Alexandria, VA
Sports
Commanders Fined $625K Fine For Not Returning DC Fans' Ticket Deposits Commanders Fined $625K Fine For Not Returning DC Fans' Ticket Deposits
Commanders Fined $625K Fine For Not Returning DC Fans' Ticket Deposits The tired tale that is the Washington Commanders took another curious turn as the organization reached an agreement to pay out $625,000 for failing to return District’s fans’ ticket deposits during a contentious negotiation, the Attorney General announced. AG Brian Schwalb announced on Monday, April 10 that Pro-Football Inc., the corporation that owns the Commanders, will return more than $200,000 to DC residents and will pay $425,000 to the District to resolve allegations that the team didn’t act in good faith with the fans. Specifically, officials say that “the team systematically failed…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Sports
Lamar Jackson Lauds Maryland As He Requests Trade From Ravens Lamar Jackson Lauds Maryland As He Requests Trade From Ravens
Lamar Jackson Lauds Maryland As He Requests Trade From Ravens Lamar Jackson’s time with the Ravens may be nearing its conclusion, but he has nothing but love for the place he’s called home for five years. The former MVP came out publicly requesting a trade away from the Baltimore Ravens on Monday morning, as contentious contract talks continue between the two sides after he was hit with the non-exclusive franchise tag earlier this month. A letter to my FansI want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show towards me. All of you are amazing and I appreciate y’all so much. I want you all to know not to believe every…

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by Zak Failla
Lyndhurst, NJ
Obituaries
Former Lyndhurst HS Football Captain Nick Cimicata Dies, 20 Former Lyndhurst HS Football Captain Nick Cimicata Dies, 20
Former Lyndhurst HS Football Captain Nick Cimicata Dies, 20 Former Lyndhurst High School Varsity Football Captain Nick Cimicata died on Thursday, March 16. He was 20 years old. Nick played basketball and football at Lyndhurst High School (Class of 2021), where he was also the vice president of Future Business Leaders of America, his obituary says. Affectionately known as "Nicky Blue," he also served as the coach of Savino's in the township's Little League program, and as a 10U travel coach. At the time of his death, Nick was working toward a degree in accounting at Seton Hall University, where he made Dean's List. Nick Cimicata and Rich Tuero.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Albany, NY
Sports
Former All-Pro Antonio Brown Becomes Part Owner Of NY Arena League Team Former All-Pro Antonio Brown Becomes Part Owner Of NY Arena League Team
Former All-Pro Antonio Brown Becomes Part Owner Of NY Arena League Team NFL free agent Antonio Brown is going from player to owner. Appearing at a press conference at MVP Arena in Albany on Thursday, March 2, the former All-Pro receiver announced that he was becoming part owner of the National Arena League’s Albany Empire. WELCOME TO THE TEAM! @AB84 @HCEBrown pic.twitter.com/Aj29hsgkJY — Albany Empire (@AlbanyEmpireNAL) March 2, 2023 “I’m excited and grateful to be a part of the Albany Empire,” he told reporters before recounting his time growing up in Albany, where as a child he watched his father play for what was then the Albany Firebirds. “The face-…

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by Michael Mashburn
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Best Kid-Friendly Sports In Morris County Best Kid-Friendly Sports In Morris County
Best Kid-Friendly Sports In Morris County If you’re looking for the best sport activities to keep your kids active in Morris County, then you’ve come to the right place. Morris County is filled with plenty of fun, kid-friendly sports activities that are sure to get your little ones up and moving.  From biking trails to soccer leagues and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. In this blog post, we’ll go over the best sport activities for kids in Morris County so that you can get your children out and about for some much-needed physical activity. Basketball: There are many opportunities for kids to get involved with the…

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by Daily Voice
Bowie, MD
News
Former MD Football Star Killed After Father's Birthday Party Remembered For 'Heart Of Gold' Former MD Football Star Killed After Father's Birthday Party Remembered For 'Heart Of Gold'
Former MD Football Star Killed After Father's Birthday Party Remembered For 'Heart Of Gold' Community members are stepping up to support the family of a former Maryland football star with a "heart of gold" who was tragically killed in a car accident after his father's birthday party. Stephan Wolley, 27, lost his life in a crash in Temple Hills on Saturday, Feb. 11, leaving behind his parents, siblings, and a 3-year-old daughter, according to his family. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Wolley was fatally wounded in a crash after crossing the center line and striking an SUV on Temple Hill Road following a birthday celebration for his father, Raynard Sr.  The driver of the S…

