Heartbroken Aaron Rodgers 'Will Rise Yet Again' Heartbroken Aaron Rodgers 'Will Rise Yet Again'
Heartbroken Aaron Rodgers 'Will Rise Yet Again' If not heartbroken, Aaron Rodgers is determined. In an Instagram post days after tearing his ACL four plays into the regular season against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, the soon-to-be Hall of Famer vowed not to let the season-ending injury derail his future. Rodgers said in a post that has since gone viral that there has been an inordinate amount of people reaching out to him since the injury, vowing to get back to each and every one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Rodgers (@aaronrodgers12) The QB had been&…
Hillsdale Gymnast Livvy Dunne Makes Cover Of Sports Illustrated Hillsdale Gymnast Livvy Dunne Makes Cover Of Sports Illustrated
Hillsdale Gymnast Livvy Dunne Makes Cover Of Sports Illustrated Livvy Dunne is once again gracing the pages of Sports Illustrated. But this time, she's front and center. The popular college gymnast, who grew up in Hillsdale and is now attending Louisiana State University, is on the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, which highlights the money college athletes are making thanks to NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) deals. Led by Olivia Dunne and Angel Reese, LSU is setting the standard for athletes in women’s sports capitalizing on NIL deals.@stephapstein on the women’s program ruling the new college sports economy, in SI’s ‘The Money Issue’…
US Open Beer Chugger From Ridgewood Sad She Didn't Get On Jumbotron This Year US Open Beer Chugger From Ridgewood Sad She Didn't Get On Jumbotron This Year
US Open Beer Chugger From Ridgewood Sad She Didn't Get On Jumbotron This Year The third time was not the charm for Megan Lucky. The Ridgewood High School graduate went viral in 2021 and 2022 for chugging a beer on the jumbotron at the US Open.  But sadly, despite her best attempts to chug chug chug, she did not make it on the video board at this year's matches. "Whoever was in charge did not want me on the jumbotron this year," Lucky said in a video on her Instagram story. "I still had a lot of fun and I'm at peace with it." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Lucky (@meglucky53) Lucky teased taki…
Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset
Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset Frances Tiafoe's 2023 US Open run ended in an upset on Tuesday, Sept. 5. For Ben Shelton, though, it's only just begun. Tiafoe, who is ranked No. 10 in the world, fell to 20-year-old Shelton in the quarterfinals 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2, in Queens, NY. View this post on Instagram A post shared by US Open (@usopen) The match was historic in that it was the first time two Black men faced off, and that Shelton's win makes him the youngest American to reach the Open semis since Andy Roddick in 2003. He'll face Novak Djokovic on Friday, Sept.…
Influencer Paige Lorenze From Guilford Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open Influencer Paige Lorenze From Guilford Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open
Influencer Paige Lorenze From Guilford Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open The US Open is a place for stars, and Connecticut native Paige Lorenze is one of them. The 27-year-old New Haven County native from Guilford sat courtside at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday, Sept. 3, as her boyfriend Tommy Paul, played against 20-year-old Ben Shelton. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige Lorenze (@paigelorenze) Lorenze posted a photo of the court to her Instagram story moments before the match started. Paul, age 26, ultimately fell to Shelton in the fourth set, making Shelton the&n…
Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open
Aaron Rodgers Cheers On Fellow NJ Resident Tommy Paul At US Open The US Open is the place to be for New Jersey residents on Sunday, Sept. 3. Aaron Rodgers, who famously moved to Montclair earlier this year, was among the celebs at this year's US Open, presumably cheering on Voorhees native, Tommy Paul. Paul, 26, advanced to the fourth round of the Open for the first time in his career, after beating Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Friday, Sept. 1. He lost in the fourth set, making 20-year-old Ben Shelton the youngest American quarter-finalist since Andy Roddick in 2002. There was no shortage of star power in the stands for Paul's match. Rodg…
Meet Yankees World Series Hero In Ridgewood Meet Yankees World Series Hero In Ridgewood
Meet Yankees World Series Hero In Ridgewood It was Game 4 of the 1996 World Series when Jim Leyritz achieved Yankee immortality.  The slugger, whose three run-home run helped the Yankees come back from a 6-0 deficit and eventually win the World Series, will be at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Sept. 7. at 7 p.m. to sign copies of "The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History From 1960 to Today." Leyritz also won a World Series with the Bombers in 1999. The book is written by famed New York sportswriters Todd Ehrlich and Gary Myers, who will also be at the signing. Leyritz's life off the diamond has not been easy. In 2…
