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…
Rutgers’ season is in jeopardy after another tight loss revealed defense deficiencies. After losing 31–28 to Minnesota, head coach Greg Schiano said defensive issues must be addressed soon to avoid a season-ending collapse. Schiano’s postgame comments showed mounting irritation and urgency. He noted the team’s problems are caused by inconsistent execution, not individual breakdowns. He…
New York Giants fans will again fly protest banners over MetLife Stadium before Sunday’s highly anticipated game against the Los Angeles Chargers. With Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart making his first start, the moment is significant. According to Woodbine-based High Exposure Aerial Advertising, which runs the planes, two banners have been booked to circle the…
This Saturday morning, Exit 15X on the New Jersey Turnpike will be temporarily blocked for a unique running event. Drivers in New Jersey can expect this unique adjustment. Special Olympics New Jersey hosts the NJ Turnpike 5 5K. It will happen on the oddly curving Secaucus Junction highway. Lots of people will attend. The exit…
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will face the unbeaten Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. The season started 0–3 with Russell Wilson’s struggles. Dart, picked 25th overall from Ole Miss in 2025, has yet to attempt a regular-season pass but showed promise in the preseason. He completed 32 of 47 passes for 372…
