With the XXIV Olympic Winter Games scheduled to start in Beijing on February 4th, we take a look back on Rhode Islanders who’ve competed in the Olympic Winter Games of years past. Marissa Castelli and her former partner, Simon Shnapir, atop the medal podium at the 2013 U.S. Championships. Source: Wikipedia Marissa Castelli Sport: Figure Skating […]
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Rhode Island Pro Soccer launches social media platforms
Rhode Island’s upstart Professional Soccer Club today announced that it has launched its newly-formed social media platform, signaling another step in its development. The club went live with its Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts this morning, and they are as follows: Twitter @RI_ProSoccer Rhode Island’s it for us.We’re leading the charge to bring @USLChampionship soccer to the […]
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Class of 2022 voting results yields no new inductees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Following the tabulation of votes submitted for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2022 ballot, the International Tennis Hall Of Fame today announced that the official process for selection has resulted in no new inductees for 2022. The International Tennis Hall of Fame will still hold the traditional Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in July 2022, […]
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New York Yacht Club to challenge for 37th America’s Cup with American Magic
Earlier this week the Trustees of the New York Yacht Club approved a challenge for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, sailing’s most prestigious trophy. “We are extremely excited to continue our quest to regain the America’s Cup with American Magic,” says Paul M. Zabetakis, M.D., Commodore of the New York Yacht Club (at […]
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Alinghi Red Bull Racing launches bid for 37th America’s Cup
After an absence of over a decade, one of the most dynamic names in the history of the America’s Cup, Alinghi, is returning to battle for sailing’s pinnacle honour, and this time the twice consecutive–winning syndicate is partnered by a driving force in global sport, Red Bull. Sailing under the flag of the Société Nautique […]
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Narragansett Bay Adult Athletic Sailing Association now accepting 2022 Scholarship boat applications
The Narragansett Bay Adult Athletic Sailing Association (NAASA) is now accepting applications from interested sailors for scholarship boats for its 2022 season. NAASA Scholarships provide fully funded F18 Catamarans for the NAASA F18 League including summer storage at Sail Newport, entry fees, and coaching. Full teams or individual athletes are encouraged to apply via SailNAASA.org. Founded in 2021 […]
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It’s Providence versus Rhode Island at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center on Saturday
The battle of Rhode Island is here. The Providence Friars men’s basketball team will host the University of Rhode Island Rams on Saturday (December 4) at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence. The Friars hold a 74-56 all-time record and a 39-23 home record against URI. In their last meeting, the Friars lost to the […]
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League COVID-19 protocols lead to P-Bruins December 3 and December 5 home games being rescheduled
The American Hockey League announced today, December 1, that due to league COVID-19 protocols, the following Providence Bruins home games have been rescheduled: Friday, December 3 – Hartford at Providence has been rescheduled for Monday, April 4, at 7:05 p.m.Sunday, December 5 – Utica at Providence has been rescheduled for Monday, January 10, at 7:05 […]
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Start date confirmed for next edition of The Ocean Race
The start date for leg one of The Ocean Race 2022-23 has been confirmed with both IMOCA and VO65 fleets scheduled to burst from the starting blocks on Sunday, January 15, 2023, from Alicante on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. The Ocean Race said in a press release today that there will be race activity throughout 2022, with teams building […]
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New York Yacht Club, Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, and Cruising Club of America join forces to create Bermuda Short-Handed Return
What goes down must come up. And the boats that race to the Onion Patch next June in the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race—the vast majority of them, at least—must make their way back home to the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. To help facilitate a safe and enjoyable journey back, the New York Yacht […]
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New race course for The Ocean Race features the longest Southern Ocean leg in the 50-year history of the event
The following is a press release from The Ocean Race The next edition of The Ocean Race will feature the longest Southern Ocean leg in the 50-year history of the event, an incredible 12,750 nautical mile marathon between Cape Town, South Africa to Itajaí, Brazil. This is just one of the highlights of the updated race course, confirmed this week. The race route for […]
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Naval Academy Preparatory School football team ends its home schedule with a win over Bridgton Academy
Story and photos provided by Naval Academy Preparatory School staff The Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS ) football team on Saturday ended their home schedule with a dominating 47 to 6 win over Bridgton Academy. This was the first time all season where the NAPS football team put together a full 60 minutes of sound […]
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Cara Black wins 2022 Fan Vote for International Tennis Hall of Fame
