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Early Addition: Olympic swimmers pee in the pool
Because that's how a true competitor marks their territory, here are your early links: A deep dive on the + POOL, tree branches are increasingly falling on subway tracks, actors in movies about the Roman Empire should have Italian accents, and more. [ more › ]
NJIT Ranks 5th in America East Walter Harrison Academic Cup Standings 2023-24
NJIT placed fifth in the 2023-24 America East Walter Harrison Academic Cup standings with a GPA of 3.43, marking the 31st consecutive semester of achieving a cumulative GPA over 3.0 for NJIT student-athletes. NJIT's GPA: 3.43. Vermont's winning GPA: 3.50. Yes, But. The Vermont University edged out Maine for the...
NJ hospital helps fund trip to nationals for Newark soccer team
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — From helping Newark soccer players get to nationals, and helping you get hired by highlighting hot jobs available, PIX11’s Monica Morales is helping make things happen in the community. In June, PIX11 met a dynamic boys soccer team in Newark. They couldn’t afford to go to nationals. After PIX11’s story, they raised $32,000 […]
Gotham signs 13-year-old MaKenna ‘Mak’ Whitham through 2028, youngest to get NWSL contract
HARRISON, N.J. — Gotham FC has signed 13-year-old McKenna “Mak” Whitham to a multi-year contract through 2028. The guaranteed deal makes the U.S. Youth National Team forward the youngest contracted player in the NWSL. Defending champion Gotham said it signed Whitham via the NWSL’s U-18 entry mechanism....
NJ Native Wins Belmont Stakes & Takes $2 Million Grand Prize
Some people skip classes to go down the shore. Others play hooky and go to Great Adventure or spend the day shopping in New York City. But as a kid, Vito Cucci skipped school at 12 years old to bet on horses at Monmouth Park. Flash forward to 2024, and his horse Dornoch claimed the top prize at the prestigious Belmont Stakes race.
NYC triple jumper Salif Mane heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
NEW YORK -- The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and New York City triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to show the world just how far he can fly.CBS New York had the chance to speak with the Fairleigh Dickinson University star after he qualified for the Olympic games earlier this month in Eugene, Oregon. He took home the gold by a whopping 2 feet over the second place finisher."An Olympian is something that's stuck to your name for life, and that's history right there," Mane told Otis Livingston. "So being able to say that I'm an Olympian, it's wonderful."Mane is...
Sparked by Biles, Olympics athletes to have vast mental health resources
NEW YORK — History teaches us that movements require a moment. Nothing crystallized the cause of civil rights like Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Ala., bus in 1955. For the plight of mental health of athletes, the moment came when Simone Biles gave up her seat at the Tokyo Olympics.
Do You Know These 4 Upstate New York Baseball Stars? You Should!
There are many legendary baseball players who are buried in the Empire State. Most of these are buried in New York City, Westchester County, or Long Island. I once wrote a book about famous people buried in New York, and traveled to the graves of most of these player. It was quite a revealing journey. For example, perhaps the most visited sports grave in America is that of Babe Ruth. He is buried in Hawthorne, NY (Westchester County) in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Ruth's grave is quite imposing depicting a large statue of Jesus Christ with his arms around two small boys dressed up to play baseball. I have been to Ruth's grave twice. Each time I found the grave covered with trinkets, good luck charms, baseballs, bats and balls, Yankee memorabilia, personal messages, and more. All of which is gathered up and archived by the cemetery. His grave shows signs of having been visited frequently by fans.
Where to watch the 2024 Olympics in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris kicked off Friday afternoon, and if you’re still trying to find a watch party, we’ve got you covered. Fifty-four athletes will represent New York and New Jersey in this year’s Olympics, and their hometowns are making sure to cheer for Team […]
Central Pa. coaches play a big part in Rutgers's resurgence
NEWARK, N.J. — Rutgers is on the rise in the Big Ten Conference. The Scarlet Knights are fresh off a 7-6 season capped off by a win over Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl. A big reason for the program’s resurgence is the addition of two local coaches. Red...
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