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Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Sports
Glen Rock's Woj, Famed NBA Insider, Drops Cancer Diagnosis Bomb: Report
Adrian Wojnarowski, a Glen Rock resident who became the preeminent NBA insider for ESPN before his shocking retirement in September, revealed to Sports Illustrated he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year. In a profile about his retirement, Wojnarowski, known for his "Woj bombs" that altered the NBA landscape, discussed his decision to leave a job that paid him $7.3 million annually to become general manager of the St. Bonaventure college basketball team, making $75,000, living in an apartment above a bar in upstate New York. Last February, blood tests revealed Wojn…
Newark, NJ
Sports
Meet NJ Photographer Capturing Some Of The Most Iconic Shots At Paris Olympics
You've probably seen some of Elsa Garrison's shots, but you may not even know it. The West Orange (Essex County) resident, who moved to the area from Minnesota with her husband 12 years ago, has captured some of the most iconic moments at the Paris Olympics 2024 for Getty Images since the games began last month. Getty Images Elsa Garrison for Getty Images Garrison covered her first Olympic games as an editor at Nagano 1998. She covered her first Olympic games as a photographer at Torino 2006. She's also worked at London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020/2021 and Beijing 2022. Daily Voice…
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
Hillsdale's Livvy Dunne Serves TikTok Troll With Perfect Clapback At Paris Olympics
Livvy Dunne is keeping it classy. The Hillsdale (Bergen County) native was showing support Team USA gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a TikTok video when someone piped up: "Why can't you make Olympic team." The 21-year-old LSU gymnast and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model replied: "Probably the same reason you can't." Dunne's supporters made sure her troll got out-liked in the comment section, hers garnering nearly 750 and his, about 250. The gymnast clearly has nothing to prove as the top-earning female NIL athlete, valued at $3.9 million with a combined 13.2M followers a…
Clifton Park, NY
Business
Carnegie Deli Opens Pop-Up Location At Saratoga Race Course
An iconic New York City restaurant billing itself as “the world’s most famous deli” has expanded to the Capital Region, at least temporarily. For the third year in a row, Carnegie Deli – a Madison Square Garden staple since 2011 – opened a pop-up location in Saratoga County, at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, July 13, just in time for horse racing season. Perched up in the grandstand, the eatery promises to keep racegoers coming back with its array of oversized pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and French fries. Cheesecake and black and whit…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Sports
Who Is Livvy Dunne? Hillsdale Gymnast $1,000 Clue On 'Jeopardy!'
Livvy Dunne, the popular gymnast and Bergen County native, has officially hit the big time. Dunne, who was raised in Hillsdale, was a clue on the Wednesday, May 15 episode of "Jeopardy!" The $1,000 "answer" was: This LSU gymnast claims the title of most followed NCAA athlete on social media. Will Stewart, a political organizer from Nashville, buzzed in and guessed: Who is Livvy? Host Ken Jennibgs asked him to be more specific and he correctly answered, "Who is Livvy Dunne?" Last fall, Dunne was on the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, which highlights the money college ath…
Ridgewood, NJ
News
'Coach Prime' Deion Sanders Appearing In Ridgewood
Bergen County better get ready for Prime Time. Deion Sanders, the two-sport superstar who now captivates college football as coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, will be signing copies of his new book "Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @COACHPRIME (@deionsanders) In the book, "Coach Prime" offers personal stories and winning strategies to help people lead better lives, according to a synopsis. View …
Pascack Valley, NJ
Sports
Hillsdale's Livvy Dunne Gets Times Square Billboard
Livvy Dunne can add "Times Square billboard" to her list of accomplishments. The Bergen County native and college gymnast is the new brand ambassador for Nautica, an apparel brand. The campaign kicked off with a billboard of Dunne, who was raised in Hillsdale, which the gymnast unveiled on her Instagram on Sunday, Feb. 25. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivia Dunne (@livvydunne) As a brand ambassador, Dunne will be wearing apparel from the company's spring line. @nautica Off duty style never looked so good @Olivia…
Paramus, NJ
Sports
Watch Livvy Dunne's High-Scoring Floor Routine In LSU Tigers' Weekend Win
The LSU Tigers continue to reign supreme in the world of college gymnastics, with an assist from Livvy Dunne, a Bergen County native. LSU — ranked No. 3 in the country — defeated #19 Georgia by a score of 197.625 to 196.300 on Friday, Feb. 9 at Stegman Coliseum in Athens, GA. Dunne, a Hillsdale native, shined in her floor routine, getting a score of 9.8. Watch as Olivia Dunne started the night off strong for the LSU Tigers scoring a 9.80 in the leadoff spot as the No. 3 LSU took down No. 19 Georgia on the road. ESPN Last fall, the gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale was on the cover…
