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Past articles by Steve:

Rutgers has nobody to blame but itself for NCAA Tournament snub

Rutgers had to sweat it out on Selection Sunday to see if it reached the NCAA Tournament for a third straight year. → Read More

Rutgers proves it isn’t leaving March without a fight

Rutgers lost to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament, but over two days, found its footing again after a tough stretch. → Read More

Now Daniel Jones needs to play like the Giants’ $40 million man

Daniel Jones received a contract that pays him like a top-10 NFL quarterback when he hasn't always performed like one. → Read More

N.J. wrestler Jayla Hahn wouldn’t let bullies keep her from making history

Jayla Hahn celebrated a state title one year after a bullying incident forced her to change schools. → Read More

After unthinkable choke, Steve Pikiell’s Rutgers program is facing a crossroads

Rutgers faces a must-win game against Northwestern in its regular-season finale on Sunday night after collapsing against lowly Minnesota. → Read More

Once a Red Bulls fan, N.J. native Daniel Edelman is now their rising star

Daniel Edelman grew up rooting for the Red Bulls as a kid in Warren. Now, he's the face of their future. → Read More

Timo Meier trade makes Devils’ goal clear: Win the Stanley Cup

New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald made a win-now move with Timo Meier. Will the Devils reward that faith with a fourth championship? → Read More

Love or family? For this N.J. wrestler, the choice led to an agonizing day

With his sister and girlfriend facing off in the state wrestling championships, Jasiah Queen tried to stay neutral. It wasn't easy. → Read More

Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco makes Super Bowl history for Rutgers with ‘amazing’ performance

Isiah Pacheco, the former Rutgers running back, had 76 yards and a touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl LVII (57) victory. → Read More

Eagles’ Super Bowl LVII loss is the most heartbreaking moment in Philly sports history

The Philadelphia Eagles had a 10-point lead in the Super Bowl and let it slip away in a crushing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. → Read More

Why Eagles star Jason Kelce belongs on the Philadelphia sports Mount Rushmore

At Super Bowl LVII (57), Jason Kelce is the player who best represents this era of Philadelphia Eagles success. He will be remembered as one of the city's iconic athletes. → Read More

Remembering LeBron James’ N.J. debut, almost 20 years to the day before he became NBA’s scoring king

LeBron James came to Trenton as a high school senior, and even then, New Jersey fans could see he was onto something special. → Read More

Look out, Tom Brady. Jersey’s team at Super Bowl LVII might wreck your plans again

Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen will call Super Bowl LVII (57)— and, if they're good enough, keep Tom Brady out of the top seat in the broadcast booth even longer. → Read More

How Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco danced his way from Rutgers to the Super Bowl

Former Rutgers running back Isiah Pacheco has brought a wide-eyed enthusiasm to the powerhouse Chiefs as they try to win their second Super Bowl in four years. → Read More

How Eagles’ Nick Sirianni went from a disastrous introduction to Super Bowl glory

Nick Sirianni didn't "win the press conference" when the Philadelphia Eagles hired him as head coach. Now he has a chance to win the Super Bowl. → Read More

Aaron Rodgers to the Jets? Please, NFL gods (and Woody Johnson), make it so

If the Green Bay Packers are really ready to trade quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Jets should make them an offer they can't refuse. → Read More

Saquon Barkley: ‘I would love to be a Giant for life’ after proving he’s still an elite running back

The Giants running back, who rushed for 1,312 yards this season, is a free agent. → Read More

With Daniel Jones playing like this, Giants can dream of the Super Bowl

The New York Giants traveled to Minneapolis looking for their first playoff victory since Super Bowl. XLVI. → Read More

Giants rip phantom roughing penalty: ‘I don’t know how else to tackle a quarterback’

Dexter Lawrence was hit with a crucial roughing the passer penalty that left the Giants confused and irate. → Read More

Wanted: The next David Tyree. Giants receivers covet their shot at postseason glory

The Giants receivers are the most criticized position group on the team. The playoffs offer an opportunity to change that narrative. → Read More