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Anthony Knox Can Wrestle: Star Grappler Is Back After Bleacher Brawl, Court Rules
Anthony Knox is in. A Mercer County Superior Court has ruled (see attachment) that the Saint John Vianney senior can wrestle in this weekend's Region 7 wrestling tournament, after having previously been disqualified due to a bleacher brawl allegedly involving his father last weekend, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. The court on Friday, Feb. 28 ruled the NJSIAA denied Knox's right to due process, pointing out Knox was the only person punished for a melee that involved numerous people. Knox's restraining order was granted after New Jersey State Interscholasti…
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Anthony Knox Breaks His Silence
New Jersey's top-seeded 126-pound wrestler, Anthony Knox, has broken his silence after being disqualified from the state tournament following a weekend brawl, calling the situation “unfortunate” but vowing to move forward. Knox, a three-time state champ and senior at Saint John Vianney, was disqualified after an investigation into a Saturday, Feb. 22, altercation at Collingswood High School, according to NJSIAA Executive Director Colleen Maguire. “I have determined that the disqualified student-athlete violated both the Association’s sportsmanship policy and its disqualification rule for le…
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New Jersey's Top Wrestler Disqualified From State Championships Following Brawl
Anthony Knox, one of New Jersey's top wrestlers, has been disqualified from the state tournament following a weekend brawl, according to NJSIAA officials. NJSIAA Executive Director Colleen Maguire released a statement Tuesday, Feb. 25 saying the top-seeded 126-pound Saint John Vianney grappler was disqualified as the result of an investigation into the Saturday, Feb. 22 incident at Collingswood High School "I have determined that the disqualified student-athlete violated both the Association’s sportsmanship policy and its disqualification rule for leaving the bench area during an altercatio…
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Skating Stars To Honor DC Plane Crash Victims, Support Families With Tribute Show
A star-studded lineup of figure skating icons will perform in a tribute show honoring the 67 people killed in the plane crash over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. "Legacy On Ice" will be held at Capital One Arena at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 2. Several Olympic and world champions will skate at the fundraiser, including Brian Boitano, Nathan Chen, Peggy Fleming, Nancy Kerrigan, and Johnny Weir. The two-hour program will blend live performances and storytelling, recognizing the victims and their families after the crash on Wednesday, Jan. 29. An American Airlin…
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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…
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Yankees Lift Facial Hair Ban, Ending Decades Of Tradition And Controversy
Bronx Bombers like legendary first baseman Don Mattingly will no longer have to "get rid of those sideburns." The New York Yankees have officially ended their decades-old ban on facial hair, the MLB team announced on Friday, Feb. 21. Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said players and coaches will now be allowed to have well-maintained beards. The policy change means new acquisitions will no longer need to shave to earn their pinstripes. "In recent weeks I have spoken to a large number of former and current Yankees -- spanning several eras -- to elicit their perspectives on our long…
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NJ Native Dan Hurley Releasing Book On Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Lakers Decision
From the Catholic school circuit in New Jersey to the top of the college basketball world, Dan Hurley is sharing his story and lessons learned through fiery passion. The UConn men's basketball head coach announced he'll release a new book called "Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great". New York Times bestselling sports author Ian O'Connor is co-authoring the book with Hurley. The book, which will be released on Tuesday, Sept. 16, dives into Hurley's journey from battling mental health struggles to becoming one of his sport's most dominant coaches. …
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NJ Passes $1B In Sports Gambling Revenue, Atlantic City Remains Top Casino Hub Outside Vegas
The US sports betting industry shattered records in 2024, pulling in nearly $14 billion in revenue as more states embraced legal gambling. Sportsbooks brought home $13.71 billion in revenue in 2024, the American Gaming Association (AGA) said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 19. That was up 25.4 percent from 2023. Americans legally bet $147.91 billion on sports, a 23.6 percent jump from 2023. More than 95 percent of those wagers were placed online, continuing a trend that has made mobile betting the dominant force in the industry. New York remained the top sports-betting marke…
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Jets Moving On From NJ's Aaron Rodgers: Reports
