By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu also homered for the Red Sox, who came in with […]
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Newport Gulls host Little League Night at Cardines Field
The Newport Gulls will celebrate the next generation of baseball players during Little League Night at Cardines Field on Friday, June 12. All Little Leaguers receive free admission, and the team is encouraging young players to bring their teammates and wear their jerseys to the ballpark. Gates open at 5 p.m., with first pitch set […]
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People’s Credit Union marks 18th year sponsoring Newport Gulls’ reading program
For the 18th consecutive year, People’s Credit Union has partnered with the Newport Gulls to sponsor the FANatic About Reading Program, which promotes reading among elementary school students on Aquidneck Island. Players on the Gulls, a collegiate summer baseball team, volunteer their time reading books to children in local classrooms. As part of the program, […]
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Drew Rasmussen fans a career-high 13 as Rays sweep Red Sox with a 7-5 win
By ZAK GILBERT Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday. Nick Fortes, Yandy Díaz and Taylor Walls had multiple hits for the Rays, who swept the Red Sox […]
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Nick Martinez goes 7 innings, Ben Williamson and Nick Fortes hit RBI doubles, Rays beat Red Sox 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Nick Martinez gave up six hits over seven innings, Ben Williamson and Nick Fortes hit RBI doubles, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night. Martinez (6-2) allowed three runs while striking out two. Kevin Kelly added a hitless eighth, and […]
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Díaz hits leadoff homer and Aranda delivers go-ahead single to lift Rays over Red Sox 3-1
By ZAK GILBERT Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night. Jonathan Aranda knocked in the tiebreaking run with a fifth-inning single for the AL East leaders, who had lost five […]
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Tiverton softball repeats as D3 state champion, topping Rogers
Tiverton won its second consecutive softball state championship, beating Rogers 5-2 in the Rhode Island Division 3 final at Rhode Island College on Sunday, June 7. Liliana Luis pitched a complete game for the Tigers, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out eight. Tiverton built the lead early, scoring in the second and […]
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. borrows Aaron Judge’s bat and hits 3-run homer to lead Yankees over Red Sox 6-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. found a way to keep Aaron Judge’s bat in the New York Yankees’ lineup. After lumbering through the early innings, Chisholm borrowed lumber from the injured Yankees captain. His three-run homer with Judge’s model capped a five-run eighth inning in Sunday’s 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. “When […]
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Portsmouth repeats as D2 boys lacrosse champion with win over Westerly
Portsmouth captured its second straight boys lacrosse state championship, beating Westerly 10-6 in the Rhode Island Division 2 final at Brown University on Saturday, June 6. The Patriots led just 7-6 after three quarters before their defense took over, holding Westerly to a single shot on goal in the fourth quarter to pull away for […]
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Scituate caps perfect season with D4 boys lacrosse title over Rogers
Scituate completed an undefeated season with a 15-4 win over Rogers in the Division 4 boys lacrosse state championship at Brown University on Saturday, June 6. Caden Gurjian led the Spartans with four goals to pace the offense in the title game. Scituate, coached by Pete Kelleher, entered the final unbeaten at 14-0 in the […]
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Contreras homers and drives in 3 to lead Red Sox to 5-3 win over Yankees
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees, who put Aaron Judge on the injured list with a stress fracture in his right rib. Contreras homered for the second straight […]
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Newport Gulls’ home opener set for June 5 at Cardines Field as team begins 25th season
The Newport Gulls will play their home opener against the Upper Valley Nighthawks on Friday, June 5, at Cardines Field as the team begins its 25th season. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. Opening night is sponsored by University Orthopedics, and the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a free magnet schedule […]
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Abreu has a two-run homer and 3 RBIs, Tolle pitches 6 scoreless innings and Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1
BOSTON (AP) — Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday. Mickey Gasper had a two-run triple in Boston’s five-run fifth inning and Ceddanne Rafaela had three hits for the Red Sox, who have […]
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MLK Community Center to host free Juneteenth 3-on-3 basketball tournament and barbecue June 19
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center will host its second annual Juneteenth 3-on-3 basketball tournament and backyard barbecue on Friday, June 19, from noon to 3 p.m., the center announced. The free event is open to teams of four players in grades 5 through 12, with 128 youth players expected. Organizers said the […]
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Brito’s ‘Incognito’ takes top honors at fourth annual Rhody Regatta, which benefits Meals on Wheels
Joe Brito’s J/121 “Incognito” of Bristol took overall honors for best corrected time at the fourth annual Rhody Regatta, a fundraising race that benefits Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, organizers announced. The regatta, organized by the International Yacht and Athletic Club, was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 30, but was postponed by a day […]
