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Josh Mayer

Josh Mayer is a 19-year-old sportswriter and content developer from New Jersey who has written about a large variety of sports. Josh has extensive knowledge of baseball and hockey, specifically MLB and the NHL. You can find more of his work as a contributing writer for Rising Apple, the New York Mets site on the FanSided network. He is a diehard fan of the New York Mets and the New Jersey Devils, and is a proud Ohio State Buckeye. Follow him on X @JoshMayer27.
  • NHL
    WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 02: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates down the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena on November 02, 2024 in Washington, DC.
    Josh MayerMarch 27, 2025

    The Gr8 Chase: Ovechkin Closes in on Gretzky’s Record

    As we approach the final games of the NHL season, we also approach the end of the “Gr8 Chase,” the great storyline this season of Alexander Ovechkin‘s race to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time scoring record. Ovechkin currently stands at 889 career goals, and he needs five to tie Gretzky’s record,…

  • NCAA
    MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 23: Cam Brent #55 of the Mississippi Rebels celebrates with teammates in the locker room after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones during the second round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Fiserv Forum on March 23, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    Josh MayerMarch 25, 2025

    March Madness Sweet 16 Preview: Who Will Advance From Each Matchup?

    The picture is starting to become clearer. Now that we’ve reached the Sweet 16, we have a better idea of who is making a legitimate run this March in the NCAA tournament. We know everyone here came to play, but the question is, who’s the best of the teams remaining?…

  • MLB
    FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait in front of the Green Monster during 2025 Boston Red Sox Spring Training at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on February 18, 2025.
    Josh MayerMarch 24, 2025

    2025 MLB Preview: Who will win the World Series?

    MLB fans, Opening Day is just days away! The season began early with the Dodgers sweeping the Cubs in the two-game Tokyo Series last week, and now the other 28 teams will start their campaigns later this week. As we await the first pitch on Thursday, let’s dive into the…

  • Soccer
    MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
    Josh MayerMarch 18, 2025

    Football’s Future Stars 2025: Who Will Dominate the Game?

    Football fans are always searching for the next big name destined to dominate the sport. With rising stars like Lamine Yamal and Endrick already making waves – commanding massive transfer fees and amassing millions of followers – the future of football is being shaped by the next generation of talent.…

  • NCAA
    CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 13: Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils plays against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the quarterfinal round of the ACC men's basketball tournament at Spectrum Center on March 13, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
    Josh MayerMarch 18, 2025

    March Madness 2025 Preview: Who Will Win the Tournament?

    The Madness is here. Hailed “the best tournament in sports,” the NCAA D1 Men’s Basketball Tournament never fails to bring drama and excitement. Tomorrow, the First Four will tip off with Alabama State facing St. Francis and San Diego State against North Carolina. On Wednesday, American will face Mount St.…

  • NBA
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder
    Josh MayerMarch 13, 2025

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP 2024-25: Why OKC’s Explosive PG Deserves It

    Who is the NBA‘s Most Valuable Player this season? Of course, that’s an impossible question to answer with most teams having over 15 games left to play, but a basic idea can certainly be drawn out at this point. Considering all of the league’s best, this prediction is not an…

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