Paramus, NJ
Sports
Meet 'Coach Prime' Deion Sanders In North Jersey
It's going to be Prime Time in Bergen County next month. Deion Sanders, the two-sport superstar who now captivates college football as coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, will be signing copies of his new book "Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. In the book, "Coach Prime" offers personal stories and winning strategies to help people lead better lives, according to a synopsis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @COACHPRIME (@deionsanders) A member of the…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Lifestyle
Livvy Dunne Seals Spot In 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue
Livvy Dunne is back in her swimsuit. The popular college gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale and is now attending Louisiana State University, is once again featured in Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue, which hits newsstands next year. Dunne was featured in the 2023 edition, photographed in Puerto Rico. Dunne, who has made millions off her TikTok videos and has four million followers on Instagram, was photographed in Portugal for the 2024 edition. She told Sports Illustrated being featured in the swimsuit issue is a dream come true. Dunne was featured on the cover of Sports Illustra…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Sports
Hillsdale Gymnast Livvy Dunne Makes Cover Of Sports Illustrated
Livvy Dunne is once again gracing the pages of Sports Illustrated. But this time, she's front and center. The popular college gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale and is now attending Louisiana State University, is on the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, which highlights the money college athletes are making thanks to NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) deals. Led by Olivia Dunne and Angel Reese, LSU is setting the standard for athletes in women’s sports capitalizing on NIL deals.@stephapstein on the women’s program ruling the new college sports economy, in SI’s ‘The Money Issue…
Ashburn, VA
News
Commanders' Jamin Davis Had Virginia Reckless Driving Plea Rejected: Here's What Happens Next
Washington Commanders’ linebacker Jamin Davis will have a few more weeks to shore up his defense after a judge rejected his revised plea for alleged recklessly driving in Loudoun County. The Commanders' first round pick in 2021 is accused of driving 114 mph in a 45 mph zone on Loudoun County Parkway near Evergreen Ridge Drive, just outside Leesburg, in March 2022. The 24-year-old linebacker, who is famously passionate about NASCAR, was convicted in May of reckless driving and sentenced to 30 days in jail, which he appealed. Davis was scheduled to make his next court appearance last we…
Paramus, NJ
Sports
Livvy Dunne Visits Paramus Gymnastics School
It was a homecoming for Livvy Dunne. The champion college gymnast and Hillsdale native recently visited ENA Gymnastics in Paramus, the gymnastics school that she attended growing up. Craig Zappa, the coach at Ena Gymnastics, said Dunne always stops by when she's in town. Dunne now attends Louisiana State University and was recently featured in Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue. She has made millions off her TikTok videos and has four million followers on her Instagram account.
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Cover Girl: Katonah's Martha Stewart Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History
Despite already becoming a household name through her cookbooks, magazines, and television shows, Northern Westchester resident Martha Stewart is making history yet again by becoming the oldest model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue. The 81-year-old globally-known businesswoman, television personality, and now model was revealed to be on the issues' cover on Monday, May 15 by the iconic magazine. She is the oldest-ever Swimsuit Issue cover model, according to the magazine. Martha Stewart is the oldest woman to grace the cover in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit …
Towson, MD
News
Cause Of Death Revealed For Maryland Soccer Pub Regular, Renowned Sports Writer Grant Wahl
After his brother backtracked suspicions of foul play in his death, Grant Wahl's wife announced the true cause on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Wahl, 49, who temporarily lived in Baltimore in the late 2000s and early 2010s while his wife, Celine Grounder was a fellow and researcher at Johns Hopkins University, died in his seat while covering the World Cup in Qatar, when he suffered an aortic aneurysm, Grounder, said to “CBS." “It’s just one of those things that had been likely brewing for years,” she said. Wahl was covering the Argentina quarterfinal win over the Netherlands when he collapsed, fal…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Cause Of Death Revealed For Grant Wahl
