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Sister Mary Elizabeth Lloyd trains some 30 miles most weeks in her Catholic order’s modest garb—plus running shoes.

Sister on the Run

December 7, 2018

Sister Mary Elizabeth Lloyd of the Religious Teachers Filippini rises at 4:30 most days to get in a run before morning prayer and Mass. At 69, the sister still competes in long-distance runs for charity and to call attention to her favorite causes, although her pace has slowed to an 11-minute mile....
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A Conversation with NJ Devils Star Taylor Hall

November 8, 2018

We sat down with the NHL MVP to discuss the differences between Edmonton and New Jersey, what's next for the team, and what makes Devils fans special....
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Michael Perez created these July 4th cleats for Chicago White Sox pitcher Hector Santiago.

Michael Perez Scores with Sneaker Art

September 14, 2018

Airbrusher Michael Perez crafts colorful, custom-made cleats for pitcher Hector Santiago and other Major Leaguers....
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Jordan Spieth, right, congratulates Dustin Johnson after Johnson topped Spieth in a one-hole playoff to win last year’s Northern Trust.

Dustin, Jordan, Tiger Teeing Up in Jersey for Northern Trust Tournament

August 15, 2018

Golf’s top players to compete at Northern Trust tournament at Ridgewood Country Club....
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Jason McCourty, right, says being teammates again with twin Devin is reminiscent of their football childhood, “waking up early to head to a Pop Warner game.”

NFL Stars Devin and Jason McCourty are Together Again

August 6, 2018

The McCourty twins, former stars at Rutgers, have earned respect as football players and social activists. This season they reunite on defense for the New England Patriots. ...
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Trebor Melendez Vineland NJ wins two world golf championships

Vineland Boy, 6, Wins Two World Golf Titles

August 5, 2018

After winning a junior world championship in San Diego in July, Trebor Melendez wins another in North Carolina. He took his first swings when he was 10 months old....
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Two-time Red Bull Surf + Rescue winners, from left, Tim Schwegman, Taylor Phy, John Tepper and Max Mittelman.

Longport Lifeguards are a Safe Bet in AC Competition

July 11, 2018

Red Bull Surf + Rescue event takes place on July 17 in Atlantic City, and will test the mettle of area lifeguards....
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Four teams from the DOGS tandem club cruise Raritan River Road in Califon. From left: Percy and Diana Uribe; Mark Cucuzella and Cheryl Prudhomme; Tom and Fern Goodhart; and Dave Snope and Susan Nicolich.

Tandem Biking Means You’ll Never Roam (Or Cycle) Alone

July 10, 2018

Tandem biking brings couples together for exercise, fun, adventure–and lots of snacking....
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Special Olympians Rhea Alathur, left, of Monroe, and Morgan Hulteen of Neptune, train at the Schafer Sports Center in Ewing.

These Special Olympians are Good as Gold

July 2, 2018

Gymnasts Morgan Hulteen and Rhea Alathur will compete, along with about 60 other New Jersey athletes, at the 50th Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle....
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Pro surfer and instructor Cassidy McClain with student Ellie Pallidino on the beach in Margate.

Stacey’s Surf & Paddle is a Surf Camp That’s Turning the Tide

June 12, 2018

Stacey Marchel lauched Stacey's Surf & Paddle in Margate to offer surf coaching to children and adults alike. ...
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Playing Foot Golf Just for Kicks at Crystal Springs

May 18, 2018

Getting a grip on foot golf (and gravity)....
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10 Facts About Loyola-Chicago Star Marques Townes

March 30, 2018

As the Cinderella team of the 2018 NCAA Tournament, No. 11-seeded Loyola-Chicago heads to the Final Four in San Antonio this Saturday (March 31), one Rambler stands out above the rest: Marques Townes. Here are 10 interesting facts to know about New Jersey’s own star point guard....
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