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Former Rutgers CB Headlines 11 NJ Natives Selected In 2024 NFL Draft Former Rutgers CB Headlines 11 NJ Natives Selected In 2024 NFL Draft
Former Rutgers CB Headlines 11 NJ Natives Selected In 2024 NFL Draft Nearly a dozen football players from the Garden State heard their names called during the 2024 NFL Draft. Eleven players with New Jersey ties were selected in the draft from Thursday, Apr. 25 to Saturday, Apr. 27 in Detroit. The top Jersey draft pick was Max Melton, a Mays Landing native who played cornerback at Rutgers. Melton was taken in the second round with the 43rd overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals. He's the highest-drafted Scarlet Knight since defensive end Kemoko Turay was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 52nd overall pick in 2018. According to his NFL.com draft…
Jets Trade QB Who Put Florham Park Townhouse On Market: Report Jets Trade QB Who Put Florham Park Townhouse On Market: Report
Jets Trade QB Who Put Florham Park Townhouse On Market: Report Let's hope Zach Wilson can sell that Florham Park townhouse soon. The New York Jets have traded the quarterback, the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft to the Denver Broncos for a 6th round draft pick, according to NFL.com.  Wilson had put his condo on the market for $950,000 after three uninspiring seasons with Gang Green that saw him fail to live up to expectations and in need of a fresh start. The three-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Florham Park home boasts an island kitchen, a gas fireplace, ceramic tile floors and a media and utility room, according to the listing. The townhouse…
Sports-Loving Crab From American Dream Mall Aquarium Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction Sports-Loving Crab From American Dream Mall Aquarium Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction
Sports-Loving Crab From American Dream Mall Aquarium Makes Super Bowl Lviii Prediction Maybe he appreciates the Kansas City Chiefs' young and talented defense, maybe he's a Swiftie, or maybe he just likes red more than gold. Whatever the reason is, the sports-loving spider crab at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey has made his prediction for Super Bowl LVIII. The crab from the Shark River in Monmouth County has picked the Chiefs to beat the San Francisco 49ers, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Even though the Niners were listed as two-point favorites on DraftKings on Thursday, Feb. 8, the prognosticating crustacean went against the oddsmakers. "Without any hesitation, h…
Victim Of Ramsey Train Crash ID'd As Hewitt Outdoorsman Evan Blauvelt, 45 Victim Of Ramsey Train Crash ID'd As Hewitt Outdoorsman Evan Blauvelt, 45
Victim Of Ramsey Train Crash ID'd As Hewitt Outdoorsman Evan Blauvelt, 45 Services have been set for the 45-year-old man fatally struck by a train in Ramsey. Evan Blauvelt, of Hewitt resident, was identified as as the man struck and killed by an NJ Transit train in Ramsey on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 15, transit officials said Blauvelt, who was pronounced dead at the scene, is being remembered as a man who loved the outdoors, according to his obituary. A Colorado native, he enjoyed skiing and hiking and rooting for the Denver Broncos, his obituary reads. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn, his daughter Natasha, his brother, Ryan, his parents, Howard and …
Retired NJ State Police Veteran Remembered For Mix Of Strength And Kindness Retired NJ State Police Veteran Remembered For Mix Of Strength And Kindness
Retired NJ State Police Veteran Remembered For Mix Of Strength And Kindness When a man casts as imposing a shadow as retired New Jersey State Police Lt. Kevin Joseph Hanrahan, his sudden and unexpected loss is felt as deeply as it is widely. Shock mixed with profound sadness as word spread that a heart attack cut down a man who was known to be as kind as he was powerful. He was only 61. Hanrahan was headed to his son's house in his 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 when he was stricken on Route 287 in Morris County around 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27. The dashcam shows the vehicle slowing to a stop as it rolled off the pavement before coming to rest at a metal guardrail. …
South Jersey Football Coach, 30, With 'Bold Infectious Personality' Killed In Motorcycle Crash South Jersey Football Coach, 30, With 'Bold Infectious Personality' Killed In Motorcycle Crash
