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Immaculata Product, Theo Riddick, Drafted by Detroit Lions In Sixth Round of 2013 NFL Draft

Immaculata Product, Theo Riddick, Drafted by Detroit Lions In Sixth Round of 2013 NFL Draft

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Just shy of his 22nd birthday, Theo Riddick was drafted by the Detroit Lions this afternoon in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Theo Riddick, known for his tremendous impact on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team as a running back from 2009 to 2012, was also…

Union County Baseball Association Set to Host 77th Annual Hot Stove Dinner

Union County Baseball Association Set to Host 77th Annual Hot Stove Dinner

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Baseball is a game that was founded well over 150 years ago and has since developed a rich and glorious history to garner its standing as America’s Pastime. It is a game that is built upon a foundation of morals and innocence and that has never tarnished over the generations.…

Top 3 New York Athletes To Admire

Top 3 New York Athletes To Admire

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Dictionary.com defines a role model as “a person whose behavior, example, or success is emulated by others, especially by younger people.” Athletes are some of the most prominent and influential figures in the media. Professional sports figures have a reputation of being notoriously stuck-up and self centered, and the stories…

Rebecca Soni’s Marketability Ready to Take Off?

Rebecca Soni’s Marketability Ready to Take Off?

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When New Jersey native Rebecca Soni ventured to London for the Olympic Games, she admittedly planned on winning a gold medal. And that is just what she did. However, she didn’t stop there. Not only did she win a gold medal in the 200 meter breastroke, she dominated every heat…

New Jersey’s Asjha Jones Talks Olympic Preparation and Expectation of Gold

New Jersey’s Asjha Jones Talks Olympic Preparation and Expectation of Gold

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Team USA’s women’s basketball team is set to begin a 4-game 3-country preparation tour for the Olympic Games tonight in Washington DC against Brazil. I caught up quickly with center Asjha Jones after the team’s practice on Sunday to talk about the state of the team and their Olympic expectations.…

19 New Jersey Athletes to Compete at London Olympics

19 New Jersey Athletes to Compete at London Olympics

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  The 2012 Olympic Games which will take place from July 27 through August 11 are quickly approaching. The full 530-member Team USA has officially been announced and there will be 19 athletes representing their home state of New Jersey. 19 athletes spanning 12 sports. When going through the list of names,…

LaShawn Merritt Reflects on Olympic “Gold Medal Moments”

LaShawn Merritt Reflects on Olympic “Gold Medal Moments”

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As part of the US Olympic Committee’s web series, “Gold Medal Moments,” Team USA takes a look back at some of the most history “Gold Medal Moments” from previous Summer Olympic Games. Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, LaShawn Merritt of USA Track & Field reminisces on his experience from his first…

10 Questions with Team USA Soccer Star, Carli Lloyd

10 Questions with Team USA Soccer Star, Carli Lloyd

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Four years ago in Beijing, Carli Lloyd scored a goal in extra time against Brazil securing a gold medal and a spot atop the podium for the American women.  This summer in London she’ll give everything to reclaim gold for her teammates and her country.  In fact, gold is not…

10 Questions with Team USA Olympic Soccer Star, Lauren Cheney

10 Questions with Team USA Olympic Soccer Star, Lauren Cheney

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Four years ago, a then twenty-year-old Lauren Cheney was the last to secure a spot on the US Soccer Olympic roster; and that was because national star Abby Wambach had broken her leg a few months before Beijing. Four years later, growing into a veteran player, Cheney has adapted to…

Hillsborough’s Tim Fedroff Knocking on MLB Door

Hillsborough’s Tim Fedroff Knocking on MLB Door

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  Hillsborough, NJ native, Tim Fedroff has done nothing but hit since he was selected in the seventh round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians organization. When the Indians selected Fedroff, they had hopes and aspirations that he would one day become their leadoff hitter and centerfielder…

New Jersey’s Doherty/Patterson and Kropp/Pavlik Deemed Belmar Open Champs

New Jersey’s Doherty/Patterson and Kropp/Pavlik Deemed Belmar Open Champs

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Belmar, N.J. (Sunday, June 24, 2012) – The final day of the Belmar Open was an emotional day met with red cards, contested calls and fierce competition, and the pressure was high enough to stir emotion out of even the calmest athletes. However, the duo that stole the hearts of…

Mid-June Update on Former Rutgers Stars in WNBA

Mid-June Update on Former Rutgers Stars in WNBA

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The Rutgers University Women’s Basketball program has it’s fair share of former stars currently playing in the WNBA. The seven former Scarlet Knights have been enjoying success in professional basketball, including this season. It’s worth taking a look at and, if you are a Rutgers sports fan, you should be…

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