Good morning, Newport! đź‘‹ Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2025. There are 127 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Nearly a century after its inaugural race, one of Narragansett Bay’s most storied sailing competitions will take center stage this Labor Day weekend as Conanicut Yacht Club hosts […]
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Jarren Duran’s 3-run homer propels Red Sox past Orioles 4-3
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer off Tomoyuki Sugano and Roman Anthony contributed a solo shot to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Monday night. Duran’s 13th homer erased a two-run deficit in the fifth inning and propelled the second-place Red Sox […]
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Veterans prove age no barrier in inaugural Great Grandmasters team race
In conditions that would challenge sailors half their age, competitors 60 and older battled gusty winds and driving rain as Hurricane Erin passed offshore during the inaugural New York Yacht Club Great Grandmasters Team Race last week. The New York Yacht Club team dominated the competition, going undefeated through seven round-robin races before defeating Noroton […]
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Notes: Rhode Island officials to hold press conference opposing Trump wind project halt
Good morning, Newport! đź‘‹ Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2025. There are 128 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Saturday criticized President Donald Trump’s order to halt construction on the Revolution Wind offshore project, which is […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame closed out a momentous Induction with Serenapova and a rockin’ concert
Every International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) Induction Celebration is special and it’s a huge privilege to see these icons of the sport honored right here in Newport. This year’s event was different, separating the celebration from the tournament, and placing it later on the Newport summer calendar in August. But ITHF delivered a show-stopping […]
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Chisholm and Grisham both homer twice as Yankees beat Red Sox 7-2 to avoid 4-game sweep
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a pair of two-run homers, Trent Grisham also went deep twice and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 7-2 on Sunday night to prevent a four-game sweep. Carlos RodĂłn allowed one hit in 5 2/3 innings as the Yankees […]
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Morning Notes: Community investment fund brings final tour stop to Middletown
Good morning, Newport! đź‘‹ Today is Sunday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2025. There are 129 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Rhode Island’s first community investment fund will conclude its summer coffee shop tour Wednesday at Custom House Coffee in Middletown, bringing its community outreach effort to Aquidneck Island […]
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Sharapova, Bryan Brothers inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Maria Sharapova and doubles legends Bob and Mike Bryan were formally inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, joining tennis immortality in a ceremony that brought the sport’s elite to Newport’s iconic grounds. The three inductees bring the Hall of Fame’s total membership to 270 legends representing 28 nations. The ceremony capped […]
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Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers enter tennis hall, with surprise appearance by Serena Williams
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Serena Williams made a a surprise — and early — appearance at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, emerging from behind the stage to introduce “former rival, former fan and forever friend” Maria Sharapova for her induction on Saturday night. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion who will be eligible for […]
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Garrett Crochet fans 11 and Trevor Story homers as Red Sox beat Yankees for 8th straight time, 12-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Garrett Crochet struck out 11 in seven innings, Trevor Story homered and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 12-1 on Saturday. Star rookie Roman Anthony and Alex Bregman each drove in a run for Boston, which defeated New York for the eighth straight […]
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2025 Tennis Hall of Fame Induction: Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers talked about the sacrifices made for their careers
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) will be inducting three legends in the sport on Saturday, August 23, with Maria Sharapova and doubles icons Bob and Mike Bryan being celebrated for their legacy in the sport of tennis. All three achieved the career Grand Slam, winning all four majors. Sharapova was the 10th women’s […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame induction celebration continues with Celebrity Pro Classic
The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Celebration continued Friday with the Celebrity Pro Classic, featuring Hollywood stars teaming with tennis legends on Stadium Court. Television stars Uzo Aduba, Hanna Berner and Angela Kinsey took the court with Hall of Famers Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and James Blake, along with Class […]
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Morning Notes: Naval Station Newport to host Navy 250 concert and fireworks today
