Middlesex
Your Local News for Middlesex, New Jersey
Subscribe
Subscribe
Friday, jun 5
89°
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Events
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Middlesex
Subscribe
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Events
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Home
About us
All sites
Advertise with us
Contact us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Code of ethics
Site Map
© 2026 Cantata Media
89°
Friday, jun 5
Sports
OnlyFans Models, Spurs 'Secret Weapons' Won't Return After Viral Brunson Fan Drama: Report
A pair of OnlyFans models are skipping the rest of the NBA Finals after allegedly being harassed by the same fans who they say wound up at the center of Jalen Brunson's viral courtside confrontation during Game 1. In a post on X, Blue claimed the family involved in Wednesday night's incident with Brunson was the same group that previously harassed her and Julie J. Swan at Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, prompting them to seek help from arena security. The models told the NY Post that they feel unsafe at the games following the alleged interaction. A video shared by Blue at the…
Sports
Fans Punished For Storming NBA Finals Court To Take Wembanyama Selfie
The NBA has banned two fans for life after one ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to reports. The teen received a lifetime ban from every NBA arena after trying to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, a league spokesperson told ESPN. A second person will also be banned for life after the incident on Wednesday, June 3. The interruption happened with 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The New York Knicks were leading 92-86 as the Spurs brought the ball up the court. A fan sprinte…
Sports
UFC Champion Says Epstein List Comments Got Him Banned From White House Fight Night Event
The fight around White House Fight Night is now spilling outside the cage. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland said in an Instagram video posted Wednesday, June 3, that he was banned from attending UFC Freedom 250, the fight card planned for the White House South Lawn. The dispute adds another layer of attention to UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for Sunday, June 14. The date falls on Flag Day, President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, and during celebrations tied to the country’s 250th anniversary. Trump, with UFC officials, is examining work on the UFC arena. TikTok/realdonaldtrum…
Sports
New Brunswick's Jalen Brunson Stops Spurs, Goes To War With Courtside Hecklers In Viral Video
Who were the courtside fans jawing with Jalen Brunson? A video circulating on social media is trying to identify the man and woman who exchanged words with Jalen Brunson during New York's 105-95 comeback win on Wednesday, June 3, over San Antonio, after the star guard's heated interaction with the courtside fans went viral. UPDATE: A pair of OnlyFans models are skipping the rest of the NBA Finals after allegedly being harassed by the same fans who they say wound up at the center of Jalen Brunson's viral courtside confrontation during Game 1. The New Brunswick, NJ native and Villanova …
Sports
Officer Struck By Vehicle While Directing Traffic Outside Phillies Game In South Philadelphia
A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a Phillies game, authorities said. The crash happened at 1000 Packer Ave. in South Philadelphia at approximately 9:19 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. A 33-year-old man driving a 2018 white Subaru struck the officer as he was on foot redirecting traffic for a Phillies detail, police said. The impact caused the officer to hit the vehicle's windshield and roof before falling to the ground, according to investigators. Philadelphia Fire Depa…
Sports
NFL Hall Of Famer Raymond Berry Dies At 93 After Legendary Career On Field, Sideline
One of the men who helped make Baltimore a football city is gone. Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver whose partnership with Johnny Unitas helped build the Baltimore Colts into champions and turned Memorial Stadium into the center of the football world, died May 25 at his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was 93. Officials made the announcement on Monday. For generations of football fans in the DMV region, Berry represented something bigger than statistics. Long before the Ravens arrived. Before Ray Lewis. Before Lamar Jackson. There was Berry. A Baltimore Colt …
Sports
Northeast Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers
Rescue dogs from across the Northeast will be competing for hearts and glory in an event inspired by the "Puppy Bowl" to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "LG Channels World Pup," a four-part puppy soccer tournament, will premiere on Wednesday, June 10, LG Electronics USA announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The show will feature 48 adoptable rescue puppies representing eight national teams, like Australia, Germany, and the US. The bracket-style event comes from Bright Spot Content, which produces the "Puppy Bowl" each year before the Super Bowl for Animal Planet. "LG …
