Manchester Township head coach Tommy Farrell remembers a Friday night under the lights in New Jersey high school football as a game he will never forget for reasons other than the score. On the field, empathy, sportsmanship, and the special way communities come together when someone is hurting were highlighted. Days before the season start,…
The New Jersey Devils and Hoboken are launching a free youth ball hockey program this October to get young players excited about hockey. The recently rebuilt Johnny Ray McDonald Jr. Hockey Rink at the Multi-Service Center on Grand Street will host the program, which aims to provide ice hockey to youth without access. This program…
Former Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman will continue in Boston after extending his contract through 2026. Under the $13.3 million agreement with a mutual option for 2027, the experienced reliever will help the Red Sox build on current momentum. Since arrival, 37-year-old Chapman has dominated Boston. After being known for his flame-throwing fastball and late-inning struggles,…
National voices are lowering expectations for the Bill Belichick era at North Carolina football. Even with one of the most renowned coaches in football history on the sidelines, college football pundit Paul Finebaum believes the Tar Heels have “no chance” of becoming Atlantic Coast Conference contenders. Belichick, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl…
On Sunday in Chicago, an old buddy ended the Yankees’ seven-game winning streak unexpectedly. A single play shocked spectators and players as the Yankees lost 3-2 to the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. It appeared Giancarlo Stanton’s third-inning two-run homer smacked the right field wall. Michael Tauchman made a remarkable catch over the fence,…
At Citi Field, the New York Mets’ talented rookie pitcher Jonah Tong will make his Major League Baseball debut. The 22-year-old right-hander has been the talk of the Mets’ farm system this season, rising swiftly before getting his turn to pitch in New York. The Mets want to rebound from a dismal series opener against…
After losing their longtime coach, Rob Violante, in a car accident months earlier, the Bergenfield Bears faced grief in their season opener. The pain was still heavy on Thursday night in New Milford, and despite a strong second half, the Bears lost 14-6 to the Knights in front of an excited home crowd. The game…
The New York Mets are riding high in their series against the Philadelphia Phillies after finding their groove. After a strong offensive performance on Monday and a nail-biting finale on Tuesday, the Mets are one win away from sweeping their division opponents at Citi Field. Wednesday night’s game will be a thrilling finish with huge…
The New York Yankees played their finest innings of the season against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The Yankees scored nine runs in the third inning, demonstrating power, patience, and base running. As the Bronx Bombers proved their moniker, the inning kept fans up. A sharp right field single by Ben…
The 2000–2025 Giants All-Quarter Century Team The Best of NYC The Giants are one of the most prominent NFL teams of the last 25 years. They had a famous lineup and two Super Bowl wins. The Giants have had success with stars because they are tough, skilled, and never back down from a large stage….
