A.C. boxer gets learning experience
Local boxer Christian Figueroa gained more from his first loss Saturday night than he did from his earlier victories. The Atlantic City light-heavyweight (2-1, 2 KOs) delivered a respectable and impressive performance en route to a six-round, unanimous decision defeat...
Atlantic City launches free girls’ sports initiative, opening doors to lacrosse and field hockey
City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. and Atlantic City’s Recreation Division announced a major new youth sports initiative designed to expand access to athletics for girls across the community. Through a partnership with Philadelphia-based nonprofit Eyekonz...
Millville’s Mike Trout hoping for big season
Mike Trout is not a kid anymore. It’s been 17 years since he played for Millville High School. The current senior players on the Thunderbolts were wearing diapers when Trout smashed 18 home runs – then a state record – as a senior in 2009. He’s entering his 16th Major...
Ocean Casino Resort struck by ‘March Madness’ outbreak
There were no games played in Atlantic City last week, but “March Madness” still filled the Ocean Casino Resort sportsbook for the first two rounds of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball championship tournaments. “It was great. It was very exciting, lots of energy,”...
Ocean City basketball enjoys special season
The banners have hung on the gymnasium wall for over 50 years, frayed and faded reminders of when Ocean City High School’s boys basketball team was the best in the state. The Red Raiders will be soon be hanging a new championship flag after winning the State Group III...
