Meet Legendary Boxing Announcer Jim Lampley in Bergen County: Here’s Where, When Meet Legendary Boxing Announcer Jim Lampley in Bergen County: Here’s Where, When
Meet Legendary Boxing Announcer Jim Lampley in Bergen County: Here’s Where, When Jim Lampley, the voice of some of the most famous moments in boxing, is ready to tell his story. Lampley will be signing copies of his new book “It Happened!” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m. Lampley has spent 50 years working in front of the camera, including covering 14 Olympics and being the first sideline reporter of a nationally televised college football game But he’s most well known for being the face of HBO boxing for 30 years, leading to his induction in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He also hosted HBO’s Wimbledon broadcasts. Lampley shares stories a…
Legendary Coach Transformed This HS Soccer Team Into A Juggernaut, Now She's Stepping Away Legendary Coach Transformed This HS Soccer Team Into A Juggernaut, Now She's Stepping Away
Legendary Coach Transformed This HS Soccer Team Into A Juggernaut, Now She's Stepping Away In North Jersey high school soccer, Tara Madigan isn't just a coach — she's a force.  The Northern Highlands Regional High School girls varsity head coach built a legacy that carried weight across towns and rival programs, dating back to 2003.  Players across the region grew up hearing about her and dreaming of one day playing for her. Over two decades, Madigan built one of North Jersey’s premier girls' high school soccer teams, turning the Highlanders into an elite program synonymous with championships, grit, and tradition. Now, after four more seasons of adding to that legacy,…
After Stunning Draft Fall, Shedeur Sanders Officially Lands In NFL After Stunning Draft Fall, Shedeur Sanders Officially Lands In NFL
After Stunning Draft Fall, Shedeur Sanders Officially Lands In NFL The wait is over. Once projected to be a possible number one draft pick, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders — you may have heard of his father — is heading to the Cleveland Browns. Sanders was considered a consensus first-round pick, but inexplicably fell into the fifth round before the Browns picked him up with the 144th pick.  He was their second choice, after the Browns picked up Oregon star Dillon Gabriel with the 94th pick.  The quarterback room now includes the two rookies, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and much-maligned Deshaun Watson, who may not play this season. Sander…
Trump Blitzes NFL Owners After Shedeur Sanders Draft Slip: 'Are They Stupid?' Trump Blitzes NFL Owners After Shedeur Sanders Draft Slip: 'Are They Stupid?'
Trump Blitzes NFL Owners After Shedeur Sanders Draft Slip: 'Are They Stupid?' Do the genes make the man? President Donald Trump surely thinks so.  For the second straight day, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to take on the NFL, this time addressing Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders — son of Hall of Famer Deion — not being picked in the first round. At one point, Sanders was considered a potential top three pick in the NFL Draft, which began on Thursday, but he fell out of the first round after being passed over by all 32 teams. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shedeur Sanders (@she…
Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports
Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports Alijah Arenas, the son of Washington Wizards great Gilbert Arenas, was placed in a medically induced coma after being involved in a crash in Los Angeles, according to reports. The younger Arenas, a five-star men's basketball recruit who committed to USC, was reportedly involved in a serious car crash that left him with critical injuries. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, crews were called shortly before 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 24 in LA when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a tree and caught fire. TMZ shared video of the aftermath of the crash, which shows the truck on fire and…
Trump: Redskins Name Had ‘Heritage, Something Special’ Amid Stadium Deal For Commanders Trump: Redskins Name Had ‘Heritage, Something Special’ Amid Stadium Deal For Commanders
Trump: Redskins Name Had ‘Heritage, Something Special’ Amid Stadium Deal For Commanders With a multi-billion-dollar deal pending to bring the Washington Commanders back to DC, President Donald Trump has some thoughts about the team. When asked about the team formerly known as the Redskins possibly moving back to the old RFK Stadium site — not far from the White House — Trump launched into a diatribe about team names, calling it “demeaning” to remove Indian surnames. “I think the Indian population is a great part of this country, and a great heritage… We were talking about Massapequa on Long Island… The Chiefs, they call themselves… The Kansas City Chiefs… They’re not changing …
College Basketball Icon Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Career College Basketball Icon Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Career
