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Towson, MD
Sports
Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony Take Over NBA 2K26 Covers As Maryland Icons Rise
Randallstown’s own Angel Reese and Baltimore legend Carmelo Anthony are officially cover stars — not just in the city, but across the world. The two basketball standouts with deep Maryland roots have been tapped as featured athletes for special editions of NBA 2K26, the studio announced this week. Reese, 23, is the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition, a GameStop exclusive available in physical form in the United States. The All-Star forward for the Chicago Sky will also appear on the Leave No Doubt Edition alongside 2025 NBA MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anth…
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
4th Of July Tragedy: Ex-Basketball Player, 21, Drowns During Lake George Boating Trip
A young woman who drowned in Lake George on the Fourth of July has been identified as a 21-year-old former high school basketball standout. Jaedyn Shomo, of Latham, was found in approximately 14 feet of water in Harris Bay shortly before 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. The tragedy happened when three women jumped from a drifting pontoon boat to swim. While two of them made it safely back, Shomo began struggling in the water and slipped beneath the surface. The boat, which was unanchored at the time, was owned by a relative of one of the passengers…
Cloverly-Colesville-Fairland, MD
Sports
Grambling State Hires Maryland High School Champion Coach Desmin Wade
A Montgomery County coach who led one of Maryland’s top high school basketball programs to historic success is heading to the big stage at Grambling State. Desmin Wade, a Forestville native who turned James Hubert Blake High School into a powerhouse, has been hired as the new general manager and assistant coach for Grambling State University’s men’s basketball program, officials announced. Wade leaves Blake after a dominant five-year stretch that included a 91-35 record, four Division Championships, one county title, and five regional championship appearances. In 2024-2025, Wade guided the…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Sports
Philadelphia Getting WNBA Team As League Grows To 18 Teams: What To Know
The home city of legendary women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is getting a WNBA team. Philadelphia has been awarded a WNBA expansion team, the league announced on Monday, June 30. Philly will join Cleveland and Detroit as the newest cities in the league. Philly's team will begin play in 2030. "Philadelphia is one of the most storied basketball cities in the world and our region is home to some of the best women’s players and coaches to ever grace the hardwood," said Josh Harris, managing partner and co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. "It's only right that…
Towson, MD
Sports
Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way
Maryland will be well-represented at the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, courtesy of UMD star Derik Queen. Villanova Assistant Coach Ricky Harris shared a video of Queen getting ready for the draft — and his jacket had a special shoutout to his hometown of Baltimore. The video can be viewed here on Harris' Instagram account. Dressed for success 👑 pic.twitter.com/bXTRm5xGqc — Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) June 25, 2025 In the video, Queen can be seen with a stylist before unveiling his very special Draft Day suit. In dramatic fashion, the camera zooms in on Queen's sui…
Montclair, NJ
News
Video Of Adam Sandler Playing Basketball In Montclair Goes Viral
Adam Sandler is starting to become a fixture in New Jersey. The actor who recently filmed “Happy Gilmore 2” in the Garden State was recently spotted playing basketball at Rand Park Montclair in a TikTok that has gone viral. @saevista This my second time seeing bro lol really a legend #adamsandler #newjersey #nyc #fyp #foryou #fypシ ♬ original sound - {^~^} The video, which has 1.1 million views in just two days, shows the Sandman can really hoop, including faking a shot and driving to the basket for the easy two. He wears his standard pickup basketball out fit of bright colored sh…
Upper Marlboro, MD
Obituaries
‘THE Team Mom’ From Upper Marlboro Dies; Richmond Basketball Star Honors Late Mother
For nearly two decades, Melissa Richmond lived with chronic illness—but to everyone who knew her, she was nothing short of unstoppable. Richmond was a mother, a cheerleader, a fighter, and above all, the heartbeat of every room she entered—especially the Robins Center, where she proudly cheered on her son, DeLonnie Hunt, during his years as a standout guard for the University of Richmond Spiders men’s basketball team. Melissa passed away unexpectedly this week, leaving behind a deep well of grief among her family, friends, and the Richmond basketball community. “My mother has been si…
White Plains, NY
Sports
Sports Shocker: Knicks Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau After Best Postseason Run In 25 Years
In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the sports world, the New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after he led the team to their best postseason run in 25 years. The Knicks fell to the Indiana Pacers four games to two in the Eastern Conference finals, marking the first time they were one series away from the NBA finals since 2000. They also lost to the Pacers that year. Thibodeau has been the Knicks’ coach for five years. The team's 23 playoff wins the last three seasons are third in the NBA behind only the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. When he took ov…