Livvy Dunne Cheers On BF Paul Skenes For So-So Altoona Curve Debut Livvy Dunne Cheers On BF Paul Skenes For So-So Altoona Curve Debut
Livvy Dunne Cheers On BF Paul Skenes For So-So Altoona Curve Debut Call it nerves under pressure or just bad luck, Paul Skenes' Double-A debut wasn't exactly his best game ever — even with his girlfriend Olivia Dunne in the stands. Skenes, who was the top pick of the July MLB Draft, started in the Saturday, Aug. 26 game for Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate Altoona Curve. And gave up four runs on three hits in the first inning alone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pittsburgh Pirates (@pittsburghpirates) Skenes was pulled before he could complete his first inning in his debut, throwing…
Fans Flock To Hoboken Hotel Hoping For Glimpse Of Lionel Messi (VIDEO) Fans Flock To Hoboken Hotel Hoping For Glimpse Of Lionel Messi (VIDEO)
Fans Flock To Hoboken Hotel Hoping For Glimpse Of Lionel Messi (Video) It's not often that a major sports GOAT comes to Hoboken. And fans weren't about to miss out on a chance to see international superstar Lionel Messi, who was in town for one of the most anticipated matches in Major League Soccer history (scroll for video). Crowds flocked to the W Hotel on Marine View Plaza between 2nd and 3rd in Hoboken on Friday, Aug. 25, the night before Messi made his Inter Miami debut against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison. @dailyvoicenewjersey Its not often Lionel Messi comes to Hoboken. Crowds flocked to the W Hotel on Aug. 25 hoping…
Wanna See Lionel Messi At Red Bull Arena? It'll Cost You Wanna See Lionel Messi At Red Bull Arena? It'll Cost You
Wanna See Lionel Messi At Red Bull Arena? It'll Cost You Lionel Messi will be making his MLS regular season debut on Saturday, August 26 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison and soccer fans might be feeling some sticker shock. Messi, considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time, signed with Inter Miami FC after years spent playing in Europe. The cheapest ticket for his first New Jersey game will cost you more than $400 on Ticketmaster as of Friday, August 25. Want to have the best view of the pitch? On Ticketmaster, tickets are running as high as $5,000. The Argentinian soccer legend isn't the only attraction tomorrow night. The Red Bulls w…
Aaron Rodgers Clams Up When Talking Furnishing New Montclair Home Aaron Rodgers Clams Up When Talking Furnishing New Montclair Home
Aaron Rodgers Clams Up When Talking Furnishing New Montclair Home What does a single man do with an 8-bedroom house? Aaron Rodgers isn't telling. The new New York Jets quarterback sat down with WFAN’s Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti on Tuesday, August 15 to talk all things Gang Green and the topic of his new Essex County spread came up. Earlier this month, it was revealed Rodgers purchased a $9.5 million 10,001 square foot mansion in Montclair, which features eight bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms. "Is your house totally furnished?" Esiason asked. "It's furnished, yea," Rodgers said. Giannotti was curious whether Rodgers furnished all eight of his bedro…
Former NFL Star Fred Smoot Arrested In Loudoun County Former NFL Star Fred Smoot Arrested In Loudoun County
Former NFL Star Fred Smoot Arrested In Loudoun County Former NFL star-turned Washington Commanders broadcaster Fred Smoot surrendered to authorities this week in Loudoun County, Daily Voice has learned. The 44-year-old former cornerback surrendered at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center Thursday, Aug. 10, on a charge of "failure to comply with support obligation," the Washington Post reports citing the county sheriff. County officials tell Daily Voice that Smoot surrendered to authorities on charges that were "civil in nature." This wouldn't be Smoot's first run-in with the law. In 2006, the athlete who appears to live in Ashburn, plead…
Nassau County Native Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Suspension By Major League Team Nassau County Native Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Suspension By Major League Team
Nassau County Native Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Suspension By Major League Team Baltimore Orioles announcer and New York native Kevin Brown is ready to return home to the broadcasting booth. Brown, a Long Island native who was notoriously suspended from his job two weeks ago  for accurately reporting about the team's past struggles against a rival is set to return to calling O’s games on Friday night, Aug. 11 when Baltimore squares off in Seattle against the Mariners. During the Sunday, July 23 game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Brown read his game notes - which are provided by the team's PR staff - regarding the Orioles' recent history playing in St. Petersburg. …
Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Much-Maligned Suspension By O's Ownership On Friday Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Much-Maligned Suspension By O's Ownership On Friday
Kevin Brown To Be 'Freed' From Much-Maligned Suspension By O's Ownership On Friday Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown is ready to return home to the broadcasting booth. Brown, who was notoriously suspended from his job two weeks ago after the organization made a gaffe that he repeated on a broadcast, is set to return to calling O’s games on Friday night when the team squares off in Seattle against the Mariners. During the July 23 game against the Tampa Rays, Brown read his game notes - which are provided by the team's PR staff - regarding the Orioles' recent history playing in St. Petersburg. Ownership didn't appreciate him pointing out the previous futility of the …
Newest Phillies Pitcher Throws Historic No Hitter Against Nationals Newest Phillies Pitcher Throws Historic No Hitter Against Nationals
Newest Phillies Pitcher Throws Historic No Hitter Against Nationals Wednesday night could be the exclamation point for a surging Philadelphia Phillies team that is hoping to ride another hot streak to a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. In just his second start with the team since being acquired last month, 31-year-old Michael Lorenzen made history on Aug. 9, becoming the first team to no-hit the Washington Nationals since they moved from Montreal to the District. At the trade deadline, the Phillies added Lorenzen for their playoff push, giving up infield prospect Hao You Lee to the Detroit Tigers for the first-time All-Star in late July. And he's making qui…
Mark Wahlberg To Bergen Catholic Football Team: 'Build Each Other Up' (VIDEO) Mark Wahlberg To Bergen Catholic Football Team: 'Build Each Other Up' (VIDEO)
Mark Wahlberg To Bergen Catholic Football Team: 'Build Each Other Up' (Video) Marky Mark brought some good vibrations to the Bergen Catholic Football Team. The actor visited the Oradell-based football team on Wednesday, Aug. 2, delivering words of wisdom to the 18-time state champions.  "You guys are so blessed and so fortunate," Wahlberg, who was nominated for an Academy Award for "The Departed" said.  "I know it's tough out there. You've got all the opportunity in the world. You got to decide what you're gonna do with it and what you're gonna make of it. Build each other up, help each other out. Work hard." View this post on Instagra…
'Thin Skinned': Orioles Suspend Announcer For Recapping Team's Past Struggles, Report Says 'Thin Skinned': Orioles Suspend Announcer For Recapping Team's Past Struggles, Report Says
'Thin Skinned': Orioles Suspend Announcer For Recapping Team's Past Struggles, Report Says He's outta there (for now). The Baltimore Orioles have suspended a play-by-play announcer after he accurately recapped the team’s struggles in past seasons against the Tampa Bay Rays during a live broadcast, AwfulAnnouncing.com reports. Sources told the sports media site that Long Island, NY native Kevin Brown was suspended indefinitely following his commentary during the end of the team’s series against the Rays on Sunday, July 23. In his pregame comments, Brown noted that Tropicana Field has been “maybe the toughest ballpark” for the Orioles to play in and reminded viewers that the …
'Thin Skinned': MLB Team Suspends Nassau County Native For Announcing Facts, Report Says 'Thin Skinned': MLB Team Suspends Nassau County Native For Announcing Facts, Report Says
'Thin Skinned': MLB Team Suspends Nassau County Native For Announcing Facts, Report Says The Baltimore Orioles have suspended play-by-play announcer and New York native Kevin Brown after he accurately recapped the team’s struggles in past seasons against the Tampa Bay Rays during a live broadcast, AwfulAnnouncing.com reports. Sources told the sports media site that Brown has been suspended indefinitely following his commentary during the end of the team’s series against the Rays on Sunday, July 23. In his pregame overview, Brown noted that Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg has been “maybe the toughest ballpark” for the Orioles to play in and reminded viewers that the team had …
Loudoun United FC Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans Loudoun United FC Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans
Loudoun United FC Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans Kalil ElMedkhar might be grieving the loss of his mom to cancer, but he's got a whole team of support. The 23-year-old Loudoun United FC midfielder, who was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, lost his mom, 65-year-old Helena Schroyer, after a cancer battle on June 27, as reported by Delaware Online. In addition to a GoFundMe campaign for the American Cancer Society, launched in Helena's memory by supporters of Loudoun United, proceeds from bids on the team's match against Sacramento Republic on Aug. 19 will go toward fighting cancer. A Delaware resident with roots in Philadelphia, Helena …
