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NJ Couple’s US Open Love Story Comes Full Circle With Viral Jumbotron Proposal NJ Couple’s US Open Love Story Comes Full Circle With Viral Jumbotron Proposal
NJ Couple’s US Open Love Story Comes Full Circle With Viral Jumbotron Proposal Two years after their first kiss lit up the Jumbotron at the US Open, and four years after their first date at the Grand Slam event, a New Jersey couple returned to the same seats. And this time, the guy had a ring. Brett Kraft, 39, who grew up in New Providence, proposed to his fiancée Sophia Fredriksson, 27, a native of Sweden, during the Friday, Aug. 29 match between Aryna Sabalenka and Leylah Fernandez at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Kraft, who lives in Madison with Fredriksson, had been quietly planning the proposal for months.  He p…
So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (VIDEO) So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (VIDEO)
So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (Video) Daniil Medvedev says the photographer who wandered onto the court during his US Open match Sunday night, Aug. 24, wasn’t the problem. The chair umpire’s call was. The 2021 champion and No. 13 seed was a point from elimination against France’s Benjamin Bonzi on Louis Armstrong Stadium when the match was stopped for more than six minutes.  A photographer had stepped onto the court on match point, prompting chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award Bonzi a first serve. Medvedev erupted, berating the umpire, telling the camera he wanted to “go home,” and sparring with the crowd before storm…
Honey Deuce Craze: US Open Fans Can’t Get Enough Of This Signature Cocktail Honey Deuce Craze: US Open Fans Can’t Get Enough Of This Signature Cocktail
Honey Deuce Craze: US Open Fans Can’t Get Enough Of This Signature Cocktail The US Open’s official cocktail has tennis fans buzzing — and it’s not just the vodka.  Walk into Arthur Ashe Stadium and you can’t miss the pale pink lemonade refresher, crowned with exactly three melon balls. It’s in nearly every hand, and fans can’t get enough. The Grey Goose® Honey Deuce, a $23 drink served exclusively at the tournament, has become a courtside tradition.  In 2024 alone, more than 550,000 Honey Deuce cocktails were sold at the US Open, according to Grey Goose. Since its debut in 2011, that number has topped 2.8 million. Made with 1¼ ounces of Grey Goose vodka…
Game, Set, Matchpoint: The 2025 US Open Is (Almost) Here And You’ll Want To Be There Game, Set, Matchpoint: The 2025 US Open Is (Almost) Here And You’ll Want To Be There
Game, Set, Matchpoint: The 2025 US Open Is (Almost) Here And You’ll Want To Be There Ready to feel the buzz of tennis under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium? Tickets for the 2025 US Open are officially on sale, and if you’re thinking about going, don’t wait.  This is the kind of event that sells out fast. You can find tickets at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. The US Open returns to Queens from August 24 through September 7 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This year carries historic weight—it marks 75 years since Althea Gibson became the first Black athlete to compete at the Grand Slam tournament, paving the way for generations to follow. I…
Bettors Bombard NJ PGA Star Forcing Him To Shut Down Venmo Bettors Bombard NJ PGA Star Forcing Him To Shut Down Venmo
Bettors Bombard NJ PGA Star Forcing Him To Shut Down Venmo Scottie Scheffler’s biggest headache ahead of the US Open isn’t the course at the Oakmont Country Club — it’s bettors clogging his Venmo with sob stories and payout demands. The Ridgewood, NJ native will tee off as a favorite on Thursday at the Open, but it was others teeing off on the social media app that have him flustered, according to reports. Scheffler, 28, told reporters this week that he doesn't worry about the odds of him winning — but he's been hearing plenty from sports bettors through the cash app who had something on the line pending his performance. He said that on Venmo, he …
VIDEO: Watch Coco Gauff Win 2025 French Open For Second Grand Slam Title VIDEO: Watch Coco Gauff Win 2025 French Open For Second Grand Slam Title
Video: Watch Coco Gauff Win 2025 French Open For Second Grand Slam Title Coco Gauff has won her second Grand Slam title.  Gauff, 21, the second-ranked player in the world, won the 2025 French Open at Roland-Garros, taking down top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday. Gauff is the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015. The athlete outlasted the Belarusian superstar 6(5)-7(7), 6-2, 6-4 to claim the trophy three years after she fell on the same court to Iga Swiatek in the finals.  Lift it up high Coco, you've deserved it 👏🏆#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/6QxafViGKy — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2025 Thi…