Amityville, NY
Lifestyle
Survey Reveals How Often Americans Grill Outdoors During Summer
Grill season is heating up, and for most Americans, cookouts are the crown jewel of an array of summer activities. Whether it’s smoky ribs, a bubbling tray of mac and cheese, or a rousing round of cornhole, Americans know what makes a great summer. A new survey finds cookouts at the center of it all. According to the study, Americans plan to attend five barbecues and host four over the summer months. The poll of 2,000 adults — conducted by Talker Research on behalf of SpartanNash — explored the recipe for a perfect summer, from grill favorites to party roles and top-ranked sides. Two-thir…
Chatham, NJ
Obituaries
Chatham Coach, Devoted Dad Peter Gianusso Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle
Peter Michael Gianusso, a beloved Morris County father, coach, and Red Sox fan, died on Saturday, May 24, after a 17-month battle with cancer, his obituary on the Bradley Funeral Home website says. He was 52. Gianusso was a devoted husband to Bethany (Wilber) Gianusso for 25 years and loving and proud father to Isabella (22), Luca (20), Serafina (17), and Tomasso (15), his obituary says. “His love for his family was the foundation of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them—whether on a baseball field, in the car trying to do the latest TikTok trend, or simply…
Bethpage, NY
News
Triple Fatal: Standout Athlete Among 20-Year-Olds Killed In Fiery Bethpage Crash
A former high school football star and college athlete was among three young men killed in a fiery Mother’s Day car crash on Long Island. Vincent Cavaliere, of Bethpage, died alongside Gino Vicale, of Seaford; and Nicholas Rivera, of Glendale in the single-vehicle wreck in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. All three men were 20 years old. The horrific wreck happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, May 11, when a 2022 Dodge Durango traveling east on Stymus Avenue near Carol Drive left the roadway and slammed into a tree, as Daily Voice reported. The SUV then burst into flames. Firefighters from th…
Stamford, CT
Sports
He's Back: Michael Jordan To Join NBA On NBC's Much-Hyped Revival
Michael Jordan is repeating the two crucial words from his famous 1995 fax: "I'm back." The all-time basketball legend will be a special contributor for the highly anticipated return of the NBA on NBC, the network announced on Monday, May 12. NBC will resume showing NBA games in the 2025-26 season after a 23-year hiatus. NBC made the announcement during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. "I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC," Jordan said in a statement. "The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I'm excited about being a specia…
Armonk, NY
News
Get Your Tickets Now For Knicks vs. Celtics At MSG—Feel The Rivalry Live!
The New York Knicks have reignited their historic rivalry with the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals. After a thrilling overtime win in Game 1, the Knicks hold a 1-0 lead over the Celtics heading into Game 2 in Boston on Wednesday, May 7. Jalen Brunson led the comeback with 29 points and clutch threes, helping erase a 20-point deficit. The series then heads to Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday, May 10, and Monday, May 12, where fans can experience the electric playoff energy and watch Brunson lead the charge. Tickets are going …
West Haven, CT
Sports
University Of New Haven Elevating Sports To NCAA D-I, Joining Northeast Conference
The University of New Haven is taking a huge step up in sports and competing at the level of the UConn Huskies. The Chargers will officially elevate their programs to NCAA Division I. New Haven will become the 10th full-time member of the Northeast Conference on Tuesday, July 1. The move was announced on Tuesday, May 6, by NEC commissioner Noreen Morris and university president Jens Frederiksen. Despite its name, the college has its main campus in West Haven and a satellite campus in Orange. The private university will be the seventh Connecticut school at the NCAA's top leve…
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
Beloved DMV Coach, Mentor, Father Of Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’
Coach Lamar Butler Sr. didn’t just build basketball players in the DMV — he built men. The DMV basketball world is mourning the loss of Coach Lamar Butler Sr., a beloved mentor, husband, grandfather, and father to George Mason Final Four standout Lamar Butler Jr., who passed away this week. He was more than a coach — he was a pillar, his loved ones said. Butler shaped generations of young athletes, not only with his love for the game, but with values that extended far beyond the hardwood: discipline, integrity, teamwork, and self-belief. His contagious smile and unwavering com…
South Glens Falls, NY
Sports
Glens Falls Native Jimmer Fredette Retires After 14-Year Pro Basketball Career
A legendary college basketball star known for his outstanding shooting is ending his 14-year professional career that took him around the world, including the Olympics. Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 23. The Glens Falls, New York, native became a national sensation during his time at Brigham Young University. The 36-year-old last played for Sagesse SC in the Lebanese Basketball League. "I owe a lot of who I am today to this game and it's not easy to say goodbye as a player but the time has come and I'm excited for what’s next in life,…