It looks like Aaron Rodgers' time with the New York Jets is coming to an end. Gang Green is not expected to bring the quarterback, who lives in Essex County, for the 2025 season, back after two disappointing seasons, according to multiple NFL insiders. Fox NFL insider Jay Glazer said Rodgers flew to New Jersey to meet with the team about his future, only to be told it didn't involve him. The Jets practice facility is in Florham Park in Morris County. The 41-year old, who owns a mansion in Cedar Grove, was traded to the Jets in 2023, giving the fanbase Super Bowl aspirations, though h…
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Eagles Crush Chiefs In Super Bowl Blowout, Claim Second Lombardi Trophy
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, cruising to a 40-22 victory at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9. Quarterback Jalen Hurts set the tone early, orchestrating a 69-yard drive that ended with his signature "Tush Push" touchdown from the 1-yard line. The Eagles’ defense suffocated Patrick Mahomes, forcing multiple turnovers. Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean delivered a game-changing play, intercepting Mahomes and returning it 38 yards for a touchdown to give Philadelphia a 17-0 lead in the second quarter. Before halftime, linebacke…
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Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide
America's biggest unofficial holiday is here and Super Bowl Sunday offers so much beyond what happens on the field inside the Caesars Superdome. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. This showdown is a rematch of the NFL's 2023 championship game when the Chiefs beat the Eagles 38-35 at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs have been slight betting favorites at -1.5 on most sportsbooks since the matchup was finalized. That's a reversal from when they were about two-point underdogs in Super B…
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Giants Legend Eli Manning, NJ Resident, Not Selected To Football Hall Of Fame
Eli Manning, who won two Super Bowls playing quarterback for the New York Giants, will have to wait at least another year for his bust in Canton. Manning, who lives in Summit, was denied entry to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was unveiled at the NFL Honors show on Thursday, Feb. 6, naming only four players, the smallest lineup in 20 years. The Giants quarterback for 16 years won two Super Bowl MVPs, twice defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. He finished his career in the top 10 all time in passing yards and touchd…
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Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind
A sports anchor and reporter has died while covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, nearly a year after his wife's death, officials said. Adan Manzano Aguilar, a sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports, was found dead on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports confirmed his death in separate statements. Manzano's body was discovered in his hotel room, KCTV 5 News reported. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports said they were cooperating with the investigation. The 27-year-old was in New Orleans on assignment for his third-straight Super Bowl with the Kansas City …
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$39.5M In Fake Sports Gear Seized In Massive Crackdown Before Super Bowl LIX
Authorities confiscated $39.5 million worth of counterfeit sports merchandise ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. More than 214,500 items were seized in the year-long crackdown, Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 5. "Operation Team Player" targeted fake jerseys, hats, jewelry, and other memorabilia being sold to fans. Led by the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center), the operation involved Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and major sports leagues. The initia…
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North Jersey Eagles Fan In Enemy Territory Transforms Lawn Into Viral Tribute
Melissa Davies, 52, of Cranford, NJ, didn’t expect to go viral when she grabbed a can of paint and turned her lawn into a giant tribute to the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LIX. But after her husband, Tim Davies, posted a photo in an Eagles Facebook group this week, the internet soared with excitement—earning her over 17,000 likes as of Thursday, Feb. 7. "I felt like I could do it, so I did it," Davies said. "I'm not normally a hobby artist. My career is in social media research, so I’m used to looking at what content themes are going viral, but not necessarily being th…
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NWSL To Pay $5M After Players Suffer Sexual, Racist, Emotional Abuse From Coaches
The National Women's Soccer League will pay $5 million to compensate players who endured years of abuse and harassment. The landmark NWSL settlement was announced by the attorneys general of New York, Illinois, and Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The agreement follows investigations into claims of widespread misconduct, including emotional abuse, sexual coercion, and systemic failures that left players unprotected. The NWSL will create a $5 million fund to pay players who experienced abuse. "For too long, the hardworking and talented women of the National Women's …
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Shell Game: NJ Aquarium's Turtle Picks Super Bowl LIX Winner—Eagles Or Chiefs?
