Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist OAK BLUFFS, MA – Newport (8-7) fell behind quickly and could never catch up in Saturday’s 8-4 loss to the Sharks (9-8) at the Shark Tank. In a 5-0 hole in the third inning, Colton Ledbetter got the Gulls back in the game with a bases loaded, two-RBI […]
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Verdugo hits 3-run HR, scorching Red Sox top Guardians 4-2
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a three-run homer, Jarren Duran had a career-high four hits and an RBI, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 Saturday for their sixth straight victory. Verdugo’s two-out rocket to right off Shane Bieber (3-4) gave Boston a 3-2 lead in […]
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Penultimate day of racing sets the stage at the 20th Anniversary C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta
Thirty-two sailors racing at the 20th Anniversary C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta had a three-hour delay for day two of racing while the race management team waited for the five knot South Westerly breeze to fill in on Narragansett Bay. While the sailors waited for the postponement flag to be lowered, the four […]
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Gulls snap ski, crush Swamp Bats 14 – 6
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator After the toughest stretch offensively so far this season, the Newport Gulls (8-6) snap their four-game skid, defeating the Keene Swamp Bats (7-8) 14-6 to split the season series. It was the most runs that the Gulls have scored at Cardines Field since June of 2018. Following a vicious […]
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Arroyo has three RBIs in return, Red Sox beat Guardians 6-3
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Christian Arroyo hit a two-run homer in the seventh and had three RBIs in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, powering the surging Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. Arroyo’s go-ahead homer to left-center off Bryan Shaw (3-1) […]
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Day one of racing on the record at the 20th Anniversary C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta
Sailors competing at the 20th Anniversary C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta in Newport, R.I. were greeted with a fantastic day for the first day of racing. A consistent South Westerly breeze in the 15 to 16 knots range with gusts up to 18 knots provided a picture perfect race course for the two classes […]
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Celtics look to future, draft Alabama’s Davison at No. 53
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics looked toward the future by selecting former Alabama guard JD Davison in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday night. Davison was an SEC All-Freshman Team selection this past season for the Crimson Tide, averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists despite only starting six games. But […]
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Sailors are ready for day one of racing at the 20th Anniversary C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta
After wrapping up two days of the coaching clinic, sailors are ready to hit the start line tomorrow for day one of racing at the 20th Anniversary C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta (Clagett Newport) presented by Clagett Sailing. Racing will be held for the next three days with the final day of competition June 26, 2022. […]
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World No. 9 Felix Auger-Aliassime will compete in Infosys Hall of Fame Open
Felix Auger-Aliassime, currently No. 9 in the Pepperstone ATP Tour rankings and a 2021 US Open semifinalist, has entered the Infosys Hall of Fame Open player field, the International Tennis Hall Of Fame announced today. A wild card recipient, Auger-Aliassime will be the first top 10 player to compete in Newport since 2018. “We’re thrilled […]
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Q&A: Billie Jean King on Title IX’s 50th anniversary
By MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Jean King admired a portrait of Patsy Mink, considered the “Mother of Title IX,” at the U.S. Capitol on the 50th anniversary of Title IX. “She knew exclusion firsthand and she had the confidence and leadership to challenge and change discrimination through the law,” […]
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Newport to face off against Boston at Newport Polo on Saturday
The June 25 match at Newport International Polo Series will feature Newport vs. Boston, Newport’s oldest rival. The matchup at 5 pm on Saturday will pit teams in contention for prize money in the USPA Congressional Cup, sanctioned by the United States Polo Association, and the largest polo tournament thus far in the Northeast, featuring the most […]
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Gulls comeback falls short in 6 – 4 loss to Sanford
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator A heroic comeback at Cardines Field fell short as the Newport Gulls (7-6) dropped Wednesday’s game to the Sanford Mainers (5-9) by a score of 6-4. It was a pitcher’s duel for most of the game, with Newport’s Jake Garland leading the way for the Gulls, making his […]
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Refsnyder hits 2-run homer as Red Sox sweep Tigers, 6-2
