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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. 

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On this day in 1992 the Bills beat the Broncos in the AFC championship

January 12- Bills beat Broncos in AFC championship

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2020
On this day in 1987 the Broncos beat the Browns in the AFC championship

January 11- Broncos beat Browns in AFC championship

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2020
On this day in 1986 Kareem became the first player to score 34,000 points

January 10-Kareem becomes first player to score 34,000 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2020
On this day in 1989 Johnny Bench was elected into the baseball hall of fame

January 9- Johnny Bench elected into baseball hall of fame

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2020
On this day in 1993 Jordan became the 2nd fastest player to reach 20,000 points

January 8- Michael Jordan becomes 2nd fastest player to reach 20,000 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2020
On this day in 1998 Shaq got the 1,000 block of his career

January 7- Shaq gets the 1,000 block of his career

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2020
On this day in 2018 Marcus Mariota became the 2nd quarterback to score a touchdown off his own pass

January 6- Marcus Mariota scores touchdown off his own pass

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2020
On this day in 1996 Don Shula announced his retirement

January 5- Don Shula announces retirement

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2020
On this day in 1970 the Chiefs beat the Raiders in the AFL championship game

January 4- Chiefs beat Raiders in AFL championship

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2020
On this day in 2016 Jimmy Butler broke the Bulls record for most points in a half

January 3- Jimmy Butler breaks Bulls record for most points in a half

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2020
On this day in 1987 Jack Ramsay (middle) won his 800th NBA game

January 2- Jack Ramsay wins 800th NBA game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 2, 2020
On this day in 1961 Briggs stadium was renamed to Tigers stadium

January 1- Briggs stadium renamed to Tigers stadium

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 1, 2020
On this day in 1967 the first NBA game at great western forum was played.

December 31- First NBA game at great western forum

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 31, 2019
On this day in 1973 the Miami Dolphins (pictured behind Obama) won the AFC championship game

December 30- Dolphins beat Raiders in AFC championship game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 30, 2019
On this day in 2007 Brady threw his 50th touchdown of the season

December 29- Brady throws 50th touchdown of season

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2019
On this day in 1957 CBS stated it won't broadcast games where minor leagues games are on

December 28- CBS states it won’t broadcast games where minor league games are on.

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 28, 2019
On this day in 1956 Bill Sharman (left) ended his free throw streak of 55 games

December 27- Bill Sharman ends free throw streak of 55 games

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 27, 2019
On this day in 1976 the Raiders beat the Steelers in the AFC championship

December 26- Raiders beat Steelers in AFC championship

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 26, 2019
On this day in 2011 Derrick Rose hit a game winner vs. Lakers

December 25- Derrick Rose hits game winner vs. Lakers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 25, 2019
On this day in 1961 Jay Wright was born

December 24- Jay Wright is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 24, 2019
On this day in 1951 the first televised game in NFL history happened

December 23- First coast-to-coast televised NFL game between Rams and Browns

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2019
On this day in 1996 Kordell Stewart runs 80 yards for a TD

December 22- Kordell Stewart runs 80 yards for TD

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2019
On this day in 1995 the San Francisco Giants announced their plan to build a new stadium

December 21- Giants announce plan to build new stadium by 2000

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2019
On this day in 1966 the Seattle Supersonics were created

December 20- Supersonics were created

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
On this day in 2010 Michael Vick and the Eagles came back from a 21 point deficit against the Giants

December 19- Eagles come back from 21 point deficit vs. Giants

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2019
On this day in 1961 Wilt (left) scored 78 points vs. the Lakers

December 18- Wilt Chamberlain scores 78 points vs Lakers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
On this day in 1991 the Cavs beat the Heat by a record 68 points

December 17- Cavs beat Heat by a record 68 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2019
On this day in 1973 OJ Simpson became the first player to get 2,000 yards in a season

December 16- OJ Simpson becomes first running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2019
On this day in 1997 Joe Montana's number was retired by the 49ers

December 15- Joe Montana’s number retired by 49ers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2019
On this day in 1988 the Miami Heat won their first NBA game

December 14- Heat win first NBA game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2019
On this day in 1983 The Pistons and Nuggets played the highest scoring game in NBA history

December 13- Highest scoring game in NBA history between Pistons and Nuggets

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2019
Get into the holiday spirit with the Spongebob christmas special

