Darryl Strawberry coming to Dick's Sporting Goods opening in West Long Branch. After a two-day "soft opening," Dick's will host a grand opening celebration from May 25 to 27. Besides giveaways, the event will feature an appearance by former New York Mets and Yankees right fielder Darryl Strawberry on May 26 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Dick's Sporting Goods, which has stores on Route 70 in Brick and at the Freehold Raceway Mall, is leasing the former Sports Authority store.