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I'm not a typical Taylor Swift fan — I'm a sports columnist in my 40s. Why I love her
The Biggest Star in American Music has generational appeal. Let me explain. → Read More
Eastside boys basketball collects first sectional title since 2015 with win over Ridgewood
Bryce Stokes starts hot, finishes with 25 points to lead Eastside past Ridgewood. → Read More
After 3 losses during the season, Bergen Catholic basketball upsets Don Bosco in playoffs
Pressing, running and diving for every loose ball, the Crusaders got off to a big early lead and held on to take down Don Bosco. → Read More
Don Bosco releases 2023 football schedule: Everything you need to know
The Ironmen will take on out-of-state opponents from three different states, and will face two teams that finished nationally ranked in 2022. → Read More
DePaul releases 2023 football schedule: Complete breakdown
DePaul will face two out-of-state foes in 2023, including a state champion from Pennsylvania. → Read More
Lakeland basketball coach tabbed to lead the school's football team
Ryan McCarney, fresh off leading the Lancers to the state tournament in boys basketball will now be head coach of the football program too. → Read More
Saddle River Day girls basketball sets record with seventh straight Bergen County title
Saddle River Day set a record by winning its seventh straight Bergen County girls basketball title, but it didn't come easy. → Read More
Bergen Catholic releases 2023 football schedule: Complete analysis
The Crusaders are heading down to Florida for the first time since 2011 to face a national power, and will face the usual North Jersey heavyweights. → Read More
St. Joseph releases 2023 football schedule: Take a closer look
The Green Knights schedule includes their first trip to North Carolina, and a visit from a Florida school in Week 1. → Read More
Passaic Tech wrestling beats Clifton in back-and-forth battle for sectional title
The Bulldogs won the North 1, Group 5 title over rival Clifton in a dual that saw multiple lead changes and dramatic shifts in momentum. → Read More
52 New Jersey high schools will play girls flag football this spring
Eleven new North Jersey schools will field girls flag football programs this spring as the number of participating schools in the state grows to 52. → Read More
During funeral, former football star Devin Willock remembered for his heart and character
Hailed as a “Northern gentleman," former Paramus Catholic and Georgia football offensive lineman Devin Willock was laid to rest Friday. → Read More
Westwood names new football coach, choosing to promote from within
After serving as the Westwood offensive coordinator since 2015, Bobby Guy was approved as the Cardinals' new head coach. → Read More
Cooper: For the Weaver family, wrestling is a mix of emotions
Lyndhurst/North Arlington senior Damian Weaver has a close relationship with his coach...who's also his Dad. → Read More
Live updates: Follow along with the Bergen County wrestling finals
Follow along with live updates from the BCCA George Jockish Tournament as the best wrestlers in Bergen County to head-to-head. → Read More
Free transfers? Legal recruiting? NJSIAA taking major steps into 21st Century
The NJSIAA wants to get out of the transfer business and recognizes that it can't stop recruiting. So here's what it wants to do. → Read More
North Jersey Female Athlete of the Week took a long path to basketball glory
Jah'Nel Lewis of Fort Lee High School is the NorthJersey.com Female Athlete of the Week. → Read More
North Jersey Male Athlete of the Week keeps expanding his game
Peyton Seals of Ramapo High School is the NorthJersey.com Male Athlete of the Week. → Read More
For the NJ football community, Damar Hamlin's collapse is 'worst nightmare'
Damar Hamlin’s collapse during the Buffalo Bills' game in Cincinnati on Monday night dropped the New Jersey football world to its knees. → Read More
Football: Here are the 2022 USA TODAY NETWORK All-New Jersey defensive teams
The following players have been selected to the USA TODAY NETWORK All-New Jersey football defensive teams. → Read More