Sports
Here's What NJ's Maria Harper Told Son Dylan After Spurs' Finals Clincher
An emotional postgame embrace between North Jersey basketball star Dylan Harper and his mother, Maria, is going viral after the San Antonio Spurs clinched an unlikely trip to the NBA Finals. The moment, shared by the NBA on Saturday night, May 30, had been viewed more than 5 million times on X by Sunday. The video shows Maria Harper, of Wyckoff, being ushered onto the court moments after the Spurs stunned the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. She embraces her 20-year-old son, a Franklin Lakes native and former Don Bosco Prep standou…
Sports
NJ Ranks No. 2 For World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the biggest producers of US men's World Cup talent, according to a new study. BetMGM analyzed roster data from all 12 FIFA World Cups that have included the US men's national team. The analysis was released on Tuesday, May 26, the same day that the US Soccer Federation officially unveiled its 2026 World Cup roster. The sportsbook ranked states by combining how many World Cup roster players were born there, along with their appearances, goals, and wins in matches they played. California ranked first overall for most World Cup players (23), ap…
Sports
Former Devils Star Claude Lemieux Dies, 60
Claude Lemieux, former New Jersey Devils star and four-time Stanley Cup champion, has died, the NHL Alumni Association announced. He was 60 years old. The cause of death was not made public. Born in Buckingham, Quebec, Lemieux debuted with the Montreal Canadiens in 1983 after being selected in the second round of the NHL Draft and went on to win four Stanley Cups during his NHL career. He captured championships with the Canadiens in 1986, the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and 2000, and the Colorado Avalanche in 1996, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP during the Devils’ 1995 t…
Sports
Rider, St. Peter's Sports Conference Changing Its Name: Here's Why
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is changing its name and identity after a 45-year run as the MAAC. The MAAC will officially be known as the Metro Conference on Wednesday, July 1. The 13-team college sports conference unveiled its new branding on Thursday, May 28. Conference officials said the MAAC name, which has been used since the league's founding in 1980, is often confused with the Mid-American Conference. The MAC's universities are primarily located in the Midwest, although the league added the University of Massachusetts Amherst in July 2025. The …
Sports
New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death
New details are adding a clearer timeline to the sudden death of one of NASCAR’s most accomplished drivers. Kyle Busch suffered a “chain of events” that began with bacterial pneumonia before he died Thursday, May 21, according to a death certificate exclusively obtained by Us Weekly. The certificate said Busch had pneumonia for “days to weeks” before his death, Us Weekly reported. The illness then progressed to sepsis, which the medical examiner determined he likely had for one day. The sepsis led to disseminated intravascular coagulation, a condition involving small blood clots that can b…
Sports
'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean
A college basketball coach is recovering after nearly drowning while saving her 8-year-old nephew from rough surf. University of North Carolina Wilmington women's basketball head coach Nicole Woods survived the frightening incident while rescuing her young nephew. The 41-year-old spoke to WECT News about what happened on Tuesday, May 26. Woods said she went to Wrightsville Beach with her two daughters, niece, and nephew on Thursday, May 21. A powerful wave swept her nephew into the Atlantic Ocean and she jumped in after him. The third-year Seahawks coach tried…
Sports
Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (
Update
)
President Donald Trump said he may attend a New York Knicks game during the NBA Finals, the latest example of him using sports as a backdrop amid declining approval ratings. Trump confirmed that he might appear at Madison Square Garden while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, May 27. The Knicks will play in the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. No sitting President has ever attended an NBA Finals game. In 2019, former President Barack Obama went to a Finals game in Toronto more than two years aft…
Sports
NJ, NY AGs Investigate FIFA Of World Cup Ticket Bait-And-Switching
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James are taking on FIFA over what they say turned World Cup ticket buying into a pricey, confusing mess for fans hoping to catch games in New Jersey. The attorneys general issued subpoenas seeking information about ticket sales for eight World Cup matches being hosted in New Jersey, including the July 19 final, they announced Wednesday, May 27. The investigation follows reports that fans paid premium prices only to end up with seats farther from the field — while ticket costs climbed higher and higher …
Sports
NJ Soccer Stars Heading To FIFA World Cup: See Full USMNT Roster