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Pete Alonso homers and Shane Baz works 7 innings as Orioles beat Red Sox 4-2
BOSTON (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night. Coby Mayo also homered for Baltimore, which won its third straight and ended a three-game road skid. Baz (3-5) pitched seven innings for a second straight […]
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A.J. Brown in ‘awe’ to join childhood favorite Patriots, declines to discuss end of time with Eagles
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A.J. Brown got his wish for a fresh start when he was traded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots. Less than 24 hours later he was on the field, wearing the jersey of the team he grew up rooting for and adding renewed optimism about the future. “I’m still in […]
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Eagles trade receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots, setting up reunion with Mike Vrabel
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on Monday. Both teams announced the deal. The Eagles said they will receive a first-round pick in 2028 and a fifth-round pick in 2027 in exchange for the three-time Pro Bowler. The trade comes after a frustrating 2025 season for […]
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Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver and Patriots coach, dies at the age of 93
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who teamed with Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas for one of the NFL’s greatest passing combinations and helped lead the Colts to victory over the New York Giants in the storied 1958 championship game, has died. He was […]
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Martínez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Angel Martínez had an RBI single during Cleveland’s four-run first and made a key defensive play in the second inning as the Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Cleveland’s Chase DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo broke out of […]
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Acuña hits grand slam and Sale beats former team again as Braves trounce Red Sox 10-2
BOSTON (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his fourth career grand slam and Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Thursday. Acuña cleared the Green Monster after pinch-hitter Mike Yastrzemski — grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski — […]
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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel focused on spring workouts after missing final day of draft last month
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — After a controversial start to the offseason that saw Mike Vrabel the subject of headlines for things other than football, the Patriots coach says he’s enjoying keeping his focus on the field. “We all have to deal with things outside of here. And my focus and, obviously, the excitement I have […]
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Michael Harris II homers, has 4 hits to help Braves outlast Red Sox 7-6
BOSTON (AP) — Michael Harris II had four hits, including a two-run home run, Matt Olson added another two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night. The victory snapped a two-game skid for the Braves, who have beaten the Red Sox in three of their […]
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Boston’s Joe Mazzulla wins NBA’s Coach of the Year, repeats claim that it should be a staff award
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was asked a couple months ago about the possibility of winning the Coach of the Year award this season, and his answer was succinct. “I don’t need it,” he said back in March. “I think it’s a stupid award.” On Tuesday, Mazzulla won […]
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Newport Charter Yacht Show returns to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard in June
The annual Newport Charter Yacht Show will return June 22–25 at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, drawing a fleet of charter yachts, brokers and industry professionals to Newport’s waterfront, organizers announced. The show serves as a marketplace for charter yachts preparing to cruise New England waters, giving crews a chance to present their programs and amenities […]
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The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved
Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel and discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers. Here is a look at the holiday and how it has evolved: When is Memorial Day? It […]
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Twins complete three-game sweep over Red Sox with 6-5 win at soggy Fenway Park
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a three-run sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins held off the Boston Red Sox 6-5 at soggy Fenway Park to complete a three-game sweep for their 10th victory in 14 games. It was Minnesota’s first three-game sweep in Fenway […]
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Larnach matches career high with 4 hits, Twins beat Red Sox 4-2 for 9th win in 13 games
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games. Benches and bullpens cleared […]
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From the Island, For the Island: AC Newport kicks off inaugural season at Toppa Field
Newport has hosted 12 America’s Cups. It is home to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the National Sailing Hall of Fame, and the oldest baseball stadium in America. This Saturday, May 23rd, the City by the Sea adds another chapter to its already remarkable sporting story when AC Newport, the island’s first semi-professional soccer […]
