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The Declaration

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The Declaration

Matthew Mendives

Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Matthew Mendives is a 18 year old senior who was born September 24,2002. He lived in Plainsboro, New Jersey for one year then moved to Linden, New Jersey. In 6 grade he moved from Linden to Colonia and has lived there ever since. He is a huge fan of the New York Yankees and watches almost every game. His favorite player currently is Brett Gardner due to his hustle and how hard he plays. In baseball’s off season, he watches basketball and football. He is a fan of the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Giants. His favorite school subject is English and his goal is to become a sports reporter. 

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On this day in 1978 David Thompson scored 73 points

April 9- David Thompson scores 73 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020
On this day in 1940 John Havlicek (middle) was born

April 8- John Havlicek is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
On this day in 1967 Wilt grabbed 41 rebounds

April 5-Wilt grabs 41 rebounds

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2020
On this day in 1987 Jay Bruce is born

April 3- Jay Bruce is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
On this day in 1988 RIchard Sherman was born

March 30- Richard Sherman is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2020
The corona virus has infected 10 NBA players including Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. This virus has caused the season to be suspended and the NBA world to be rocked.

The corona virus has shaken the NBA world

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2020
On this day in 1990 Jordan scored 69 points

March 28- Michael Jordan scores 69 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2020
On this day in 1979 Michael Cuddyer was born

March 27-Michael Cuddyer is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020
On this day in 1979 Mark Buehrle was born

March 23- Mark Buehrle is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2020
On this day in 1972 Kareem (left) won MVP

March 22- Kareem wins MVP

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2020
On this day in 2001 Peyton Manning got married

March 17- Peyton Manning gets married

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2020
On this day in 1981 Curtis Granderson was born

March 16- Curtis Granderson is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2020
On this day in 1912 Cy Young retired

March 15- Cy Young retires

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2020
On this day in 1985 Larry Bird scored 60 points

March 12- Larry Bird scores 60 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
On this day in 1993 Anthony Davis (middle) was born

March 11- Anthony Davis is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2020
On this day in 1963 Wilt scored 70 points

March 10- Wilt scores 70 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
On this day in 1936 Babe Ruth (right) turned down an offer from the Reds

March 9- Babe Ruth turns down Reds offer

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
On this day in 1993 Jordan won the first ESPY award

March 4- Jordan wins first ESPY award

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2020
On this day in 1984 John Elway (left) got married

March 3- John Elway gets married

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2020
On this day in 1962 Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points

March 2- Wilt scores 100 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2020
On this day in 1967 the Cy Young award was brought into the NL

March 1- Cy Young award brought into NL

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2020
On this day in 1996 Vic Janowicz passed away

February 27- Vic Janowicz passes away

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2020
Injuries held Hopke back but he still was able to have some good moments

2019-2020 player spotlight – Jimmy Hopke

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
On this day in 1963 Paul O'Neill (left) was born

February 25- Paul O’Neill is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2020
On this day in 1987 Kareem scored his 36,000th point

February 24- Kareem scores 36,000th point

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020
On this day in 2011 Kobe Bryant won the MVP in the 60th NBA all star game

February 20- 60th NBA all star game is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2020
On this day in 2006 Lebron James won the all star game MVP in the 55th all star game

February 19-55th NBA all star game is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2020
On this day in 1909 the Red Sox traded Cy Young

February 18- Red Sox trade Cy Young

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
On this day in 1962 Wilt Chamberlain (left) scored 67 points vs. the Hawks

February 17- Wilt scored 67 points vs Hawks

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2020
On this day in 1996 Bill Belichick (middle) was fired by the Browns

February 15- Bill Belichick fired by Browns

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2020
On this day in 2008 Adrian Peterson won the pro bowl MVP in the 2008 pro bowl

February 10- 2008 pro bowl is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2020
On this day in 2010 Drew Brees won the MVP in the 44th super bowl

February 7- 44th super bowl is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2020
On this day in 1970 the Rockets were one of four teams added to the league

February 6- NBA adds 4 teams

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2020
On this day in 1991 Pete Rose was banned from baseball

February 4- Pete Rose banned from baseball

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2020
On this day in 2002 Brady won the super bowl MVP in the 36th super bowl

February 3- 36th super bowl is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2020
On this day in 1947 Nolan Ryan was born

January 31- Nolan Ryan is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020
On this day in 1994 Emmitt Smith took home the super bowl MVP in the 28th super bowl

January 30- 28th super bowl is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2020
On this day in 1949 Gregg Poppovich was born

January 28- Gregg Poppovich is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020
On this day in 2019 the 2019 pro bowl was played

January 27- 2019 pro bowl is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2020
On this day in 1989 Jordan scored his 10,000th point

January 25- Jordan scores 10,000th NBA point

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2020
On this day in 2006 Kobe Bryant (right) scored 81 points

January 22- Kobe scores 81 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2020
On this day in 1954 Bob Cousy (left)took home the MVP honors in the 4th NBA all star game

January 21-4th NBA all star game is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2020
On this day in 1985 Joe Montana and the 49ers defeated the Dolphins in the 19th super bowl

January 20- 19th super bowl is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2020
On this day in 1952 the NFL took control of the NY Yanks

January 19- NFL takes control of NY Yanks

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2020
On this day in 1966 Jim Brown took home the MVP honors in the 16th pro bowl

January 16- 16th pro bowl is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2020
On this day in 1965 Wilt Chamberlain was traded to the Sixers

January 15- Wilt Chamberlain traded to Sixers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020
On this day in 1963 Jim Brown played in the 13th pro bowl

January 13- 13th pro bowl is played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020
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