South Jersey Football Coach, 30, With 'Bold Infectious Personality' Killed In Motorcycle Crash Friends are mourning the loss of a volunteer South Jersey football coach who was killed in a motorcycle crash. Jason P. Crowder, 30, of Winslow Township died Saturday, July 8. "His greatest role was being a father to his two boys," family members wrote on a GoFundMe page. "He was Paige, Caleb and Jaelen’s whole world. He was loved so much by everyone around him."  Jason was an active member of Wheels of Soul Nation, his obituary says. A Vineland native, Jason was a 2011 graduate of Hammonton High School, where he played football and basketball. He was a project manager for Real Valu…
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The NFL AFC Teams to Follow This Offseason While 2023 NFL season doesn’t get underway until early September, the upcoming campaign’s entry draft is scheduled to take place between June 28th and 29th. The free agency period has already been concluded, of course, and while there remain plenty of important transfers to be completed, there’s no doubt that the majority of the roster-building portion of the 2023 NFL offseason has come to an end. You can also access more informed NFL and AFC odds online as a result, while we’d urge you to read more on this website about the best online betting sites before committing your hard-earned cash.…
NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54 NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54
NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54 Darren Drozdov, a professional wrestler and former NFL player nicknamed "Puke" for vomiting on the ball, died on Friday, June 30. He was 54 years old. Darren, of Hamilton, NJ, grew up playing football as a quarterback in Mays Landing and was All-State in football at Oakcrest High School. He went on to play college football at the University of Maryland, graduating with a degree in criminal justice. Darren played in the NFL on the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos, and was famously nicknamed "Puke" after he threw up on he ball during a Monday night game, stopping the ce…
Child Of NFL Linebacker From Baltimore Accidentally Drowns Days After Second Birthday Child Of NFL Linebacker From Baltimore Accidentally Drowns Days After Second Birthday
Child Of NFL Linebacker From Baltimore Accidentally Drowns Days After Second Birthday Tampa Bay Buccaneer linebacker Shaquil Barrett, a Baltimore native, has suffered a greater hit than anything he ever experienced on the gridiron after his 2-year-old daughter drowned in the family’s swimming pool over the weekend. Officers from the Tampa Police Department responded to Barrett’s home in Tampa at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, where there were reports of a child who had fallen into a pool. The child was rushed to an area hospital and later pronounced dead, according to reports. Her death came days after the Barrett family celebrated her second birthday. …
Former Sleepy Hollow HS Athletic Director Chuck Scarpulla Dies Former Sleepy Hollow HS Athletic Director Chuck Scarpulla Dies
Former Sleepy Hollow HS Athletic Director Chuck Scarpulla Dies A beloved former coach and athletic director in the Hudson Valley who was a star athlete in high school and college has died after battling cancer for over 15 years. Rockland County resident Charles S. "Chuck" Scarpulla, of Valley Cottage, died on Tuesday, April 11 at age 81. Scarpulla, the former Ramapo High School and Sleepy Hollow High School athletic director and Section 1 football coordinator was known for his coaching skills, but more importantly for listening, caring, and motivating young athletes. But before coaching athletes, Scarpulla was a two-sport athlete in his own right at …
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Billionaire 76ers Owner Josh Harris: Reports Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Billionaire 76ers Owner Josh Harris: Reports
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Billionaire 76ers Owner Josh Harris: Reports White smoke can be seen coming from FedEx field, but there’s no fire. One day after billionaire Jeff Bezos said he would stay away from the team, the Washington Commanders have reportedly been sold for a record price to a group led by Josh Harris, who owns the Philadelphia 76ers. pic.twitter.com/4CTiCULI0x — Barstool DMV (@Barstooldmv) April 13, 2023 The news was first reported by Sportico, Sports Business Journal, and CBS News before it was confirmed by other outlets. Already the owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Harris’ group has reportedly agreed in…
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By NJ Devils Billionaire Owner Josh Harris: Reports Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By NJ Devils Billionaire Owner Josh Harris: Reports