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Two-run homers by Buxton and Martin help Twins rally to beat Red Sox 8-6
BOSTON (AP) — Byron Buxton and Austin Martin both hit two-run homers off reliever Justin Slaten in the seventh inning to help the Minnesota Twins rally from four runs down to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night. Ryan Kreidler added an RBI double for the Twins. Luke Keaschall and Buxton both had […]
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Tiedemann Classics Regatta expands fleet for 2026, adding Herreshoff H-class sloops and vintage fiberglass yachts
The Robert H. Tiedemann Classics Regatta will expand its fleet for its 2026 edition, adding two new cohorts to the longtime celebration of classic yachting set for June 27 and 28 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court. This year, Newport’s rapidly growing class of Herreshoff H-class sloops and vintage PHRF-rated fiberglass boats will […]
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79th annual Block Island Race starts Friday with record ORC fleet, record attempt by 88-foot Lucky
The Storm Trysail Club’s 79th annual Block Island Race gets underway Friday, May 22, at noon in the waters of Long Island Sound off Stamford, with nearly 70 boats set to take on one of the Northeast’s most historic offshore regattas. The challenging 186-nautical-mile course exits the Sound and rounds Block Island before returning to […]
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Duran’s 2-run, opposite field homer rallies Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Royals
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jarren Duran’s opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. With one on and one out in the seventh, Duran sent reliever Steven Cruz’s fastball 366 feet into the […]
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World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know
BOSTON (AP) — After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston. Or at least, it’s nearby. World Cup games will be hosted in the small town of Foxborough — about 30 miles south of “Beantown” — for the first time since 1994, when the now-demolished Foxboro Stadium hosted eventual runner-up Italy’s 2-1 win […]
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Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jarren Duran hit a home run, doubled and drove in three runs, Willson Contreras added two hits and three RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night. Duran was 2 for 3 with two walks and Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 3 for 3 with […]
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Rhody Regatta registration and fundraising off to strong start ahead of May 30 race
The fourth annual Rhody Regatta, set for Saturday, May 30, is off to an impressive start in both registration and fundraising for its beneficiary, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island. The single 18-mile course circumnavigates Conanicut Island and offers a mix of open-water sailing and tactical shoreline strategy. Early registrations include some notable entries: Wendy […]
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Red Sox beat Royals 3-1 behind Willson Contreras’ homer and Sonny Gray’s strong outing
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night. The first pitch was moved up 30 minutes because heavy thunderstorms were forecast for later Monday. Gray (5-1) allowed one […]
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Australia to send two teams to inaugural Women’s International Championship in Newport this September
Australia will send two teams to the inaugural Women’s International Championship at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court this September, joining the United States and Canada as the only countries with multiple entries in the historic event. The teams will be helmed by decorated match racer Katie Spithill, representing the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht […]
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Riley, Holmes lead Braves to another series win with an 8-1 rout of the Red Sox
By PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, Grant Holmes pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves routed the Boston Red Sox 8-1 Sunday to win another series. The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season. They have […]
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Willson Contreras hits a 2-run homer in the 8th to lift the Red Sox past the Braves, 3-2
By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Saturday night. Red Sox rookie left-hander Payton Tolle (2-2) gave up two runs over a season-high eight innings, allowing four hits and striking out […]
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Kyle Schwarber’s MLB-leading 18th homer lifts Phillies past Red Sox 3-1
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run, a two-run shot that broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night. Schwarber has seven homers in his last seven games, the first Phillies player […]
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Newport Gulls announce 2026 Hall of Fame class ahead of 25th anniversary weekend
The Newport Gulls have announced their 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Class, with a special ceremony set for Saturday, July 18, at Historic Cardines Field. The induction will headline the Gulls’ 25-year anniversary celebration weekend, which is expected to bring former players back to “The Nest.” The 2026 class of players includes Troy Dixon (2016), […]
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Portsmouth boys lacrosse holds off Middletown 10-3 at Gaudet Field
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — Portsmouth boys lacrosse leaned on a dominant performance at the faceoff X and a six-goal night from Rafe Dionne to roll past Middletown 10-3 at Gaudet Field on Friday. Dionne, a junior attackman, scored six times to lead all scorers. Senior attackman Ted Gersen added three goals, and senior midfielder Luke Brandariz […]
