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The 2026 All-Area baseball honors package highlights award‑winning athletes and coaches from the Greater Middlesex, Skyland and Union County conferences, with a special salute to the GMC banner champions.
Norwegian supporters in New York took over sections of Citi Field’s outfield, performed their signature Viking Row, and celebrated recent national team victories ahead of upcoming World Cup matches.
The Boston Bruins lock in Simon Zajicek, the Oilers appoint Mike Babcock, and the Penguins change ownership as the league prepares for a busy draft period and potential Texas expansion.
The chewing‑gum brand EXTRA has released an anthem titled “Hotshot (Extra Time)” in partnership with emerging artist Izzy Escobar, aiming to capture the intensity of soccer’s extra‑time periods and reward fans who engage on social media.
A study by Ancestry shows that after supporting the United States, many fans in the Northeast would cheer for Ecuador, linking their fandom to deep‑rooted family ties and vibrant immigrant communities.
Yale University has unveiled its 2026 field hockey schedule, featuring 16 games that include seven Ivy League contests and nine non‑league matches. The Bulldogs will face several top‑ranked opponents from the previous season, highlighted by games against Princeton, Harvard and Penn, and will host special themed events such as the Pride Game and Breast Cancer Awareness Game. The schedule also details the Ivy League Tournament, Senior Day, Alum Weekend, and the NCAA Tournament opening round, while introducing the coaching staff and team captain.
An exploration of the varied routes that have produced the United States men's national team, highlighting the impact of immigration, Project 2010 and a blend of domestic and international experiences.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland have delivered standout displays in the 2026 World Cup, drawing record viewership while organizers contend with ticket costs, fan transport, lodging shortages and regulatory hurdles.
Gotham FC plans a $35 million training complex in New Jersey, part of a broader trend of women's sports teams investing in purpose‑built facilities.
As the official visit season wraps up, the nation’s highest‑rated seniors in the Class of 2027 have announced their college commitments, setting the stage for a new wave of talent on campus this fall.
Despite injuries and a demanding teaching career, Will Murray is preparing for the 2026 Western States 100, embracing a gut‑driven approach and a supportive team culture
NJ.com’s 99‑player all‑time greatest soccer list spotlights a historic presence of Rutgers women’s soccer, featuring coach Mike O’Neill and Olympian Carli Lloyd at No. 2.
Gotham FC’s ambitious Pro Player Pathway introduces a fully funded residency program, a future U23 side and a statewide alliance to accelerate talent identification and career growth in women's soccer.
Born on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, twin point guards Keethon and Daceton Demarce are drawing early attention as they prepare for the 2029 recruiting class.
The Bergen Catholic basketball team finished the season with a 29‑3 record, highlighted by a 23‑0 mark against in‑state opponents and a Non‑Public A state title secured in overtime.
The sixth season of Shore Conference girls flag football saw 30 teams compete, with Barnegat finishing unbeaten and capturing multiple player and coach honors as the sport prepares for statewide sanctioning.
The 2026 NHL Draft will unfold over two nights in Buffalo, with the Rangers holding two first‑round picks and a host of prospects poised to hear their names called.
In his seventh season with Rutgers, athletic trainer Richard Campbell leverages cutting‑edge technology and a deep partnership with head coach Steve Pikiell to keep the Scarlet Knights on the court.
During Norway's World Cup run, defender Leo Ostigard became a father, supporting his partner Aurora Eidmann via FaceTime while she gave birth, and later reflected on the joy of meeting his son for the first time.
Leo Ostigard became a father while representing Norway at the World Cup, sharing the moment with his partner via FaceTime and receiving support from his teammates.
Washington is among a national field of 28 programs courting Tahmere Brown, a highly ranked running back whose blend of size, skill and versatility has already attracted praise from recruiting analysts.
At a modest field in northern New Jersey, a youth soccer academy founded by a former West Bank teen serves as a sanctuary for children affected by the Gaza war, drawing inspiration from Spanish striker Lamine Yamal’s public solidarity.
Penn State will start redshirt freshman Malachi Goodman at left tackle for the upcoming game against the USC Trojans, a move that could reshape the offensive line dynamics and test the Trojans' pass rush.
At 17, Hollis Belger has turned a childhood hobby into a nationwide movement that has already raised more than $855,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with a $1 million target before the next global women’s soccer tournament.