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By NJ Devils Billionaire Owner Josh Harris: Reports White smoke can be seen coming from FedEx field, but there’s no fire. One day after billionaire Jeff Bezos said he would stay away from the team, the Washington Commanders have reportedly been sold for a record price to a group led by Josh Harris, owner of the New Jersey Devils. pic.twitter.com/4CTiCULI0x — Barstool DMV (@Barstooldmv) April 13, 2023 The news was first reported by Sportico, Sports Business Journal, and CBS News before it was confirmed by other outlets. Already the owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Harris’ group has reportedly agreed in …
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Pro Sports Tycoon, DC Billionaire: Reports Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Pro Sports Tycoon, DC Billionaire: Reports
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Pro Sports Tycoon, DC Billionaire: Reports White smoke can be seen coming from FedEx field, but there’s no fire. One day after billionaire Jeff Bezos said he would stay away from the team, the Washington Commanders have reportedly been sold for a record price to a group led by Josh Harris, who looks to add to his collection of pro sports teams. pic.twitter.com/4CTiCULI0x — Barstool DMV (@Barstooldmv) April 13, 2023 The news was first reported by Sportico, Sports Business Journal, and CBS News before it was confirmed by other outlets. Already the owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Harris’ group h…
HERO: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida HERO: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida
Hero: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida Onetime New York Giants fan favorite Peyton Hillis was hospitalized after a swimming accident in Florida in which he saved two of his kids and two adults from drowning, authorities confirmed. Hillis, 36, remained in intensive care and was "having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs," reported his uncle, Greg Hillis, "but the doctors say he is improving." The children and adults reportedly were fine. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue who responded to the noontime incident at Pensacola Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 4, said the "brave" Hillis "quickly sprang into action to rescue th…
Assault Charges Dropped Against Football Player Who Decked Combative Airline Employee In Newark Assault Charges Dropped Against Football Player Who Decked Combative Airline Employee In Newark
Assault Charges Dropped Against Football Player Who Decked Combative Airline Employee In Newark A former NFL player who laid out a United Airlines employee after getting sucker-slapped during a now-infamous clash at Newark Airport reportedly is no longer facing charges. Simple assault charges against Brendan Langley were dropped after authorities determined that he'd used reasonable force during a May incident that went viral, his lawyer told TMZ Sports. "We are grateful for the Court’s decision which puts an end to this ordeal that began nearly two months ago when Mr. Langley was assaulted then wrongfully arrested and charged for exercising his rights under the law," attorney Halim …
Ex-Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues Giants, NFL For Racial Discrimination, Cites Belichick Text Ex-Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues Giants, NFL For Racial Discrimination, Cites Belichick Text
Ex-Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues Giants, NFL For Racial Discrimination, Cites Belichick Text BOMBSHELL: Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL, the New York Giants, his former team and the Denver Broncos for what he contends is a "painful history of racism that continues through the present day." Flores was three days away from a final interview for the Giants' head coaching job when New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick mistakenly sent a text congratulating him, according to a class-action lawsuit he filed in the Southern District of New York in Manhattan on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Belichick apparently thought he was texting Brian Daboll, the man whom th…
Westchester Native Named NFL's Raiders' Interim Coach After Jon Gruden Email Scandal Westchester Native Named NFL's Raiders' Interim Coach After Jon Gruden Email Scandal
Westchester Native Named NFL's Raiders' Interim Coach After Jon Gruden Email Scandal A veteran football coach from the Hudson Valley who graduated high school in Fairfield County is set to showcase his skills under the bright lights in Las Vegas. Yonkers native Rich Bisaccia, age 61, has been named interim head coach of the National Football League's Las Vegas Raiders following the overnight resignation of embattled former coach Jon Gruden, who stepped away following the emergence of racist and homophobic comments he made in emails a decade ago. Bisaccia, who graduated from New Fairfield High School, is in his 20th year as a coach in the NFL, but this will be his first appo…