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Boston hits 2 HRs, Early strong as Red Sox beat Rays 2-0, snap Tampa’s 7-game win streak
BOSTON (AP) — Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela hit solo home runs in back-to-back innings, Connelly Early struck out eight and the Boston Red Sox snapped the Tampa Bay Rays seven-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Friday night. Boston had only four hits, but Tampa Bay didn’t have a base runner after the sixth inning and was […]
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Simpson and Caminero lead Rays past Red Sox 8-4 for 7th consecutive victory
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pinch-hitter Chandler Simpson broke a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night. Simpson added an RBI triple in the eighth for the Rays, who have won 13 of […]
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Sonny Gray shuts down Tigers in return from injury, Red Sox finish sweep with 4-0 win
DETROIT (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win on Wednesday night. Gray (3-1) was making his first start since facing the Tigers on April 20 at Fenway Park — a game he left […]
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Sail Newport to commission new J/7 fleet Saturday at Fort Adams
Sail Newport will commission its new fleet of J/7 sailboats Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the Alofsin Piers in Fort Adams State Park. The public is invited to the ceremony, which will officially launch the season for the boats. Designed and produced by Newport-based J/Boats, the new vessels were purchased for community sailing […]
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Tickets on sale for 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open
Tickets went on sale Tuesday for the 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open, the combined ATP Challenger and WTA 125 grass-court tournament returning to the International Tennis Hall of Fame July 5-12. This year’s event, presented by The MARGARET Fund, will offer $225,000 in equal prize money — a $25,000 increase from 2025 — […]
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Olympic medalist Lijia Xu to compete in inaugural Women’s International Championship in Newport
Two-time Olympic medalist Lijia Xu of China will be among 20 international skippers competing in the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship this September at Harbour Court. The regatta will be sailed Sept. 12-19 using the club’s fleet of 20 identical IC37 yachts. The 37-foot keelboat, designed by Mark Mills to a brief […]
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Rhode Island FC suffers first home loss of 2026, falling 3-1 to Birmingham Legion FC
Rhode Island FC suffered its first home loss of the 2026 season Saturday, falling 3-1 to Birmingham Legion FC on Star Wars Night at Centreville Bank Stadium despite dominating possession and the shot count. Birmingham (2-3-2) struck less than three minutes in, when Dawson McCartney tore down the left wing and crossed into the box […]
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Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit
BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night to complete the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit. Embiid finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Tyrese Maxey added 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. VJ Edgecombe scored 23 points […]
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Zhang’s walk-off single lifts Middletown past Portsmouth 12-11 in seven-inning thriller
MIDDLETOWN, RI — Junyi Zhang lined a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday to cap a back-and-forth thriller and lift the Middletown Varsity Islanders to a 12-11 win over Portsmouth at Gaudet. Middletown jumped ahead 2-0 in the first and stretched the lead to 5-1 with a three-run third. Portsmouth answered […]
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Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007
BOSTON (AP) — Alex Tuch and Mattias Samuelsson scored in the first period, Zach Benson added another early in the third and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007. Josh Norris added an empty-netter. Alex Lyon finished with […]
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Jarren Duran hits 3-run HR, Jake Bennett wins big-league debut as Red Sox beat Astros 3-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer, Jake Bennett gave up a run over five innings to earn the victory in his major league debut and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night. Struggling DH Roman Anthony had three hits for the Red […]
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Clement hits 2-run home run and Valenzuela adds a solo blast as Blue Jays rough up Red Sox 8-1
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement hit a two-run home run, Brandon Valenzuela added a solo homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday. Kazuma Okamoto hit a two-run single and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3 for 3 with a walk as the Blue Jays took two of three […]
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Rogers boys lacrosse shuts out Tiverton 14-0 at Braga Park
NEWPORT, RI – Rogers boys lacrosse rolled past Tiverton 14-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Braga Park, riding a balanced offense and a stingy defense to a wire-to-wire home victory. Brady McCombe paced the Vikings with four goals, finding the back of the net repeatedly to lead all scorers. Aidan O’Connell and Luke Mathews chipped in […]
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Rogers softball routs Middletown 17-3 behind Leys’ arm and bat
