92.7 WOBM » Sports News http://wobm.com Ocean County's Hometown Station! Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:46:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Palace Malice Scores Upset In Belmont Stakes http://wobm.com/palace-malice-scores-upset-in-belmont-stakes/ http://wobm.com/palace-malice-scores-upset-in-belmont-stakes/#comments Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:29:08 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=276245 Palace Malice took charge on the turn for home and won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, holding off Preakness winner Oxbow and Kentucky Derby winner Orb.

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]]> http://wobm.com/palace-malice-scores-upset-in-belmont-stakes/feed/ 0 Palace Malice ridden by Mike Smith wins the 145th running of the Belmont Stake (Al Bello/Getty Images) Julie Hermann Visits Rutgers, Meets With Coaches [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/julie-hermann-visits-rutgers-meets-with-coaches/ http://wobm.com/julie-hermann-visits-rutgers-meets-with-coaches/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:47:23 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=275009 Rutgers incoming athletic director Julie Hermann says the problems she encountered as a women's volleyball coach at Tennessee are part of the reason she's a good fit as a sports administrator.

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]]> http://wobm.com/julie-hermann-visits-rutgers-meets-with-coaches/feed/ 0 Julie Hermann meets the media at press conference (Twitter) Rutgers Athletic Staff Has No Trust In Julie Hermann http://wobm.com/rutgers-athletic-staff-has-no-trust-in-julie-hermann/ http://wobm.com/rutgers-athletic-staff-has-no-trust-in-julie-hermann/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 10:02:15 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=273042 As controversy continues to linger over incoming Rutgers University Athletic Director Julie Hermann several coaches and staff have expressed concern over her ability to lead.

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]]> http://wobm.com/rutgers-athletic-staff-has-no-trust-in-julie-hermann/feed/ 0 Julie Hermann and Rutgers President Robert Barchi at press conference announcing her as new Athletic Director (Rutgers) Parents of Autistic Brick Township Placekicker Sues NJSIAA http://wobm.com/parents-of-autistic-brick-township-hight-place-kicker-sues-njsiaa/ http://wobm.com/parents-of-autistic-brick-township-hight-place-kicker-sues-njsiaa/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 13:19:26 +0000 Rosetta Key http://wobm.com/?p=228235 The parents of a Brick Township High School placekicker with autism is suing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletics Association.

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]]> http://wobm.com/parents-of-autistic-brick-township-hight-place-kicker-sues-njsiaa/feed/ 0 Anthony Starego (Scott Stump, All Shore Media) Paterno Lawyer Says Estate To Sue NCAA [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/paterno-lawyer-says-estate-to-sue-ncaa-video/ http://wobm.com/paterno-lawyer-says-estate-to-sue-ncaa-video/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 11:33:36 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=272597  

The family of late coach Joe Paterno will be joined by former players and others connected to Penn State in a lawsuit that seeks to overturn the NCAA's strict sanctions against the football program for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

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]]> http://wobm.com/paterno-lawyer-says-estate-to-sue-ncaa-video/feed/ 0 Rangers Fire Coach John Tortorella [POLL] http://wobm.com/rangers-fire-coach-john-tortorella/ http://wobm.com/rangers-fire-coach-john-tortorella/#comments Wed, 29 May 2013 19:15:36 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=272215 The New York Rangers have fired head coach John Tortorella just days after falling to the Boston Bruins in the NHL playoffs.

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]]> http://wobm.com/rangers-fire-coach-john-tortorella/feed/ 0 John Tortorella (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Tennessee Official Voices Support For Hermann http://wobm.com/tennessee-official-voices-support-for-hermann/ http://wobm.com/tennessee-official-voices-support-for-hermann/#comments Tue, 28 May 2013 20:11:11 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=271813 A high ranking official at the University of Tennessee has voiced her support for Rutgers' incoming athletic director Julie Hermann, who is facing allegations she verbally abused players while she was the volleyball coach with the Volunteers.

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]]> http://wobm.com/tennessee-official-voices-support-for-hermann/feed/ 0 Joan Cronan (UTK) Hermann Will Not Be Fired Over Volleyball Team Letter [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/hermann-will-not-be-fired-over-volleyball-team-letter-video/ http://wobm.com/hermann-will-not-be-fired-over-volleyball-team-letter-video/#comments Tue, 28 May 2013 10:11:07 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=271475 It appears that Rutgers University will stand by incoming Athletic Director Julie Hermann despite allegations that she displayed Mike Rice-like behavior as a volleyball coach at the University of Tennessee in 1997.

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]]> http://wobm.com/hermann-will-not-be-fired-over-volleyball-team-letter-video/feed/ 0 Julie Hermann talks to the media after being introduced as Rutgers University athletic director as Rutgers University President Robert L. Barchi listens (Rich Schultz /Getty Images) New Controversy For Rutgers Athletics http://wobm.com/new-controversy-for-rutgers-athletics/ http://wobm.com/new-controversy-for-rutgers-athletics/#comments Sun, 26 May 2013 21:03:05 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=271207 The woman hired to clean up Rutgers' scandal-scarred athletic program quit as Tennessee's women's volleyball coach 16 years ago after her players submitted a letter complaining she ruled through humiliation, fear and emotional abuse, the Star-Ledger reported on its website.

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]]> http://wobm.com/new-controversy-for-rutgers-athletics/feed/ 0 Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann (Rich Schultz /Getty Images) Pacers Knock Out Knicks With 106-99 Win [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/pacers-knock-out-knicks-with-106-99-win-video/ http://wobm.com/pacers-knock-out-knicks-with-106-99-win-video/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 10:24:59 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=268035 Lance Stephenson scored a playoff career-high 25 points and led a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.

