WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Garrett Crochet struck out 10 in seven innings, Trevor Story and Carlos Narváez homered and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Athletics 7-0 on Monday night. The Red Sox moved to three games behind idle Toronto for the AL East lead, and one game back of the idle New York […]
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Coach Mike Vrabel believes attention to detail key as Patriots turn page on lackluster opening loss
FOXBOROUGH, Mass (AP) — Mike Vrabel didn’t see anything major in the game film to alter his initial assessment of the New England Patriots’ 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Bottom line: they need to play better after halftime and play more complementary football overall. “The defense had three, three-and-outs and we managed three points,” the […]
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Racing for ninth Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup begins Tuesday in Newport
Twenty amateur sailing teams from 12 countries will compete for one of Corinthian yachting’s most prestigious trophies when the ninth Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup begins Tuesday morning on Rhode Island Sound. Racing starts at 11 a.m. with the first of up to 12 races scheduled through Saturday. The biennial regatta, hosted by […]
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Notes: Narragansett Bay Chorus to perform at St. Columba’s Chapel
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Monday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2025. There are 114 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Narragansett Bay Chorus will perform its 13th annual concert at St. Columba’s Chapel in Middletown on Sept. 28, bringing four-part harmony and barbershop tradition to the historic […]
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Cora gets 600th win with Red Sox, Sogard hits 2-run double in 9th of 7-4 win over Diamondbacks
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Pinch-hitter Nick Sogard lined a late tiebreaking, two-run double, Aroldis Chapman extended his hitless streak to 17 appearances by striking out four in the ninth inning and Alex Cora got his 600th win as Boston manager when the Red Sox rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks […]
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Geno Smith passes for 362 yards and a TD in Raiders debut as Vegas thwarts Patriots 20-13
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — With his team leading by 10 points and facing a long third down late in the fourth, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was calm. Find a way to pick up a first down and eat some clock, and the Patriots would be left in desperation mode. But a three-and-out could […]
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Salve Regina opens season with dominant 34-13 win over UMass Dartmouth
Senior quarterback Thomas Fallon threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns Saturday as Salve Regina University football opened its 2025 season with a convincing 34-13 victory over UMass Dartmouth at Toppa Field. The Seahawks (1-0) took control early and never looked back against the Corsairs (0-1) in a matchup that renewed a rivalry dormant since […]
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Devin Farrell leads Rhode Island to 31-17 victory over Stony Brook
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Devin Farrell passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns to guide Rhode Island to a 31-17 victory over Stony Brook on Saturday night after thunderstorms delayed the start. Farrell completed 20 of 34 passes for the Rams (2-0, 2-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Enda Kirby kicked a 22-yard field goal and […]
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Pfaadt pitches 6 strong innings as Diamondbacks beat Red Sox 5-1
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Pfaadt pitched six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Saturday night. Arizona scored three runs in the second against Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito (10-3), aided by an error by Trevor Story. Jake McCarthy drove in two runs for […]
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Myer, Soli complete FCS-member Bryant’s 27-26 comeback win over UMass
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Brennan Myer threw three touchdowns and Bryce Soli kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired and FCS-member Bryant rallied to stun UMass 27-26 on Saturday. It was Bryant’s first win over an FBS program Myer, who threw for 318 yards, overcame a pair of interceptions, and in the third quarter, […]
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Classic Yacht Regatta draws over 200, raises funds for IYRS students
More than 200 competitors and supporters attended the 46th Annual Newport Classic Yacht Regatta over Labor Day weekend. Organized by the IYRS School of Technology & Trades and the Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the event, chaired by IYRS alumnus Jens Lange, featured 32 classic yachts, including a one-design race circle for Herreshoff 12 1/2s. Racing […]
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Carroll hits 30th home run and Diamondbacks pull away late to beat Red Sox 10-5
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas each hit a three-run homer, Eduardo Rodriguez threw six quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 10-5 on Friday night. The surging D-backs have won seven of their last nine games, including three straight, to stay on […]
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Middletown defeats Tiverton 22-6 behind Williams’ two-touchdown performance
