Matt Snell, the powerhouse running back who helped the Jets win their only title, died at 84. Fan memories of the stunning victory that transformed professional football history end with his death. According to longtime Jets reporter Rich Cimini, Snell died Wednesday morning on Long Island. Many football fans remembered him for his strength on…
A stellar season earned Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis a historic contract extension. The decision shows the team’s faith in Davis’s growth since joining the league. A source told NJ.com that the Eagles and Davis signed a three-year, $78 million agreement. The highest NFL nose tackle contract ever is $65 million in guaranteed money….
In the fifth round on Saturday, March 7, Wrexham will play Chelsea in one of the FA Cup’s most intriguing matches. The match will take place at STōK Cae Ras in Wrexham, Wales, where the host team aims to cause another significant shock against a top club. ESPN+ will stream the 12:45 p.m. ET contest….
A New Jersey high school basketball team will play one of its biggest games without its head coach after a medical emergency prompted him to walk away this week. Andrew Bilodeau, 51, the head coach of Manasquan High School’s basketball team, had a heart attack after his team’s playoff win on Tuesday night. The incident…
In a new documentary about his 2015 near-fatal overdose, former NBA champion Lamar Odom opens up about one of his scariest moments. The former basketball player describes the incident and how close he came to death. An upcoming sports documentary on March 31 will showcase his experience as part of a series on compelling athletic…
At a New Jersey high school basketball playoff game Tuesday night, a respected experienced coach fainted near the team bench after the game. Manasquan boys basketball head coach Andrew Bilodeau collapsed to the floor during the postgame handshake line at Wall High School. Participants in the gym said the incident developed swiftly. Bilodeau slumped in…
The New York Giants’ standout defensive player will change jersey numbers next season, symbolizing a new beginning following a year of potential and controversy. The Giants’ star edge rusher Abdul Carter announced a new number on social media. Carter wore No. 51 in his rookie season but said he’ll wear a different number in 2026….
After a disputed re-swim changed the boys 100-yard breaststroke final at New Jersey’s greatest high school swimming championship, controversy ensued. It happened at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Meet of Champions, the state’s best individual swimming championship. The event was place March 1, 2026, at Gloucester County Institute of Technology in Sewell. Summit…
The Philadelphia Eagles added another veteran quarterbacks coach to their offensive staff to improve their passing game and boost Jalen Hurts coming into the new season. NFL Network analyst Mike Garafolo says the team hired Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson. Johnson was hired by the Eagles after interviewing for the offensive coordinator position in…
Typical championship season, the 2026 high school hockey state tournament included upsets, tight finishes, and dramatic statement wins. The quarterfinal round across six categories saw dramatic matches that changed the state title race. With most quarterfinal games over, attention shifts to the next round. But before the semifinals, the last few days’ results have already…