Good morning, Newport! đź‘‹ Today is Saturday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2025. There are 130 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Naval Station Newport will present a special Salute to Navy 250 concert and fireworks display this evening, featuring multiple bands and food trucks in celebration of the Navy’s […]
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Maria Sharapova, Bryan brothers to be inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
Maria Sharapova has never been the type to look back on her accomplishments. Joining the International Tennis Hall of Fame has given her a chance to do just that. “Wow, there was a lot of sacrifice. There was a lot of hard work,” she said on Friday, a day before she was to be enshrined […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame begins 2025 induction celebration
The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Celebration opened Thursday with waterfront activities and an evening dinner, launching three days of events honoring this year’s inductees. The festivities began at Bowen’s Wharf with The Tennis Wave presented by 11th Hour Racing, featuring a portable tennis court hosting USTA Red Ball Clinics, a Bryan brothers […]
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Morning Notes: Newport Car Museum to host Mustang Day Sept. 13
Good morning, Newport! đź‘‹ Today is Friday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2025. There are 131 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Newport Car Museum will host a Mustang Day on Saturday, Sept. 13, inviting Mustang clubs throughout New England to participate in the event. Among the clubs signed […]
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Skattebo plays and Dart clears concussion protocol as Giants beat Patriots in preseason finale
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Cam Skattebo saw his first game action for the New York Giants and Jaxson Dart had an eventful preseason finale by throwing a touchdown pass and clearing concussion protocol following a big hit, with reserves playing much of a 42-10 rout of the New England Patriots on Thursday night. Skattebo started at […]
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Rookie Roman Anthony homers, drives in 3 in Yankee Stadium debut as Red Sox outlast Yanks 6-3
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Roman Anthony hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and drove in three runs in a memorable Yankee Stadium debut and the Boston Red Sox survived struggles at the plate for a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Nathaniel Lowe […]
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Morning Notes: Historic Tiverton estate sells for $4.5 million in second-highest sale on record
Good morning, Newport! đź‘‹ Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2025. There are 132 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know A historic 84-acre estate has sold for $4.5 million, marking the second-highest residential sale on record in Tiverton and the highest since August 2024, according to Mott & […]
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Orioles blow late lead, then beat Boston 4-3 in 11 on Basallo’s RBI
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Samuel Basallo drove in the go-ahead run on a groundout in the 11th inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth. The Orioles won their third straight and for the […]
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Morning Notes: Newport Sings offers free choral programs for teens, adults
Good morning, Newport! đź‘‹ Today is Wednesday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2025. There are 133 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Newport Sings is launching its fall programming with three distinctive choral opportunities for teens and adults across Aquidneck Island, all beginning the week of Sept. 15. The organization […]
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Orioles blow late lead, then beat Boston 4-3 in 11 on Basallo’s RBI
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Samuel Basallo drove in the go-ahead run on a groundout in the 11th inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth. The Orioles won their third straight and for the […]
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Morning Notes: JPT Film & Event Center brings blockbuster films, live music to close out summer
Good morning, Newport! đź‘‹ Today is Tuesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2025. There are 134 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know As summer winds down, The JPT Film & Event Center is ramping up with a diverse lineup that spans decades of cinema and showcases live entertainment through early September. The […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame’s revamped Induction Weekend to feature fan celebrations, celebrities and concert
This year’s International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) Induction Celebration will have a distinctive look and feel from past ceremonies. After the ATP’s decision to offload several 250 tournaments—the Hall of Fame Open among them—ITHF took the opportunity to retool its Induction Weekend, which had occurred on the second to last day of the tournament. […]
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Newport regatta to benefit three marine nonprofits
NEWPORT, R.I. — Three nonprofit organizations focused on sailing and marine safety will benefit from the annual Sail for Hope regatta scheduled for Sept. 27 around Jamestown, organizers announced Monday. The fundraising race will support Warrior Sailing, which teaches wounded veterans sailing skills, the Better Bay Alliance’s boating safety programs, and Sail Newport’s community access initiatives. Warrior […]