Middletown running back Sean Williams powered the Islanders to a 22-6 victory over Tiverton on Thursday night at Portsmouth High School, scoring twice to lead his team’s ground attack. Williams, wearing No. 2, carried the load for Middletown throughout the contest, finding the end zone twice in the convincing win. Jack Silvia added another touchdown […]
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Portsmouth Patriots dominate Rogers Vikings 27-7 behind balanced ground attack
The Portsmouth Patriots showcased a punishing ground game Thursday night, rolling past the Rogers Vikings 27-7 at Portsmouth High School. Senior running back Camryn Dugan led the charge for Portsmouth, finding the end zone along with Adam Conheeny, Jackson Hackley and Michael Faria in a balanced offensive attack. Rogers played tough throughout the first quarter […]
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Notes: Express ferry service launches for Newport International Boat Show
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Thursday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of 2025. There are 118 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Jamestown Newport Ferry will provide express service to the Newport International Boat Show, offering visitors a convenient alternative to navigating downtown traffic and parking challenges during one […]
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Notes: Newport String Project opens season 13 with Pocket Concerts Sept. 21
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Wednesday, Sept. 3, the 246th day of 2025. There are 119 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Newport String Project will celebrate the opening of its 13th season with Pocket Concerts, a day-long series of intimate micro-concerts featuring the Newport String Quartet and special […]
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Middletown girls soccer defeats Tiverton 6-2
Islanders’ offense explodes for six goals in high-scoring victory TIVERTON — Middletown High School’s girls soccer team put on an offensive showcase Tuesday night, defeating Tiverton 6-2 in a high-scoring contest that saw the Islanders pull away for a convincing road victory. Rebecca Audi led Middletown’s balanced attack with multiple goals, while teammates Ayla Green, […]
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Lincoln boys soccer dominates Tiverton in 6-0 shutout victory
Lincoln High School’s boys soccer team put on an offensive clinic Tuesday night, defeating Tiverton 6-0 in a dominant road performance that showcased the Lions’ depth and attacking prowess. Mason DiDomenico led Lincoln’s balanced scoring attack with two goals, while teammates Connor Johnson, Tre Baker, Charles Eltz, Brendan Carranza and Pyetro Wohlenberg also found the […]
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Bregman’s clutch hit in the 8th helps Red Sox rally past Guardians 11-7
BOSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman legged out an hard chopper down the third-base line for an infield single with two outs in the eighth inning to drive in the go-ahead run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-7 for their third straight victory. Jarren Duran and Trevor Story followed with RBI doubles […]
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Notes: Amica Newport Marathon partners with 11th Hour Racing for second year of sustainability efforts
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2025. There are 120 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Amica Newport Marathon is expanding its environmental initiatives for the second consecutive year through a continued partnership with 11th Hour Racing as the event’s official sustainability partner. […]
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Trevor Story gets a strange homer at Fenway Park. Ball hits RF’s glove and ticks off Pesky Pole
BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s Trevor Story had a strange Fenway Park homer in the sixth inning against Cleveland on Monday when the ball went off an outfielder’s glove and then the Pesky Pole. Facing right-hander Jakob Junis, Story hit a 306-foot fly down the right-field line, where Jhonkensy Noel tried for a leaping catch. The […]
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Notes: Navy lab’s summer STEM program gives 50 students hands-on engineering experience
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Thursday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2025. There are 125 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport welcomed 50 high school students from six states and Washington, D.C., to build and program remotely operated vehicles during two three-week […]
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Ceddanne Rafaela hits a 2-run homer in the ninth to rally the Red Sox past the Orioles 3-2
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Pres BALTIMORE (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. After Keegan Akin (4-4) worked out of a jam in the eighth to preserve a one-run lead, the left-hander couldn’t […]
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Tommy DeVito joining Patriots after being waived by the Giants
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tommy DeVito is leaving the bright lights of New York. But he isn’t going very far. The 27-year-old quarterback, who was tagged with the nickname “Tommy Cutlets” during his time in New York, was claimed by the New England Patriots a day after the Giants waived the fan favorite as teams across the […]
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Notes: Newport Pride’s Velvet Ball returns to Ochre Court with Moulin Rouge theme
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2025. There are 126 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Newport Pride announced its annual Velvet Ball will return Saturday, Oct. 25, at the historic Ochre Court Mansion at Salve Regina University. This year’s event will draw inspiration […]