(Boston, MA) Danny Ainge – the only Celtic in the team’s 74-year history to win championships both as a player and as a general manager – announced today that he is retiring from his role as President of Basketball Operations. Brad Stevens, who has served as the team’s head coach for the last eight seasons, […]
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30th Rotary Charity Polo match returns this holiday weekend
Newport, RI (May 27, 2021) As the 2021 season program arrives in newsstands today, Newport Polo will proudly kick-off Memorial Weekend with the return of the long-standing charity polo match benefitting the Rotary Club of Newport’s charitable initiatives. “The partnership between the Newport Rotary Club and the Newport Polo Club is curious, almost unlikely, at first […]
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Kick-Off Charter Season in New England at the Newport Charter Yacht Show | June 21-24
by Newport Charter Yacht Show For charter yachts planning to spend the summer in New England, the Newport Charter Yacht Show is the best way to kick-off the season to showcase yachts, crews, and water toys to charter brokers from around the country. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, located in the heart of Newport, hosts the only […]
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Top sailors converge on New York Yacht Club Harbour Court for Women’s 2v2 Team Race
By New York Yacht Club Top women sailors from around the country are en route to Rhode Island for the New York Yacht Club’s inaugural Women’s 2v2 Team Race, which will be sailed out of the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court this coming Saturday and Sunday. Creating a new event always carries an element of […]
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National Safe Boating Week kicks off on Sunday
Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the United States and Canada to promote safe and responsible boating and consistent life jacket wearing during National Safe Boating Week. It runs from Saturday, May 22, to Friday, May 28. Throughout the week, DEM’s Division […]
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International Tennis Hall Of Fame acquires tennis-inspired art collection from Hall of Famer Gianni Clerici
By International Tennis Hall Of Fame From a tennis player’s graceful motions and elegant shot-making to the interesting lines of racquets and courts, tennis has long-served as a muse for a variety of artistic mediums. Recently, the International Tennis Hall of Fame has significantly enhanced the museum’s tennis-inspired art collection through the acquisition of 31 pieces from […]
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New York Yacht Club submits challenge and evolutionary draft protocol for 37th America’s Cup
By New York Yacht Club On Thursday, May 6, the New York Yacht Club submitted to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland, New Zealand, a challenge for the 37th America’s Cup. The challenge was accompanied by a draft Protocol for the regatta, which would see the Cup Match take place in New Zealand […]
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Newport Harbor Memorial Boat Parade to be held on June 6
A group of community boaters has joined Sail Newport to organize a Newport Harbor Memorial Boat Parade for Sunday, June 6, starting at 5:30 pm. According to Sail Newport’s website, the parade will pay tribute to members of the community who passed away in 2020 and 2021. Brad Read, Sail Newport’s executive director was inspired […]
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One-of-a-kind FILA sneakers featuring Björn Borg custom art to be auctioned to benefit International Tennis Hall of Fame
In celebration of the recent launch of Kicks on Court, a new digital exhibit about the history of tennis shoes, the International Tennis Hall of Fame is auctioning off a pair of one-of-a-kind, hand-painted sneakers featuring art inspired by Hall of Famer Björn Borg. Proceeds of the auction will support the Hall of Fame’s programs and services to […]
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2021 U.S. Para Sailing Championships will be hosted by The Clagett Regatta at Sail Newport
The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and US Sailing today announced that the 2021 U.S. Para Sailing Championships will be hosted by The Clagett Regatta at Sail Newport in Newport on August, 24-29, 2021. “This year The Clagett is looking forward to hosting the U.S. Para Sailing Championships again at our annual […]
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Newport Gulls mandate vaccines for all players, coaches, and staff
Newport Gulls today announced their decision to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all players, coaches, and staff members prior to the 2021 Season. The New England Collegiate Baseball League has made it a league-wide policy for players and coaches, but the Gulls expanded to staff as well. The Gulls released the following press release; Vaccines […]
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Tennis Hall Of Fame launches new digital exhibit exploring the evolution and impact of tennis footwear
The International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced that it has launched a new digital museum exhibit exploring the evolution and impact of tennis footwear, as seen on and off the tennis courts over the past 100+ years. Kicks on Court: How Tennis Shoes Impacted Pop Culture utilizes the Hall of Fame’s vast museum collection of […]
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Newport Country Club will host the 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Newport Country Club will host the 44th U.S. Senior Open Championship. The venue was originally scheduled to be the host site of the 2020 championship, but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be the fifth USGA championship to be held at Newport […]
