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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. 

All content by Matthew Mendives
On this day in 1947 Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers

April 10- Jackie Robinson signs with Dodgers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
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 2019 Dirk Nowitzki played his last home game

April 7- Dirk Nowitzki plays last home game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2020
On this day in 1973 Roberto Clemente had his number retired

April 6- Roberto Clemente gets number retired

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2020
On April 4 Kobe Bryant, along with Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett were elected into the baseball hall of fame.

An in depth look at the newest members of the basketball Hall of Fame

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 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 1989 Kareem played his last NBA game

April 4- Kareem plays last NBA game in Seattle

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 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 2010 Kobe signed a 3 year 87 million dollar extension with the Lakers

April 2- Kobe signs 3 year 87 million dollar extension with Lakers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2020
On this day in 1989 A.Bartlett Giamatti was named the commissioner of the MLB

April 1- A.Bartlett Giamatti named commissioner of the MLB

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2020
On this day in 2003 the Reds played their first game at Great American Ball Park

March 31-Reds play first game at Great American Ball Park

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 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
On this day in 1994 Jimmy Johnson (middle) quit his Cowboys coaching job

March 29- Jimmy Johnson quits Cowboys coaching job

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 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
An unfamiliar sight has taken hold in dugouts and gyms this spring, emptiness

How student athletes are handling life without their sport

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
On this day in 1937 Joe Dimaggio switched from a 40 oz. bat to a 36 oz. bat

March 26- Joe Dimaggio switches from 40 oz. bat to 36 oz. bat

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
On this day in 1967 Kareem won the NCAA tournament most outstanding player award

March 25- Kareem named NCAA tournament most outstanding player

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2020
On this day in 1979 Magic Johnson (right) had a 29 point triple double in an NCAA tournament game

March 24- Magic Johnson gets 29 point triple double in NCAA tournament game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 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 1959 Jerry West (left) was name the most outstanding player

March 21- Jerry West wins most outstanding player in NCAA tournament

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2020
On this day in 1973 Roberto Clemente was elected into the baseball hall of fame 11 weeks after dying in a plane crash

March 20- Roberto Clemente elected into baseball hall of fame 11 weeks after dying in plane crash

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020
On this day in 1995 Jordan played his first game back from retirement

March 19- Michael Jordan plays first game back from retirement

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2020
The New York Yankees always have the World Series on their minds because of their long standing tradition of winning seasons. Can they do it again?

Yankees season preview, will the Yankees win their 28th ring in 2020?

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2020
On this day in 1991 the Sixers retired Wilt Chamberlains number

March 18- Wilt’s number retired by Sixers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 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
With a new season in the horizon Colonia baseball looks to do some great things

Preview of the 2020 Colonia baseball season

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 1960 Wilt scored 53 points

March 14- Wilt scored 53 points in playoff games

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2020
On this day in 1960 the Cardinals moved to St. Louis

March 13- NFL’s Chicago Cardinals move to St. Louis

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 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 1930 Babe Ruth signed a 2 year contract extension with the Yankees

March 8- Babe Ruth signs two year contract extension with Yankees

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2020
On this day in 1996 Magic Johnson became the 2nd player to reach 10,000 assists

March 7- Magic becomes 2nd player to reach 10,000 assists

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2020
On this day in 2019 Lebron passed Jordan in all time points

March 6- Lebron passes Jordan in all time points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020
On this day in 1997 Tommy Lasorda (right) was elected into the baseball hall of fame

March 5- Tommy Lasorda elected into hall of fame

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 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 1964 Oscar Robertson (right) and Jerry Lucas had a 40-40 game

February 29- Oscar Robertson and Jerry Lucas have 40-40 game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 29, 2020
On this day in 1967 Wilt scored his 35th consecutive field goal

February 28- Wilt hits 35th consecutive field goal

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 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 1987 Jordan scored 58 points for the Bulls record

February 26- Jordan scores 58 points for Bulls record

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

February 25- Paul O’Neill is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2020
The world lost a legend in Kobe Bryant and many people were hit hard by this.

How Kobe’s death affected his family, friends and everyone

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 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 1968 Wilt became the first player to score 25,000 points

February 23- Wilt becomes first NBA player to score 25,000 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2020
On this day in 1967 the modern goalpost was standardized in the NFL

February 22- Modern goalpost is standardized in NFL

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2020
On this day in 1969 Ted Williams signed a 5 year contract to manage the Senators

February 21- Ted Williams signs 5 year contract to manage Senators

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 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 1992 the Lakers retired Magic Johnsons (right) number

February 16- Lakers retire Magic Johnson’s number

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 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 1966 Wilt has become the all time leading scorer

February 14- Wilt becomes all time leading scorer

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020
On this day in 1990 Larry bird (right) ended his free throw streak of 71 games

February 13- Larry Bird ends free throw streak of 71 games

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020
On this day in 1958 Bill Russell (right) grabbed 41 rebounds in a game

February 12- Bill Russell grabs 41 rebounds in a game.

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020
On this day in 1966 Willie Mays signed a 130k deal with the3 Giants

February 11- Willie Mays signs largest contract in MLB history

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 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 1980 Rick Barry hit eight 3 pointers in a game

February 9- Rick Barry becomes first player to hit 8 three pointers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2020
On this day in 1960 Bill Russell became the 2nd player to get 50 rebounds in a game

February 8- Bill Russell becomes first player to get 50 rebounds in a game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2020
The 2005 movie Fever Pitch is a great romantic movie to watch during valentines day

Should Fever Pitch be your call to the bullpen for valentines day?

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 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 1989 Kareem became the first player to score 38,000 points in a career

February 5- Kareem becomes first player to score 38,000 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 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 1959 Vince Lombardi signed a 5 year contract to coach the Packers

February 2- Vince Lombardi signs 5 year contract with Packers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2020
On this day in 1995 John Stockton became the all time assist leader

February 1- John Stockton becomes all time assist leader

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2020
Punishments have been handed out to Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros, but many feel like the punishments are too light

How MLB has dealt with controversy past vs. present

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 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 2000 Karl Malone became the 3rd player to score 30,000 points

January 29- Karl Malone becomes 3rd player to score 30,000 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 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 1960 Pete Rozelle (left) was elected the NFL commissioner

January 26- Pete Rozelle elected NFL commissioner

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 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 1950 Jackie Robinson signed the largest deal in Dodgers history at the time.

January 24- Jackie Robinson signs largest contract in Dodgers history

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2020
On this day in 1953 the Dallas Texans moved to Baltimore to become the Colts

January 23- Dallas Texans become Baltimore Colts

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 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
Despite putting up a great fight, the Yankees failed to win the world series for the 10th year in a row

Yankees year in review 2019, the chase for 28 continues

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 1998 Bird (right) returned to Boston as the Pacers coach

January 18- Larry Bird returns to Boston as Pacers head coach

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2020
On this day in 2012 Lebron became the fastest player to score 20,000 points

January 17- Lebron James becomes the fastest player to score 20,000 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 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
The story of Derrick Rose is an inspiring must read

“I’ll show you” the inspiring story of Derrick Rose is a must read

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020
On this day in 1987 Catfish Hunter was elected into the baseball hall of fame

January 14- Catfish Hunter elected into hall of fame

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 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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