BOSTON (AP) — Rob Refsnyder has learned just how fleeting opportunities are in the major leagues, bouncing around to five different teams in seven seasons. The 31-year-old is already feeling like his sixth stop in Boston is the one he’s been waiting for. Refsnyder hit a two-run homer in the third inning to help the Red Sox […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum unveils new 2022 exhibitions
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has unveiled four new exhibits, just in time for Newport’s summer season. Featuring carefully curated selections of artifacts on display and a new interactive experience, the collections showcase items from Hall of Famers’ personal collections, unique pieces of tennis-themed artwork, and global contributions to the sport. The four new […]
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Bermuda Race winners include Illusion, Warrior Won, Prevail, Argo, and Groupe 5
Overnight, the great majority of the 186-boat fleet arrived in Bermuda and yesterday’s provisional divisional leaders have all been confirmed as the winners in the 52nd running of the Newport Bermuda Race. (See full results.)Winning the largest division in the race, the St. David’s Lighthouse Division with 108 boats, is Illusion, a Cal 40 owned by Sally and Stan […]
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Gulls fall to swamp Bats 6-0 at Alumni Field
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist KEENE, N.H. – In the first matchup with Keene since the 2019 season, Newport fell behind early and could never catch up in Tuesday’s 6-0 loss at Alumni Field. The final score may not be indicative of Newport’s tough luck at the plate. In the top half of […]
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Story’s 3-run HR out of Fenway helps Red Sox beat Tigers 5-4
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Trevor Story hit a three-run homer out of Fenway Park, Christian Vázquez added a solo shot for a key run in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Tuesday night. Boston, wearing unusual yellow jerseys with blue trim, went ahead […]
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Sean Bouchard becomes 28th former Gull to make MLB debut
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist NEWPORT, R.I. – On Sunday, June 19, Newport Gulls alum Sean Bouchard got the call up to make his major league debut with the Colorado Rockies, making the 2015 Gull the 28th player in team history to play in the major leagues. It’s a well-deserved promotion for Bouchard […]
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Rob Gronkowski retires, won’t join Tom Brady for 3rd season
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Rob Gronkowski won’t be joining Tom Brady for a third season with the Buccaneers. The four-time All-Pro tight end announced his retirement for the second time in three years on Tuesday. In an Instagram post, Gronkowski thanked his teammates and coaches over the years […]
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Cordero has 3 hits, 2 RBIs to help Red Sox beat Tigers 5-2
BOSTON (AP) — Jarren Duran and Josh Winckowski have been living out of temporary metal lockers in the middle of the home clubhouse at Fenway Park, a sign that the two Triple-A callups might not be in Boston long. But for now it’s hard to picture the Red Sox winning without them. Duran had two […]
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Sailor falls overboard, dies during Newport Bermuda Race
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The captain of a sailing vessel participating in the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race fell overboard and died, race organizers said. Colin Golder, of New Providence, New Jersey, was steering the 42-foot (12.8-meter) yacht Morgan of Marietta on Sunday in strong winds, roughly 325 miles from Bermuda when he fell overboard, the […]
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Gulls drop pair in doubleheader to Navigators on Sunday
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist LYNN, M.A. — Newport (7-4) was on the wrong side of two nail-biting games against North Shore (3-9) 4-1 in game one, and 1-0 in eight innings in game two in Sunday’s seven inning doubleheader at Fraser Field. After the Navigators took an early 4-0 lead in game […]
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US Open updates: Fitzpatrick hangs on, wins U.S. Open by 1
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open (all times local): 7 p.m. Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick won the U.S. Open, winning his first major on the same course where he took the U.S. Amateur title nine years earlier. Fitzpatrick shot a 2-under 68 at The Country Club to finish the tournament at 6-under […]
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Patience pays at the Inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s Championship
By New York Yacht club Patience is not often the primary attribute of the young. But there is no better word to describe the winning performance of Alie Toppa, and her crew of recent college graduates, at the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s Championship, sailed out of Harbour Court in Newport, R.I., this past […]
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Pivetta goes 7 strong with 10 Ks; Red Sox hold off Cards 6-4
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Nick Pivetta pitched seven dominant innings with 10 strikeouts, Christian Vázquez hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Sunday to win their fifth straight series. Trevor Story added a solo shot and Jackie Bradley Jr. had a […]