VA Olympian Gabby Douglas Signed By WME Sports Ahead Of 2024 Paris Olympics VA Olympian Gabby Douglas Signed By WME Sports Ahead Of 2024 Paris Olympics
VA Olympian Gabby Douglas Signed By WME Sports Ahead Of 2024 Paris Olympics She's in good company. Virginia's Gabby Douglas has been signed to WME Sports, the same agency that represents some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, including New Jersey's Livvy Dunne. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WME Sports (@wmesports) The news comes after the 2012 Olympic all-around champion and 2015 World all-around silver medalist announced she'd be returning to competitive gymnastics. While 27-year-old Douglas, who was born in Newport News and raised in Virginia Beach, did not join Team USA at the US Cl…
'Dreams To Reality': Yankees Sign Short Hills Native Peter Serruto 'Dreams To Reality': Yankees Sign Short Hills Native Peter Serruto
'Dreams To Reality': Yankees Sign Short Hills Native Peter Serruto He’s coming home. After years starring at Millburn High School, Short Hills resident Peter Serruto is living out a dream having signed a new deal with his hometown. The New York Yankees. The catcher, who played for both Rutgers and Indiana universities after graduating, celebrated his new team with a post on Instagram announcing that he has agreed to join the organization with their minor league affiliate in the Florida Complex League. Serruto was an all-Big Ten selection behind the plate for Rutgers and earned all-Big Ten Academic honors. Before he was drafted, he appeared in 84 games fo…
'Let's Go Pequa!' Little League Softball Team From Massapequa Park Heading To World Series 'Let's Go Pequa!' Little League Softball Team From Massapequa Park Heading To World Series
'Let's Go Pequa!' Little League Softball Team From Massapequa Park Heading To World Series These young Long Islanders are in a league of their own. After playing a perfect 15-0 season, the Massapequa International Little League softball team is heading to the Little League World Series. Repping the Mid-Atlantic region, the team is made up a dozen girls ages 12 and younger. “We did it! Now we go to the World Series next week,” coach Joe Fackler raved on Facebook. The team arrived in Greenville, North Carolina early Thursday, Aug. 3, where eight teams from the United States, as well as the Philippines, Canada, Italy, and Puerto Rico, will duke it out for the championship. …
Meet Mets Legend, World Series Hero In Ridgewood Meet Mets Legend, World Series Hero In Ridgewood
Meet Mets Legend, World Series Hero In Ridgewood Ed Kranepool spent 18 years playing for the Amazin's, winning a World Series with The Miracle Mets in 1969 and being inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1990.  Now the Mets legend is coming to Bergen County. Kranepool is signing copies of his new book, "The Last Miracle: My 18-Year Journey with the Amazin' New York Mets" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday August 10 at 6 p.m. In his autobiography, "Steady Eddie" talks about playing stickball in the Bronx, the infamous 1962 Mets and getting a kidney transplant from a Mets fan, according to a synopsis. Kranepool is first all t…
Legendary Wrestler From Neptune Township Featured In New Vice Docuseries Legendary Wrestler From Neptune Township Featured In New Vice Docuseries
Legendary Wrestler From Neptune Township Featured In New Vice Docuseries Bam Bam Bigelow was one of wrestling's most famous big men, known for his agility and his signature flame tattoo on his head. Bigelow, who grew up in Monmouth County and attended Neptune High School where he wrestled and played football, was the subject of "Dark Side of the Ring: Bam Bam Bigelow: Beast from the East" on Vice. TONIGHT 🔥The flame-skulled wrestling legend. The lore of Bam Bam Bigelow has only grown since his death. His family tells his improbable tale for the first time.“Bam Bam Bigelow: The Beast from the East,” tonight at 10pm on @VICETV. pic.twitter.com/e9VXQZk9OR — Dark…
Review: Best Golf Stats Apps Review: Best Golf Stats Apps
Review: Best Golf Stats Apps Finding a golf stats app can be a bit overwhelming, simply because there are so many to choose from. We’ve written about the value of strokes gained stats, and the best golf stats app absolutely needs to measure strokes gained. Here is our comparison of the best golf stats apps and which ones are worth your investment. Pinpoint GolfPinpoint Golf 1. Pinpoint Golf Pinpoint Golf is the top golf stats app for tracking strokes gained. If you want to dive into strokes gained tracking, but you’re worried about data collection and complexity, don’t fret. Pinpoint makes navigation and data input…
