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2013 NFL Draft – Breaking Down First Round Picks by the Eagles, Jets and Giants

Tom Dunphy — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:17:31 +0000

If there was any question that the National Football League is concerned with passing, that issue was clarified on Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Without a true elite passer in this year’s draft class, teams with early picks became pre-occupied with either protecting or attacking quarterbacks as the 2013 [...]

Opening Day for BlueClaws Baseball

Lauren Bigica — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:09:15 +0000

Did you come out to opening day at First Energy Park? WOBM AM’s Good Time Oldies Crew was out there and found a few of the BlueClaws to take a picture at the table! It was a fun day at the ball park, the smell of popcorn and cotton candy filled the air. Kids [...]

BlueClaws Start 13th Season [VIDEO]

Kevin Williams — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:38:44 +0000

The Lakewood BlueClaws are back for a 13th season at FirstEnergy Park with the first of 70 home games set for Thursday. The Shore Sports Network, the official radio home of the BlueClaws, paid a visit to the ballpark and talked with new General Manager Brandon Marano. Hear every game on 1160 and 1310 WOBM [...]

Monday Night Football: Texans Beat Jets, 23-17, to Stay Undefeated

Joe Student — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:30:36 +0000

Arian Foster ran for 152 yards and a touchdown, and the Houston Texans beat the New York Jets, 23-17, in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday night. Kareem Jackson intercepted Jets’ quarterback Mark Sanchez with 1:51 left to preserve the victory for Houston (5-0). The Texans and the Atlanta Falcons are the NFL’s only remaining unbeaten [...]

5 Ways to Hurricane-Proof Your Home

Kathy Landin — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:42:01 +0000

As Hurricane Isaac recently demonstrated, hurricane season is in full swing, and even a storm with a low rating on the severity scale can do serious damage. That’s why, if you live in a hurricane zone, you should always be making improvements to your home to make it more hurricane-resistant. Innovative building materials and methods—circular [...]

Defending Champion Giants Fall to Cowboys in Opener [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:46:19 +0000

The Dallas Cowboys waited all year for another shot at the Giants, and when they got it Wednesday night, they were relentless in a 24-17 victory that really wasn’t that close. “We executed on offense and defense when we needed to,” Tony Romo said after throwing for three touchdowns and 307 yards. “We put [...]

Democratic National Convention or Wednesday Night Football? [POLL]

Bradley James — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:03:27 +0000

Former President Bill Clinton is set to take the podium tonight to deliver a much-anticipated speech at the Democratic National Convention. Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning is set to take the field tonight to

Are You Ready For Some (Fantasy) Football? [POLL]

Bradley James — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:08:10 +0000

It's hard to believe that summer is already wrapping up and "back to school" is the motto of the day, but fear not. Even though we will miss summer dearly, there is still plenty to look forward to in the fall: the changing of the colors to beautiful amber, the smell of crisp fireplaces burning at night and of course football! And what goes with real football better than fantasy football!?

New Jersey Olympians Earn Gold At The Summer Games

Kevin Williams — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:38:49 +0000

The Olympics are over for the more than 10,000 athletes who completed in London, including 20 from here in New Jersey. Clearly there were highlights for the Garden State contingent but it would be hard to top what the U.S. Women’s Soccer team accomplished with a quartet of Jersey Girls. Delran’s Carli Lloyd saved her [...]

Olympics Day 11: Highlights & Results

Dan Alexander — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:33:33 +0000

Scores and highlights from Day 11 of the Summer Olympics in London. FULL COVERAGE: 2012 Summer Games BEACH VOLLEYBALL All U.S. final is set LONDON (AP) — Two American teams will square off for the gold medal in women’s beach volleyball. Two-time defending Olympics champ Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings beat China 22-20, [...]

Mixed Bag For New Jersey's Olympians

Kevin Williams — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:11:00 +0000

Olympians from New Jersey are having some success and some big failures as the Summer Olympics begins its second week of competition in London. FULL COVERAGE: 2012 Summer Games East Brunswick native Heather O’Reilly made the pass that led to Alex Morgan’s dramatic game-winning goal that gave the U.S. Women’s Soccer team a [...]

Andy Reid Releases Statement As Eagles Players Fondly Recall Garrett Reid

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 08:44:38 +0000

Garrett Reid was a “happy-go-lucky” guy who conquered drug addiction, loved being in the weight room and enjoyed making players laugh. That’s how many of the Philadelphia Eagles closest to Reid remembered their coach’s oldest son, who was found dead Sunday morning in a dorm room at the club’s Lehigh University training camp. Police said [...]

Olympics Day 9: Highlights & Results

Dan Alexander — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:21:19 +0000

Scores and highlights from Day 9 of the Summer Olympics in London. FULL COVERAGE: 2012 Summer Games Bolt defends title LONDON (AP) — He was beaten in his own Olympic trials, but Usain Bolt came through when it really mattered. The world record holder captured his second straight gold medal in the 100-meters blazing [...]

Olympics Day 5: Highlights & Results

Dan Alexander — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:40:39 +0000

Scores and highlights from Day 5 of the Summer Olympics in London. FULL COVERAGE: 2012 Summer Games WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 36th straight Olympic win for US women LONDON (AP) — Make it three straight Olympic routs for the U.S. women’s basketball team, which has mowed down its first three games by an average margin of [...]

How Into The Olympics Are You? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:37:00 +0000

I’m curious about how much you’ve gotten into the Olympics so far. I’m pumped about women’s soccer because of our relationship with Christie Rampone, but outside of that, I haven’t really been following it, and I’m upset with myself about it. New Jersey is well represented at the London Games, so I want to keep [...]

Why Do Women Have a Harder Time Losing Weight Than Men? We May Finally Know

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:12:34 +0000

For a woman, there’s little more frustrating that starting a diet with her husband or boyfriend only to watch the weight fly off of him while hers ticks downward at a glacial pace. So what gives?

Yanks, Mets, Phillies Well Represented On All-Star Teams

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:44:58 +0000

Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton drew a record total of more than 11 million votes and is one of three Rangers scheduled to start this month’s All-Star Game. He’ll be joined in Kansas City by catcher Mike Napoli and third baseman Adrian Beltre. Two other division leaders also have three starters for the June 10 midsummer [...]

Phillie Phanatic Sued Over Alleged Avalon Hotel Incident

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:46:09 +0000

A Pennsylvania woman is suing the Phillie Phanatic, claiming the portly mascot permanently injured her at a southern New Jersey hotel two years ago. The Press of Atlantic City newspaper says 37-year-old Suzanne Peirce is seeking undisclosed damages in a lawsuit filed Monday in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas. Peirce’s lawsuit claims the Philadelphia Phillies [...]

Giants Lineman Diehl Charged With DWI

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:59:45 +0000

Giants offensive lineman David Diehl has been arraigned in New York City on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. Queens District Attorney Richard Brown says Diehl was arraigned on two counts of impaired driving. A judge ordered him to be released on his own recognizance and to return to court on July 26. [...]

Eric LeGrand One of The Highlights of The NJ Hall of Fame Ceremonies

Lou Russo — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:38:19 +0000

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about what an inspiration Eric LeGrand has been to so many people. LeGrand, paralyzed while playing football for Rutgers 18 months ago, was recently awarded an NFL contract by former Rutgers and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano. I had the honor to meet both at this weekend’s NJ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.