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by Annie DeVoe
Edison, NJ
Sports
Former Rutgers Football Player Ryan Keeler Dies, 20 Former Rutgers Football Player Ryan Keeler Dies, 20
Former Rutgers Football Player Ryan Keeler Dies, 20 Former Rutgers football player Ryan Keeler, who transferred to UNLV last year, died Monday in Las Vegas, both schools  announced.  Keeler, 20, was a member of the Scarlet Knights’ 2021 recruiting class.  A cause of death has not been reported. In a statement released Monday, Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano said, "We are devastated to hear of Ryan’s passing. . . .We send our love and prayers to Ryan’s family and friends during this difficult time.” The Rutgers football program reacted to the news with a post on Twitter that read: “We love you, Ryan.” Keeler was a defensive lineman from C…

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by Jon Craig
Newark, NJ
News
Elijah Brown Garcia Of Newark Dies Playing Football, Family Says Elijah Brown Garcia Of Newark Dies Playing Football, Family Says
Elijah Brown Garcia Of Newark Dies Playing Football, Family Says The Newark community is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Elijah Jordan Brown Garcia.  According to a GoFundMe page launched by his mom, Elijah died doing what he loved: Playing football. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Essex County Predators (@jerseypredatorfootball) Posted by A’Dorian Murray-Thomas Newark Public Schools Board Member on Friday, February 17, 2023 "Elijah was an outgoing, loving young kid," the campaign reads. "He loved dancing and football and loved his family.  "He made sure everyone was comfortable with hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Towson, MD
News
Lucky Fan Wins Season Tickets To Baltimore Ravens For The Next 20 Years Lucky Fan Wins Season Tickets To Baltimore Ravens For The Next 20 Years
Lucky Fan Wins Season Tickets To Baltimore Ravens For The Next 20 Years A lucky Pasadena man has won club-level season tickets to see the Baltimore Ravens for the next 20 years after claiming a coveted contest with the Maryland Lottery, officials announced. Angelo Contrino III was announced as the winner of the Maryland Lottery's 2022 "Seats for 20 Years", earning two club-level tickets and a parking pass for all pre-season and regular-season home games for the next 20 years, announced Lottery officials. Contrino was one of six finalists and was able to tour the stadium and locker rooms before being met by former Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith, who announced Con…

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by Annie DeVoe
Dorchester, MA
Sports
Former Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady Says He Is 'Retiring For Good' Former Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady Says He Is 'Retiring For Good'
Former Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady Says He Is 'Retiring For Good' Former New England Patriots quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady says he is retiring from football "for good." The Tampa Bay quarterback shared the news in a semi-emotional video posted to his social media accounts on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1.  Truly grateful on this day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023 "You only get one super-emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year," Brady joked. "So I really thank you guys, each and every single one of you, for supporting me." Tom Brady's 23-season career: - 7…

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by David Cifarelli
Chambersburg, PA
News
SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say
SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say Two 20-year-old football players from St. Francis University sexually assaulted and raped a woman who had never had sex before in a Pennsylvania basement, authorities detail in court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Marcel Mami, of Fredrick, MD, and Daunte White, of Wharton, NJ, have been arrested following a nearly six-month-long investigation on Tuesday, January 24, Loretto Borough police say. The unnamed Cambria County woman came forward during the summer following the assault during a house party in the borough on February 4, 2022, according to the affidavit of probable cause. The men…

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by Jillian Pikora
Newark, NJ
Sports
NJ Football Player Who Went Viral On Vine Inks Crispy Deal With Popeyes NJ Football Player Who Went Viral On Vine Inks Crispy Deal With Popeyes
NJ Football Player Who Went Viral On Vine Inks Crispy Deal With Popeyes The North Jersey football player who went viral a decade ago at a Popeyes restaurant has secured a NIL deal with the fast food chain, which comes with a billboard in his home state. Collin Dieunerst, 19, of East Orange, recently reached out to the chicken chain on social media saying, "I just want to talk business." FROM MEMES TO DREAMS #KINGKILLERWHALE🐋 https://t.co/vRO82eLwGK — Dieunerst Collin (@CollinDieunerst) January 12, 2023 While the athlete became one of the first and most recognizable memes a decade ago, he has also made a name for himself on the football field. In 2021, Die…

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by Annie DeVoe