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Scheme, Prosecutors Say Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Scheme, Prosecutors Say
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Scheme, Prosecutors Say Taylor Swift fans are hoping "Karma" comes to whoever scammed them out of expensive tickets to The Eras Tour. Two people were accused of stealing nearly 1,000 tickets to high-demand events, including the popstar's record-breaking concert tour. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced arrests in the case in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. Tyrone Rose, 20, of Kingston, Jamaica, and Shamara Simmons, 31, of Queens, NY, were facing charges including grand larceny, conspiracy, and computer tampering.  "These defendants tried to use the popularity of Taylor Swift…
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice'
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' A broadcaster whose voice was synonymous with New York sports has died. Al Trautwig, a longtime sportscaster on MSG Network, has died at 68 years old. A cause of death wasn't immediately available but the Long Island native had been battling cancer in recent years. MSG studio analyst Alan Hahn announced Trautwig's death in an Instagram post on Monday, Feb. 24. "I'm sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports," Hahn posted. "But we lost a lot more than that. He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was, personally, one of my biggest resource…
Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset
Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset Frances Tiafoe's 2023 US Open run ended in an upset on Tuesday, Sept. 5. For Ben Shelton, though, it's only just begun. Tiafoe, who is ranked No. 10 in the world, fell to 20-year-old Shelton in the quarterfinals 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2, in Queens, NY. View this post on Instagram A post shared by US Open (@usopen) The match was historic in that it was the first time two Black men faced off, and that Shelton's win makes him the youngest American to reach the Open semis since Andy Roddick in 2003. He'll face Novak Djokovic on Friday, Sept. 8. Shel…
Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open
Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open The US Open is the place to be for New Jersey residents on Sunday, Sept. 3. Aaron Rodgers, who famously moved to Montclair earlier this year, was among the celebs at this year's US Open, presumably cheering on Voorhees native, Tommy Paul. Paul, 26, advanced to the fourth round of the Open for the first time in his career, after beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Friday, Sept. 1. He lost in the fourth set, making 20-year-old Ben Shelton the youngest American quarter-finalist since Andy Roddick in 2002. There was no shortage of star power in the stands for Paul's match. Rodgers i…
NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship
NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship Scottie Scheffler, a Bergen County native, is back on top. Scheffler is currently the #1 ranked golfer on the PGA Tour following his second place finish at the PGA Championship in Rochester, where he finished two strokes behind winner Brooks Koepeka.  At the PGA Championship, Scheffler got off to a hot start, with a -5 after two rounds. He struggled in the third round, carding a +3, but rebounded in the final round with a -5. With his second place finish, Scheffler earned $1.54 million in prize money. Last year, Scheffler became the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. The…
Former Miss NJ Runner Up Dating Champion Golfer Former Miss NJ Runner Up Dating Champion Golfer
Former Miss NJ Runner Up Dating Champion Golfer Katherine Gaal has gone from Miss New Jersey runner-up to dating Mr. US Open. Gaal, who was first runner-up in the Miss New Jersey pageant in 2013, is linked to Matt Fitzpatrick, who won the 2022 US Open.  Fitzpatrick also won the 2023 RBG Heritage Open on Sunday, April 16. When she's not hitting the links with the guy she's linked with, Gaal works for Commvault, a data protection company, in Monmouth County. Fitzpatrick seems thrilled to have Gaal by his side. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Fitzpatrick (@mattfitz94) …
2X US Open Beer Chugger Is North Jersey Native 2X US Open Beer Chugger Is North Jersey Native
2X US Open Beer Chugger Is North Jersey Native Megan Lucky and her beer had deja vu at the US Open. The North Jersey native who last year went viral for chugging her beer at the tennis games has done it again. View this post on Instagram A post shared by US Open (@usopen) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Lucky (@meglucky53) The Ridgewood High School grad, 26, became an instant hit when she downed her drink in just under 8 seconds at the US Open in 2021. And so when the cameramen inside of Louis Armstrong Stadium made eye…