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Summer Olympics
Fort Washington, MD
Business
Going For Gold: Fort Washington Keno Winner Headed To 2028 Summer Olympics In LA
A Maryland woman is packing her bags for Los Angeles — again — after a winning Keno ticket sent the Fort Washington resident to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Jocelyn Johnson landed a VIP trip for two through a Maryland Lottery second-chance promotion, turning a routine habit into an all-expenses-paid return to a city she and her husband fell in love with more than a decade ago. Back then, it was Venice Beach, Malibu, and Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles. This time, it’s the Olympics. “We always wanted to go back,” Johnson said. The prize includes round-trip airfare, five nights at a delux…
New Rochelle, NY
Business
National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why
The New York Post is heading out west. The conservative-leaning tabloid will launch The California Post in early 2026, the outlet said on Monday, Aug. 4. The new paper will be based in Los Angeles with a full team of reporters, editors, and photographers covering news, sports, and entertainment from a California point of view. A daily print edition will be paired with a digital presence, with a dedicated homepage serving California readers, while national coverage will still come from the Post's New York newsroom. "Los Angeles and California surely need a daily dose of The P…
South Glens Falls, NY
Sports
Glens Falls Native Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Basketball 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,…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Sports
Boxer Who Gave Mike Tyson First Professional Loss Inducted Into Atlantic City's Hall Of Fame
The boxer who gave Mike Tyson his first professional loss is among the 21 people who will become the newest members of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. The hall of fame announced its class of 2024 on Thursday, Jan. 25. The organization is preparing for its eighth annual awards and induction weekend. James "Buster" Douglas is the most notable name on this year's list. He became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Tyson in a massive tenth-round upset in Tokyo on Sunday, Feb. 11, 1990. Douglas lost the title belt after losing to Evander Holyfield in …
York, PA
News
PA Wrestler Heading To Tokyo Olympics
A York County grappler is heading to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. John Stefanowicz, 29, will wrestle for Team USA after securing a spot on the U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling team, by winning at the US Olympic trials. A graduate of Kennard-Dale High School, Stefanowicz also wrestles for the Marine Corps. Staff Sgt. Johnny Stefanowicz is going to represent Team USA at the #RoadToTokyo Olympic 🇺🇸 P.S. Also representing U.S. Marine Corps, All-Marine Wrestling Team, SEMPER FI! 🦅🌎⚓️ #WrestlingTrials21 Posted by Camp Lejeune on Saturday, April 3, 2021 "It's life-changing," he told WGAL News 8.…