Human Ashes Spread In Steelers' Heinz Field Prompts Police Investigation Human Ashes Spread In Steelers' Heinz Field Prompts Police Investigation
Human Ashes Spread In Steelers' Heinz Field Prompts Police Investigation One football fan's perfect final resting spot may have brought them peace, but the illegal dumping of human remains has prompted a police investigation at Heinz's Field. Unnamed parties spread a football fan's ashes in the stadium seats and on the south end zone of the field on Sunday as WTAE and KDKA are reporting. As the identity of the deceased was not released, it is unknown if they were a Panthers or a Steelers fan, or if they were a fan of both, but the incident did occur following the Steelers win over Denver at the stadium. Steelers officials say fans are "not permitted to spread a…
Feds: Convicted Big-Time NJ Ticket Investment Scammer Admits Doing It Again Feds: Convicted Big-Time NJ Ticket Investment Scammer Admits Doing It Again
Feds: Convicted Big-Time NJ Ticket Investment Scammer Admits Doing It Again A Middlesex County man who’d previously been convicted in a ticket resale investment scam admitted in federal court Thursday that he did it again, authorities said. Jeffrey Burd, 61, of Edison, told a U.S. District Court judge during a virtual hearing in Newark that he spent the $447,000 that investors had given him for the purported business on himself. Burd had promised his victims that their money would go toward buying tickets for “high-profile concerts, sporting events, and Broadway shows,” with the profits split between him and them, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachel A. Honig said. Burd “f…
Feds Charge More Retired NFL Players In $3.4 Million Health Fraud Feds Charge More Retired NFL Players In $3.4 Million Health Fraud
Feds Charge More Retired NFL Players In $3.4 Million Health Fraud Three more former NFL players, one of them from the Jersey Shore, were among several who federal authorities said illegally collected $3.4 million in a massive health care scam. Darrell Reid, 38, of Farmingdale, who played linebacker for the 2007 Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts, was among the three additional players named in a U.S. District Court indictment. The others are former Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom, 38, of Irvington, Alabama and Anthony Montgomery, 36, of Cleveland, who played defensive end for the team formerly k…
Thomas Bliss, 14, Of Kenilworth, Avid Denver Broncos Fan Thomas Bliss, 14, Of Kenilworth, Avid Denver Broncos Fan
Thomas Bliss, 14, Of Kenilworth, Avid Denver Broncos Fan Thomas Robert Bliss of Kenilworth died at University Medical Center in Newark Tuesday. He was 14 years old.  Born in Perth Amboy, he lived with his family in Roselle Park before they moved to Kenilworth in 2012.  He attended David Brearly Middle School in Kenilworth and was a student at Magnet High School in Scotch Plains. He loved playing video games and was a fan of the Denver Broncos football team.  Thomas was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Patricia and William Knapp. Surviving are his parents, Thomas and Kathleen;  sister Kayla Bliss; paternal grandparent…
Nancy Elliott, Yorktown's First Female Supervisor, Dies Nancy Elliott, Yorktown's First Female Supervisor, Dies
Nancy Elliott, Yorktown's First Female Supervisor, Dies Nancy Elliott, Yorktown's first female supervisor, died Thursday, July 11 in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She was 89. "We are saddened to learn of the passing of Nancy Elliott, a former chair of the Yorktown Republican Town Committee and political legend who served 12 years as Yorktown supervisor from 1980 to 1992," Yorktown Republican Town Committee chair Christopher Arnold said in a statement. "She was our first female supervisor and having been fortunate enough to grow up here to watch her in action, I witnessed her numerous achievements first hand and her tremendous loss grieves us all…
SEEN HIM? Bergenfield Police Seek Help Finding Missing Group Home Resident SEEN HIM? Bergenfield Police Seek Help Finding Missing Group Home Resident
Seen HIM? Bergenfield Police Seek Help Finding Missing Group Home Resident BERGENFIELD, N.J. – Bergenfield police turned to the public for help Thursday finding a group home resident who went missing without his medication on Monday after a stop in Englewood. Thomas Araneo, 40, was described as 5’8 and nearly 200 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He's been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, Capt. Mustafa Rabboh said. He was last seen at Vantage Health System on West Palisade Avenue in Englewood wearing black denim pants, an orange hooded sweatshirt (possibly bearing the Denver Broncos emblem), and a black Under Armour hat, Rabboh said. “The investigation…