Christmas who?, the Spongebob Christmas special review

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2019
On this day in 1965 Gale Sayers set a record for most touchdowns in a game

December 12- Gale Sayers ties record for most touchdowns in a game with 6

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2019
On this day in 1959 Roger Maris was traded to the Yankees

December 11- Roger Maris is traded to Yankees

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2019
On this day in 1986 Dominique Wilkins (left) scored 57 points vs. the Bulls

December 10- Dominique Wilkins scores 57 points vs. Bulls

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
On this day in 1985 Jerry Rice started his streak of consecutive games with a reception

December 9- Jerry Rice begins streak of consecutive games with a reception

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2019
On this day in 2011 Tim Tebow won the heisman trophy

December 8- Tim Tebow named heisman trophy winner

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2019
On this day in 1995 the NBA settled a strike with the refs

December 7- NBA settles strike with refs

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2019
On this day in 1992 Barry Bonds signed a record deal with the Giants

December 6- Barry Bonds signs record deal with Giants

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2019
On this day in 1974 the Seahawks were created

December 5- Seahawks are created

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2019
On this day in 1996 the Magic had the lowest scoring game of the shot clock era

December 4- Magic have lowest scoring game in shot clock era

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2019
On this day in 1956 Wilt Chamberlain (number 13) made his varsity college debut

December 3- Wilt Chamberlain makes varsity college debut

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2019
On this day in 1951 the Packers retired Don Hutson's number 14

December 2- Don Hutson gets number retired by Packers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2019
On this day in 1991 Dan Marino reached 3,000 yards in a season for the 8th time in his career

December 1- Dan Marino reaches 3,000 yards in a season for the 8th time in his career

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2019
On this day in 2015 Kobe Bryant (right) announced his retirement

November 30-Kobe Bryant announces retirement

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2019
On this day in 1966 the Warriors played their first game in Oakland Coliseum arena

November 29- Warriors play first game in Oakland Coliseum arena

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2019
On this day in 1964 Tucker Fredrickson was drafted by the Giants with the first pick in the NFL draft

November 28- Tucker Fredrickson is drafted with the first pick in the NFL draft

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2019
Stanton

Why have sports injuries increased?

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2019
On this day in 1941 Joe Dimaggio won his 2nd career MVP

November 27- Joe Dimaggio wins AL MVP

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2019
On this day in 1969 Shawn Kemp (right) was born

November 26- Shawn Kemp is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2019
On this day in 1976 O.J Simpson got 273 yards in a game against the Lions

November 25- O.J Simpson gets 273 yards against the Lions

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2019
On this day in 1957 Jim Brown set a Browns record for most yards rushed in a game

November 24- Jim Brown sets Browns record for most yards rushed in a game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2019
On this day in 1968 the Bucks made their first NBA trade

November 23- Bucks make first NBA trade

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2019
On this day in 1991 Patrick Ewing signed a record deal with the Knicks

November 22- Patrick Ewing signs record deal with Knicks

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2019
On this day in 1925 Red Grange signed with the Chicago Bears

November 21- Red Grange signs with Chicago Bears

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2019
On this day in 1997 A.C. Green set the record for most consecutive games played

November 20- A.C. Green sets record for most consecutive games played

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2019
On this day in 1979 Nolan Ryan became the first million dollar pitcher

November 19- Nolan Ryan becomes first million dollar pitcher

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2019
On this day in 1990 Phil Simms and the Giants improved their record to 10-0 after a win over the Lions

November 18- Giants improve record to 10-0 after win over Lions

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2019
Jim Brown scored 43 points in a college game on this day in 1956

November 17- Jim Brown scores 43 points in a college game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2019
Bill Russell (number 6) got 49 rebounds in a game on this day in 1957

November 16- Bill Russell gets 49 rebounds in a game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2019

AP style guide- names, punctuation, times and dates

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019
Elgin Baylor (left) dropped 70 points against the Knicks on this day in 1960

November 15- Elgin Baylor drops 70 points against the Knicks

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019
Don Shula set the record for most wins by a head coach in 1993

November 14- Don Shula sets record for most wins by a head coach in NFL history.

