Despite an outstanding defensive performance from goalkeeper Grayson Helie, the Portsmouth High School girls’ soccer team fell 4-1 to La Salle Academy on Wednesday evening in a road contest. Helie was a bright spot for the Patriots, recording an impressive 22 saves to keep Portsmouth competitive throughout the match. Her stellar play in net helped […]
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Yankees edge rival Red Sox 4-3 to send AL Wild Card Series to decisive Game 3
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. zipped all the way home from first base on Austin Wells’ tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees extended their season Wednesday night with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of their AL […]
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Roger Federer leads the Tennis Hall of Fame nominees. See who else made the list
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. With a terrific […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026 nominees
The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 nominees Wednesday, with 20-time major champion Roger Federer headlining the player category alongside Juan Martin del Potro and Svetlana Kuznetsova. Journalist Mary Carillo and administrator Marshall Happer are nominees in the contributor category. Fan voting for the player category opened Wednesday and continues through […]
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Crochet’s sparkling outing, Yoshida’s pinch 2-run single lift Sox over Yanks 3-1 in Wild Card opener
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Garrett Crochet retired 17 consecutive batters after allowing Anthony Volpe’s second-inning homer, pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida lined a go-ahead, two-run single off reliever Luke Weaver, and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Tuesday night in their AL Wild Card Series opener. […]
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National Sailing Hall of Fame opens nominations for Class of 2026
The National Sailing Hall of Fame will begin accepting nominations Wednesday for its Class of 2026, inviting sailing enthusiasts nationwide to submit candidates through Dec. 31. The announcement follows the hall’s 15th anniversary and class induction ceremony, which brought the total number of honored sailing legends to 147. “Our process is unique in that it […]
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Newport Volleyball Club to host grass tournament at Cardines Field Oct. 12
Newport Volleyball Club will host the Cardines Classic grass volleyball tournament at Cardines Field on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The special event, approved by Newport City Council, will bring together players and fans for a day of competition at the historic venue. Spectators can watch matches and cheer on athletes […]
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Notes: JPT Film & Event Center celebrates spooky season with month of horror classics
Good morning, Newport! Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2025. There are 96 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The JPT Film & Event Center is embracing Halloween with its annual Spooky Season screening series throughout October, offering everything from cult classics to slasher films with special live […]
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Classical edges Tiverton 2-0 in defensive battle
The Tiverton High School girls field hockey team battled throughout Monday night’s road contest at Al Morro Athletic Complex, but couldn’t break through offensively against a strong Classical defense, falling 2-0 to the Purple. In what became a defensive struggle under the lights, goalkeeper Nick Brennan was stellar between the pipes for the Tigers (now […]
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Notes: MLK Community Center to open holiday help registration Oct. 14
Good morning, Newport! Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2025. There are 96 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will begin in-person registration for its annual Holiday Help programs on Tuesday, Oct. 14, offering meal assistance and gifts to families […]
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Lewis, Qubit win IC37 North American Championship by single point
Chris Lewis and his Qubit team captured the 2025 IC37 North American Championship by the narrowest of margins Sunday, finishing just one point ahead of a three-way tie for second place after a dramatic final race on Rhode Island Sound. Starting the day’s racing, four teams were within three points of the lead. When the […]
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Red Sox and Yankees meet in high-profile Wild Card Series starting Tuesday
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge preferred to think ahead about the Yankees’ Wild Card Series against Boston and not dwell on any of the losses that cost New York a second straight AL East title. “The games in March, April are just as important as the ones — […]
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Mataele runs for 2 TDs, Western Michigan beats Rhode Island 47-14
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Ofa Mataele ran for touchdowns of 22 and 3 yards, Broc Lowery accounted for two TDs and Western Michigan scored 44 consecutive points as the Broncos beat Rhode Island 47-14 on Saturday night. Palmer Domschke kicked a 29-yard field goal to cap a 15-play, 68-yard drive that took six minutes, 58 […]