Several Northeast natives are among the soccer stars who will represent the US as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The US Soccer Federation revealed its 26-man roster during a nationally televised event in New York City's Seaport on Tuesday, May 26. The unveiling aired on FOX, the nation's English-language broadcaster of the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, June 11. The USMNT will begin its quest for its first World Cup trophy against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 12. The Yanks will also play Group D matches against Austra…
Sports
Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children
The sudden death of one of NASCAR’s fiercest champions now has a medical explanation. Click here for a new, updated story: Death Certificate Details Events Before NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Died At 41 Kyle Busch’s family said Saturday, May 23, that the 41-year-old died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, NASCAR.com reported. Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history, died Thursday, May 21. His death was announced by his family, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Rac…
Sports
Kyle Busch Dies Suddenly At 41: Record-Setting NASCAR Star
The pro sports world is reeling from the sudden loss of one of its biggest stars. Click here for a new, updated story: Kyle Busch’s Cause Of Death Released: NASCAR Legend, 41, Survived By Wife, 2 Young Children Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the most successful drivers in the sport’s history, died Thursday, May 21. He was 41. Busch’s death was announced by his family, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Racing. His team had said earlier Thursday that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness. A cause of death has not yet been released. Busch was in his…
Sports
Pit Crew Member Saves NASCAR Reporter From Runaway 4,000-Pound Cart In Dover (
Video
)
A former UConn football player from Northern Virginia used his football instincts to save a NASCAR reporter from a runaway cart barreling toward her in a viral moment caught on camera. Donovan Williams was in the right place at the right time Friday at Dover Motor Speedway, when a 4,000-pound cart rolled downhill in the direction of Fox Sports reporter Amanda Busick while teams were preparing for a NASCAR Truck Series qualifying event. Williams, who attended C.D. Hylton High School in Prince William County before heading to UConn and Elon University, used his body to shield Busick as the pa…
Sports
NFL Streaming Backlash: Fans Fed Up Over Games Moving To Netflix
Netflix's expansion into the NFL is drawing backlash from critics who say fans are being asked to pay more to watch their teams. The NFL released the full schedule for the 2026 season on Thursday, May 14. Netflix will now air five games, including the league's first-ever game in Australia between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Sept. 10. Netflix also has the rights to three highly anticipated matchups during the holidays. The streamer will show the NFL's first Thanksgiving Eve game when the Rams host the Green Bay Packers, as well as Christmas D…
Sports
NBA Forward Brandon Clarke Dies Suddenly At 29
A seven-year NBA career built on energy, toughness, and trust has ended in heartbreak. Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died suddenly on Tuesday, May 12, the team just announced. He was 29. The Grizzlies shared a statement on social media: "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the statement read. "Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten. We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time." No cause of death …
Sports
'Ted Lasso' Star Lands Pro Contract With Real Club, Fulfilling Childhood Dream
Fútbol is now real life for Dani Rojas. Cristo Fernández, the actor who stars as Rojas on "Ted Lasso," has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC, the United Soccer League Championship club announced on Tuesday, May 12. Just like his energetic, joyful character on the hit Apple TV show, Fernández is also a forward. Fernández, 35, joined El Paso after a two-month trial with the club. He trained regularly with the Locomotive and appeared in a preseason match against New Mexico United. The Guadalajara native played at the youth level for Tecos FC, a club in Mexico's third …
Sports
College Football All-American RB Shot At Concert, Undergoes Surgery
An All-American rusher who set his college's single-season rushing record is recovering after he was shot at a concert. University of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was wounded, the school's athletic department said in a statement on Monday, May 11. The shooting happened at an unnamed concert in Mississippi early on Sunday, May 10. The junior underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition. "Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family, and fans," Mizzou Football said. "We will continue to stand beside him and his family through this difficult time, of…
Sports
Get Paid $50K To Watch Every 2026 World Cup Match: Here's How
