Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning New Jersey across Soccer, Hockey, Basketball.
After losing two top scorers, Rider’s field hockey squad embraces a day‑by‑day philosophy, blending returning stars with a fresh influx of talent as they open the season on the road.
The TCNJ Lions sit behind Rowan in the NJAC preseason coaches poll, but a wealth of returning talent and new additions set the stage for a championship push.
The Gannon University football program enters the 2026 campaign with a mix of seasoned talent, six team captains, and a coaching staff reshaped to maximize potential.
Pennington sophomore Clara Meccage returns from a summer of elite field hockey competition in Italy, highlighting family coaching, sisterly camaraderie, and brother Bryce's Brewers prospects.
Following the World Cup, U.S. Soccer is shifting focus to domestic youth development, investing in grassroots pathways, mentorship, infrastructure and digital tools to create a lasting talent pipeline.
The Princeton men’s soccer team, fresh off an Ivy League title and a deep NCAA run, enters the 2026 season ranked eighth in the preseason poll, eager to showcase its depth despite the loss of 11 seniors.
The TCNJ women's soccer team finished third in the NJAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, returning key players and a coaching staff poised for a strong season.
The defending Ivy League champions open their 2026 campaign at home against Villanova, looking to build on a record‑setting 2025 season that saw them finish unbeaten in conference play and earn a top‑10 preseason ranking.
Seton Hill University has named Nick Volchok as its new women's basketball head coach, bringing a proven record of championship building and player development to the program.
A look at the top-ranked teams, key transfers and emerging storylines ahead of the upcoming high school football season.
The Boston Red Sox erased a three‑run deficit to beat the Giants, the Yankees topped the Blue Jays, and UVM’s men’s and women’s soccer teams opened their seasons with contrasting results.
Emily Lemke’s two‑goal performance earns her first CAA Offensive Player of the Week award as Stony Brook prepares for its next contest against FDU.
A nonprofit climate initiative releases a detailed blueprint to help soccer organizers embed resilience into infrastructure, funding and legacy programs, highlighting urgent heat threats and lessons from the 2026 World Cup.
St. Joseph High School has suspended head coach Augie Hoffmann for the first two games of the 2026 season, prompting Zach Naszimento to lead the team’s opening matchup in Chicago.
New Jersey’s Little League teams have repeatedly reached the World Series, capturing four titles and producing MLB stars. This article traces the key moments, dominant teams, and the players who have carried the state’s baseball tradition into professional and collegiate arenas.
A recent appellate stay halts the NCAA's proposal that would have granted seniors an extra year of eligibility, leaving prospects like Samu Salminen to decide between NHL, AHL, or overseas options.
Four-star wide receiver AJ Lopez, ranked among the top prospects in the 2028 class, will visit Lincoln for the Nebraska-Ohio State game, underscoring the Huskers' continued focus on elite receiving talent.
The Golden Knights sit at No. 1 in the North Jersey Public Super 20 poll, aiming to add another chapter to a storied legacy.
In the BIG EAST Summer Check‑In Series, Seton Hall head coach Shaheen Holloway details the team’s intense practice standards, key newcomers and a challenging schedule that includes games against Alabama, Wisconsin and other powerhouses.
When Tommy John endured a career‑ending elbow injury in 1974, Dr. Frank Jobe performed a groundbreaking operation that would later bear his name. Over the next five decades, the procedure not only revived John’s own career but also became a cornerstone of modern baseball, influencing injury prevention, player longevity, and even suicide‑prevention advocacy.
Texas Southern University announced the appointment of Corey Lowery as its new head coach for men's basketball, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven championship pedigree to the program.
The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series opened on August 19, featuring teams from across the globe, including a much‑anticipated return by Boerne Little League from West Texas and a full slate of U.S. regional champions.
The 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying rounds will feature twenty teams from New York and New Jersey, with the first games scheduled for September 12 and 13. Sixteen advancing squads will emerge from a field of 155 entries nationwide. The competition highlights local clubs and the coverage of veteran journalist Michael Lewis.
The Tigers open against Loyola on Aug. 20, facing a demanding non‑conference slate as they chase a third straight league title and an NCAA berth.