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With training camp approaching, top defenseman Quinn Hughes remains undecided on his future, torn between staying with the Minnesota Wild and joining his brothers Jack and Luke Hughes with the New Jersey Devils, a decision that could reshape his final career chapter.
Andrew Peeke, a seasoned NHL defenseman with seven years of experience, has signed a one-year contract with Utah Mammoth, bringing his collegiate leadership, NHL durability and global tournament success to a new chapter.
Monmouth University dedicated Kevin Callahan Field, recognizing the coach who built its FCS program into a powerhouse over 30 years.
With his current $7.875 million deal expiring, Quinn Hughes faces a decisive choice during the NHL’s Player Media Tour, as the Wild push a maximum $20.8 million AAV extension and the league’s new collective bargaining agreement tightens contract limits.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s football program is gearing up for a pivotal season as junior quarterback Micah Balzarini prepares to make his college debut, aiming to restore the Engineers to the summit of the Liberty League.
The Trenton Ironhawks announced their first five signings, all New Jersey-born players, as a strategic move to embed regional talent into the team's identity.
A professional MLS NEXT Pro team will launch in Middlesex County in 2027, bringing a 6,500‑seat stadium and a $350 million sports district to New Jersey while bolstering youth soccer development.
After a three‑year trophy drought, the Montclair boys soccer team is reshaping its lineup, blending seasoned seniors with emerging talent under coach Toure Weaver, and setting its sights on state and county titles.
After 21 years of service to Argentina, Lionel Messi has retired from the national team, ending a career that includes a World Cup title, a record goal tally, and a lasting legacy in the sport.
After 21 years of brilliance with Argentina, Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the national team, concluding a career that reshaped football worldwide.
After a storied 21‑year journey with La Albiceleste, Lionel Messi confirmed his retirement from international competition, closing a chapter that includes a 2022 World Cup victory, 125 goals and a place alongside football’s all‑time greats.
A late‑afternoon basketball game at Veterans Memorial Park turned deadly when a dispute escalated into a stabbing, prompting a rapid police response and subsequent charges.
Monmouth University’s men’s soccer team opened its Coastal Athletic Association schedule with a 1-0 victory over Drexel, highlighted by Jasen Bottini’s 38th‑minute goal and a series of key saves.
Abby Agostini, Alexandra Beety, Mia Morrell and Lexi Buchanan, all from New Jersey, were key contributors as the U.S. U‑16 side fell to the Netherlands in a shootout, earning silver medals and national acclaim.
A newly installed mini soccer pitch at Harrison High School, financed by PSEG, the NYNJ Host Committee and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, will serve students and residents as a lasting legacy of the 2026 World Cup.
A 23‑year‑old New Jersey native, Glen Pysher, was shot by police in Upper Pottsgrove after mistakenly stepping into the wrong house while celebrating a friend’s birthday. Unarmed and holding only a phone, he died despite the police’s claim of a break‑in attempt. His mother, Erin Pysher, and a GoFundMe campaign have since rallied support for the grieving family.
Utah State University announced the hiring of Tori Williams as chief of staff for its women's basketball program, tapping a alumna whose playing career, coaching stints and executive experience span multiple levels of the sport.
The Columbia women's soccer standout recorded a clean sheet and key saves in back‑to‑back draws, securing her second Ivy League defensive award and marking the program’s first weekly recognition of 2026.
The Philadelphia Flyers are heading into training camp in Voorhees, New Jersey, where competition for roster spots, player development and a possible trade deadline acquisition will shape their push for a playoff berth.
Rutgers University–Newark announces the hiring of Alyssa Parsons as its new women's basketball head coach, highlighting her extensive coaching background and vision for player-centered growth.
The new recruiting class features forward Nicolás Acosta, guard Collin Bowles and forward Jonathan Jennings, each with proven collegiate or high‑school achievements that promise to bolster Shippensburg’s ambitions on the court.
From a Minnesota upbringing of endless gym sessions to wearing the iconic No. 1 at North Carolina, Terrence Brown’s journey blends personal tragedy, perseverance, and a drive to prove doubters wrong.
Micah Gordon, a four-star point guard transferring from New Jersey to Ohio, is scheduled for a September visit to Tennessee, where the Volunteers are targeting multiple elite guards amid limited scholarship space.
Alex Schiffer, a veteran basketball reporter known for blending business insight with on‑court coverage, has announced his departure from Front Office Sports, ending a stint that saw him chronicling the NBA’s evolving landscape and the commercial side of the game.