Medford, MA
Sports
Boston’s Back: Celtics Power Into Playoffs With Championship Repeat Dreams Alive
The Boston Celtics have officially punched their ticket to the 2025 NBA Playoffs, clinching one of the top seeds in the Eastern Conference. For fans across Massachusetts and beyond, it’s another step toward an unprecedented 19th championship. This Celtics squad, led by all-star talent and tough team chemistry, has been one of the most consistent teams in the league all season. They locked in the No. 2 seed with a 61-21 regular-season record and look like serious repeat contenders heading into the postseason. Tickets for the Celtics' first playoff game scheduled for Sunda…
Greenwich, CT
Sports
Knicks Are In Playoffs Again And This Team Feels Different
That swagger—the belief that they belong—has returned to Madison Square Garden in a way that hasn’t been felt since the days of Patrick Ewing or Carmelo Anthony. The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Playoffs for the third year in a row, making it official on Tuesday, April 9 at MSG. It’s a big moment for fans who stuck with the team through a long postseason drought that lasted nearly a decade before this recent run. This year’s team, which blends seasoned talent with strategic acquisitions, has something special with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Jo…
Hartford, CT
Sports
UConn Women's Basketball Parade Plans Set: Details On Huskies' 12th Title Celebration
UPDATE: This story has been updated to reflect that the parade has been postponed by one day due to forecasted rain, UConn announced on Wednesday, April 9.It's becoming an annual April tradition in Hartford: a basketball championship parade. The UConn women's basketball team will have a national championship victory parade in downtown Hartford on Sunday, April 13. Gov. Ned Lamont first announced the details of the celebration on Tuesday, April 8. The Huskies captured their 12th women's basketball national title in dominating fashion, defeating reigning champion South Carolina 82-59 in Tampa…
Towson, MD
Sports
Baltimore's Carmelo Anthony Headlines 2025 Basketball Hall Of Fame Class
The 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame class is stacked with stars — and packed with local roots. Baltimore native and Olympic superstar Carmelo Anthony is heading to the Hall of Fame, alongside fellow NBA All-Star Dwight Howard, UConn legends Sue Bird and Maya Moore, as well as the entire 2008 “Redeem Team,” the gold medal-winning Olympic squad that put USA Basketball back on top. The star-studded class was announced Saturday, April 5, and also includes Rockville Centre’s own Billy Donovan — a two-time NCAA champion turned NBA coach — and longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford. Anthony, who …
Harrisburg, PA
Sports
PA College Dropping Sports To
D-iii
After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought
Just two weeks after the men's basketball team punched its first March Madness ticket in almost 35 years, Saint Francis University is making a historic move by dropping down to Division III. Saint Francis University will leave the NCAA's Division I and the Northeast Conference, the school announced on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The Red Flash will reclassify to Division III and compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The shocking decision came one week after the Loretto, Pennsylvania, school played in its first NCAA men's tournament since 1991. The Red Flash lost to Alabama State 70-68 in the…
Mansfield-Storrs, CT
Sports
UConn's Sweet 16 Just Got Sweeter: Azzi Fudd Announces Return For 2025-26 Season
The biggest victory so far during the NCAA tournament for the UConn women's basketball team may have just happened off the court. UConn star guard Azzi Fudd announced she'll come back to Storrs for the 2025-26 season. The Arlington, Virginia, native declared her return in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The announcement came less than 24 hours after the UConn women dominated tenth-seeded South Dakota State 91-57, clinching the Huskies' 31st straight Sweet 16 appearance. "Hey Gampel, thanks for last night… See you next year🤗😝😏 #onemoreyear," Fudd posted. …
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
Georgetown Hoops Legend Kevin Braswell Dies Weeks After Heart Surgery In Japan
Former Georgetown basketball star and Baltimore native Kevin Braswell has died at 46, leaving behind a lasting legacy on and off the court. Braswell, who played at Georgetown from 1998 to 2002 before embarking on a long professional career overseas, passed away in Japan weeks after undergoing heart surgery, according to the Utsunomiya Brex, the team he was coaching in the country’s domestic league. 【お知らせ】3/23(日) KEVIN BRASWELL Memorial Ceremony 開催3/23(日) 17:45頃から日環アリーナ栃木にて2/24に永眠したケビン・ブラスウェル ヘッドコーチのお別れの会として、KEVIN BRASWELL Memorial Ceremonyを開催します。… pic.twitter.com/MpjS2cQbkc — 宇都宮ブレックス / …
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Teen Dies After Collapsing Playing Basketball At YMCA: Police
A 17-year-old Newark boy died on Saturday, March 8, after he collapsed while playing basketball at a YMCA, authorities said. At 2:48 p.m., firefighters responded to the YMCA at Kenneth Gibson Blvd and found the 17-year-old unresponsive inside the second floor gymnasium, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The teen had been playing basketball before collapsing, Miranda said. He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:13 p.m. following a cardiac event, authorities said.