MIDDLETOWN, RI — Rogers softball turned a road trip to Middletown into a four-inning showcase Tuesday, pounding out 12 hits and pulling away for a 17-3 run-rule win over the Islanders at Middletown High School. Lila Leys did the heavy lifting on both sides of the ball for the Vikings. The sophomore went 2-for-4 with […]
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Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — When Hampus Lindholm got the puck inside Boston’s blue line after teammate Fraser Minten broke up the Buffalo Sabres’ rush, and the Bruins defenseman knew immediately who to look for. Sure enough, there was David Pastrnak already heading toward Buffalo’s zone. Set up by Lindholm, […]
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Trey Yesavage has a sharp season debut as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 3-0
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Trey Yesavage pitched into the sixth inning in a sharp season debut, Kazuma Okamoto drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added an RBI single as Toronto stopped Boston’s season-best winning streak at […]
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Joel Embiid scores 33 as 76ers beat Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to keep their season alive
BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. Paul George had 16 points and nine rebounds for the seventh-seeded Sixers, who lost Games 3 and […]
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Suárez fires 8 dominant innings as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 for first 3-game winning streak
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Ranger Suárez and Greg Weissert combined on a two-hitter, Carlos Narváez hit a solo home run and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Monday night, their third straight win and second in a row under interim manager Chad Tracy. It’s the first […]
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Celtics spoil Embiid’s return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers to take 3-1 series lead
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Payton Pritchard made six of Boston’s 24 3-pointers and scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 11 assists to help the Boston Celtics spoil Joel Embiid’s return from an appendectomy and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 128-96 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in their […]
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Sabres erupt for 4 goals in first period, win 6-1 to push Bruins to 3-1 hole in series
BOSTON (AP) — Josh Doan had a goal and an assist during Buffalo’s four-goal first-period, and Alex Lyon stopped 21 shots to lead the Sabres to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Peyton Krebs, Zach Benson and Bowen Byram also scored to help […]
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Contreras homers, Red Sox respond to Cora firing with 5-3 win over Orioles
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Connelly Early (2-1) allowed two runs in 6 2/3 […]
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Middletown edges Barrington 10-9 on Lisella walk-off single
Michael Lisella’s walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh lifted Middletown past Barrington 10-9 Saturday at Gaudet. Tied 9-9 entering the seventh, Middletown held Barrington scoreless in the top half before Lisella drove in the winning run, capping a 12-hit afternoon. Middletown scored once in the first, four times in the second and twice […]
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Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and 5 coaches
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, who led them to the World Series championship and a franchise-record 108 regular-season wins in 2018. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Chad Tracy, who had been managing the club’s Triple-A Worcester affiliate. “Alex Cora led this organization to one […]
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Red Sox erupt for 10 runs in the ninth, beat Orioles 17-1
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam as part of a 10-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Willson Contreras added a three-run homer and Caleb Durbin a two-run shot in the […]
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Rutschman’s 2 HRs, 6 RBIs power the Orioles to a 10-3 win over the slumping Red Sox
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman hit two of Baltimore’s six homers and drove in six runs as the Orioles routed the slumping Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Friday night. Baltimore hit five of its homers off Boston starter Brayan Bello. Coby Mayo homered for a career-best third straight game. […]
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Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series. Game 4 is […]
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Patriots select Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu with 28th pick in NFL draft
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots spent a bit of their vast NFL draft capital to move up in the first round and fill one of their biggest needs. The Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th pick Thursday night, sliding up by dealing the 31st overall pick and one of […]
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Schlitter beats Red Sox again, leads Yankees to 4-2 win for sweep that extends winning streak to 6
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak. With his family cheering […]
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Fried’s 8 shutout innings, Rosario’s 4 RBIs lead Yankees over Red Sox 4-1 for 5th straight win
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Max Fried allowed three hits over eight scoreless innings, and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to a season-high five with a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. Amed Rosario hit a three-run, first-inning homer and had four RBIs for the […]