College Basketball Icon Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Career A legendary college basketball star known for his outstanding shooting is ending his 14-year professional career that took him around the world, including the Olympics. Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 23. The Glens Falls, New York, native became a national sensation during his time at Brigham Young University. The 36-year-old last played for Sagesse SC in the Lebanese Basketball League. "I owe a lot of who I am today to this game and it's not easy to say goodbye as a player but the time has come and I'm excited for what’s next in life,…
Rutgers Gymnastics Coach Fired After Allegations Of Bullying, Relationship With AD: Report Rutgers Gymnastics Coach Fired After Allegations Of Bullying, Relationship With AD: Report
Rutgers Gymnastics Coach Fired After Allegations Of Bullying, Relationship With AD: Report Umme Salim-Beasley, the embattled Rutgers gymnastics coach, has been fired, according to NJ.com.  In January, Salim-Beasley, the Rutgers gymnastics coach, was placed on paid administrative leave after an investigation into her conduct, including an improper relationship with then-Athletic Director Patrick Hobbs. Gymnasts at Rutgers alleged Salim-Beasley bullied them while the athletics department often turned a blind eye, due to the relationship between Hobbs and Salim-Beasley, according to the release of a 52-page report by the law firm Lowenstein and Sandler, commissioned by the scho…
Bergen County's Liv Morgan Regains WWE Tag Titles One Night After WrestleMania Bergen County's Liv Morgan Regains WWE Tag Titles One Night After WrestleMania
Bergen County's Liv Morgan Regains WWE Tag Titles One Night After WrestleMania The demise of Liv Morgan: WWE Champion has been greatly exaggerated. Morgan, a Bergen County native, and Raquel Rodriguez regained the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship on Monday Night RAW, a day after they lost them to Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyrie at WrestleMania 41. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWE (@wwe) The back-and-forth match ended in controversy as following Morgan and Rodriguez’s victory, Lynch shocked wrestling fans by turning on Valkyrie, giving her a brutal beatdown. View this post on Instagram…
NFL Hall Of Famer Shannon Sharpe Sued For $50M Over Sexual Abuse, Secret Recordings: Reports NFL Hall Of Famer Shannon Sharpe Sued For $50M Over Sexual Abuse, Secret Recordings: Reports
NFL Hall Of Famer Shannon Sharpe Sued For $50M Over Sexual Abuse, Secret Recordings: Reports NFL Hall of Fame tight end turned talking head Shannon Sharpe has been sued by a woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her, according to reports. The former Baltimore Raven and Denver Bronco was named in a 13-page, $50 million civil lawsuit filed on Easter Sunday in Nevada, alleging that the 56-year-old abused "Jane Doe" with "the intentional infliction of emotional distress." "Jane Doe" is reportedly being represented by celebrity attorney Tony Buzbee, who has previously represented disgraced NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, rapper Travis Scott, and Sean Combs.  The complaint allege…
Who Is John Korir? Meet The New Boston Marathon Champion With Speed In His Blood Who Is John Korir? Meet The New Boston Marathon Champion With Speed In His Blood
Who Is John Korir? Meet The New Boston Marathon Champion With Speed In His Blood John Korir of Kenya is the 2025 Boston Marathon champion, finishing the race in a blazing 2:04:45 on Monday, April 21, officials said. Korir pushed a hot early pace with a first-half split of 1:01:54 and never looked back. His win adds a new layer of legacy to the Korir family name — his older brother, Wesley Korir, won the Boston Marathon in 2012 with a time of 2:12:40. History made in Boston, as John Korir wins the 2025 Boston Marathon.He follows in the footsteps of his brother Wesley who won in 2012, and it's the first time that a set of brothers have won on Boylston Street.Phenomenal…
North Jersey’s Liv Morgan Loses Tag Titles At WrestleMania North Jersey’s Liv Morgan Loses Tag Titles At WrestleMania
North Jersey’s Liv Morgan Loses Tag Titles At WrestleMania Liv Morgan, a Bergen County native, will have to wait until next year to get her first win at the Showcase of the Immortals. Morgan, who was raised in Elmwood Park, lost her WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, teaming with Raquel Rodriguez in a losing effort against Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyrie at the second night of WWE’s WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 20. In Morgan’s defense, Lynch was a last minute replacement after Valkyrie’s original partner, Bayley, was taken out in a backstage attack. And while there is no evidence Morgan and Rodriguez had anything…
Bergen County's Liv Morgan Competing In 4th WrestleMania Bergen County's Liv Morgan Competing In 4th WrestleMania