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Gym/Workout in 2024: Wyckoff Family YMCA
We are thrilled to announce that the Wyckoff Family YMCA has been named Best Gym/Workout in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! This nonprofit organization prides itself on creating opportunities for all, no matter their age, background, or circumstances, and offers everything from dance classes and travel basketball to yoga sessions and health consultations—and more, according to its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting perio…
Mansfield-Storrs, CT
Police & Fire
Former UConn Basketball Player Killed His Mother In Florida, Police Say
A former UConn men's basketball player is accused of killing his mother in Florida, authorities said. Eric Cobb, 28, was arrested in the death of 51-year-old Erika Winford, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Cobb was charged with second-degree murder and denied bail, according to jail records. Officers found Winford unresponsive, wrapped in a blanket and towels, at a "disturbing scene" behind a home on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside neighborhood. She suffered from gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cobb was detained while…
Bethesda, MD
Real Estate
NBA Star's Former Bethesda Mansion Listed At $11M (
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A Maryland mega-mansion once owned by former Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has hit the market for a cool $11 million—and it’s got everything a baller could want, including a full-size indoor basketball court he built himself. Located in the exclusive Avenel community, the 14,900-square-foot estate at 8913 Holly Leaf Lane in Bethesda sits on two acres and is packed with luxury amenities, from a resort-style pool and spa to a private tennis court and fire pit area. The home is listed with Washington Fine Properties. Beal, now with the Phoenix Suns, transformed the home during his DC da…
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Amy Schumer Pulls Off Ultimate Halftime Surprise With Knicks City Dancers
Amy Schumer brought the laughs—and the moves—to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Feb. 1, when she jumped in with the Knicks City Dancers for a surprise halftime performance. The comedian, 43, recreated the legendary dance scene from her 2015 rom-com "Trainwreck," starring Bill Hader, much to the delight of the crowd during the game against the Los Angelos Lakers. In a video posted to Instagram, Schumer looks mock-shocked as Billy Joel’s "Uptown Girl" starts playing. Moments later, two dancers pull her onto the court, where she enthusiastically busts out high kicks, hip swivels, and all th…
Brookville-Old Westbury, NY
Real Estate
$28M Playground: Jaw-Dropping Old Westbury Estate Boasts Bowling Alley, Golf Simulator (
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If you’ve ever dreamed of living in your own private resort, this jaw-dropping New York estate might just be the answer. With a price tag of $28 million, this 25,000-square-foot Long Island mansion – built by renowned luxury home builder John Kean – is more than a home, it’s a destination. Set on seven pristine acres within the exclusive gated community of Spring Hill in Old Westbury, this estate redefines what it means to live large. Boasting seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and endless amenities, every luxury you’ve ever dreamed of is right at your fingertips. 6A Spring Hill Lane in…
Edison, NJ
News
Edison Siblings Champion Sports For Kids With Special Needs Through 'Buddy Ball'
Aidan and Catelyn Yam are proving that it doesn’t take a big team to make a big difference. The high school siblings from Edison have become champions of Buddy Ball, a non-profit organization offering children with special needs the chance to play sports in a welcoming and supportive environment. Using their connections in school sports teams and clubs, Aidan and Catelyn have led the charge to recruit volunteers for Buddy Ball’s programs, which include soccer, basketball, baseball, and bowling. These programs pair children ages six and up with “Buddy” volunteers who help with skill-building,…
East Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Teen Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of 15-Year-Old Outside East Haven Elementary School: State
A 17-year-old Connecticut boy will spend three years behind bars for fatally stabbing another teen during a fight outside an East Haven elementary school, state officials announced. Jeter Simmons, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree, was sentenced to eight years in prison, suspended after three years, on Monday, Jan. 15, the New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney’s Office said. He will also serve three years of probation after his release. Simmons, then 15, stabbed Dustin Cecarelli, 15, of Northford, in May 2023 during a fight outside Tuttle Elementary School, using…
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