A turtle living near the New York Giants stadium appears to be rooting against her hometown team's biggest rival in the Super Bowl. Thelma, a river turtle at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey, made her prediction for Super Bowl LIX. The turtle has picked the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Staff members put the NFL teams' helmets in Thelma's tank to have her make a pick by eating pieces of lettuce inside the facemasks. "Without any hesitation, she quickly swam past the Eagles and decided that the Chiefs would be …
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Commish Fay Vincent Dies: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life'
Former Major League Baseball Commissioner and Connecticut native Fay Vincent died Saturday, Feb. 1, at his home in Florida. He was 86. Vincent, who was born in Waterbury and spent most of his life after baseball in New Canaan, had undergone treatment for bladder cancer. Complications from radiation therapy caused him to stop chemotherapy, his wife told CBS News. Vincent took the reins of Major League Baseball in 1989 following the sudden death of A. Bartlett Giamatti. He guided the league through 1992, when he resigned following a no-confidence vote from the owners, according to MLB.com. T…
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Canadian Hockey Fans Boo US National Anthem After Tariffs Ordered
In a striking display of discontent, Canadian hockey fans booed the US national anthem during NHL games, expressing their displeasure hours after President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs on Canadian goods went into effect on Saturday, Feb. 1. This reaction underscores the growing tension between the two neighboring countries. At the Ottawa Senators game against the visiting Minnesota Wild, fans jeered during "The Star-Spangled Banner," signaling their frustration with the US administration's trade policies. Similarly, in Calgary, spectators at a Flames game against the De…
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Sportscaster Dick Button, NJ Native, Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies
Dick Button, the first man to win two gold medals in figure skating at the Olympics, is being remembered as a popular sportscaster after his death at age 95. Button, a longtime New York resident, died at his Ice Pond Farm in Northern Westchester County's North Salem. He was a native of Englewood, New Jersey. Related story: Olympic Icon Dick Button Dies In North Salem: Figure Skating Great Was 95 Known as “The Voice of Figure Skating” from 1960 to 2010, Button was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2015. While with ABC, his no-holds-barred analysis and caust…
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Rutgers Gymnastics Coach On Leave Over Allegations Of Bullying, Relationship With AD
Unme Salim-Beasley, the Rutgers gymnastics coach, has been 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 and did not address their injuries nor mental health concerns, 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 school. The 2023-2024 Rutgers women's gymnasti…
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Freak Accident Leaves NJ Wrestler Allie Katch With Serious Injuries
The Internet Wrestling Community is rallying around an indie wrestler from New Jersey who suffered a gruesome injury during a Game Changer Wrestling event in Manhattan. A GoFundMe was launched in Jersey City for Alison Woodard, 30, known under her ring name Allie Katch, following an incident during a match at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday, Jan. 19. Katch did a dive spot from the ring to the outside and broke two bones in her leg. The match was called off as Katch was whisked out on a stretcher. I feel the love and I am so grateful, it’s the light in this very scary and uncert…
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Watch Super Bowl LIX For Free Without Subscription Or Login: Here's How
Fans can watch Super Bowl LIX for free as Fox brings football's biggest game to one of its streaming services for the first time. Fox Sports will stream the Super Bowl for free in 4K on Tubi, the network announced in a news release. Tubi is an ad-supported streaming service that Fox has owned since 2020. Tubi's app is available to download on streaming devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku, along with mobile stores for iOS and Android. Viewers don't need to pay for a subscription and they don't need to be cable or satellite subscribers to access Tubi. The free stream will include…
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Legendary MLB Voice Bob Uecker Dies At 90 Years Old: 'He Was A National Treasure'
The baseball world is mourning the death of Bob Uecker, an iconic broadcaster whose smooth voice helped him rise to Hollywood stardom. Uecker, 90, died at his home early in the morning on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball said. The baseball hall-of-famer was the Brewers' primary broadcaster since 1971 and became synonymous with summer for generations of Milwaukee fans. Uecker's family said he quietly battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023. "Even in the face of this challenge, his enthusiasm for life was always present, never allowing his spiri…
