major league OPS, 1.331. He hit 53 home runs and…
Pat McAfee invited former President Donald Trump by phone to join a live broadcast from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island, South Carolina. The segment was set against Veterans Day military recognition. When criticized, McAfee defended his appearance. McAfee told critics the next day that the former president’s participation was appropriate because it…
Former President Donald Trump again criticized the NFL’s updated kickoff rule. On a popular sports podcast, Trump called the new system “terrible” for reducing football games’ excitement and spectacle. Trump claims the changes reduce safety and fans’ favorite flow and pageantry. Trump, who mixes politics and sports, told NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that high-speed collisions…
Starting the season, Rick Pitino’s St. John’s basketball team faced difficult SEC competition. The Red Storm started the season by defeating Alabama 103-96 at Madison Square Garden in front of approximately 17,000 people. Three straight SEC losses followed losses to Georgia in the Bahamas and Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament. SEC teams’ high-scoring, fast-paced style…
New Jersey towns and neighborhoods watch high school football under the lights every Friday night. Family, friends, and longtime supporters gather at football fields to enjoy the atmosphere. The top 30 state game sites are listed by popularity, but a closer investigation reveals trends and themes. Local tradition is strong. Communities with long-standing rivalries, loyal…
John Schneider praised his buddies to his sad and emotional Toronto Blue Jays team Thursday night. The Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays 5–4 in World Series Game 7. Schneider congratulated the players despite losing. The Mercer County manager’s team’s “first meeting of next season” Even though it hurt, he said their path was worth it….
By signing veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander from the Baltimore Ravens, the Philadelphia Eagles strengthened their defense. Alexander and a 2027 seventh-round pick were traded to Baltimore for a 2026 sixth-round pick before the NFL trading deadline. The Eagles’ desire to improve their secondary is shown in this move. Cornerback consistency has been a problem for…
A troubling trend in New Jersey high school athletics is the post-game handshake line, long regarded for its sportsmanship, has been the location of multiple disputes and violence. Coaches, athletic directors, and organizations argue whether the ritual is appropriate in modern athletics. Rival teams wait for handshakes or appreciation after games. State sports associations say…
An intriguing Big Ten game at Ross-Ade Stadium saw Rutgers overcome Purdue 27-24 and introduce a new offensive standout. K.J. Duff’s heroics saved Rutgers’ season in a vital away game. Starting with the whistle, Duff was electric. His six receptions for 241 yards and a score made Rutgers history. His 72-yard touchdown reception midway through…
