Former Steelers, Eagles Player Charles Johnson Dead At 50 Former Steelers, Eagles Player Charles Johnson Dead At 50
Former Steelers, Eagles Player Charles Johnson Dead At 50 Charles Johnson, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, died earlier this week, reports said. He was 50. His family did not release the cause of his death.  Johnson was a 1994 first-round pick out of Colorado by the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played for five seasons. He played two seasons in Philadelphia before joining the Patriots in 2001, the same year Tom Brady became the starting quarterback and led the Patriots to a Super Bowl win.  He finished his career in Buffalo in 2002, with a career-total of 354 receptions, 4,606 yards, and 24 touchdown downs across 1…
NFL Athletes Play Drinking Games With Fans At Jersey Shore Bar NFL Athletes Play Drinking Games With Fans At Jersey Shore Bar
NFL Athletes Play Drinking Games With Fans At Jersey Shore Bar The Philadelphia Eagles sure know how to party, especially if it's for a good cause. Eagles center Jason Kelce was behind the bar at Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, raising money for the Eagles Autism Foundation on Wednesday, June 29. GO BIRDS.@eaglesautism | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/oJkouna95H — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 29, 2022 Supporting him were his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and Eagles teammate Jordan Mailata. Aside from pouring shots and tall ones, the athletes were spotting playing flip cup and other drinking games with fans. Last year's ev…
Gronk Announces NFL Retirement Gronk Announces NFL Retirement
Gronk Announces NFL Retirement Gronk's professional football career will soon be coming to an end.  The 33-year-old New England Patriots tight end, whose real name is Rob Gronkowski, announced his retirement on Instagram Tuesday, June 21. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Gronkowski (@gronk) Gronk grew up in Amherst, NY but attended Woodland Hills High School in Churchill Pennsylvania for his senior year.  He played 11 seasons in the NFL, nine of which were with the Patriots, before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020.  Gronk announced an initia…
NJ Native Making MLB Debut Tonight NJ Native Making MLB Debut Tonight
NJ Native Making MLB Debut Tonight New Jersey's Buddy Kennedy will make his MLB debut tonight. The Millville native was called up to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who play the Minnesota Twins Friday, June 17 at 6:40 p.m. EST. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buddy Kennedy (@buddykennedy16) "We knew it was only a matter of time," Milleville Baseball said in a Tweet.  "Congrats young fella! Keep working hard and enjoy every minute of it!!! Your #tboltfam could not be prouder!" Kennedy has been the third baseman for the Reno Aces and was drafted in 2017.
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium is among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. Other East Coast host cities include Philadelphia, Boston and Miami. “We are honored to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with our neighbors across the Hudson, and we are fully prepared to deliver the world-class experience that the beautiful game deserves,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.  “Future generations of New Jerseyans will remember fondly that, on the heels of a global pandemic, the biggest sporting event in the world was hosted…
Shaq Gets Nostalgic During Jersey City Visit Shaq Gets Nostalgic During Jersey City Visit
Shaq Gets Nostalgic During Jersey City Visit Shaquille O'Neal stopped by his old Jersey City stomping grounds. The NBA legend posted a series of photos to his Instagram page that show him standing outside of the Oak Street home across from PS 14. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DR. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Ed.D. (@shaq) "Chilltown JC guess who's back #OAKST BOYZ no 14 school love y'all," he wrote. O'Neal has been in the area as he unveils his Newark projects. One, the refurbishment of the David L. Warner Park's basketball courts dubbed "Comebaq Court." The other, the 777 McCarte…
Deaf Student Outruns NJ Sprinter In Historic Capture Of National Title Deaf Student Outruns NJ Sprinter In Historic Capture Of National Title
