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How Yankees made Gleyber Torres’ slump-busting hit even more special
MILWAUKEE — Gleyber Torres’ celebration at second base after his bases-clearing double — and possible slump-busting knock — in the third inning of the Yankees’ 15-3 thrashing against the Brewers on Saturday night was subtle. The second baseman looked up to the sky and clapped...
With 2024 NFL Draft over, here are Giants’ biggest questions, issues entering summer | Is this finally it for QB Daniel Jones?
That’s a wrap on the Giants’ 2024 NFL Draft. General manager Joe Schoen and Co. did a decent job addressing some of Big Blue’s glaring position needs — especially by picking up wide receiver Malik Nabers (sixth overall) and safety Tyler Nubin (47th overall) — but their 2024 trajectory hasn’t exactly shot up.
The significance of Mets’ Pete Alonso’s 200th career home run
NEW YORK — Pete Alonso poked a Sonny Gray sinker into the Mets bullpen on Saturday. It was his eighth home run of the season, second most behind Braves’ Marcell Ozuna in the National League, the 200th of his career. Alonso pointed to the Mets bench as he...
Today’s daily horoscope for April 28, 2024
When you learn about nature, you are learning about you. When you learn about history, you are learning about you. When you learn business, you are learning about you. Mars and Neptune align in Pisces to show us how we are connected to all things. Through worldly observations, we gain deeper insights into our own existence.
Fred Powell Invitational roundup - Softball recap
Sanford Calhoun (NY) collected 17 hits and had three innings with at least five runs on its way to a 23-13 win over Delsea in the championship game of the Fred Powell Invitational at Williamstown. Juliana Baez belted two home runs and a double and drove in five runs for...
Batten fans 10 in Pitman's win over Paulsboro - Softball recap
Cassidy Batten allowed two runs, one earned, on three hits and struck out 10 to lead Pitman past Paulsboro 10-2 in Paulsboro. Laurel Rue had two hits, two RBIs and two runs for Pitman, which led 5-2 before breaking the game open with a five-run sixth.
Sabatella, Danenza power Emerson Boro past North Arlington - Baseball recap
Matt Sabatella singled and drove in two runs, powering Emerson Boro to a 4-2 victory over North Arlington in North Arlington. The victory was the eighth in a row for the surging Cavos, who are now 12-3 on the season. John Danenza also went 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored for Emerson Boro, who rallied from a 2-0 deficit early to win this one.
Cook strikes in OT to send No. 14 Caldwell past Bridgewater-Raritan - Boys Lacrosse recap
Senior midfielder Caelan Cook ended a long night of lacrosse in stellar fashion to help Caldwell, the No. 14 ranked team in the NJ.com Top-20 rankings, earn a 4-3 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan in Bridgewater. Cook tallied the game-winning goal during the fourth overtime period to send Caldwell (10-1) to its...
Bravette steers No. 17 Seton Hall Prep over No. 19 Old Bridge - Baseball recap
In a battle of two ranked teams in the NJ.com Top-20 rankings, No. 17 Seton Hall Prep used a five-run third inning to record a 6-3 victory over No. 19 Old Bridge in West Orange. Michael Bravette recorded a two-run triple during the Pirates’ five-run third inning and tossed a...
Powerball winning numbers, live results for Saturday’s $149M drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s lottery drawing has climbed to an estimated $149 million with a cash option of $68.1 million. The winning numbers were: 9,30, 53, 55, 62. The Powerball drawn was 23, with a Power Play of 3X. No one across the country hit Wednesday’s $130 million...
No. 18 Marlboro boys tennis cruises for Monmouth County Tournament crown
Marlboro, No. 18 in the NJ.com Top 20, won the Monmouth County Tournament championship on Saturday at Tindall Park in Middletown. The two-day tournament began on Friday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Cilli, Pallay combine to power Pope John past Mount Olive - Softball recap
Olivia Cilli went 2-for-4 with four RBI’s and a home run, helping supply offense for Pope John in a 13-5 victory over Mount Olive in Flanders. The victory was the second in the last three starts for the Lions, who got back over .500 at 8-7 on the year. Four runs in the third and five in the fourth erased an early 3-0 deficit for Pope John. Cassie Pallay also had three hits and three runs scored for the winners.
Kampf, Shore better than perfect in win over Long Branch - softball recap
Freshman Ayden Kampf struck out 16 batters in a five-inning no-hitter as Shore blanked Long Branch 13-0 in West Long Branch. The lone Long Branch baserunner reached after beating the throw on a dropped third strike. Kampf stranded the runner with her fourth strikeout of the inning. “Sixteen strikeouts out...
Riccio’s blast, pitching vaults Wardlaw-Hartridge past Carteret - Softball recap
Sophia Riccio homered, drove in four runs, and pitched a complete game in the circle, powering Wardlaw-Hartridge to a 15-5 victory over Carteret in Edison. That all-around performance for the red-hot Rams led to their fourth straight win, and a 10-1 overall record on the season. Sarah Alves also had a huge day for Wardlaw, going 4-for-5 with two doubles and three runs scored.
Giles propels Old Bridge over Middletown South in Double OT - Boys Lacrosse recap
Senior Gavin Giles sent Old Bridge into a frenzy by scoring the game-winning goal during double overtime to help the Knights defeat Middletown South, 10-9, in Middletown. Giles finished the contest with two goals and an assist for Old Bridge (5-6). Jason Testa led the Knights with a team-high three goals and had an assist in the victory.
Garino, No. 13 Cherry Hill West top No. 11 Eastern in Camden County final - Baseball
Ryder Garino struck out the side in all five innings and reached 200 punchouts for his career as Cherry Hill West, No. 13 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated No. 11 Eastern 15-1 in the championship game of the Camden County Tournament. Garino, a South Carolina commit, allowed one earned...
McKinney, McSharry lift West Orange to 9th win (WITH PHOTOS) - Girls lacrosse recap
Nyah McKinney and Zoe McSharry scored four goals apiece, powering West Orange to an 18-8 victory over Union Catholic in West Orange. The red-hot Mountaineers, winner of seven straight games, are now 9-2 on the season. Sheyla Fields also added a hat-trick for West Orange, which is enjoying one of its best seasons in program history so far.
No. 3 Pingry boys tennis grinds out Somerset County Tournament title
Pingry won its fourth-straight Somerset County Tournament on Saturday on its home courts in Basking Ridge. Ranked No. 3 in the NJ.com Top 20, the Big Blue tallied 22 points, one ahead of No. 4 Ridge’s 21 as the team championship outcome wasn’t decided until the very end.
Vitale lifts New Providence over Ridge - Baseball recap
New Providence got a clutch hit from senior Luca Vitale during the bottom of the fifth inning to help them earn a 3-2 victory over Ridge at TD Bank Park in Bridgewater. Vitale smashed a two-run double to jump the Pioneers into the driver’s seat and onto their fourth win of the season.
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