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Benefield’s early pick-6 sets tempo as Harvard cruises past Brown 41-7
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Dorsey Benefield had a 30-yard pick-6 eight seconds into the game, Jaden Craig threw for 317 yards and tied his career-high with four passing touchdowns, and Harvard took down Brown 41-7 on Saturday. The Crimson (2-0, 1-0 Ivy) has won its Ivy League opener in 22 of the past 24 seasons, […]
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Tigers clinch AL playoff berth with 2-1 win over Red Sox. Detroit’s division hopes still alive
BOSTON (AP) — Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the American League playoffs. Less than 24 hours after the Red Sox sealed their postseason berth, the Tigers claimed at least a wild card. Detroit […]
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Towson stops last-minute 2-point conversion attempt to hold off Bryant 26-24
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Caden Williams kicked four field goals and the Towson defense stopped a two-point conversion attempt with 23 seconds left to beat Bryant 26-24 on Saturday. The fourth field goal, from the 13-yard line, gave the Tigers a 26-18 lead with 2:37 to play. The Bulldogs responded with a 14-play, 67-yard drive, capped by […]
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Johnston blanks Rogers 35-0 behind dominant defensive effort
Johnston High School’s football team delivered a commanding performance Friday night at Toppa Field, shutting out Rogers 35-0 in a one-sided affair that saw the Panthers control the game from start to finish. Despite the lopsided score, Rogers managed to create some momentum in the first half when Jaidyn Spencer recovered a fumble to energize […]
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Red Sox rally from a 3-run deficit to walk off the Tigers and secure a playoff spot
BOSTON (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela sent a line drive deep to center field, and Romy Gonzalez hesitated between first and second to make sure it wasn’t caught. The rest of the Boston Red Sox didn’t bother waiting. Streaming out of the dugout to greet Gonzalez when he circled around to home plate with the winning run, the […]
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Notes: Portsmouth Police honor officers at annual awards ceremony
Good morning, Newport! Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2025. There are 96 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Portsmouth Police Department recognized officers for their dedication and service during its 11th annual awards and swearing-in ceremony Wednesday evening at Glen Manor House. The ceremony celebrated officers […]
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On This Day – September 26, 1983: Australia II Wins America’s Cup in Newport
It was on September 26, 1983 that Australia II defeated Liberty in Newport to win the America’s Cup trophy that had been in the hands of the New York Yacht Club since the competition begain in 1851. The 1983 America’s Cup was the occasion of the first winning challenge to the New York Yacht Club, […]
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Varsho hits fifth career grand slam, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 6-1 to maintain share of AL East lead
TORONTO (AP) — Daulton Varsho hit his fifth career grand slam, George Springer added a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Thursday night to maintain a tie for the AL East lead with the New York Yankees. Toronto (91-68), which had lost six of seven, closes with […]
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Newport Polo concludes 34th season with Turkish Airlines Finals Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series will wrap up its 34th season Saturday with the Turkish Airlines Finals at 4 p.m., featuring world-class polo competition and a grand prize drawing for round-trip business class travel to any destination worldwide. Gates open at 12 p.m. for the season finale at Newport Polo, allowing time for tailgating and […]
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Notes: Bowen’s Wharf takes center stage in Hallmark’s “A Newport Christmas”
Good morning, Newport! Today is Thursday, Sept. 25, the 268th day of 2025. There are 97 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Newport’s historic Bowen’s Wharf is celebrating its starring role as the sole Newport location featured in Hallmark Channel’s upcoming holiday film “A Newport Christmas,” which premieres Sunday, November 2nd […]
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Notes: Newport police clarify e-bike laws following safety concerns
Good morning, Newport! Today is Wednesday, Sept. 24, the 267th day of 2025. There are 98 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Newport Police Department released a press release Wednesday clarifying state laws governing electric bicycles, emphasizing that officers enforce Rhode Island General Laws rather than information found through search […]
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Portsmouth boys soccer falls to Pawtucket Co-op 3-1
Portsmouth High School’s boys soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision Tuesday night to Pawtucket Co-op at Max Reed Field in Pawtucket. The Patriots, coached by Mike Stinton with assistants Evan Carnevale and Jeff McGuirl, saw their record fall to 2-4-1 on the season with the loss. The first half saw both teams battle to a […]