The battle for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination quietly began last year — maybe not for the candidates, but for their political groups.

The hype rains down for Super Bowl XLIV - as if the National Football League has been around for only 44 years. With 95 million television viewers and $206 million in TV advertising, the hype is understandable

The Yankees took the World Series trophy to Beijing as part of baseball’s effort to develop fans in China.

The Yankees took the World Series trophy to Beijing as part of baseball’s effort to develop fans in China.

TRENTON - Saying that some of New Jersey’s biggest assets have turned into liabilities, Gov. Christie yesterday created a commission that will look for ways to make the most of the Meadowlands and the state’s casinos and horse tracks.

From Bearden High School to Kentucky to Yankee Stadium, Mark Connor’s rise ending as a New York Yankees pitching coach began as a BHS Bulldog.

WEST POINT — The West Point community will get a peek at the Yankees World Series trophy from 1 p.m.

WEST POINT — The West Point community will get a peek at the Yankees World Series trophy from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m

TRENTON - Saying some of New Jersey’s biggest assets have turned to liabilities, Gov. Christie Wednesday created a commission that will look for ways to make the most of the Meadowlands and the state’s casinos and horse tracks.