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Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders Shoot Annual at Jersey Shore

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:20:20 +0000

The newly minted 2013-2014 Philadelphia Eagles cheerleading squad took to the Jersey shore Tuesday to shoot their 2014 swimsuit calendar. This year's theme is an eco-friendly one, aimed at supported the communities affected by Hurricane Sandy.

LPGA Golfer Stacy Lewis Gives Back to South Jersey

Tom Morgan — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:54:41 +0000

The 2013 ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer returns to the Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club on May 27-June 2! One of the best golfers in the world has already circled those dates….. Like most athletes, Stacy began practicing her sport at a very early age. She started playing golf at the age [...]

Tim Pernetti Steps Down As Rutgers Athletic Director [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:27:12 +0000

Rutgers University Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has stepped down as university President Robert Barachi issues an apology to those who were offended by the Mike Rice video and explain his actions and those of Pernetti. In a letter, Pernetti writes, ” I write in confirmation of our conversation earlier today during which we agreed [...]

[UPDATE] Rutgers Basketball Coach Rice Fired

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:19:20 +0000

Less than 24 hours since video surfaced of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice hurling homophobic slurs at his players, he has been fired. Speaking to WABC Rice says of physically and verbally abusing his players: “I want to tell everybody who believed me in that I’m deeply sorry for the pain and hardship I’ve caused. [...]

Rutgers Under Pressure Over Mike Rice Video [VIDEO/POLL]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:28:55 +0000

Rutgers University is under pressure over how it should react to a video of basketball coach Mike Rice aired by ESPN that shows him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs. The video shows numerous clips of Rice at practice firing basketballs at players, hitting them in the back, [...]

Vote For This Week's High School Athlete of the Week

Tyler Donohue — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:01:46 +0000

Congrats to Southern Regional's freshman hockey star, Ryan Rowland who took home last week's High School Athlete of the Week honors -- the first time a hockey player has won!

We have a new batch of local student-athletes this week who have proven themselves worthy.

Vote for This Week's High School Athlete of the Week

Tyler Donohue — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:00:43 +0000

Congrats to Atlantic City swimmer Amber Glen for taking last week’s High School Athlete of the Week Award. We have a new batch of local student-athletes this week who have proven themselves worthy. You can vote for your pick, and hear the winner announced on 97.3 ESPN’s South Jersey Sports Report with Tyler Donohue Saturday [...]

Football Wife Bashes Legendary Player on Social Media

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:14:12 +0000

Hell hath no fury like a football wife when her husband is on the losing team. Following the Baltimore Ravens stunning victory over the New England Patriots Sunday, the wife of wide receiver Wes Welker took to social media to slam Ravens star linebacker player Ray Lewis. [...]

Eagles Name Chip Kelly New Head Coach

Mike Gill — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:14:13 +0000

The Eagles have hired Chip Kelly as their head coach. “Chip Kelly will be an outstanding head coach for the Eagles,” said Eagles owner Jeffery Lurie. “He has a brilliant football mind. He motivates his team with his actions as well as his words. He will be a great leader for us and will bring [...]

South Jersey Girl Appears During NFL Playoff Game

Heather DeLuca — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:32:58 +0000

11-year old Madison Bradley received national attention during Sunday’s Falcons/Seahawks NFL playoff game. You may have seen her receiving an exciting award at halftime. Bradley, a middle schooler from Haddon Heights, won the national title in the 10-11 girls’ division of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick 2012 National Championships yesterday afternoon at the Georgia Dome, [...]

Eagles Announce Andy Reid Era is Over [LIVE VIDEO]

Mike Gill — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:25:21 +0000

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially fired head coach Andy Reid after 14 years at the helm.

According to a statement on the team website, Eagles Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Lurie will hold a press conference at 11AM to make the announcement and take questions from the media.

"Andy Reid won the most games of any head coach in Eagles history and he is someone I respect greatly and will remain friends w

Say it Ain't So, Chooch Suspended for Drug Use

Rob Acampora — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:09:49 +0000

After having a career year for the Philadelphia Phillies, longtime starting catcher Carlos Ruiz will start the 2013 season suspended. Ruiz (#51) had by far his best year of his 7 seasons with the Phillies in 2012, setting career highs with 16 Home Runs, 68 Runs Batted In, 121 Hits, 56 Runs scored, and his [...]

Camden Breaks a Dubious Record

Rob Acampora — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:41:40 +0000

A Friday morning homicide in Camden has them breaking a record they did not want to break. The recent killing is the 59th this year in Camden, breaking a record that was on the books in 1995, and maybe further enhancing the reputation that the Jersey city is one of the most dangerous in America. [...]

Rowan's All-Jersey Football Roster Prepares for the D-III Playoffs

Rob Acampora — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:17:09 +0000

You may have not noticed a group of Jersey football players who have come together to put Rowan University in the NCAA Division III football playoffs for the first time since 2006. Time to recognize this team! The Glassboro school has had quite the reputation as a small college football power back in the 90s [...]

High School Sports Delayed Due To Sandy Damage

Dan Alexander — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:38:12 +0000

This weekend’s high school football games and a number of playoff games have been delayed a week due to damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Many fields & practice facilities are not in any shape to use and players have been evacuated. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association has postponed all of this week’s scheduled [...]

Michael Vick Owns Up to Owning a Dog [POLL]

Tom Morgan — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:37:47 +0000

It feels like yesterday when we learned the horrific news that Michael Vick was running a dog fighting ring…. It seems even more like yesterday when we learned that ‘Vick was going to be an Eagle’. I remember the uproar and the ‘Hide your beagle, Vick’s an Eagle’ T-shirts. (An ex-girlfriend of mine [...]

2nd Bus Accident in South Jersey in 24 Hours

Rob Acampora — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:31:05 +0000

After yesterday’s scary moment where 2 buses and one other vehicle collided and injured a couple of dozen people, comes a report in South Jersey for the 2nd day in a row where a bus accident has been reported. CBS 3 reports that around 3pm this Wednesday afternoon, a school bus in Millville collided with [...]

Mike Trout Makes Rookie Home Run History

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:56:49 +0000

The 2009 Millville High School graduate, now a professional baseball player, has achieved his 30th home run of the year for the Los Angeles Angels, a first for a rookie. PressofAtlanticCity.com reports today that a double header against the Texas Rangers Sunday paved the way for Trout, an outfielder, to put a few history making [...]

Millville to Raise Banners in Honor of Mike Trout

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:10:45 +0000

South Jersey hasn't had a professional athlete to gush over since Audubon's Joe Flacco entered the NFL. But rookie baseball player Mike Trout has become the pride of his hometown of Millville, not to mention the entire Garden State. And the city plans to place their affection where everyone can see it.

Eagles Start Season 2-0 After Another Late Win

Kyle McCann — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:40:12 +0000

The script had a vastly different feel, but the key plot points were the same. The Eagles overcame four turnovers and, facing a late six-point deficit, Michael Vick orchestrated a long touchdown drive to grab a one-point win over an AFC North foe. This time, it was the Baltimore Ravens, a Super Bowl contender, rather [...]