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Fans Beg NBC To Sign NJ Olympian Who Called Gold For Simone Biles
Has New Jersey's Laurie Hernandez found her calling? The New Brunswick native was a member of the US women's gymnastic team's "Final Five" at just 16 years old, winning gold at Rio 2016 alongside Simone Biles. This week, the 24-year-old shined as one of the most colorful commentators, calling Biles' and Team USA's wins alongside commentator Rich Lerner, both for NBC, at Paris 2024. Following her major commentating debut, fans — and even some sports journalists — are calling on NBC to give Hernandez the contract they say she deserves. Hope NBC signs Laurie Hernandez to a long-term contr…
Hackensack, NJ
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These 23 New Jersey Athletes Are At The Paris Olympic Games: Here's When To Watch
The Paris Olympics have begun! And, in case you missed it, several of Garden State's fittest and most athletic residents are there (scroll for their names, sports, and hometowns). A total of 23 athletes from New Jersey have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold. Events kicked off Friday, July 26. Click here for a complete schedule of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Garden State athletes include: Paxten Aaronson, of Medford: Soccer Bam Adebayo, of Newark, and 2020 Olympian: Basketball Jack Alexy, of Morristown: Swimming Jackie Dubrovich, of Riverda…
Gettysburg, PA
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Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
We're days away from the Paris Olympics, and several of Pennsylvania fittest and most athletic residents will be there. A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. They are: David Abrahams, of Havertown: Para Swimming Justin Best, of Kennett Square: Rowing Kahleah Copper, of Philadelphia: Basketball Emma Deberdine, of Millersville: Field Hockey Brooke Debredine, of Millersville: Field Hockey Casey Eichfeld, of Drums: Canoe/Kayak Phia Gladieux, of Oley: Field Hockey Michael G…
Towson, MD
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Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics: Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …
Cherry Hill, NJ
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'American Ninja Warrior' Champ Drew Drechsel Sentenced For Child Sex Crimes Involving NJ Victim
"American Ninja Warrior" champion Drew Drechsel's has fallen from grace and landed in federal prison. Drechsel, 35, who was crowned Total Champion of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" in 2019, was sentenced last week in Camden Federal Court to 121 months in prison — just more than 10 years — for the charges stemming from child sex crimes that U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said involved a teen victim from New Jersey. "The Real Life Ninja" told investigators he met the victim in 2014, when they were 14 years old through the parkour community as an “American Ninja Warrior.…
Hamilton Township, NJ
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'Chameleon': Wife-Killer Facing Charges In 33-Year-Old NJ Murder Case Featured On Dateline NBC
A convicted killer facing new charges in connection with his second wife's death in Mercer County will be featured in a two-hour broadcast titled "Chameleon" on Dateline NBC on Friday, April 26. John David Smith III has served 20 years in an Ohio prison for the murder of his first wife. Now, he faces murder charges in New Jersey for killing his second wife, Fran Gladden-Smith, 33 years ago in West Windsor. At 9 p.m. Friday, Dateline NBC said it will reveal a "gripping investigation exposing (the) man suspected of multiple murders." Victims' relatives and detectives who put Smith behin…
Waldorf, MD
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Body Found In Maryland Field In 1998 Identified: Now It's Time To Find Her Killer, Sheriff Says
For 25 years, the body of LaQuanda Denise "Niecey" Williams was called Jane Doe. That changed last October, a few months after NBC aired a segment about the 1998 Charles County cold case, and a family member called police that very night. On Friday, March 22, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that death of 31-year-old Niecey Williams has been ruled a homicide. But her story isn't over yet. “Learning the identity of Jane Doe after 25 years is a testament to the relentless dedication of our investigators," Sheriff Troy D. Berry said. "Today, we take a significant step forward in…
Bronxville, NY
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Estate Built For 'Mighty Mouse' Cartoon Studio Head In Bronxville Now On Sale For $4.6M
A renovated Westchester estate that was built for the cartoonist whose studio created famous characters such as "Mighty Mouse" and is now upgraded with the latest modern home technology is up for sale. Terry Manor, located in Bronxville at 27 Hampshire Rd. and built in 1935 for filmmaker and cartoonist Paul Terry of Terrytoons, is now listed for $4.649 million, according to its Zillow listing. The five-bed and five-bath residence, located in Lawrence Park West near Bronxville Village, was designed by renowned architect Lewis Bowman as a dream estate for Terry, whose studio creat…
Towson, MD
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'Powerhouse' Baltimore Songbird Wins Over 'The Voice' Judge At Very Last Second
With seconds to spare, L. Rodgers won over Reba McEntire. The Baltimore resident, 34, performed The Rolling Stone's "Wild Horses" on the Tuesday, March 12 Blind Auditions episode of NBC's "The Voice." View this post on Instagram A post shared by L. Rodgers (@l.rodgerthat) "I was just blown away with your vocal and I was just listening and listening and I'm like holy crap I've got to turn around for this person," McEntire tells Rodgers. McEntire went on to compliment Rodgers on the fullness of her voice, noting she's a "powerhouse." Uns…
Springfield, MA
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Western Mass Native Stuns Judges In Big Return To NBC's 'The Voice' (
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Madison Curbelo is back, baby. To NBC's "The Voice," that is (scroll for video). The 22-year-old singer from Westfield appeared on Season 20 of the show in 2021, but her audition back then fell flat. Things couldn't be more different for Curbelo this time around. On Monday, March 4, she returned to "The Voice" and performed "Stand By Me" with her guitar for judges Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay. All four judges whipped around to see a beaming Curbelo. The first was Legend, who was quick to note he was "keenly aware" he did not turn his chair for Curbel…
Arlington, VA
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DC Singer Falls Flat On 'The Voice
For "The Voice" judges, Ash Haynes wasn't quite it. The 36-year-old Washington D.C. singer who once sang backup for a Swedish artist at Eurovision took to the NBC stage in this season's debut Monday night, Feb. 27. Haynes sang "Simply the Best" by Tina Turner for judges Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay. None of the judges turned their chairs for Haynes, but did give her some constructive criticism. EGOT Legend told Haynes if she was going to hit the big notes, she should do so "more accurately" and with control and precision. Shay of Dan + Shay said Haynes…
Paterson, NJ
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Is Hailey Mia Going To Hollywood? Watch Clifton Teen's 'American Idol' Audition
A New Jersey teen who finished fourth on NBC's "The Voice" in 2021 will have a second shot at fame Sunday, Feb. 25. ** WARNING: The following news story contains spoilers ** Hailey Mia, 16, of Clifton, serenaded "American Idol" judge Katy Perry with her own song, "Rise" — as well as Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — for her audition. Anyways, Hailey's going to Hollywood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by hailey mia 🧚♀️ (@officialhaileymia) Katy called the performance inspiring, saying she has full body chills "even in places I've b…
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