We’re celebrating some extraordinary women during March, National Women’s History Month, individuals who have made their mark from the sports field to politics and government, from the courtroom to the board room. We’ll be introducing our readers to some individuals they may not know, and others they do. What they all have in common is […]
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Mitchell scores 21, Bryant beats Albany in America East Conference Tournament 91-78
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Keyshawn Mitchell had 21 points in Bryant’s 91-78 victory over Albany on Tuesday in a semifinal matchup of the America East Conference Tournament. Top-seeded Bryant advances to the championship on Saturday to face No. 3-seed Maine who beat Vermont in the other semi on Tuesday. Mitchell had 13 rebounds for the […]
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East Greenwich/Toll Gate co-op edges Portsmouth 4-3 in overtime to claim D2 RI State Hockey Championship
East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-Op claimed the Division 2 Rhode Island State Hockey Championship with a 4-3 overtime victory against Portsmouth at Providence College’s Schneider Arena on Sunday. The championship game featured a back-and-forth battle between the two teams, with Portsmouth’s Shane Temple scoring twice in the losing effort. The Patriots and East Greenwich/Toll Gate traded […]
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Pinzon’s 22 lead Bryant over UMBC 85-74 in America East Conference Tournament
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) —Rafael Pinzon had 22 points in Bryant’s 85-74 win over UMBC on Saturday in an opening-round, quarterfinal of the America East Conference Tournament. The Bulldogs secured the No. 1 seed for the first time since joining the league, snapping Vermont’s eight year run earning at least a share of the title. The […]
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Freemantle scores 25 as Xavier takes down Providence 76-68
CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle’s 25 points helped Xavier defeat Providence 76-68 on Saturday. Freemantle had eight rebounds for the Musketeers (21-10, 13-7 Big East Conference). Ryan Conwell scored 21 points and added five assists. Jerome Hunter had 12 points and shot 4 of 6 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw […]
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Rhode Island knocks off Fordham 86-67
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Sebastian Thomas had 20 points in Rhode Island’s 86-67 win against Fordham on Saturday. Thomas also had seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Rams (18-12, 7-11 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jaden House scored 19 points, shooting 7 for 13 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 […]
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Ivy League-leader Yale defeats Brown 70-61
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — John Poulakidas had 27 points in Yale’s 70-61 win against Brown in a regular-season finale on Saturday. Up next for Yale is the four-team Ivy Madness in which the Bulldogs (20-7, 13-1 Ivy League) will be the top seed. Brown did not qualify. Poulakidas shot 11 for 17, including 5 for […]
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Portsmouth Girls Basketball advances to Elite 8 with 50-30 win over Tiverton
Portsmouth High School’s girls basketball team has clinched a place in the Elite 8 of the Rhode Island State Tournament after beating Tiverton 50-30 on Friday. The sixth-seeded Patriots shook off a sluggish start, pulling ahead in the second half to take down the 11th-seeded Tigers on their home court. The game kicked off with […]
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Saint Joseph’s defeats Rhode Island 91-74
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Erik Reynolds II’s 22 points helped Saint Joseph’s defeat Rhode Island 91-74 on Wednesday. Reynolds also added five assists for the Hawks (20-10, 12-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Rasheer Fleming added 19 points while shooting 7 for 11, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc while they also had seven rebounds and […]
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Gunn scores 23 points and DePaul beats Providence 80-77 to snap six-game losing streak
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — CJ Gunn scored 23 points to help lead DePaul past Providence 80-77 on Wednesday and snap a six-game losing streak. Gunn also added seven rebounds and three blocks for the Blue Demons (12-18, 3-16 Big East Conference). JJ Traynor scored 21 points while finishing 9 of 11 from the floor and […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Celebration Packages are now on sale
The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced today new details surrounding the programming for its 2025 Induction Celebration, which will present Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan with the Ultimate Honor in Tennis—induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. This year, the reimagined Induction Celebration in Newport from August 21-23 will feature engaging […]
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Bryant beats New Hampshire 90-56 to become America East regular-season champions
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon scored 17 points, Keyshawn Mitchell had 16 points and 14 rebounds, and Bryant defeated New Hampshire 90-56 on Tuesday night to become America East regular-season champions. Bryant (20-11, 14-2) had already clinched a share of the regular-season title. The Bulldogs will host a quarterfinal game on Saturday. Pinzon also […]
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Portsmouth Boys Hockey clinches semifinal spot with 3-0 victory
