David Weinberg

David is a nationally recognized sports columnist who has covered Philadelphia and local sports for over 40 years. After 35 years with The Press, he has served as a columnist for 973ESPN.com and created his own Facebook page, Dave Weinberg Extra Points. He can also be heard on 97.3 ESPN as part of Weinberg Wednesday’s with Josh Hennig and on Newstalk 1400 and 92.3 WOND on Monday’s and Thursday’s as part of Off the Press with Scott Cronick.David who is a member of the Atlantic City Boxing, New Jersey Boxing, and New Jersey MMA Halls of Fame, is a Cape May native who spends his spare time on the golf course, riding his SUP in the Cape May Harbor, sitting on the beach with his wife, Karen, and playing with his three grandsons Hampton (6), Graham (4) and Nixon (1). Send comments to weinbergd419@comcast.net.

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Julio Sanchez III turns to boxing for hope and solace

Julio Sanchez III turns to boxing for hope and solace

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Pleasantville, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg It was a Friday afternoon and the boxing gym at the Pleasantville Rec Center was packed. Young fighters smacked the heavy bags beneath pictures of late trainer Mike Hall, former Pleasantville middleweight Kevin “Killer” Watts and other members of the...
Ocean City basketball team, Absegami wrestler enjoy success

Ocean City basketball team, Absegami wrestler enjoy success

by Cindy | Mar 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg Celebrations abounded for some local high school teams and competitors last weekend. Absegami wrestler Lamiah Berry earned a state championship at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, a day after the Ocean City boys basketball team won its first...
State wrestling championships kick off exciting March

State wrestling championships kick off exciting March

by Cindy | Mar 6, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg When it comes to enjoying top sports events in our area, this is the best time of year for local fans. This week is part of a four-week stretch that features an intriguing mix of high school, college and professional competitions in and around...
LaManna earns second consecutive ‘Local Fighter of the Year’ award

LaManna earns second consecutive ‘Local Fighter of the Year’ award

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 27, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg Atlantic City continued its minor resurgence in professional boxing in 2024. The boardwalk was host to 10 cards at six different venues – ACX1 Studios in the Pier Shops at Caesars, Bally’s Atlantic City, Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall’s Adrian Phillips...
Eagles ace final exams

Eagles ace final exams

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg The Eagles were the NFL’s class valedictorian for the second time in eight years this season. They were among the league’s top teams for most of the regular season, then aced their final exam with a 40-22 thumping of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super...
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