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Arvidsson scores 2 and the Bruins beat the Sabres 4-2 to even first-round series at 1
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Morgan Geekie bounced in a shot from beyond center as part of Boston’s three-goal second-period surge and the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 to even their first-round playoff series at 1 on Tuesday night. Viktor Arvidsson scored twice and Pavel Zacha also scored. David Pastrnak had […]
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Edgecombe, Maxey have big scoring nights, 76ers beat Celtics 111-97 to tie first-round series
BOSTON (AP) — V.J. Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their playoff series at one game apiece. Edgecombe connected on six of the 76ers’ […]
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Stanton homers, adds 2-run double as Yankees shut out Red Sox 4-0
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo homer in the second and added a two-run double as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to four straight with a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Stanton, who sat out a 7-0 win over Kansas City on […]
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Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon
BOSTON (AP) — Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain ran the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon on Monday, both finishing fifth in their respective divisions. Talbi finished in 2 hours, 3 minutes, 45 seconds in the men’s race. McClain finished in 2:20:49 in the women’s competition. There were seven American men and 12 American […]
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Ceddanne Rafaela’s tie-breaking two-run single helps Red Sox to 8-6 Patriots’ Day win over Tigers
BOSTON (AP) — Pinch hitter Ceddanne Rafaela had a tiebreaking, two-run infield single in the seventh inning and the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Monday in Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day game to salvage a split of their four-game series. Isiah Kiner-Falefa also had a two-run single for the Red Sox, who halted […]
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Sabres score 4 3rd-period goals to beat the Bruins 4-3 in playoff opener
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mattias Samuelson broke a tie with 3:24 left and Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres’ first playoff game in 15 years. Tage Thompson scored goals 3:42 apart to tie […]
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Dillon Dingler hits 3-run HR; Tigers beat struggling Crochet and Red Sox 6-2
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer during Detroit’s four-run fifth inning against Boston’s struggling ace Garrett Crochet, leading the Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday at chilly and rainy Fenway Park. Dingler also had an RBI double off Crochet in the first […]
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Jayson Tatum has strong return to playoffs for Celtics, who rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in his first playoff game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon last season, and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday. Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and Neemias Queta added 13 for the […]
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NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation and an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to The Associated Press […]
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Portsmouth boys lacrosse holds off Toll Gate rally, wins 16-4
Portsmouth boys lacrosse jumped out to a commanding early lead and held off a late rally from Toll Gate to win 16-4 on Thursday at Portsmouth High School. Portsmouth carried a 13-2 advantage into the third quarter before the visitors stormed back in the second half, trimming the deficit to two goals before the final […]
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Trevor Story homers, has 5 RBIs to lead Red Sox over Twins 9-5
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs on Wednesday to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5. Connelly Early (1-0) gave up one run, two hits and two walks with five strikeouts over six innings, the longest of his eight major league starts. […]
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With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics heard loud and clear what everyone what was saying about them before this season. They heard all the predictions about how they would take a step back from the NBA’s top tier with Jayson Tatum rehabbing from the ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered in the playoffs last May. They heard the […]
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Rogers edges Portsmouth in thrilling unified basketball showdown, 38-36
It came down to the final buzzer. Rogers High School’s unified basketball team held off visiting Portsmouth High School 38-36 on Monday evening at Rogers High School in a back-and-forth contest that had fans on their feet throughout. The Vikings, coached by Kristin B., never let the Patriots get comfortable, but Portsmouth made them earn […]
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Kastelic scores 2, Swayman posts shutout as Bruins stop Devils 4-0 to clinch East’s top wild card
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Mark Kastelic scored twice in the first period, Jeremy Swayman earned his second shutout of the season and the Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Boston needed a win to […]
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Byron Buxton homers twice and Mick Abel strikes out 10 as the Twins blank the Red Sox 6-0
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Tuesday night. Buxton had four hits and scored four runs, while Brooks Lee also homered for the Twins. Minnesota has won eight of nine. Abel […]
