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Parents of Autistic Brick Township Placekicker Sues NJSIAA

Rosetta Key — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:19:26 +0000

The parents of a Brick Township High School placekicker with autism is suing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletics Association. According to the Asbury Park Press, the motion alleges the NJSIAA violated Anthony Starego’s civil rights by denying him a fifth year of eligibility. The complaint filed in U.S. District court in Trenton claims Starego [...]

Rangers Fire Coach John Tortorella [POLL]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 29 May 2013 19:15:36 +0000

The New York Rangers have fired head coach John Tortorella just days after falling to the Boston Bruins in the NHL playoffs. On a conference call about 2 hours after the release of the news via Twitter President & General Manager Glen Sather said he made the decision to let Tortorella go. “This is the [...]

Hermann Will Not Be Fired Over Volleyball Team Letter [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 28 May 2013 10:11:07 +0000

It appears that Rutgers University will stand by incoming Athletic Director Julie Hermann despite allegations that she displayed Mike Rice-like behavior as a volleyball coach at the University of Tennessee in 1997. “It’s been communicated to me (by University President Barchi) that I’m the athletic director and will lead Rutgers into the Big Ten,” Hermann [...]

Panthers' Steve Smith on Jets QB Mark Sanchez: 'He Sucks'

Tom Dunphy — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:23:25 +0000

It isn’t easy being Mark Sanchez these days. The embattled Jets quarterback enters training camp for the 2013 season as the team’s starting quarterback in title only. He will compete for his job with Geno Smith, newly drafted out of West Virginia, and Greg McElroy, a third stringer who got a few starts last season. [...]

Fighter Roy Nelson Enters to 'Born in the USA' at UFC 159 in Newark [VIDEO]

Tom Dunphy — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:16:17 +0000

UFC Fighter Roy “Big Country” Nelson has always been a fan favorite, but the heavyweight contender stepped it up this weekend when he chose Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA” for his entrance music during UFC 159 at the Prudential Center in Newark. The capacity crowd appreciated the gesture, meeting Nelson with thunderous applause and [...]

Tim Tebow Waived By Jets

Dan Alexander — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:54:06 +0000

The Jets confirm they have waived quarterback Tim Tebow after one season. “We have a great deal of respect for Tim Tebow,” said Jets head coach Rex Ryan in a statement posted on the Jets website. “Unfortunately, things did not work out the way we all had hoped. Tim is an extremely hard worker, evident by [...]

2013 NFL Draft is Tonight

Andy Chase — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:57:34 +0000

Tonight is the 2013 NFL Draft!

The Kansas City Chiefs have the #1 pick in the draft. The Philadelphia Eagles have the 4th pick. The Jets have the 9th overall pick, and the NY Giants have the 19th pick overall.

The draft starts at 8pm on ESPN. Will you be watching?

Al Michaels Charged With DUI

Dan Alexander — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:51:01 +0000

NBC sportscaster Al Michaels has been charged for driving while intoxocated in Santa Monica, California. CNN reports the Sunday Night Football broadcaster was arrested late Friday night and spent about five hours in jail before being released on his own recognizance He was pulled over and failed a field sobriety test for blowing .08 [...]

Pat Summerall, Broadcaster & Former Giant, Dies At Age 82

Dan Alexander — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:12:39 +0000

Former football Giant and broadcaster Pat Summerall has died at the age of 82 Summerall died Tuesday at age 82 of cardiac arrest, said University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center spokesman Jeff Carlton, speaking on behalf of Summerall’s wife, Cheri. “He was an extraordinary man and a wonderful father,” said Susie Wiles, his daughter. “I [...]

2nd Victim Of Boston Marathon Bombing Identified [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:08:51 +0000

President Obama will visit Boston on Thursday to attend an interfaith service as the investigation continues into Monday’s Boston Marathon explosions that injured 176 and left 3 dead. No details about the service or the President’s visit have been released which was announced at a late afternoon press conference. Boston University has announced that a [...]

Explosions Rock Boston Marathon Finish Line [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:16:43 +0000

Two explosions went off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon injuring at least 130 people, and killing at least 3 people according to Boston Police including an 8-year-old. Of those 124 people, 15 of them are in critical condition. The FBI has taken the lead on the investigation into the bombing as [...]

Coach Tim Osborn's Funeral To Be Held Thursday

Dan Alexander — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:40:50 +0000

A funeral will be held Thursday for Jackson Liberty football coach Tim Osborn who died suddenly on Saturday at the age of 53. The Silverton Memorial Funeral Home located at 2482 Church Road in Toms River will host Visitation on Wednesday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The coach’s funeral [...]

Reports: Eddie Jordan To Be Named New Rutgers Mens Basketball Coach

Dan Alexander — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:03:03 +0000

Rutgers University is expected to name Eddie Jordan its new mens basketball coach. The Times of Trenton reports that Rutgers officials met with Jordan, currently an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers, on Saturday. At the end of the meeting both sides agreed that Jordan would take the job; an announcement will likely be [...]

Jackson Liberty Football Coach Dies

Dan Alexander — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:43:52 +0000

Tim Osborn, the coach of the Jackson Liberty football team has died at the age of 55. The retired member of the New Jersey State Police died while working out at the Bally’s in Brick according to the Ocean County Signal. “It’s really disbelief,” senior quarterback Bob Davies told All Shore Sports. “It’s almost like [...]

FBI Investigating Eric Murdock For Possible Extortion

Dan Alexander — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:50:29 +0000

The FBI is investigating Eric Murdock about whether attempted to extort Rutgers University over video of coach Mike Rice’s treatment of players at practice that eventually was shown on ESPN. The New York Times reports the Newark office of the FBI is investigating whether or not Murdock’s offer to release his video to Rutgers of [...]

Pernetti Gets $1 Million Payout [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:12:52 +0000

Tim Pernetti will receive a $1.2 million payout from Rutgers University as part of the terms of his contract in the wake of yesterday’s resignation. The Star Ledger reports that Pernetti’s signed a buyout package that includes His full salary annutized at $453,000 through June 2014 Lump-sum payment equivalent to another year and a half [...]

Rutgers Donors Feel Disrespected [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:09:06 +0000

The burgeoning basketball scandal has cost Rutgers more than a popular, young athletic director, an interim general counsel, two coaches and a lot of embarrassment. The state university of New Jersey is in danger of losing some of its biggest donors in tough economic times. The school’s woes only mounted on a day that [...]

Tim Pernetti Steps Down As Rutgers Athletic Director [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:27:12 +0000

Rutgers University Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has stepped down as university President Robert Barachi issues an apology to those who were offended by the Mike Rice video and explain his actions and those of Pernetti. In a letter, Pernetti writes, ” I write in confirmation of our conversation earlier today during which we agreed [...]

Mike Rice Fired At Rutgers [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:24:06 +0000

Mike Rice has been fired as head men’s basketball coach at Rutgers University and says he is “deeply sorry” for his behavior. As the dust settles on Rice’s firing, others are raising questions about how Rutgers handled the situation and why nothing was done back in December when the video first came to the attention [...]

Yankees, Mets Make Opening Day History [POLL]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:17:52 +0000

When both the Yankees and Mets open their respective seasons at home on Monday they will making history. It will be the first time that both teams have started their season simultaneously as the Yankees and Red Sox start at 1:05 p.m. at Yankee Stadium and then the Mets and Padres get underway five minutes [...]