South Jersey will be represented in the 2016 Summer Olympics on the wrestling mat. Southern Regional High School graduate Frank Molinaro was awarded a spot to wrestle at 65 kilograms after doping violations opened up a qualifying spot on the schedule. Molinaro, who is now 27, was a three-time NJSIAA champion at Southern Regional from 2005-2007 and…
Sam Bradford’s pouting is over. The Eagles quarterback showed up for a voluntary camp on Monday after he boycotted the Birds after they selected quarterback Carson Wentz with the second overall pick in last month’s draft. Bradford says he is focused on a potential championship season.
A 30 year-old local triathelete is on the verge of qualifying for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this summer. Joe Maloy, a former Wildwood Crest lifeguard and Wildwood Catholic graduate, has been competing internationally in triathlons for the past six years and is currently ranked 26th in the world by the International Triathlon…
Indiana Pacers team president Larry Bird announced on Thursday that head coach Frank Vogel would not return next season. Bird said in a press conference that it was time for a “new voice” as coach of the team. Vogel, who is a native of Wildwood, was hired as head coach of the Pacers in 2011…
Some rules changes will impact Cape Atlantic League sports teams next season. The Gazette Leader reports that the start times for all football games involving CAL teams will be moved to 6:00pm. All Cape Atlantic League schools will play football in the West Jersey Football League next season. And there is a new “mercy” rule…
The Chicago Cubs have placed former Lower Cape May Regional High School baseball star Matt Szczur on the 15 day disabled list. Szczur is on the list with a mild strain of his hamstring, which he injured while scoring in a Cubs’ win over the Pirates on Monday night. So far this season, Szczur has…
The Middle Township girls lacrosse team remained undefeated in Cape-Atlantic League play on Monday with a thrilling 14-13 victory over Ocean City. Bridget Ruskey scored the winning goal with just 49 seconds left in the game to give the Lady Panthers sole possession of first place in the CAL standings. Middle trailed 7-2 at halftime…
The Wildwood High School baseball team lost one of it’s top players to an injury in the team’s victory 10-2 over Wildwood Catholic on Tuesday. The Wildwood Leader reports that junior Brendan Bean suffered a leg injury while rounding third base and did not return to the game. Bean’s pitching record is 5-0 with a 1.39…
A local boys lacrosse goalie reached a milestone unequalled by any other goalie in New Jersey history. J.J. Cella of Lower Cape May Regional, a four-year started for his team, recorded his 1,000th career save Monday in his team’s 21-9 win over Absegami. The Caper Tigers have a 9-1 record this season and Cella had 17…
Sam Bradford doesn’t want anything to do with the Philadelphia Eagles. Bradford has reportedly told the team that he wants to be traded and he will not participate in any of the Eagles’ offseason programs. Bradford is incensed that the Eagles have traded up in Thursday’s draft, presumably to select a new quarterback.