After his brother backtracked suspicions of foul play in his death, Grant Wahl's wife announced the true cause on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Wahl, the Princeton University grad who died in his seat while covering the World Cup in Qatar, suffered an aortic aneurysm, his wife, Celine Grounder, said on “CBS Mornings." “It’s just one of those things that had been likely brewing for years,” she said. Wahl was covering the Argentina quarterfinal win over the Netherlands when he collapsed, falling back in his seat on Friday, Dec. 9, US reporters said. He was rushed to a local hospital, and died. U.…
Massapequa, NY
Sports
'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization
Christian Pulisic will be returning to the field after he was injured while scoring his first goal at the World Cup during the US game against Iran — making this the first winning game for the US men's national team. The US squad now plays in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands in Qatar at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 (FOX-TV). Captain American will be reporting for duty, the fans are tweeting after the US Men's National Team shared the update on Friday, Dec. 2. Earlier report: Former Fairfield University Standout Goalie Shuts Out Iran As Team USA Advances In World Cup As protests…
Lower Paxton, PA
News
'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization
Christian Pulisic will be returning to the field after he was injured while scoring his first goal at the World Cup during the US game against Iran— making this the first winning game for the US Men's National Team. Captain American will be reporting for duty, the fans are tweeting after the US Men's National Team shared the update on Friday, Dec. 2. As protests continue in Iran and Americans continue to speak out in support of the citizens, the world's eyes were on Pulisic when he made the only goal of the game in the first half of the match at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar on Tuesday, N…
Bristol, PA
Sports
These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies are 2-1 heading into game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, Nov. 2 — and fans attending the game may encounter some famous faces in the crowd. Country music star Tim McGraw attended game three in Philly on Tuesday, Nov. 1, as 6ABC reported. The "I Like It, I Love It," singer wore a number 45 jersey in honor of his late father Tug McGraw, who pitched for the Phils from 1974 to 1984. Tug McGraw also famously closed out the final game of the 1980 World Series with a strikeout, earning Philadelphia its first world championship in 77 y…
Port Chester, NY
Schools
Can Sports Save the World?
Steer
for Student Athletes Says Yes
For the past 10 years, Port Chester-based STEER for Student Athletes has used sports engagement to achieve its stated mission of “Saving the World One Student Athlete at a Time.” STEER was inspired by the prominent Sports Illustrated writer Alex Wolff and uses imbedded advisors and tailored services to support promising student athletes by helping them graduate high school on time and get accepted into the college of their choice. STEER boasts a 100 percent success rate and now operates in Port Chester, Yonkers, and New York City and is launching in the Tarrytown School District in the fall…
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Pittsburgh-Native Author, David McCullough Dies At 89
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, David McCullough, died at the age of 89, on Sunday, August 7, according to his family. He was surrounded by his five children in Hingham, Massachusetts, at the time of his passing, his family says. "The McCullough family is very appreciative of the support during this difficult time and the support of his many readers throughout the years." His wife Rosalee Ingram Barnes McCullough, 89, had passed less than two months prior on June 9, according to her obituary. The two met when she went to visit a friend in Pittsburgh in 1951, they marri…
Franklin Township, NJ
News
NJ Native Yumi Nu Featured On Sports Illustrated Cover
Garden State native and singer-songwriter Yumi Nu has been featured on the 2022 swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated. The Englewood-born niece of Steve and Devon Aoki marks the first Asian American plus-size model to appear on the cover of the magazine's swimsuit issue. A shocked Nu told the New York Post that the photoshoot came as part of a “little plan” by her agents during what she thought was a routine interview. “I could not speak,” Nu, 25, told the outlet. “I had full body chills. I was shaking, I was crying. They really got me good.” The issue is set to hit newsstands on Thursday,…
Jersey City, NJ
Sports
Why We Can't Stop Telling St. Peter's Cinderella Story
At first blush, the Saint Peter's Peacocks are just a "dude with an ugly mustache and a gritty group of underdogs." Those are not our words — it's how the team described itself in a Tweet, thanking the nation for its support after its Elite Eight run. The Peacocks' jest and heightened self-awareness might be what make them so loveable: They don't take themselves too seriously, but man, do they work hard. They made history as the first-ever No. 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight, following their victory over No. 3 seed Purdue on Friday. The consecutive and unexpected wins shocked fans an…
Bristol, PA
News
Paralyzed In Bike Crash, Former 76er + NJ Net Opens Up On Suicidal Thoughts