Bergen County's Liv Morgan Competing In 4th WrestleMania Liv Morgan, a Bergen County native, is ready to shine at the Showcase of the Immortals. Morgan, who was raised in Elmwood Park, will be wrestling on the second night of WWE's WrestleMania 41 on Sunday April 20, defending her WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Raquel Rodriguez against the team of Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie in front of 60,000+ fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liv Morgan (@yaonlylivvonce) Having defeated Bayley on a recent episode of WWE's "Monday Night RAW," Morgan seems con…
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades
Lee Corso Retiring From ESPN's College GameDay: 'Indelible Force' In NCAA Football For Decades One of college football's most iconic personalities is hanging up his mascot heads after nearly 40 years on ESPN's "College GameDay" pregame show. Lee Corso, the analyst known for his headgear picks and signature phrase "Not so fast, my friend," will retire, ESPN announced on Thursday, April 17. The 89-year-old's final show will be on Saturday, Aug. 30, the 2025 season-opening episode of College GameDay. Corso has been a constant presence for college football fans on Saturday mornings since 1987, when he moved into broadcasting after a 28-year coaching career. "My family and…
28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall 28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall
28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall A professional soccer player who competed in the United States and helped lead his club to a championship season has died. Aaron Boupendza, a former striker for FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer, died on Wednesday, April 16, after falling from a building at his home in China. He was age 28. A native of the Central African nation of Gabon, he signed with  Cincinnati-based team in June 2023 as a designated player, arriving after the club transferred top scorer Brenner.  "Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones," FC Cincinnati wrote in a post on social media. "He…
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts'
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' A former New England Patriots and New York Giants tight end who was the father of two NFL quarterbacks has died. Don Hasselbeck died when he suffered cardiac arrest at his home on Monday, April 14. His son, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, announced his father's death on social media. The Cincinnati native who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Raiders was 70 years old. "There is a 6'7" hole in our hearts," Matt Hasselbeck posted. "He will be so missed by so many. We are beyond grateful that he was our dad and look forward to Heaven and being all together again…
WATCH: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House WATCH: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House
Watch: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House Vice President JD Vance made a curious fumble on Monday afternoon. While welcoming the NCAA Football Champion Ohio State Buckeyes to the White House, Vance accidentally dropped the trophy, leading to a near game-changing turnover. President Donald Trump, Vance, and other members of the administration were on hand at the White House's South Lawn when the VP attempted to lift the trophy, which subsequently broke off its base. The White House The incident was captured on video and later shared by the White House on YouTube, accompanied by Queen's "We Are The Champions" playing in the …
Knicks Are In Playoffs Again And This Team Feels Different Knicks Are In Playoffs Again And This Team Feels Different
Knicks Are In Playoffs Again And This Team Feels Different That swagger—the belief that they belong—has returned to Madison Square Garden in a way that hasn’t been felt since the days of Patrick Ewing or Carmelo Anthony. The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Playoffs for the third year in a row, making it official on Tuesday, April 9 at MSG. It’s a big moment for fans who stuck with the team through a long postseason drought that lasted nearly a decade before this recent run. This year’s team, which blends seasoned talent with strategic acquisitions, has something special with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Jo…
NFL Prospect Kyren Lacy Found Dead Hours Before Facing Grand Jury In Fatal Crash NFL Prospect Kyren Lacy Found Dead Hours Before Facing Grand Jury In Fatal Crash
NFL Prospect Kyren Lacy Found Dead Hours Before Facing Grand Jury In Fatal Crash A former standout wide receiver at LSU was found dead hours before he was set to face a grand jury following a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 78-year-old man in December 2024, according to reports. Kyren Lacy, 24, died in Houston, his family confirmed, and is a suspected suicide victim, according to multiple reports.  Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy has died at 24 pic.twitter.com/onc5PQpCU0 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 13, 2025 Once considered a possible first-round pick, the former Tiger was accused of the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed Herman Hall in December …
Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky With Record-Breaking 895th Goal (WATCH) Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky With Record-Breaking 895th Goal (WATCH)
Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky With Record-Breaking 895th Goal (Watch) The Great Chase is over. Alexander Ovechkin did the once-unthinkable, topping Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal, putting himself atop the leaderboard with a record that may never be broken. Minutes into the second period on Sunday afternoon, Ovechkin took in a cross-ice pass in his favorite spot off the left wing, ending his chase with "The Great One" and bringing Capitals fans to their feet with his historic goal.  After putting the puck in the net for the 895th time, Ovechkin belly flopped across the ice as his team mobbed him on top of the Islanders logo at UBS Arena.  …
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird Lead 2025 Basketball Hall Of Fame Class Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird Lead 2025 Basketball Hall Of Fame Class
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird Lead 2025 Basketball Hall Of Fame Class The 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame class is stacked with stars — and packed with local roots. Baltimore native and Olympic superstar Carmelo Anthony is heading to the Hall of Fame, alongside fellow NBA All-Star Dwight Howard, UConn legends Sue Bird and Maya Moore, as well as the entire 2008 “Redeem Team,” the gold medal-winning Olympic squad that put USA Basketball back on top. The star-studded class was announced Saturday, April 5, and also includes Rockville Centre’s own Billy Donovan — a two-time NCAA champion turned NBA coach — and longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford.  Anthony, who …
‘The Great 8’ Catches ‘The Great One’: Ovechkin Ties Gretzky With 894th Goal ‘The Great 8’ Catches ‘The Great One’: Ovechkin Ties Gretzky With 894th Goal
‘The Great 8’ Catches ‘The Great One’: Ovechkin Ties Gretzky With 894th Goal "The Great 8" is standing side by side with "the Great One," and is poised to reach a new milestone.  With Wayne Gretzky watching from a suite at Capital One Arena, Alexander Ovechkin inched closer to history as he scored the 893rd and 894th goals of his career to tie the all-time NHL record. EIGHT. NINETY. FOUR. WE ARE WITNESSING GR8NESS. pic.twitter.com/6ia09pU2OF — x - Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 5, 2025 The history-tying goal came halfway through the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks when he took the puck racing down the left wing and put it past the goalie…
Fencer Refusing To Compete Against Transgender Opponent Disqualified In Viral Video Fencer Refusing To Compete Against Transgender Opponent Disqualified In Viral Video
Fencer Refusing To Compete Against Transgender Opponent Disqualified In Viral Video Stephanie Turner trained for this moment all year. But when her name was called at a regional fencing tournament in Maryland, she dropped to her knees instead of raising her sword. Turner, 31, was disqualified from the Cherry Blossom Open at the University of Maryland on March 30 after refusing to fence a transgender athlete named on the roster, which she recognized the night before, she tells Fox News Digital. A video now going viral shows Turner kneeling on the piste as the match was about to begin. The referee gave her a black card on the spot, disqualifying her from the tournament. …
Buzz Is Building: Maryland Basketball Hires Texas A&M Coach To Replace Kevin Willard Buzz Is Building: Maryland Basketball Hires Texas A&M Coach To Replace Kevin Willard
Buzz Is Building: Maryland Basketball Hires Texas A&M Coach To Replace Kevin Willard Buzz is officially building in College Park. No April fooling. Buzz Williams, a proven winner with stops at Marquette, Virginia Tech, and most recently Texas A&M, has been named the new head coach of the Maryland Terrapins men’s basketball team, school officials announced Tuesday, April 1. The announcement comes just days after Kevin Willard’s exit for Villanova following a Sweet 16 run that captivated Terps Nation.  Now, Maryland is turning to a coach with 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, four Sweet 16 runs, and a reputation for gritty, disciplined basketball. Buzz Williams is…
Kevin Willard Leaves Maryland For Villanova After Magical Sweet 16 Run Kevin Willard Leaves Maryland For Villanova After Magical Sweet 16 Run
Kevin Willard Leaves Maryland For Villanova After Magical Sweet 16 Run Officials confirmed one of college basketball's worst-kept secrets: Kevin Willard is out at the University of Maryland and is taking over at Villanova University. Now, Willard is heading back to the Big East. Days after leading the Maryland Terrapins to their first Sweet 16 appearance in nearly a decade, Willard has officially left College Park to take over as the head coach at Villanova University, the school announced. The move comes amid weeks of speculation about his possible departure, much of which played out publicly. He reportedly accepted the offer from Villanova earlier this week…
