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Giants celebs, Superhero night, kid-friendly hike: 9 things to do in North Jersey May 16-19
So what will you be doing this weekend in North Jersey? If you like music, there will be concerts both large and small — from Morgan Wallen at MetLife to Thesaurus Rex in Teaneck to the Montclair Community Band. Sports fans can enjoy women's professional soccer, Jackals baseball and two 1986 New York Giants at a book signing. Plus, there's a lifestyle and health fair and a woodland hike.
N.J. track athlete who suffered “freak” injury in stable condition, AD says
Delbarton junior Dakota Lee, who was hospitalized following a pole vaulting incident Wednesday, is in stable condition at Morristown Memorial Hospital, according to Delbarton athletic director Tony Negrin. Lee landed on his head during the warm-up session of the Morris County Championships at Boonton High School on Wednesday. The meet...
The Man Behind the Mask. Bayonne's Michael Lynch, Famed as an Umpire, Dies at 75
BAYONNE, NJ - For many people, Michael Lynch will forever be associated with the Hudson County Umpire Association, for which he recruited people for decades. Honored at the 2023 Buddy Baseball League opening day ceremony, Lynch passed away on May 11 just as young ball players were again taking the field for a new season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In many ways, Lynch was part of Bayonne’s history and lived his entire life in the Peninsula City. Born May 24, 1948, Lynch attended St. Mary's Star of the Sea Grammar School and was in...
Clark helps Liberty become 1st WNBA team to have $2M in 1-game ticket revenue, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark brought in record ticket revenue for the New York Liberty in her first game in the Big Apple on Saturday. The Liberty had over $2 million in ticket revenue for the game, a WNBA record, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talk about the team’s revenue. “That’s incredible,” Liberty star Breanna Stewart said when she heard about the record ticket revenue. “I think the buzz and eyes that Caitlin has brought from Iowa now to the WNBA is a collective win for all. ... When I first started in the league, teams weren’t making revenue. ... It’s a long time coming. I’m happy to be at this point, but not satisfied.” The game was sold out and tickets were hot on the secondary market. Clark’s first three games with the Indiana Fever have been huge for attendance. The Connecticut Sun sold out their home opener for the first time in 20 years. More than 17,000 fans turned out for the Fever’s home opener against New York on Thursday night.
Lacrosse: Historic upset brings new No. 1 to North Jersey rankings
A historic upset in girls lacrosse has prompted a major change in the North Jersey lacrosse rankings. Immaculate Heart takes over at No. 1 for the first time in program history after defeating Ridgewood, 12-11, on Saturday in the Bergen County Tournament final. The victory ended a pair of streaks for the Maroons, who had won all 18 county titles up until that point and 138 straight matches against Bergen County opponents. ...
Hackensack High School Flag Football Team Rushes Through First Season
HACKENSACK, NJ - The High School Girls Flag Football Team recently completed its inaugural season, thanks to a grant from the New York Jets and Nike, according to school officials. Led by Head Coach Gordon Scooter Whiting and Assistant Coach David Sims, the Lady Comets "became a highly competitive team," playing a six-game schedule against several towns that have been playing for four seasons.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The sport is currently a club sport in New Jersey with plans to become a varsity sport in 2026. According to several internet sources, "Flag football, a variant of American football in which players remove flags attached to the ball carrier instead of tackling them, will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The sport was approved for inclusion by the International Olympic Committee in October 2023, along with cricket, lacrosse, squash and baseball/softball." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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