A former NBA player has opened up about his battle against suicidal thoughts in an interview with "Sports Illustrated." Standing at 7 feet and 6 inches tall, Shawn Bradley, 49 -- who spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets -- told the outlet that while his height once put him at an advantage, it has become a hindrance to life in a wheelchair. Bradley was hit from behind while riding his bicycle near his home in St. George, Utah, in January 2021, resulting in a traumatic spinal cord injury in his neck that left him paralyzed from the chest down. “I don’t know how I can ea…
Lewisboro, NY
Obituaries
Northern Westchester Native, One Of America's Top Golf Writers, Dies At 66
Native New Yorker Tim Rosaforte, one of the most prominent and popular golf writers in the country, died at the age of 66 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Northern Westchester, in Mount Kisco, and graduated from Brewster High School in Putnam County. Rosaforte was the first journalist to be awarded an honorary membership by the PGA of America in 2020 during a career that spanned more than four decades in various media including newspapers, magazines, books, and television. During his career, Rosaforte covered nearly 150 major championships and 17 Ryder Cups whi…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Sneak
PEEK: Sports Illustrated Shoots Swimsuit Edition On Jersey Shore Beach
Here's something to fist pump about: The Sports Illustrated swimsuit models are being photographed on the Jersey Shore, the Daily Mail reports. The 14 models are finalists in the magazine's Swim Search competition, competing on the Atlantic City beaches to be featured in the swimsuit edition. The Swim Search team and models shared sneak peeks on their Instagram pages. The shoot began earlier this week. While the contest is normally an international one, this year it is staying local due to COVID, filming at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City.
Massapequa, NY
Sports
Astros Fire Assistant GM From Syosset For Post-Game Outburst To Female Reporters
Long Island native Brandon Taubman was fired from his post as assistant general manager of the Houston Astros after being accused of making insensitive comments toward a group of female reporters during the Astros' post-game celebration after winning the American League championship. Taubman, 34, a Syosset High School graduate, allegedly turned to the three and shouted “Thank God we got (reliever Roberto) Osuna! I’m so (expletive) glad we got Osuna!” Osuna was accused and suspended for alleged domestic violence earlier this season before the Astros made a much-maligned move to pick him up.…
Massapequa, NY
Sports
Astros Assistant GM From Syosset In Hot Water For Post-Game Outburst
Long Island native Brandon Taubman, the assistant general manager of the Houston Astros, is in hot water after being accused of making insensitive comments toward a group of female reporters during his team’s post-game celebration after winning the American League championship. Taubman, 34, a Syosset High School graduate, allegedly turned to the three and shouted “Thank God we got (reliever Roberto) Osuna! I’m so (expletive) glad we got Osuna!” Osuna was accused and suspended for alleged domestic violence earlier this season before the Astros made a much-maligned move to pick him up. Taubm…
Brentwood, NY
Real Estate
Christie Brinkley Sells $18M Home In Sag Harbor
She’s moving up and movin’ out. Modeling legend Christie Brinkley has sold her waterfront Sag Harbor mansion for nearly $18 million after entering into contract to sell in February. She had been attempting to sell the home several times, telling reporters that she “hasn’t had the time to use the house as much as I used to.” The 4.44-acre property includes a bayside pool and gardens, five bedrooms, four bathrooms and four fireplaces inside the 5,315-square-foot home. It was originally built in 1843, reportedly for a sea captain. The exact selling price has not been announced due to a confi…
Armonk, NY
Sports
New Book By Ex-Westchester Resident Dives Into Donald Trump's Spinning Deals As USFL Owner
Replays of President Trump's days as an owner of the New Jersey Generals, a short-lived professional football team, sound much like many of today's White House maneuvers. Jeff Pearlman, who has written several New York Times bestsellers, has a new book on the rise and fall of the United State Football League, on sale starting Sept. 11. Pearlman, a Mahopac High School graduate and former New Rochelle resident, will be visiting Westchester from his home on the West Coast for a Scarsdale book-signing on Wednesday, Sept. 12. In "Football for a Buck," the dogged reporter and biograp…
Mahopac, NY
Sports
Hudson Valley Star Sports Illustrated Cover Girl As National HS Athlete Of Year
Hudson Valley residents who bought or received the latest issue of Sports Illustrated saw one of their own on the cover. In its "Gatorade High School Athletes of the Year" story in the July 30 edition, SI honored a local athlete as one of two selections: cross country/track star Katelyn Tuohy of North Rockland High School. Tuohy is the national record holder in the mile, the 3,200 meters and 5,000 meters. The other athlete selected is JT Daniels of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the Class of 2018. Tuohy, a track star from Thiells…