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NYU Wrestling Captain From NJ Battles Brain Cancer With Unbreakable Spirit
Benny Bautista isn’t new to tough battles. The 21-year-old captain of the NYU wrestling team and Paramus Catholic grad has spent years facing challenges on the mat. But now, Bautista, of Montvale, NJ, is up against something even tougher: Grade 3 Oligodendroglioma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer. Despite the diagnosis that came just after New Year's, Bautista's unwavering spirit and selflessness have not faltered. For his teammates, Bautista is more than just a leader—he’s the glue that holds them together. "When I think of altruism, I think of Benny," said Danny Lightfoot, team …
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This NJ Softball Star Is Skipping Senior Season To Play For Top Team In NCAA
Sophia Bordi isn’t just pitching dreams—she’s throwing heat. Sooner Nation, help us welcome Sophia Bordi to Norman!The two-time New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year reclassifies and joins OU ahead of the 2025 campaign! pic.twitter.com/CqiB2FHHwS — Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) January 9, 2025 The Haddon Heights High School softball standout has re-classified and is skipping her senior season to suit up for four-time reigning college softball champs, the Oklahoma Sooners. Bordi had committed to the collegiate team in 2024. A two-time Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year, Bo…
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Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments
World Wrestling Entertainment founder Vince McMahon will pay more than $1.7 million after he was accused of not disclosing payment agreements related to sexual misconduct with two women, officials said. McMahon, WWE's former executive chairman and CEO, reached the agreement related to charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the federal agency said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 10. The SEC said McMahon concealed the "hush money" payments, creating discrepancies in WWE's financial reports. McMahon agreed to pay a $400,000 civil penalty and reimburse $1,330…
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Backup QB From New Jersey Sparks Notre Dame's Thrilling Orange Bowl Comeback Win
With Notre Dame down 10-0, needing something on the scoreboard before halftime, Irish eyes turned their national title hopes to their backup quarterback from Westfield. Steve Angeli, a Bergen Catholic High School graduate, was unexpectedly called into action on the final first-half drive of the Capital One Orange Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 9. Starting QB Riley Leonard entered the concussion protocol after taking a big hit from a Penn State defender with about 1:30 left in the second quarter. Angeli was put in a tough spot in the College Football Playoff semifinal w…
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Plane Carrying Top 25 College Basketball Team Nearly Collides With Delta Jet
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near-collision at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) involving a charter plane carrying the No. 19-ranked Gonzaga men’s basketball team and a Delta jet. The incident occurred on Friday, Dec. 27, as the Delta aircraft was taking off for Atlanta, Georgia. According to reports, an air traffic controller urgently instructed the charter plane to "Stop, stop, stop" just before it crossed paths with the departing Delta flight. The quick action avoided a potential disaster, and no injuries were reported. “In the years I’ve bee…
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Boxer Paul Bamba Dies Days After WBA Title-Winning Title Fight In New Jersey
A champion boxer died less than a week after reaching one of his career's biggest milestones and winning a title fight in Carteret. Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, according to an Instagram post on Friday, Dec. 27 by his manager and R&B singer Ne-Yo. The cause of his death was unknown. Bamba's death was announced just days after he defeated Rogelio Medina by sixth-round technical knockout (TKO) at the Carteret Performing Arts Center. The victory on Saturday, Dec. 21 gave the World Boxing Association's (WBA) cruiserweight gold belt to Bamba, a Puerto Rico native. "He was a fierce…
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ESPN Legend Goes Head-To-Head With Dave Portnoy Over Hairline Roast
ESPN legend Scott Van Pelt wasn’t about to let Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy get a head start on mocking a college athlete’s hairline. During the Pittsburgh Panthers’ Thursday, Dec. 26 game against the Toledo Rockets, Portnoy zeroed in on offensive lineman Ryan Baer’s thinning locks after a grueling six-overtime showdown. “This 6OT game just blessed us with this hairline,” Portnoy said of the 22-year-old athlete. “How old are college kids again?” The viral tweet racked up 9.6 million views, but Brookeville, MD's Van Pelt—who has embraced his own baldness with pride—wasn’t here for…
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