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2019
Bob Pettit became the first player to score 20,000 points on this day in 1964

November 13- Bob Pettit becomes first player to score 20,000 points

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2019
Roger Clemens won the cy young award on this day in 1987

November 12- Roger Clemens wins unanimous cy young award

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2019
Bill Musgrave was born on this day in 1967

November 11- Bill Musgrave is born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019
Eagles and Steelers played a penalty free game on this day in 1940

November 10- Steelers and Eagles play penalty free game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2019
The Knicks game was blacked out on this day in 1965.

November 9- Knicks game postponed due to black out

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2019
The Kings played their first game in Arco arena on this day in 1988

November 8-Kings play first game in Arco arena

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019
The Giants and Lions played a game that ended in a scoreless tie on this day in 1943

November 7- Lions and Giants have scoreless tie

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
Dusty Baker won NL manager of the year on this day in 1997

November 6- Dusty Baker wins NL manager of the year

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2019
Wilt Chamberlain and the Lakers started a 33 game consecutive win streak on this day in 1971

November 5- Lakers start 33 game consecutive win streak

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
The Saints got their first shutout victory on this day in 1973

November 4- Saints get first shutout victory in franchise history

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2019
Jerry Rice became the first player to reach 1,000 receptions on this day in 1996

November 3- Jerry Rice becomes first player to reach 1,000 receptions

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2019
Hank Aaron was traded to the Brewers on this day in 1974

November 2- Hank Aaron traded to Brewers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2019
Derek Jeter hit the first November home run on this day in 2001

November 1- Derek Jeter hits first home run in November

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2019
Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play

October 31- Earl Lloyd becomes first African American to play in an NBA game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019
It's the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown is seen as a classic, but how good is it really?

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown may not be scary, but is family-friendly

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2019
October 30- Nolan Ryan throws 100.9 MPH fastball

October 30- Nolan Ryan throws 100.9 MPH fastball

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2019
On this day in 1931 Lefty Grove was named the AL MVP.

October 29- Lefty Grove named AL MVP

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
On this day in 1970 the Cleveland Cavaliers played their first home game

October 28- Cleveland Cavaliers play first home game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019
John Kasay was born on this day in 1969

October 27- John Kasay was born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2019
Mariano Rivera and the Yankees won the world series on this day in 2000

October 26- Yankees win world series

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2019
The Marlins won the world series on this day in 2003

October 25- Marlins win world series

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2019
Pat Williams was born on this day in 1972

October 24- Pat Williams was born

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2019
Joe Carter hit a walk off home run in the world series in 1993

October 23- Joe Carter hits walk off home run in World Series

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
For some graduation seems light years away, but it will be here for you know it. How will you make your high school years memorable?

How to get the most of your high school life

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
Joe Dimaggio

October 22- Joe Dimaggio hired as executive VP’s of Athletics

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
Willis Reed became the first Knicks player to player to have his number retired on this day on 1976

October 21- Willis Reed becomes first Knicks player to have number retired

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2019
Jim Brown set the single season rushing record on this day in 1963

October 20- Jim Brown sets single season rushing record

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2019
David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox clinched a world series appearance on this day in 2013.

October 19- Red Sox clinch world series appearance with win over Tigers

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2019
Reggie Jackson hit 3 home runs in the world series clincher on this day in 1977

October 18- Reggie Jackson hits 3 home runs in world series clincher

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2019
Pete Maravich and the Utah Jazz started a 28 game road losing streak on this day in 1974

October 17- New Orleans Jazz begin 28 game road losing streak

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
Lou Gehrig was named the AL MVP for the 2nd time in his career on this day in 1936

October 16- Lou Gehrig named AL MVP

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2019
George Brett was forced out of the World Series on this day in 1980.

October 15- George Brett forced out of World Series with hemorrhoids

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
Joe Montana had 6 touchdowns in one game on this day in 1990

October 14- Joe Montana has 6 touchdowns in one game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2019
On this day in 1970 Calvin Murphy made his NBA debut

October 13- Future basketball hall of famer Calvin Murphy makes debut

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2019
On this day in 1993 the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their 2nd consecutive world series

October 12- Blue Jays clinch 2nd consecutive World Series appearance

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2019
Carl Yastrzemski and two other Red Sox players hit back to back to back home runs on this day in 1967

October 11- Carl Yastrzemski, Reggie Smith and Rico Petrocelli hit back to back to back home runs in World Series

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2019
Lawrence Taylor had his number 56 retired by the Giants on this day in 1994

October 10th- Lawrence Taylor’s number 56 retired by Giants

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2019
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