If you can't wait to watch as much soccer as possible this summer, you might be qualified to make it your job. Fox Sports and Indeed are launching a nationwide search for one fan to become the "Fox One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed." The temporary job, which promotes the Fox One streaming service, will pay a lucky fan $50,000 to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The role runs through the 39-day tournament, from the opening match on Thursday, June 11, to the final on Sunday, July 19. The hired fan will watch every match live in 4K on Fox One from…
Sports
Lawrence Taylor Released From NJ Hospital: Attorney
Giants legend Lawrence Taylor has been discharged from a New Jersey hospital after battling a stomach issue, his attorney announced Tuesday, May 5. The 67-year-old former NFL MVP had been hospitalized since Monday, April 20 and is planning to return home to Florida, his attorney, Mark Eiglarsh said. “He is deeply grateful to the entire medical staff for their exceptional care and unwavering support,” Eiglarsh said in a statement. "He is grateful to now be on the road to recovery and hopes to be back on the golf course soon. Mr. Taylor would also like to sincerely thank everyone for the…
Sports
Iconic Yankees Announcer John Sterling Dies
The voice that made Yankees wins feel bigger, louder, and impossible to mistake has gone silent. John Sterling, the legendary radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons, died at 87, WFAN Sports Radio announced Monday morning, May 4, in a post on X. WFAN said in part, "We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling," and called him "a WFAN and Yankees radio icon." The station said his voice was synonymous with a generation of Yankees fans and ended the message with a rest-in-peace tribute to John. We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling, a WFAN …
Sports
Former NFL Player, 46, Saves Lives By Donating Organs After Sudden Death
A Virginia native and former NFL player is being celebrated for saving four people through organ donation after his death. Former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Ronyell Whitaker's organs were used to help four people, Minnesota health care system M Health Fairview said on Wednesday, April 29. The 46-year-old from Norfolk, Virginia, died from a brain aneurysm on Sunday, Feb. 22. Whitaker remained on life support for several days at the M Health Fairview Donor Care Unit as doctors carried out his decision to be an organ donor. "Ronyell loved coaching high school ki…
Sports
Couple Accused Of Posing As Pro Sports Players To Make Millions
A couple allegedly had a bold game plan: pretend to be the next big thing in professional sports and let the money roll in. Albert Paul Weber, 42, of Harvey, Louisiana, and Cyntrelle Lash, 39, of New Orleans, were indicted on Friday, April 24, on federal charges tied to a long-running scheme to impersonate professional athletes and pocket millions in fraudulent loans, the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana, announced. According to court documents, Weber, Lash, and their coconspirators targeted athletes who were on the verge of being drafted by NBA and NFL teams and stood to…
Sports
From First To Worst: Phillies Fire Rob Thomson As Team Hits MLB’s Worst Record
A disastrous start to the season has led to a major shakeup in Philadelphia. The Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson after a 9-19 start, the team announced on Tuesday, April 28. Bench coach Don Mattingly has been named interim manager through the end of the 2026 season, according to the announcement. The Phillies are tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in baseball just one month into the season. After an 8-8 start, the team dropped 10 straight games before snapping the streak in Atlanta over the weekend. Thomson, one of the winningest managers in franchise history, leaves…
Sports
Lawrence Taylor Remains Hospitalized In NJ With Stomach Issue: Attorney
Giants legend Lawrence Taylor remains hospitalized in New Jersey with a stomach issue, his attorney said in a statement, Monday, April 27. Taylor, who won two Super Bowls with Big Blue, has been hospitalized since Monday, April 20, Mark Eiglarsh, his attorney, told The Athletic. Taylor's condition does not appear to be life threatening and he is showing signs of improvement, Eiglarsh said. It is unknown how long Taylor will be in the hospital for, Eiglarsh said. Taylor played 13 seasons for the Giants and was named MVP in 1986. The linebacker made 10 Pro Bowls and was named Defensive …
Sports
Former Star RB Accuses Ex-Jets Coach Of Cocaine Use
Former Jets running back Le'Veon Bell claimed he saw ex-Jets coach Adam Gase using cocaine at the team's practice facility in Florham Park. Bell who often clashed Gase during his brief tenure with Gang Green, discussed his issues with the coach on "#Respectfully: The Justin LaBoy Show," ripping his playcalling and calling him "the worst coach ever." "He shouldn't even coach Little League bro," Bell said. "Adam Gase terrible bro." The running back said he heard stories about Gase's behavior in the office and then made a snorting gesture toward his nose. He then said he personally witnessed …
Next Page
Archive
89°