The Portsmouth Boys Hockey team is advancing to the semifinals after shutting out Nariho 3-0 in Monday’s quarterfinal match. Portsmouth, seeded second in the tournament, pulled ahead with two goals in the second period against the Nariho Gulls. The Gulls represent a combined team of players from Narragansett and Chariho high schools. Rafe Dionne, Finn […]
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Northern RI Co-Op edges out East Bay in playoff thriller
The Northern RI Co-Op hockey team has punched their ticket to the semifinals after defeating the East Bay Eagles Co-Op in Sunday’s quarterfinal match at Portsmouth Abbey. The game remained deadlocked until the third period when Northern RI’s Victoria Steele broke through with two crucial goals, sealing the victory for her team. This win completes […]
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Diggins leads UMass over Rhode Island 91-88
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Rahsool Diggins led UMass with 29 points and sealed the victory with a jump shot with 50 seconds left as the Minutemen took down Rhode Island 91-88 on Saturday. Diggins also added six assists and three steals for the Minutemen (12-17, 7-9 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jaylen Curry scored 22 points and […]
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Brown earns 59-52 win over Harvard
BOSTON (AP) — Aaron Cooley had 14 points in Brown’s 59-52 win against Harvard on Friday. Cooley shot 6 for 11 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Bears (14-11, 6-6 Ivy League). Landon Lewis added nine points while going 2 of 8 and 5 of […]
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Santos’ 17 lead Dayton over Rhode Island 85-77
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Nate Santos scored 17 points as Dayton beat Rhode Island 85-77 on Wednesday night. Santos went 5 of 11 from the field (5 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Flyers (19-9, 9-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Enoch Cheeks scored 15 points while going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 1 […]
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Clagett Sailing names 2025 World Championship Team
Newport-based Clagett Sailing has picked five sailors to compete at the 2.4mR World Championships in Lake Garda, Italy, this October. The team, revealed on Feb. 26, includes Chuck Allen (North Kingstown, Rhode Island), Peter Eager (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Delani Hulme Lawrence (Saint Paul, Alberta, Canada), Siobhan MacDonald (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), and Julio Reguero (San Juan, […]
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Long-range shooting propels No. 21 Marquette to 82-52 win over Providence
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ben Gold scored a career-high 17 points to help No. 21 Marquette beat Providence 82-52 on Tuesday night. Kam Jones had 17 points and seven assists for Marquette (21-7, 12-5 Big East), which set a season high with 41 3-point attempts, making 17. Stevie Mitchell added 14 […]
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Avila’s 22 help Saint Louis knock off Rhode Island 81-66
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robbie Avila scored 22 points as Saint Louis beat Rhode Island 81-66 on Saturday. Avila added six rebounds for the Billikens (15-12, 8-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Gibson Jimerson scored 21 points while going 7 of 18 (5 for 14 from 3-point range) and added 11 rebounds. Amari McCottry had 13 points […]
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Hurley’s 17 help Vermont beat Bryant 59-55
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — TJ Hurley’s 17 points helped Vermont defeat Bryant 59-55 on Thursday night. Hurley went 7 of 19 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Catamounts (16-11, 9-3 America East Conference). Ileri Ayo-Faleye added 15 points while going 6 of 9 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) while […]
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Portsmouth Girls Basketball advances to Quarterfinals with 60-46 win
Portsmouth High School Girls Basketball is moving on to the quarterfinals after beating Cranston West 60-46 at home on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Stella Orr topped the scoring for Portsmouth with 18 points, while Molly Hurd and Annie Hurd each chipped in 16 points to help secure the win. The victory brings Portsmouth’s season record to […]
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Seahawks clinch postseason bid with win over Bears, 76-59
Salve Regina University women’s basketball got a career-high 25 points from graduate student Amanda Folan in her final regular season home game, as she led the Seahawks to a 76-59 win over the United States Coast Guard Academy in NEWMAC action at the Rodgers Recreation Center on Wednesday evening in Newport, Rhode Island. The victory clinched another […]
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Peavy’s 30 lead Georgetown past Providence 93-72
WASHINGTON (AP) — Micah Peavy’s 30 points led Georgetown past Providence 93-72 on Wednesday night. Peavy had seven rebounds, seven assists, and six steals for the Hoyas (16-10, 7-8 Big East Conference). Jayden Epps scored 18 points, shooting 5 for 9 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. […]
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Rogers Girls Basketball advances to Quarterfinals with win over Cumberland
Rogers High School’s girls basketball team is moving on to the quarterfinals after beating Cumberland 43-34 on Tuesday. The game took place at the Hut-Martin Recreation Center in Newport. With this win, Rogers improves to a 13-9 season record, while Cumberland ends its season with an 8-15 record. Next up, Rogers faces Scituate in the […]