Magic Johnson Teases Another Rebrand For Washington Commanders Magic Johnson Teases Another Rebrand For Washington Commanders
Magic Johnson Teases Another Rebrand For Washington Commanders The Washington Commanders finally got a new owner (oh happy day), now could they be getting a new name? With hope springing anew after the group led by Chevy Chase native Josh Harris purchased the team from embattled former owner Dan Snyder, wholesale changes are expected to be coming for the franchise that hasn’t sniffed the Super Bowl in more than three decades. Among those changes? Possibly a new nickname away from the contentious Commanders, according to minority owner Magic Johnson. The NBA legend made news following his group’s purchase, refusing to rule out a possible name change d…
Hyattsville Tennis Pro With Humble Beginnings Has New Coach With Troubled Past Hyattsville Tennis Pro With Humble Beginnings Has New Coach With Troubled Past
Hyattsville Tennis Pro With Humble Beginnings Has New Coach With Troubled Past Nick Kyrgios might be one of the most controversial names in pro tennis, and Frances Tiafoe the least. Kyrgios is known for his raging temper on the courts, and Tiafoe, of Hyattsville, for his humble beginnings. Well, they do say opposites attract: Kyrgios will be Tiafoe's coach for the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) Los Angeles, this weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UTS Tour (@ultimate_tennis_showdown) Both Kyrgios, 28, and Tiafoe, 25, are featured in the highly-popular Netflix documentary, "Break Point," which fol…
NFL Rookie From Frederick County Cited For Driving 140MPH In Lambo On Minnesota Freeway: Police NFL Rookie From Frederick County Cited For Driving 140MPH In Lambo On Minnesota Freeway: Police
NFL Rookie From Frederick County Cited For Driving 140MPH In Lambo On Minnesota Freeway: Police Maryland native Jordan Addison’s NFL debut may be on delay after he was cited for driving 140 mph on a Minnesota highway early on Thursday morning. Addison, the former Tuscarora High School standout in Frederick County who was taken with the 23rd pick in this year’s NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, was busted on Thursday, July 20 going nearly triple the speed limit in a Lamborghini by Minnesota State Police. The incident comes as rookies were set to report to training camp this weekend for the Vikings, where Addison was projected to serve as a possible starter besides star Justin Je…
Montgomery County Native To Make History At Women's World Cup Montgomery County Native To Make History At Women's World Cup
Montgomery County Native To Make History At Women's World Cup A Maryland native will make history this week hits the field with the Philippines Women's National Team at the World Cup  Sofia Harrison, who was born in Montgomery County and raised in Columbia, where she starred at Atholton High School, will be among the 'Filipinas" representing the national team as it makes its World Cup debut on the big stage. 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙃𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 🤩 @CignalTV will air our matches in the FIFA Women's World Cup on @OneSportsPHL and @PilipinasLive!🔵🔴🟡 #LabanFilipinas #ParaSaBayan #WinTheMoment #FilipinasTayo #FWWC2023 pic.twitter.com/6HP8pGIMeI — Philippine WNT ⚽ (@Pili…
Hearts Break As NJ's Famed Atco Dragway Abruptly Closes After 63 Years Hearts Break As NJ's Famed Atco Dragway Abruptly Closes After 63 Years
Hearts Break As NJ's Famed Atco Dragway Abruptly Closes After 63 Years Racing fans are devastated by the abrupt closing of Atco Dragway after 63 years. The schedule for the remainder of the year has been canceled, the raceway said on Facebook Tuesday night, July 18. “Thank you all for your patronage and memories over the years,” the Camden County stadium wrote without providing a reason. The post drew more than 1,100 reactions and more than 450 comments on DragCoverage's Facebook page. Ron Gilbert said: "Breaks my heart! My son is gonna be really upset! Glad he was able to experience and run his car before it closed." "I'm so sad! It was on my short-term bu…
Short Hills Native Represents Ireland At World Cup: 'Dream Come True' Short Hills Native Represents Ireland At World Cup: 'Dream Come True'
Short Hills Native Represents Ireland At World Cup: 'Dream Come True' The goalie for Team Ireland at the Women's World Club might look familiar. Courtney Brosnan, who was raised in Short Hills and attended Millburn High School, is the goalkeeper for Team Ireland at the 2023 Women's World Club which starts Thursday, July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. Ireland is in a group with Nigeria, Canada and Australia. Brosnan, whose paternal grandparents were Irish, plays for Everton FC in the Women's Soccer League.  "A dream come true for me and my family," Brosnan wrote on Instagram. "Hard to put into words how much it means to me to be able to represent our c…