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Sail America brings national sailing industry conference back to Newport
Sail America wrapped up its annual Sail America Industry Conference in Newport last month, drawing sailing industry professionals from around the country to the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina for two days of speakers, panels and networking. The conference covered topics ranging from artificial intelligence to insurance to boat building. The keynote featured a conversation […]
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Twins hammer Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet for 11 runs and 9 hits in 1 2/3 innings
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was battered by the Minnesota Twins for 11 runs — 10 earned — and nine hits in 1 2/3 innings Monday night. Crochet, a two-time All-Star who finished second in AL Cy Young Award voting last season, became the first Red […]
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Salve Regina, Tennis Hall of Fame upgrade historic Casino Theatre with $710,000 in improvements
Salve Regina University and the International Tennis Hall of Fame have completed a series of upgrades to the Casino Theatre, revitalizing the 144-year-old venue with improved sound, lighting and technology systems. The improvements were funded by $650,000 in gifts from the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation, along with $60,000 […]
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Celtics’ reserves beat Orlando 113-108, send Magic into a play-in game against the 76ers
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 30 points, Luka Garza added 27, including a key 3-pointer with 31.6 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics’ reserves defeated Orlando 113-108 on Sunday night, sending the Magic into a road play-in tournament game. Ron Harper Jr. had a career-best 27 points […]
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Contreras and Story each get 4 hits to help the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 9-3
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras homered against his former team and matched a career high with four hits, leading the Boston Red Sox past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 on Sunday. Trevor Story also had four hits for the Red Sox. Contreras launched a two-run shot in the second […]
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Emil Lilleberg scores late as Lightning beat Bruins 2-1; Boston clinches playoff spot later
BOSTON (AP) — Emil Lilleberg scored on a rebound with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak. Deprived of the chance to win and get in, Boston clinched hours later when Detroit lost in regulation to New Jersey and the Red Wings were […]
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Celtics miss breaking NBA 3-point record, but lock up East’s No. 2 playoff seed
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics flirted with a piece of NBA history in Friday night’s 144-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. They didn’t quite get it, but did lock up something even more valuable: The No. 2 seed in the East in the upcoming playoffs. The Celtics tied a franchise and NBA record with 29 3-pointers, […]
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Dustin May throws 6 strong innings, Cardinals beat Red Sox 3-2 in series opener
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dustin May pitched six strong innings, Ramón Urías hit a double and scored twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. Jordan Walker hit a one-out single and, after Urías walked, scored on a single by Thomas […]
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Knicks stay alive in race for No. 2 seed in East, beat Celtics in Tatum’s return to MSG
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Hart scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson had 25 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and […]
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Secretary Amore launches ‘Play Ball for RI250’ initiative at Rumford Little League
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI250 Commission on Wednesday officially launched Play Ball for RI250, a statewide initiative linking youth baseball and softball with Rhode Island’s Semiquincentennial commemorations ahead of July 4, 2026. The kickoff event was held at the Kimberly Ann Rock Complex in Rumford and brought together Little League players, […]
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Sonny Gray silences Milwaukee 5-0 as the Red Sox roll to their first back-to-back wins
BOSTON (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of three walks and two infield hits to score three times in the third inning on Wednesday and beat Milwaukee 5-0 for their first back-to-back wins of the season. Gray (2-0) allowed three hits and two walks, striking […]
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Rhode Island challenger ensures US will have a boat at next year’s America’s Cup
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — There will be an American boat at next year’s America’s Cup after all. American Racing Challenger Team USA representing Sail Newport in Rhode Island was announced as an official challenger Wednesday for the 2027 regatta scheduled off Naples. The new team said it acquired key sailing assets from American Magic, including the AC75 […]
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Sail Newport-backed American Racing Challenger Team USA confirmed for 38th America’s Cup in Naples
American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Sail Newport, has been confirmed as an official challenger for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, bringing the United States back to the storied competition ahead of the 2027 event in Naples, Italy. The team is the vision of entrepreneurs Karel Komárek and Chris Welch and will be led […]