1994 — Wayne Gretzky scores his 802nd goal, passing Gordie Howe as the top goal scorer in NHL history. The Los Angeles Kings center scores in the second period for his 62nd NHL record.

Ava Anderson (Sparta/Jefferson); 50 freestyle: Alexis Freedman (Montville); 100 butterfly: Katelyn Mans (Mount Olive); 100 freestyle: Maria Schanbel (Pope John); 500 freestyle: Rosemilee Smith ...

From best to worst, Matt Norlander lays out the need-to-knows about all 68 teams in this year's men's NCAA Tournament ...

A dynamic lineup of celebrity and local talent serves up delicious tastings, engaging demonstrations, and sensory dining ...

Two of high school basketball’s brightest stars took home their sports’ highest individual honors Sunday as Sacred Heart’s ...

Morris and Sussex county swimmers will dive in for the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on Saturday. Girls qualifying races start at 10 a.m., followed by the boys at 2 p.m. at Gloucester County Institute ...

There were openings, closings and restaurants on the way in Toms River, Asbury Park. Red Bank, Freehold Township, Ocean Grove and Middletown.

1893 — The first women’s collegiate basketball game is played at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. In this game, each basket is worth 1 point and the freshman class defeats the sophomore ...

Ocean County Library patrons in need of a bite to eat can find one at a Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen pop ... The chef was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award this year, too.

1984 — Glenn Anderson of Edmonton scores his 50th goal ... 1948 — Kentucky, behind Alex Groza and Ralph Beard, defeats Baylor 58-42 for the NCAA basketball championship. 1956 — Bill Russell ...

Butch Beard (Breckinridge Co.) 2022: Amiya Jenkins (Anderson Co.) 2021: Brooklynn Miles (Franklin Co.) 2020: Maddie Scherr (Ryle) 2019: Savannah Wheeler (Boyd Co.) 2018: Seygan Robins (Mercer Co ...