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July 12, 2024

MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn pickleball lovers and pickleball curious will soon be able to play the popular sport in the township. The Millburn Recreation Department is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the four new pickleball courts at Gero Park on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. All ...

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NEWARK — NFL defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad said he stands tall on the field because of his Newark upbringing. An eight-year NFL veteran, Muhammad began playing football with Newark Pop Warner, a league for youngsters. He is the son of Vailsburg High track star and later teacher Michelle Epps.

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RED BANK, NJ: Join us for an unforgettable day on the greens at the stunning Beacon Hill Country Club for HABcore's inaugural golf outing! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting to play, this event offers a fantastic opportunity for friendly competition and camaraderie, all while ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Eight area bowlers are rolling out to the prestigious national Junior Gold Championships in Detroit, Michigan, to compete against top bowlers from across the nation. William Munoz is a rising junior from Hasbrouck Heights High School. Luke Rudolph, Samantha Seneres, Liam ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Eight area bowlers are rolling out to the prestigious national Junior Gold Championships in Detroit, Michigan, to compete against top bowlers from across the nation. William Munoz is a rising junior from Hasbrouck Heights High School. Luke Rudolph, Samantha Seneres, Liam ...

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PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland Recreational Soccer season is just around the corner, and registration is open for local children looking to play in the Parkland League. Parkland Rec Soccer's official season begins on October 20, 2024, and registration closes on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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  Fifty years ago, Bloomfield High introduced girls tennis to its list of athletic venues. And as the program celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall, there's plenty of good things to look back on, in the program's history. Elaine Schoengood would be the program's first head coach, and ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Eight area bowlers are rolling out to the prestigious national Junior Gold Championships in Detroit, Michigan, to compete against top bowlers from across the nation. William Munoz is a rising junior from Hasbrouck Heights High School. Luke Rudolph, Samantha Seneres, Liam ...

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BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — Ridge High School's Ronald Gualario, a graduated senior, has been named Boys Tennis Player of the Year and First Team All-State by NJ.com. Gualario earned this honor after a stellar season, highlighted by winning the NJSIAA Boys Tennis First Singles Championship. He defeated ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The 12U Scotch Plains Fanwood Raiders baseball team (31-7 record) advanced to the NJ State Championship Game with 2-0 win on Wednesday night over Metuchen. Will Sacchetti threw 6 Innings while surrendering only 1 hit and recording 6 strikeouts.  He also broke a 0-0 ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – From July 14-20, thousands of young soccer players from around the world will descend upon Gothenburg, Sweden for the 2024 Gothia Cup. The 48th edition of the tournament will feature more than 1,900 teams from 76 countries and include two of Cranford’s young athletes.   Ava Cao ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - On July 8, the Radding Insurance Riverdogs stood two games out of first and hoped to inch closer versus Prime Pub. Only putting up first runs, such a run shortage is never good, but these dogs played strong up the middle - especially at short. Gobbling up every ball the Pub put ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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ROSELAND, NJ -- Junior middleweight prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr., a Roseland resident, recently signed a deal with Top Rank. Mielnicki, who has a record of 18-1 with 12 knockouts, is scheduled to make his Top Rank debut on Aug. 10 at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, N.M. as part of the ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ -- Miracle Leagues from around the northeast will come together this weekend to enjoy baseball for players of all abilities while raising money for the local Mercer County chapter.  Miracle League of Mercer County players hail from many towns in Burlington County as well as ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Eight area bowlers are rolling out to the prestigious national Junior Gold Championships in Detroit, Michigan, to compete against top bowlers from across the nation. William Munoz is a rising junior from Hasbrouck Heights High School. Luke Rudolph, Samantha Seneres, Liam ...

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ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were blanked by the Erie SeaWolves 6-0 on Thursday night in game three of a six-game series at UPMC Park. The Patriots were shut out for the fourth time this season and first time since 5/23 @NH. Somerset’s two hits match their fewest in a game this season. RHP ...

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ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were blanked by the Erie SeaWolves 6-0 on Thursday night in game three of a six-game series at UPMC Park. The Patriots were shut out for the fourth time this season and first time since 5/23 @NH. Somerset’s two hits match their fewest in a game this season. RHP ...

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The Bloomfield High boys' soccer program will begin is 65th season on the pitch this fall, and to say there it has been a successful run may be understatement. The Bengals first team hit the field in the fall of 1959, when Dwight Eisenhower was the nation's president. Robert Nye would coach the ...

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It might be early July, with very warm temperatures, but the Bloomfield High football team has been putting in a lot of quality work. Head coach Mike Carter's team participated in a 7-on-7 tournament, at Cedar Grove High, on July 10, and the Bengals produced some good results. Approximately ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Little League's 8U team clinched the 2024 District 10 championship on July 6 on their home field. It was a 13-3 mercy victory over Sayreville that now sends Milltown to the New Jersey Little League Sectional Tournament that begins in Old Bridge this weekend.  Milltown ...

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MONROE, N.J. — Yesterday, July 11, 2024, the Jr. Highlanders triumphed in the Cal Ripken Northern New Jersey 8U State Championship held in Monroe, NJ. They defeated East Brunswick with a decisive 12-2 victory in just four innings. The Jr. Highlanders were led by an impressive pitching ...

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