Historic Home Run Show: Aaron Judge's 3 Bombs Among Yanks' Team Record 9 Blasts In Single Game Historic Home Run Show: Aaron Judge's 3 Bombs Among Yanks' Team Record 9 Blasts In Single Game
Historic Home Run Show: Aaron Judge's 3 Bombs Among Yanks' Team Record 9 Blasts In Single Game The Bronx Bombers more than lived up to their unofficial name in the second game of the 2025 season. The Yankees became only the second team in Major League Baseball history to hit nine home runs in a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon, March 29. It was the most homers hit in a game in franchise history. Right fielder Aaron Judge had three home runs, including a grand slam, and a career-high eight runs batted in. The Bombers started the game with an MLB record three first-pitch home runs off Brewers starter Nestor Cortes, who was traded from th…
Record-Breaking 190 Dogs Seized From Ex-NY Giant Previously Convicted Of Dogfighting: DOJ Record-Breaking 190 Dogs Seized From Ex-NY Giant Previously Convicted Of Dogfighting: DOJ
Record-Breaking 190 Dogs Seized From Ex-NY Giant Previously Convicted Of Dogfighting: DOJ A former New York Giant faces dogfighting charges after authorities seized what they called the largest amount of dogs taken from a single person in a federal case. A grand jury indicted LeShon Johnson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, on charges related to animal fighting and trafficking, the Department of Justice said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25.  Johnson, 54, was charged with possessing 190 pit bull-type dogs for use in an animal fighting venture, along with selling, transporting, and delivering a dog for use in an animal fighting venture. "Dogfighting is a cruel, bloo…
QB Russell Wilson Signs With New York Giants QB Russell Wilson Signs With New York Giants
QB Russell Wilson Signs With New York Giants The greatest moment of Russell Wilson’s career happened at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford. He’s hoping to repeat that in 2025. Wilson signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants to be their starting quarterback. Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII at Met Life Stadium while playing for the Seattle Seahawks. Been here before… can’t wait to do it again. #MetLife @Giants pic.twitter.com/6BevBmOLKW — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 26, 2025 The 10-time Pro Bowler spent last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Though the Steelers got off to a hot start, they ended the season l…
FDU's Conference Rival Dropping Sports To D-III After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought FDU's Conference Rival Dropping Sports To D-III After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought
FDU's Conference Rival Dropping Sports To D-iii After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought Just two weeks after the men's basketball team punched its first March Madness ticket in almost 35 years, Saint Francis University is making a historic move by dropping down to Division III. Saint Francis University will leave the NCAA's Division I and the Northeast Conference, the school announced on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The Red Flash will reclassify to Division III and compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The shocking decision came one week after the Loretto, Pennsylvania, school played in its first NCAA men's tournament since 1991. The Red Flash lost to Alabama State 70-68 in the…
Meet Miracle Met In Bergen County: Here's Where, When Meet Miracle Met In Bergen County: Here's Where, When
Meet Miracle Met In Bergen County: Here's Where, When Art Shamsky, who helped lead the New York Mets to the 1969 World Series, is ready to tell his story. Shamsky is signing copies of  "Mets Stories I Only Tell My Friends" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, March 30 at noon. A prominent fan favorite among the Mets Jewish fanbase, the book features stories and anecdotes from Shamky's 50-year association with the Amazin's, according to a synopsis. Shamsky takes readers into the dugout of the 1969 New York Mets team that shocked baseball, including stories about Tom Seaver, Gil Hodges and Ron Swoboda. Shamsky previously wrote "After the Mi…
Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-Yankees Star Brett Gardner Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-Yankees Star Brett Gardner
Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-Yankees Star Brett Gardner The apparent cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star. Click here for a new, updated story: Official Cause Of Death Revealed For 14-Year-Old Son Of Ex-Yankees Star Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, on Sunday, March 23. He was 14 years old. Click here for a new, updated story - 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever': Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14 …