Friday, May 17, 2013
The Irvington native signed a 3-year, $6 million contract with the Jets in March.
Jets running back Mike Goodson was sent to a Morris County jail following his arrest on drug and weapons charges in Denville Friday. Goodson, 25, was the passenger in a GMC Yukon stopped in the left center lane of I-80 West when a tow truck came upon them and called 911 early Friday morning, according to multiple reports. The tow truck driver reportedly was concerned about the intoxicated condition in which he found Goodson and the driver of the Yukon. Goodson was transported to Saint Claire’s Hospital in nearby Boonton and eventually charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a handgun, and possession of a hollow-point bullet, according to ESPN. The driver of the…
Former NBA player Chris Herren shares drug battle, recovery with community.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. It was just a little drinking and smoking on the weekends in high school. It was just a little cocaine offered by a friend in college. It was just one little yellow pill during the offseason. Then it was a career down the tubes. Then it was two drug overdoses, one of which was heart-stopping. Then it was a family that turned away because of too much pain. For more than an hour, Chris Herren, a once-heralded high school basketball star, college hoops standout and second round National Basketball Association draft …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Hillsborough to play for county championship for the 11th time in the last 12 years.
Bridgewater-Raritan girls will have to settle for being the second best softball team in Somerset County after losing the tournament semifinal Saturday 8-0 to Hillsborough. Hillsborough got off to a solid start when pitcher Alexis Schengrund struck out the side in the first inning. Schengrund's teammates did their part and put up 4 runs in the same inning, putting Bridgewater on their heels. But Bridgewater looked like they were up to the task when they loaded the bases with one out in the second inning. But the Panthers were unable to capitalize and failed to score. "We hit the ball well today," said Hillsborough coach Cheryl Iaione. "We played them twice before and beat them up pretty good. But we were a little nervous today because …
Estimated 400,000 people expected in region; team practices to be held in Florham Park and Media Day in Newark
The 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium is expected to have a $550 million economic impact on New Jersey and New York, with an estimated 400,000 people in the region, according to a report on dailyrecord.com. Businesses should start preparing for the flood of visitors now, according to speakers at The Big Game Huddle, an informational and networking event held Wednesday at Raritan Valley Country Club. “Start the celebration now,” said Wayne Hasenbalg, president and chief executive officer of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. “You don’t have to wait until the week before the game," he told the dailyrecord.com. That impact will be felt in North and Central Jersey, as one of the competing teams will practice at the Atlantic …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Franklin High School Sweeps at major track competition held at Hillsborough High School.
An estimated 650 or more students that are part of boys and girls track teams from high schools throughout the county came together for Tuesday's Somerset County Championships held at Hillsborough High School. The students participated in 15 events that included running, jumping and throwing, starting after school and continuing until the skies got dark. About 1,500 attended. Coming out on top of the boys and girls rankings were the teams from Franklin with the highest ranking Patch town Hillsborough, which captured a second for the girls and fourth for the boys. Women - Team Rankings - 16 Events Scored 1) Franklin High School 137 2) Hillsborough High School 90 3) Montgomery High School 50 4) Bernards 49 5) Ridge High School 45 6) …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Center tells SI.com in first-person account he "didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation.”
Former New Jersey Nets center Jason Collins, who played for six seasons with the team including a championship run in the 2002-03 season, revealed he was gay in a soon-to-be published story. Collins said in a first-person account in the May 6 edition of Sports Illustrated posted on SI.com that he “didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation.” He tells the magazine, “I still love the game, and I still have something to offer. My coaches and teammates recognize that. At the same time, I want to be genuine and authentic and truthful.” In the story, Collins describes how the first person he came out to was his aunt, a Superior Court judge in San …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Players will be wearing patches to honor 8-year-old Martin Richard.
Bridgewater Baseball & Softball is preparing to honor Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard by wearing memorial patches throughout the entire season. Eight-year-old Richard was one of the three victims of the attack that also injured close to 200 people. His message, according to a release from Bridgewater Baseball & Softball, was to stop violence and bring peace into the world. Richard leaves behind his parents, Bill and Denise, and sister Jane, of Dorchester, Massachusetts. His mother and sister sustained serious injuries in the bombings. “One of Martin’s passions was baseball,” said Anthony Costello, of Bridgewater Baseball & Softball, in the release. “As most of you can relate, one of the joys as a parent is to watch your son …
The event will benefit Bridgewater Baseball & Softball.
Bridgewater Baseball & Softball is holding its annual Strive for Five 5K Spring Fitness Challenge to benefit the 12U teams heading to Cooperstown later in the season. The event will be held May 5 at Duke Island Park, beginning at 9 a.m. Timing and results will be administered by CompuScore.com, with an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the race. “We are excited for another great 5K race and expect almost 100 runners to participate in our fun day,” said Elise Gourley, of Bridgewater Baseball & Softball, in a release about the event. “The 5K race is a fundraiser to benefit the three 12U teams that will travel to Cooperstown, NY for a week-long tournament.” Registration forms will be available online through April 29, and the cost is $20 …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Football game will be in honor of famed Sgt. John Basilone.
To celebrate a late Marine who means a great deal to Somerset County, and give graduating seniors one last opportunity to play football with their peers, the Somerset County Coaches Association is joining with the Marine Corps for the first ever Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Bowl Game. The event will be held at 6 p.m. June 28 at the Basilone Field at Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Pre-game ceremonies will begin at 5:30 p.m. “We are proud to work on the first annual game that celebrates academic excellence and quality of character,” said Maj. Michael Ogden, commanding officer at the Recruiting Station New Jersey, in a Tuesday press conference announcing the event. “It is bringing 85 athletes together from across Somerset County.” The game is…
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
About 20 students achieved the honors this year.
The Bridgewater-Raritan Pop Warner team recently named its 2012-13 All-American Scholars, with 20 students achieving the honors. Each year, according to a release from the organization, Pop Warner students compete for Academic All-American status, with a minimum of a 96 percent grade point average required. From there, Pop Warner determines National First Team All-Americans, National Second Team All-Americans and National Honorable Mention Scholars. The mission of the Bridgewater-Raritan organization is to help students benefit from participation in team sports and other activities. The scholars are as follows:
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Florham Park police should search each and every vehicle that enters and exits the Green on Park Ave and make sure they have a drug sniffing dog with them. more ›