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Monmouth Park, Caesars Celebrate Sportsbook Groundbreaking
Construction on a trackside sportsbook and entertainment complex began with a ceremonial groundbreaking at Monmouth Park Tuesday which featured representatives from the New Jersey racetrack, Caesars Sportsbook, and local dignitaries who planted golden shovels in the ground to mark the occasion. The state-of-the-art facility and full-service restaurant combo is set...
Behind-the-scenes changes at Monmouth Park come at critical time for NJ horse racing
OCEANPORT – Dennis Drazin’s been the face of New Jersey’s thoroughbred industry since the state privatized its racetracks in 2012 and on Tuesday he did his thing, wielding a golden shovel at the groundbreaking of Monmouth Park’s new Caesar’s Sportsbook, before taking to the podium inside the track’s Turf Club to announce deals with Fox Sports to broadcast its races and NYRA Bets to sponsor its signature Haskell race for 3 year olds.
NYC’s ‘last remaining roller rink’ closes after nearly 20 years
After 17 years and more than 50,000 parties, the wheels have come off and the good times have rolled out of this Staten Island institution. Despite New York City’s recent abundance of pop-up rinks and its nostalgic reputation as a roller-disco mecca, RollerJam USA was the only year-round, indoor roller skating rink within the five boroughs from its June 2007 opening until its closure last Saturday. What’s more, it’s the last of a dying breed. RollerJam USA opened mere months after both the 66-year-old Empire Roller Skating Center closed in Brooklyn and the 29-year-old Roxy closed in Manhattan — and, in...
Fore! Mini-golf course bringing these whimsical holes to Long Branch Pier Village
LONG BRANCH - This summer visitors to Pier Village will be able to hit the links, albeit in a miniature way. Under construction and presently behind temporary white fencing at Festival Plaza is a nine-hole miniature golf course. Several of the putting greens are down now, and adorned with landscaping features such as shrubs, giant lollipops and cupcakes.
New Shore boys lacrosse standouts emerge. 15 top players from last week
We're near the end of the regular season for boys lacrosse and some underclassmen have been emerging. More: Holmdel boys lacrosse team getting hot at the right time: 'We all have the same goal' With close games and blowouts, it makes for a lot of interesting seedings heading into the Shore Conference Tournament....
Kelly pitches one-hitter to lead Ocean Township over Neptune - Baseball recap
Jack Kelly pitched a one-hitter with seven strikeouts and one walk for Ocean Township in its 5-0 shutout of Neptune in Neptune. Matt Richter went 2-for-4 with two RBI and Ben Robinson was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a RBI to lead the offense. If you purchase a product...
Scott Goldsberry GoFundMe
A GoFundMe page was created for Scott Goldsberry to help him in his battle against the neurological disorder. He has been a commissioner and head coach of football for the Hazlet Youth Athletic League. More than $4,000 had been raised from at least 18 donations as of Tuesday, May 6.
Shore Conference Baseball Tournament Pairings
Each day throughout the Shore Conference scholastic baseball season, we will compile a Stars of the Day list followed by scores for each game. Shore Conference Tournament Pairings 17. Monmouth at 16. Marlboro winner at 1. Southern ...
Softball Recap: Red Bank Catholic picks up eighth straight win on the road
Red Bank Catholic stacked a 13th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over the Holmdel Hornets. The victory was nothing new for Red Bank Catholic as they're now sitting on 12 straight. Lily Hagan was a major factor while...
East and West sides of Manasquan collide in annual Warrior for a Day
MANASQUAN — Despite the chilled air, competition ran hot among citizens of Manasquan on Saturday in the annual recreation department’s Warrior for a Day. This day saw dozens of Manasquan residents on two teams, East and West, compete in a slew of sporting activities including, cornhole, volleyball, flag football, softball and a tug-of-war.
Mullane, Smith drive in 3 runs each as Middletown South softball outlasts Manalapan
Ella Mullane and Riley Smith drove in three runs each as Middletown South defeated Manalapan, 10-9, in Middletown. Mullane went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Smith had three hits, including a double, as the Eagles improved to 6-7. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
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