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]]> http://wobm.com/pacers-knock-out-knicks-with-106-99-win-video/feed/ 0 George Hill ( Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Oxbow Upsets Orb In Preakness [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/oxbow-upsets-orb-in-preakness/ http://wobm.com/oxbow-upsets-orb-in-preakness/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 23:08:52 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=267992 Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.

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]]> http://wobm.com/oxbow-upsets-orb-in-preakness/feed/ 0 Gary Stevens celebrates atop of Oxbow #6 after crossing the finish line to win the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) New Rutgers Athletic Director Promises Culture Change [AUDIO] http://wobm.com/new-rutgers-athletic-director-promises-culture-change-audio/ http://wobm.com/new-rutgers-athletic-director-promises-culture-change-audio/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 09:44:03 +0000 David Matthau http://nj1015.com/?p=266892 After the previous Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti was forced to resign following the firing of basketball coach Mike Rice, for abusing his players, new Athletic Director, Julie Hermann, is promising changes will be made at the university.

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]]> http://wobm.com/new-rutgers-athletic-director-promises-culture-change-audio/feed/ 0 Julie Hermann looks on before being introduced as Rutgers Athletic Director. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) Rutgers Makes Louisville's Hermann Athletic Director [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/report-rutgers-makes-louisvilles-hermann-new-athletic-director/ http://wobm.com/report-rutgers-makes-louisvilles-hermann-new-athletic-director/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 21:38:40 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=266417 Rutgers has introduced Julie Hermann as its new athletic director.

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]]> http://wobm.com/report-rutgers-makes-louisvilles-hermann-new-athletic-director/feed/ 0 Rutgers University President Robert L. Barchi (R) introduces Julie Hermann as Rutgers University athletic director (Rich Schultz /Getty Images) Carlesimo Out As Nets Coach After Playoff Ouster http://wobm.com/carlesimo-out-as-nets-coach-after-playoff-ouster/ http://wobm.com/carlesimo-out-as-nets-coach-after-playoff-ouster/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 18:33:35 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=262210  After spending $350 million to upgrade their roster last summer, the Brooklyn Nets will start this offseason by looking for a coach.

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]]> http://wobm.com/carlesimo-out-as-nets-coach-after-playoff-ouster/feed/ 0 P.J. Carlesimo of the Brooklyn Nets talks with players Reggie Evans #30,Deron Williams #8,Gerald Wallace #45 and Brook Lopez #11 during a time out game 7 of their playoff series with Chicago ( Elsa/Getty Images) Bulls Beat Nets 99-93 In Game 7 http://wobm.com/bulls-beat-nets-99-93-in-game-7/ http://wobm.com/bulls-beat-nets-99-93-in-game-7/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 10:17:20 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=262146 Joakim Noah climbed over the baseline seats, his foot that hurt so much two weeks ago that he feared he couldn't play looking pain-free as he embraced his mother.

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]]> http://wobm.com/bulls-beat-nets-99-93-in-game-7/feed/ 0 Brook Lopez #11 of the Brooklyn Nets is fouled by Taj Gibson #22 of the Chicago Bulls during Game Seven (Elsa/Getty Images) Orb Comes From Behind To Win Kentucky Derby [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/derby-field-at-19-for-todays-race-video/ http://wobm.com/derby-field-at-19-for-todays-race-video/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 22:53:17 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=261905 Orb splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby, giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first victory in the 3-year-old classic.

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]]> http://wobm.com/derby-field-at-19-for-todays-race-video/feed/ 0 Joel Rosario atop Orb reacts after winning the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Collins Says Support After Coming Out 'Incredible' [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/collins-says-support-after-coming-out-incredible-video/ http://wobm.com/collins-says-support-after-coming-out-incredible-video/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:21:44 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=259786 Jason Collins says the support that he's received since coming out has been "incredible."

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]]> http://wobm.com/collins-says-support-after-coming-out-incredible-video/feed/ 0 Jason Collins talks to George Stephanopoulos (ABC News) Tim Tebow Waived By Jets http://wobm.com/tim-tebow-waived-by-jets/ http://wobm.com/tim-tebow-waived-by-jets/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:54:06 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=259262 The Jets confirm they have waived quarterback Tim Tebow after one season.

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]]> http://wobm.com/tim-tebow-waived-by-jets/feed/ 0 Tim Tebow (Elsa/Getty Images) NFL Kicks Off Charitable Giving In NJ, NY http://wobm.com/nfl-kicks-off-charitable-giving-in-nj-ny/ http://wobm.com/nfl-kicks-off-charitable-giving-in-nj-ny/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:36:45 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=258988 The National Football League kicked off a charitable giving program Friday ahead of next year's Super Bowl.

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]]> http://wobm.com/nfl-kicks-off-charitable-giving-in-nj-ny/feed/ 0 Governor Chris Christie signs a helmet for Ava Park-Matt, 8, of Hoboken during the Super Bowl XLVIII Legacy / NFL Play 60 giving back to the community program at the Boys and Girls Club in Hoboken (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen) Who's Your Favorite Baseball Team? http://wobm.com/whos-your-favorite-baseball-team/ http://wobm.com/whos-your-favorite-baseball-team/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:30:49 +0000 Annette Petriccione http://nj1015.com/?p=257649 A new poll reveals that 48 percent of New Jerseyans consider themselves baseball fans. What team do they favor the most?

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]]> http://wobm.com/whos-your-favorite-baseball-team/feed/ 0 Yankee Stadium (Flickr User 2Eklectik)