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Does This Beautiful Baseball Fan Catch the Foul Ball? [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:25:43 +0000

Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, it’s always a good time watching someone trying to catch a foul ball. It’s even better when you see it on national TV… I find it hilarious that this beautiful girl in the stands is focused and ready to catch a ball hit in her direction, and [...]

Former NFL Star Calls Cops on Justin Bieber

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:22:19 +0000

Justin Bieber may be an international pop star, but the doesn’t impress former NFL player and game analyst Keyshawn Johnson. Johnson is fed up with Bieber’s lead foot and speeding around their California neighborhood, and he’s not gonna take it anymore. Earlier today we told you about the Biebs getting into hot water yet again [...]

Millville's Very Own Mike Trout Makes History Again [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:49:32 +0000

Millville’s very own Mike Trout continues to show us why he’s one of the best in the big leagues. Last night, the Anaheim Angels outfielder made history again…. Congrats Mike on making the cycle! Mike became the youngest AL player to hit for the cycle and third youngest in the major leagues since 1930. [...]

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.

Toms River's Todd Frazier Hits Home Run for Down Syndrome Boy [VIDEO]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:51:50 +0000

It’s just another reason we are proud to call Cincinnati Reds all star and Toms River native Todd Frazier one of our own. The Cincinnati Reds auctioned off the chance to be batboy for a game last season for charity. A 29-year-old with Down’s Syndrome won, and he did such a good job that the [...]

Offshore Racing Returning to Atlantic City in 2013

Marc D — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:00:08 +0000

Speed enthusiasts rejoice! Offshore Powerboat Racing returns to Atlantic City to kick off “Festival of Speed” week!With the support of the Atlantic City Alliance and the Golden Nugget Hotel, Casino & Marina, the fastest boats in the world will return tot he city’s beaches this summer June 21st – 23rd, 2013. The race will take place [...]

Joey McIntyre Runs Boston Marathon, Narrowly Misses Explosions

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:41:27 +0000

Hometown star Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block, who just spoke to SoJO on last week, returned to Boston Monday to run the Boston Marathon in honor of his mom who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. Finishing the race in just under four hours, McIntyre had no idea what was about to happen when two bombs went off near the finish line shortly after.

[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. [...]

Identify the Ink! [PHOTO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:00:57 +0000

What a way to decorate a torso! This star is sporting major ink! A lengthy tattoo he was more than proud to floss for adoring fans in China over the weekend. See if you can identify the ink! It’s none other than soccer hunk David Beckham. He may [...]

Roadkill Deer Comes Back to Life, Escapes From Trunk (VIDEO)

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:00:49 +0000

Reports of one particular deer’s death were greatly exaggerated. The animal in question was hit by a Kalamazoo, Michigan, motorist, who thought the deer was dead. He placed the deer in his trunk to take home, according to Public Safety Officer David Miller. Miller found the man in his car in a Red Roof Inn parking [...]

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.

Did Pat Monahan Find His 'Mermaid' at a Football Game? [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:29:05 +0000

The 2013 NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii set quite the exciting scene for Train's latest music video for the single 'Mermaid'. While hunting for his finned beauty, front man Pat Monahan rubbed elbows with some of football's elite players.

Chickie's and Pete's Coming to Atlantic City

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:15:55 +0000

Bring on the Crab Fries! Chickie’s and Pete’s announced today it’s expanding to Atlantic City just in time for summer! The good news came during a Casino Reinvestment Development Authority meeting this week. The popular sports bar will occupy space at Tropicana Casino and Resort, spanning two floors that will face the Boardwalk allowing patrons [...]

Gross! Mother Slips Jailed Son Drugs in Open-Mouthed Kiss

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:11:16 +0000

All mothers love their sons, but some are more affectionate than others. A woman was recently busted for smuggling Oxycodone to her son in an open-mouthed kiss when she visited him in jail in Yates County, New York. Authorities say Kimberly Margeson, 54, was visiting her 30-year-old son William Partridge in the slammer after he [...]

God Made a Farmer AND He Made a SoJO DJ [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:54:41 +0000

During this past Sunday’s Super Bowl, everyone was silent during the ‘God made a farmer’ commercial for Dodge Trucks. Apparently, God also made SoJO DJ’s….. The video below is a parody called ‘God made a SoJO DJ’. Enjoy! Just in case you miss the reference, or you simply forgot the commercial…here is [...]

South Jersey's Joe Flacco Could Face $25k Tax Bill for Winning Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:33:02 +0000

HEY Joe!! You just won the Super Bowl, what are you gonna do next? ‘I’m going to Disney World! Then, I’m gonna get a call from the IRS!!’ It’s almost like you don’t want to win the Super Bowl MVP award. Sure, you get the recognition you deserve for playing a hard fought [...]

What Was the Best Super Bowl Commercial? [VIDEO/POLL]

Tom Morgan — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:26:40 +0000

This year’s Super Bowl Commercials showed both laughter and silence. Find out which one did what, and vote for your favorite…. OREO Whisper Fight Taco Bell ‘Viva Young’ Ram Truck ‘God Made a Farmer’ Tide Stain Saver Go Daddy Make Out Session

Who Will Win Super Bowl XLVII? [POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:08:51 +0000

Flacco or Kaerpnick? Lewis or Willis? Tucker or Akers? More importantly, John or Jim Harbaugh? Baltimore Ravens and San Franciso 49ers are in New Orleans set to duke it out for the Vince Lombardi trophy. So who you got? Take today’s poll!

What's Your Top Game Day Bite? [POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:06:10 +0000

We know you won’t be watching the Big Game tomorrow empty handed. It will be a cold beverage is one hand and a snack in the other. So, what’s your favorite munchie? Take today’s poll!

How I Predict the Outcome of the Big Game [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:57:54 +0000

Warning: Kids, don’t try this at home….. Every year I make a very bold prediction on who’s going to win the ‘big game’. Sometimes when I’m undecided, I tend to do things like flip a coin or ‘eenie meanie minie moe’. Or even do this…… As a die-hard NIners fan, I [...]