Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Will Host Eastern Regional Pop Warner Football Playoff Games
Newark Pop Warner has 10 football teams competing in the Eastern Region Playoffs.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Youth Sports
Local youth leagues, registration info and opportunities for kids to get involved in sports around town.
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark HS Flag Football Team Learns Rugby Skills From International Stars
West Side High School’s Lady Rough Riders got a visit from members of England’s Red Roses women’s rugby team.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Giant Soccer Ball Artwork In West Orange Was Inspired By World Cup
Here’s where the unique art installation can be found.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Softball Fields At Irvington Park Get New Infields, Other Upgrades
Sports lighting also was installed on the soccer field to allow nighttime play.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Pickleball, Volley Ball Players Press For Permanent Courts In Healdsburg
Pickleball players demand permanent courts as volleyball supporters seek space and council members cite shortages.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|Neighbor News|
Familiar Face Is Back For Mount St. Dominic Cross Country
Mike Vigils returns to lead the Lions.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
High School Quarterback From Belleville Earns ‘Heart Of Giant’ Nomination
"I want the younger players to understand that becoming a good athlete is also about becoming a good person."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Gritty HS Football Player From South Orange-Maplewood Earns ‘Heart Of Giant’ Nomination
This inspiring athlete from Columbia High School suffered a serious injury that threatened his football future. Here's what happened next.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
East Orange High School Football Player Earns ‘Heart Of Giant’ Nomination
This outstanding athlete from the Oranges balances academics, football and community service.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Here's What A Knee Injury Taught This Inspiring Bloomfield HS Football Player
A high school football player from Bloomfield has been nominated for a prestigious "Heart of a Giant" award.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
HS Football Player From Montclair Earns ‘Heart Of Giant’ Nomination
This outstanding athlete from Montclair coaches younger athletes, volunteers in his community, and has faced adversity on and off the field.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark High School Football Player Earns ‘Heart Of Giant’ Nomination
This outstanding athlete from Newark has earned a reputation for doing the right thing – and encouraging his teammates to do the same.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Dundalk, MD|News|
Two Indoor Pools Will Open This Month In Baltimore County
County officials said the pool openings were part of a pilot period that will run until the end of the year.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rumson-Fair Haven, NJ|News|
Rumson-Fair Haven Student Nominated For Heart Of A Giant Award
As a student living with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, Charlie Ingrassia has faced challenges in life, but never let them define him.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Soccer Fans In The Caldwells Connect At ‘Caldwell Cup’ Game
Some of the best moments went beyond the final scores.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Youth Tennis Camps In Essex County Teach Leadership, ‘No Blame Problem Solving’
Launched this summer in East Orange, the training is expanding to Newark and Orange this fall.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Girls Flag Football Team Celebrated For Undefeated Season
The West Orange PAL 14U Girls Flag Football Team got a hearty congratulations for their championship win at a town council meeting.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Baseball Field Upgrades Finished At Grover Cleveland Park
A $1.14 million series of upgrades has crossed the finish line at the county-run park, which is located in Caldwell and Essex Fells.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Boys' Varsity Volleyball Now Available At Prince William County High Schools
Boys' volleyball has been added to the school district for the first time, one of three newly funded sports.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Washington Spirit Joins Vienna Youth Soccer For First NoVA Girls' Soccer Clinic
The Washington Spirit is bringing its girls' soccer clinics to Northern Virginia, partnering with Vienna Youth Soccer.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Rumson-Fair Haven, NJ|News|
Fair Haven Sailors Take Home Awards At Annual Mayor's Cup
The popular regatta is hosted in conjunction with several local yacht clubs and features both youth and adult races.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|News|
Freehold Community Rallies To Support Little League Team On Championship Run
An online fundraiser has been launched to help cover the costs of travel, lodging, meals and more for players and their families.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Baseball Field Upgrades At Park In Newark Are A Homerun For Local Youth, Officials Say
A major project at Weequahic Park is complete. “I’m excited to get our players onto this field,” a high school athletic director said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Scholarship Award Winners Announced By Hamden Fathers Baseball/Softball Association
The Michael J. Reilly Scholarship Award has been presented to college bound baseball and softball players for the past 15 years.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Branford Athletes Named To 2026 All-SCC Spring Sports Teams
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2026 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Prep Athletes Named To 2026 All-SCC Spring Sports Teams
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2026 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|News|
Madison Athletes Named To 2026 All-SCC Spring Sports Teams
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2026 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Registration Now Open For Free Girls Hockey Event In MD
The first-ever DMV Girls Hockey Weekend will let girls try the sport for a few hours at no cost.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Girls Can Try Hockey At This Free Upcoming Weekend Event: Registration Is Open Now
The first-ever DMV Girls Hockey Weekend will let girls try the sport for a few hours at no cost.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
4 Players From This VA University Selected In 2026 Major League Baseball Draft
Four pitchers from a Virginia university have been selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Guilford Athletes Named To 2026 All-SCC Spring Sports Teams
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2026 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|News|
Youth Football Clinic Scheduled For Madison
The clinic, hosted by the Beach and Recreation Department, is held by NFL player Jack Driscoll.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Fishing Derby At Grover Cleveland Park Gives Young Anglers A Chance To Show Their Skills
The park, which is located in Caldwell and Essex Fells, hosted one of several Essex County Fishing Derbies that were held this year.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|News|
Amity Athlete Named SCC Comeback Player Of The Year
The SCC awarded its "Comeback Players of the Year" honors to two student-athletes who were able to overcome severe injuries.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
West Haven, CT|News|
West Haven Athlete Named SCC Comeback Player Of The Year
The SCC awarded its "Comeback Players of the Year" honors to two student-athletes who were able to overcome severe injuries.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Milford Athletes Named To 2026 All-SCC Spring Sports Teams
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2026 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Athletes Named To 2026 All-SCC Spring Sports Teams
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2026 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
West Haven, CT|News|
West Haven Athletes Named To 2026 All-SCC Spring Sports Teams
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2026 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Cheshire, CT|News|
Cheshire Athletes Named To 2026 All-SCC Spring Sports Teams
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2026 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
North Haven, CT|News|
North Haven Athletes Named To 2026 All-SCC Spring Sports Teams
The SCC recently unveiled its All-Conference Teams for the 2026 Spring Sports season. (See the full list here).
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff