92.7 WOBM » sports http://wobm.com Ocean County's Hometown Station! Wed, 22 May 2013 05:18:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 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) Thousands Of Runners Take Part In NJ Marathon http://wobm.com/thousands-of-runners-take-part-in-nj-marathon/ http://wobm.com/thousands-of-runners-take-part-in-nj-marathon/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 07:42:35 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=262244 Thousands of runners took to the streets for the New Jersey Marathon, cheered on by crowds who faced tighter security measures imposed after the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

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]]> http://wobm.com/thousands-of-runners-take-part-in-nj-marathon/feed/ 0 Finish line of the New Jersey Marathon in Long Branch (The Link via Facebook) 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) Eddie Jordan Officially Named Rutgers Mens Basketball Coach http://wobm.com/eddie-jordan-officially-named-rutgers-mens-basketball-coach/ http://wobm.com/eddie-jordan-officially-named-rutgers-mens-basketball-coach/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:56:14 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=257217 Eddie Jordan has officially been named the new head mens basketball coach at Rutgers University.

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]]> http://wobm.com/eddie-jordan-officially-named-rutgers-mens-basketball-coach/feed/ 0 Eddie Jordan speaks at a press conference announcing he is the new head coach at Rutgers (Rutgers Vision) Christie Not In Favor Of Rehiring Tim Pernetti As Rutgers Athletic Director http://wobm.com/christie-not-in-favor-of-rehiring-tim-pernetti-as-rutgers-athletic-director/ http://wobm.com/christie-not-in-favor-of-rehiring-tim-pernetti-as-rutgers-athletic-director/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:12:36 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=256945 Governor Chris Chris told an advocate for rehiring Tim Pernetti  as Rutgers Athletic Director that "the answer is no."

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]]> http://wobm.com/christie-not-in-favor-of-rehiring-tim-pernetti-as-rutgers-athletic-director/feed/ 0 Governor Christie during April's Ask The Governor (Annette Petriccione, Townsquare Media NJ) Rutgers To Officially Name Eddie Jordan As Mens Basketball Coach http://wobm.com/rutgers-to-officially-name-eddie-jordan-as-mens-basketball-coach/ http://wobm.com/rutgers-to-officially-name-eddie-jordan-as-mens-basketball-coach/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:05:56 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=256936 Rutgers University is set to introduce Eddie Jordan as the new men's basketball coach toi replace fired coach Mike Rice.

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]]> http://wobm.com/rutgers-to-officially-name-eddie-jordan-as-mens-basketball-coach/feed/ 0 Eddie Jordan as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2010 (Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) Jets Trade Darrelle Revis To Buccaneers [POLL] http://wobm.com/jets-allow-revis-to-meet-with-bucs/ http://wobm.com/jets-allow-revis-to-meet-with-bucs/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:02:22 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=256160 The Jets have traded star cornerback Darrelle Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for this year's No. 13 overall draft pick and another selection next year.

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]]> http://wobm.com/jets-allow-revis-to-meet-with-bucs/feed/ 0 Darrelle Revis (Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) Al Michaels Charged With DUI http://wobm.com/al-michaels-charged-with-dui/ http://wobm.com/al-michaels-charged-with-dui/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:51:01 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=256146 NBC sportscaster Al Michaels has been charged for driving while intoxocated in Santa Monica, California.

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]]> http://wobm.com/al-michaels-charged-with-dui/feed/ 0 Al Michaels (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Kebede Wins London Marathon Amid Tight Security http://wobm.com/extra-security-in-place-as-london-marathon-begins/ http://wobm.com/extra-security-in-place-as-london-marathon-begins/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:52:24 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=256108  

Tsegaye Kebede won the London Marathon for the second time on Sunday amid enhanced security in the first major race since the twin bombings in Boston.

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]]> http://wobm.com/extra-security-in-place-as-london-marathon-begins/feed/ 0 A competitor pins a black ribbon to his running vest in memory of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing ( teve Bardens/Getty Images) Boston Bomb Suspects' Sister Holed Up In NJ Home http://wobm.com/boston-bomb-suspects-sister-holed-up-in-nj-home/ http://wobm.com/boston-bomb-suspects-sister-holed-up-in-nj-home/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:58:46 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=256119 A sister of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects remains holed up in her New Jersey home, as she works through her grief and considers making a statement about the allegations against her brothers.

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]]> http://wobm.com/boston-bomb-suspects-sister-holed-up-in-nj-home/feed/ 0 Home of Ailina Tsarnaev in West New York, NJ. Tsarnaev is sister of Boston Marathon suspects (David Matthau, Townsquare Media NJ) Pat Summerall, Broadcaster & Former Giant, Dies At Age 82 http://wobm.com/pat-summerall-broadcaster-former-giant-dies-at-age-82/ http://wobm.com/pat-summerall-broadcaster-former-giant-dies-at-age-82/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:12:39 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=253947 Former football Giant and broadcaster Pat Summerall has died at the age of 82

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]]> http://wobm.com/pat-summerall-broadcaster-former-giant-dies-at-age-82/feed/ 0 Pat Summerall (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) 2nd Victim Of Boston Marathon Bombing Identified [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/boston-marathon-bombing-investigation-contiunues-video/ http://wobm.com/boston-marathon-bombing-investigation-contiunues-video/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:08:51 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/boston-marathon-bombing-investigation-contiunues-video/ President Obama will visit Boston on Thursday to attend an interfaith service as the investigation continues into Monday's Boston Marathon explosions that injured 176 and left 3 dead.

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]]> http://wobm.com/boston-marathon-bombing-investigation-contiunues-video/feed/ 0 Ben Revere of the Philadelphia Phillies has a message on his gloves during the game agianst the Cincinnati Reds (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Explosions Rock Boston Marathon Finish Line [VIDEO] http://wobm.com/explosions-reported-at-boston-marathon-finish-line/ http://wobm.com/explosions-reported-at-boston-marathon-finish-line/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:16:43 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=253181 Two explosions went off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon injuring at least 130 people, and killing at least 3 people according to Boston Police including an 8-year-old.   Of those 124 people, 15 of them are in critical condition. 

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]]> http://wobm.com/explosions-reported-at-boston-marathon-finish-line/feed/ 0 Boston Marathon explosion (WBZ TV)