The following was written and submitted by the International Tennis Hall Of Fame Cara Black, a former WTA Tour doubles specialist who held the world No. 1 doubles ranking for 163 weeks, has finished in first place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 Fan Vote. Italian tennis great Flavia Pennetta finished in […]
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Foiling Kiteboarder slashes 1 minute and 14 seconds off Around Jamestown Record
The following was submitted by Around Jamestown Record A new outright record was set on Tuesday, October 19th for the Around Jamestown Record. Rob Spets on his Foiling Kiteboard Skellinger, completed the attempt around Jamestown with an elapsed time of 50 minutes and 48 seconds. This bests the previous record of 00:52:02, held by Jason Carroll’s Mod70 […]
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New York Yacht Club pauses challenge for 37th America’s Cup
Yesterday, in a letter to the Trustees of the New York Yacht Club, the Flag Officers of the Club announced the Club was pausing its pursuit of the America’s Cup.Quotes from New York Yacht Club Commodore Christopher J. Culver“There are few private clubs that enjoy a stronger bond with a single competition than the New […]
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National Sailing Hall Of Fame inducts Class of 2021
The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today the induction of eleven sailors during its 11th ceremony, held on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, in Newport, Rhode Island. The Class of 2021 includes: Alexander “Red” Bryan and Cortlandt “Bud” Heyniger – founders of Alcort, Inc. and designers and producers of the iconic Sunfish.William “Carl” Buchan – championship sailor, Olympic gold medal winner […]
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Newport woman is first-ever female to win Citizens Pell Bridge Run
Newporter Ann Marie Tuxbury not only broke the women’s course record in the Citizens Pell Bridge Run on Sunday, October 17th but is the first female in the event’s history to finish first overall. Tuxbury crossed the finish line first of more than 2,800 runners and walkers on Sunday. Her finish time of 21:02 bested […]
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Naval Academy Preparatory School football team defeats Howard Huskies
Story and photos provided by Naval Academy Preparatory School staff The Naval Academy Preparatory School football team earned their second victory of the season this past weekend over the visiting Howard Huskies from Euclid, Ohio. The NAPS defense started the game off on a strong note by forcing the Huskies to punt. Christopher Gundy would take […]
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Ana Ivanović, Flavia Pennetta, Cara Black, Carlos Moyá named to ballot for 2022 Induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2022 ballot for Hall of Fame induction features six accomplished players hailing from five nations. Induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame is the ultimate honor in tennis, representing a sum of the honoree’s achievements and impact as being at the highest level in the sport. The Class […]
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Former Newport Gulls making their mark on Major League Baseball’s postseason
The following was written and submitted by Newport Gulls As a summer collegiate baseball team, a focus for the Newport Gulls is helping student-athletes reach their dreams of playing Major League Baseball. This dream has been realized for 28 Gulls alumni, including three players that made their debut during the 2021 season. However, for anyone […]
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Naval Academy Preparatory School earns their first victory of the 2021 football season
Story and photos provided by Naval Academy Preparatory School staff On a beautiful Saturday afternoon aboard Naval Station Newport, The Naval Academy Preparatory School earned their first victory of the 2021 football season 32-6 over the visiting Jersey Gators. Regular Soccer Drills helped them to get into a very good shape. The NAPS football team […]
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Monster Energy Supercross to return to Gillette Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2022
Foxborough, MA, – (Oct. 5, 2021) – Feld Entertainment, Inc. announced today that Gillette Stadium will host 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross races on Saturday, April 23 at 2:30 PM. Pre-sale begins today for preferred customers and will run through next Monday, October 11. Tickets will then become available to the public starting on Tuesday, October […]
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Naval Academy Preparatory School falls to St. Thomas More School in an exciting season opener
Story and photos provided by Naval Academy Preparatory School staff The Naval Academy Preparatory School began the 2021 football season with a very exciting game against the St. Thomas More School from Oakdale, CT. Although NAPS fell short in overtime 20 -14, the team put forth exceptional effort throughout the game. The game was a back-and-forth […]
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505 North American Championships coming to Newport
Reigning 505 World Champions and 2019 Rolex co-Yachtsmen of the Year Mike Martin and Adam Lowry (San Francisco, CA) lead a talent-packed fleet at the 2021 505 North American Championships, to be hosted at Sail Newport from September 29th through October 3rd. With the Class World Championship, originally scheduled for Bermuda in late October, canceled […]
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4th Annual Cardines Classic featuring Army versus Navy rescheduled to October 1
September 17 Update Once again, this game has been rescheduled on account of the weather. The game has been rescheduled for October 1. September 10 Update The Naval War College Foundation announced this morning that due to poor field conditions, the Cardines Classic baseball game has been rescheduled for Friday, September 17. Original Story The […]