Deaf Student Outruns NJ Sprinter In Historic Capture Of National Title New Jersey's Cheickna Traore needed only .35 seconds to catch Eric Gregory, the Gallaudet University sophomore who gave his school its first-ever national title Memorial Day Weekend. Gregory made history for the Washington DC-based school for deaf students during the 400-meter dash at the 2022 NCAA Division III outdoor track & field championships Saturday, May 28. 𝙃𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙍Eric Gregory becomes #Gallaudet's first National Champion in 46.19 seconds.Gregory's 400-meter dash final run on Saturday at the 2022 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field National Championship.#GUBison…
Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Dwayne Haskins' BAC 3X Legal Limit, On Ketamine When He Died: Reports Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Dwayne Haskins' BAC 3X Legal Limit, On Ketamine When He Died: Reports
Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Dwayne Haskins' BAC 3X Legal Limit, On Ketamine When He Died: Reports New details are emerging about Pittsburgh Steelers' Quarterback and New Jersey native, raised in Maryland, Dwayne Haskins, 24, who was struck dead by a dump truck on a Florida highway on Saturday, April 9. The 24-year-old Highland Park, NJ native, who was raised in Potomac, Maryland, was trying to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 while trying to get gas in Florida when he was struck and killed, authorities previously said.  Haskins death has been ruled an accident caused by blunt force, multiple media outlets report citing an autopsy report released by the Broward Medical Ex…
Former Mets Pitcher Matt Harvey Suspended For Giving Oxy To Tyler Skaggs, Report Says Former Mets Pitcher Matt Harvey Suspended For Giving Oxy To Tyler Skaggs, Report Says
Former Mets Pitcher Matt Harvey Suspended For Giving Oxy To Tyler Skaggs, Report Says Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey has been suspended for 60 games after admitting he gave oxycodone to Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who died of a drug overdose, ESPN says citing the MLB.  Harvey confessed during the Tuesday, May 17 federal trial of Eric Kay, who was convicted of providing the fentanyl that led to Skagg's death, the outlet said. The Baltimore pitcher apparently admitted to using cocaine while playing for the New York Mets, as well as exchanging oxycodone with Skaggs. The 33-year-old signed a contract with the Orioles last month that would have…
76er Tobias Harris Drops By Suburban Philly Restaurant 76er Tobias Harris Drops By Suburban Philly Restaurant
76er Tobias Harris Drops By Suburban Philly Restaurant Tobias Harris was spotted dining at a suburban Philadelphia restaurant last week. The 76ers player stopped by il Granaio in Phoenixville for dinner on Saturday, May 14, the Italian restaurant said on Facebook. Harris, 29, spent time with the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in early 2019.
North Hunterdon HS Lacrosse Player Airlifted With Head Injury During Game: Report North Hunterdon HS Lacrosse Player Airlifted With Head Injury During Game: Report
North Hunterdon HS Lacrosse Player Airlifted With Head Injury During Game: Report A boys high school lacrosse player was flown to a local hospital with a head injury during a game Saturday, April 23, NJ Advance Media reports. The North Hunterdon High School varsity player was struck in the head during a home game against Ridge High School around 10 a.m., the outlet said. The game was postponed as the athlete was taken to Morristown Medical Center. Click here for more from NJ.com.
Listen To 911 Call Placed By Dwayne Haskins' Wife In Pittsburgh Moments After He Died Listen To 911 Call Placed By Dwayne Haskins' Wife In Pittsburgh Moments After He Died
Listen To 911 Call Placed By Dwayne Haskins' Wife In Pittsburgh Moments After He Died Moments after Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback and New Jersey native Dwayne Haskins, 24, was struck dead by a dump truck on a Florida highway on Saturday, April 9, his wife made a chilling call to 911, as heard in the audio recording of the call obtained by South Florida Fox Sports host Andy Slater. Haskins’ wife Kalabrya Haskins, can be heard telling the 911 operator that she was on the phone with he husband who said he would call her back, but he “had to go walk and get gas.” WARNING: The following audio may be disturbing for some listeners. NEW: 911 audio from the morning Dwayne Hask…