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NJ's Aaron Rodgers Passed Over For Vice President: Report
It looks like New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, an Essex County resident, will have to focus on his day job this fall.
According to NBC News, Rodgers will not be Robert F. Kennedy Jr's running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Kennedy, who is running as an independent, is picking Nicole Shanahan, a Bay Area based attorney.
Rodgers, who owns a home in Cedar Grove, had been considered a finalist for the Veep slot, along with WWE Hall of Famer and former Minnesota governor Jesse "The Body" Ventura and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.
The quarterback, whose debut season w…
Philly Ophthalmology Resident Tries Not To Cry In Emotional Return To 'Jeopardy!'
Philadelphia ophthalmology return to "Jeopardy!" on Friday, Dec. 1 was a meaningful one.
Bryce Hwang tried not to shed any tears as he paid a tribute to his grandfather, who died last week, during Final Jeopardy in the Wildcard Champions Tournament.
The question was: The Goshute, a western people, called this body of water Teittse Paa, meaning, "bad water."
Hwang, with $10,400 said: What is the Great Salt Lake?
Ken Jennings asked Hwang, who answered correctly, if he had recently lost his grandfather. Hwang said he did, last week, noting he was a "Jeopardy!" fan.
"That's a lovely tri…
'Dream Come True': Englewood Native Reflects On 'Jeopardy!' Run
Ittai Sopher is still processing his whirlwind week.
The Englewood native, who now works in New Orleans, appeared on "Jeopardy!" last week, winning twice, got shoutouts from Gayle King and the Louisiana Secretary of State, and took home more than $27,000.
Congratulations to WWLTV producer Ittai Sopher for representing our great state as the reigning champion on Jeopardy! Keep up the great work, the entire state is rooting for you! Posted by Louisiana Secretary of State on Friday, July 14, 2023
"It's a dream come true," Sopher, a producer for WWL TV, said. "I definitely feel a lot of …
This Englewood Native Is The New 'Jeopardy!' Champion
Ittai Sopher spent years dreaming of being a contestant on 'Jeopardy!" When he finally got the chance, he didn't disappoint.
Sopher, an Englewood native who now works as a producer for a New Orleans TV station, is the reigning "Jeopardy!" champion, winning the edition that aired on Wednesday, July 12, taking home $12,401.
Since he started watching the show in 2010, Sopher said he wanted to be on it.
"I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher. "I've been trying out every year since then, but never made any progress."
Sopher finally got his big break last year when h…
Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week
If the stars align, two Virginia women could face each other on "Jeopardy!" this week.
Laura Blyler Scanland, a nonprofit fundraiser from Newport News, will be on the Tuesday, June 13 episode.
Suzanne Goldlust, a marketing manager from Reston, will be on the Thursday, June 15 episode.
In order to win tonight's episode, Scanland would need to beat Suresh Krishnan, who is on a five-day winning streak with more than $82,000 already.
Essex County Woman Finishes Third On 'Jeopardy'!
Final Jeopardy ended up being Joyce Sun's downfall.
The Bloomfield lawyer finished in third place on "Jeopardy!" in an episode that aired on Wednesday, May 24. Sun entered Final Jeopardy with a slight lead, $10,800 to $10,400 over the second place contestant, but was tripped up on this:
When the opera “Lohengrin” premiered in 1850, this man, a future in-law of the composer, was the conductor.
The answer: Who is Franz Liszt?
Sun guessed Rachmaninoff, which cost her $10,500. The other two contestants also got Final Jeopardy wrong, but were more conservative with their wagers.
Whiffing…
Cambridge 'Jeopardy!' Legend Returns To Show For 'Masters' Tourney
Matt Amodio, one of the greatest "Jeopardy!" champions ever, will return to the show on Monday, May 8, to face down some of the gameshow's other legends as part of the "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament.
Amodio, a postdoctoral researcher in Cambridge, won 38 games and more than $1.5 million in cash during his run on "Jeopardy!" in 2021.
The "Master's Tournament" will pit six of the show's most prolific winners against one another for a $250,000 purse. Joining Amodio in the three-week series are James Holzhauer, Sam Buttrey, Andrew He, Mattea Roach, and Amy Schneider.
Amodio is putting his …
'Occasional Drag Queen' From Silver Spring Pockets $40K In 'Jeopardy!' Run
An impressive run is over for three-time Jeopardy! champion — and part time drag queen — Kevin Belle, who you may know as Whiskey Ginger.
The Maryland native's steak that saw him pocket tens of thousands of dollars was upended during Wednesday's rendition of the beloved quiz show.
A trail planner from Silver Spring, Belle's streak began on Friday, April 28, when he won more than $10,000, and continued into this week, when he claimed two more victories before being topped on Wednesday, May 3 by Illinois native Hannah Wilson, though there were no hard feelings there.
In total, Belle claim…