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2021 NECBL schedule released, Newport Gulls to host All-Star Game at Cardines Field on July 18
New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) Commissioner Sean McGrath today unveiled the NECBL’s 2021 composite schedule. Among the announcements in the press release (below) is that opening day will take place on June 3 and the Newport Gulls will play host to the 2021 NECBL All-Star Game on Sunday, July 18, 2020 at historic Cardines […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Long ago, a buzzer-beater for the ages
It was coincidence that a few weeks ago, what will go down as a legendary, buzzer-beating shot in playoff college basketball came 75 seasons after an even better one, and for a team right here in Rhode Island. With less than three seconds on the clock April 3, Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs charged his way into […]
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Newport International Boat Show announces 2021 Charitable Partners
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced this week that it has selected two non-profit organizations as its Charitable Partners – the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the Herreshoff Marine Museum and America’s Cup Hall of Fame. The organizations will receive complimentary exhibit space at […]
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‘Committed: Surfing the Northeast’ released online; the documentary was filmed in Newport, across Rhode Island
This newly released 6-minute documentary explores surfing as a lifelong passion and the lengths to which one Rhode Island-based surfer has gone, and will go to continue surfing. “Committed: Surfing the Northeast,” tells the story of Shane Hunt. This film details how Hunt grew up in the heart of surfing in San Clemente California before […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame to re-open April 1
The International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport today announced that they will be re-opening April 1. The grounds of the Museum will be open from 10AM-5PM daily Thursday through Sunday. The following restrictions will be in place at the Hall: -Masks are required at all times when inside the Museum. -Maximum of 30 visitors […]
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Vail Resorts reduces all pass prices by 20%, launches new version of Epic Day Pass
Vail Resorts today announced a price reset of its Epic Pass products to continue to “deliver on its commitment of Epic for Everyone and to honor the loyalty of its pass holders”. Among a variety of announceements and offers, the biggest news is that the company’s pass prices have been reduced by 20 percent across the board. The press release below has […]
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Tickets for April Red Sox games go on sale Thursday, March 25
Are you ready for Opening Day? The Boston Red Sox today announced that tickets for all April home games will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, March 25th. Previously, Red Sox season ticket holders were given priority access to tickets. The team also announced strict health and safety guidelines that will be […]
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11th Hour Racing Team furthers sustainability goals by partnering with water footprint implementation
Source: 11th Hour Racing Pulling out all the stops in their quest for a water neutral campaign, 11th Hour Racing Team has established a new partnership with Dutch organization, Water Footprint Implementation. The Netherlands-based body will be joining the organization to quantify and manage the sailing team’s direct and indirect water use until the end of The Ocean Race […]
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Opinion: Newport Little League needs your help
The Newport Little League in Newport, RI NEEDS YOUR HELP to provide Spring programming this year! Due to covid restrictions we will not be having our annual fundraiser at O’Brien’s Pub this Spring. We are asking for your help with a donation to the Newport Little League. The money we generate helps to repair our fields, […]
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Patriots and Revolution to host Women in Sports Panel on March 11
The New England Patriots and New England Revolution this week announced that they will host a virtual hour-long panel featuring influential women in sports on Thursday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m. The panelists will discuss their careers and the challenges they have overcome to become leaders in the sports industry. According to a press release from […]
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New film by Gary Jobson features the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport
The 12 Metre Yacht Club (12MYC) today announced the release of 12mR: An Enduring Legacy. Filmed during the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport, the movie highlights include racing footage and competitor interviews paired with the experienced insights of the 12MYC’s Station Steward Gary Jobson who also wrote and narrated this documentary. 12 MYC provided the following background […]
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Newport Polo launches 30th anniversary cover sweepstakes
The Newport International Polo Series is pleased to launch a 30th Anniversary Cover Sweepstakes for its 2021 Season Program, offering a TAG Heuer Swiss watch from Hannoush Jewelers for the Grand Prize. “We are excited for the return of international competition for our jubilee year, and have a host of special plans for this season […]