BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum has a new tattoo on his back, another gold medal to hang around his neck, and a chip on his shoulder. The Boston Celtics star reported for his eighth NBA season on Tuesday after an eventful few months in which he helped the franchise win an 18th championship and then joined the […]
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Portsmouth Girls Volleyball triumphs 3-1 over La Salle
Portsmouth’s Varsity Girls Volleyball team clinched a 3-1 win over La Salle in an exciting match on Monday night. Mila Abedon (No. 29) leads the charge with two goals, while Maddie Krzych (No. 14) adds another to seal the victory. Before the game, the team celebrated a special milestone. Caitlin Mediate (No. 9) received a […]
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Portsmouth Girls Soccer dominates Pilgrim High in 5-0 victory
The Portsmouth Girls’ Soccer team put on a show Monday, dominating Pilgrim High School with a 5-0 home win. Mollyana McGuire was the star of the match, scoring twice for Portsmouth. Her teammates Evelyn Shuster, Bailey Davis, and Emma Norton each chipped in with a goal, rounding out the team’s impressive performance. The Sept. 23 […]
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Houck works 5 shutout innings, Abreu reaches base 3 times as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-1
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings, Wilyer Abreu reached base three times and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. The Red Sox opened their final road trip — a three-game […]
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Sail for Hope on Saturday to raise funds for three charities
By Kim Cooper, Sail Newport On Saturday, September 28, local sailors plan to race around Conanicut Island in the Sail for Hope. The race around Jamestown is an annual fundraiser, and this year’s donations will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Rhode Island Chapter, Warrior Sailing, and Sail Newport’s Financial Aid Fund. Designated […]
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‘Gamecock’ struts to IC37 North American title
By New York Yacht Club Most continental sailing championships are a marathon, with numerous races spread out across three or more days, often with varying conditions. The 2024 IC37 North American Championship, however, was a sprint. Gale-force winds prevented any races from being completed on the first two days of the three-day regatta. So the […]
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Triston Casas hits 3 HRs in 1st game, Gonzalez hits 3-run HR in nightcap as Red Sox sweep Twins
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The struggling Minnesota Twins were swept in a split doubleheader against Boston on Sunday, when Romy Gonzalez hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs in the nightcap to lead the Red Sox to a 9-3 victory. Losing for the 13th time in 19 games, the […]
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Stoppage-time winner earns Rhode Island FC 2-1 comeback win over FC Tulsa
Rhode Island FC turned a first-half deficit into a dominant win on Saturday, scoring two late goals to secure a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 win over FC Tulsa at Beirne Stadium on Kids Night, presented by Rhode Island Energy. After Noah Fuson equalized in the second half, Albert Dikwa “Chico” extended his team-leading goal tally to eight with […]
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Morgan’s 4 TD passes power New Hampshire past Bryant in CAA opener, 38-17
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Seth Morgan threw three of his four touchdown passes in the first half and New Hampshire built a 31-10 lead at intermission and cruised to a 38-17 victory over Bryant in the Coastal Athletic Association opener for both schools Saturday. A week ago the senior quarterback matched a UNH record with […]
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Patrick Agyemang, Kristijan Kahlina spark Charlotte to 4-0 victory over Revolution
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Patrick Agyemang had a goal and two assists in the second half to help Charlotte FC pull away for a 4-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday. Kristijan Kahlina finished with four saves on the way to his 10th clean sheet of the season for Charlotte (11-11-8). Charlotte took […]
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Wilcox throws 2 touchdown passes and Brown opens season with 26-14 win over Georgetown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jake Wilcox passed for two touchdowns and Brown opened its season with a 26-14 win over Georgetown on Saturday. On the first play from scrimmage, Solomon Miller turned a pass from Wilcox into an 87-yard catch-and-run touchdown. Wilcox found Mahoney for a 45-yard score to go up 14-7 later in the first […]
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Grant runs for 3 TDs, Rhode Island rallies late to top Long Island 28-21
NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Grant ran for 141 yards and three touchdowns, the last coming with 1:08 to play, to lift Rhode Island to a 28-21 win over Long Island on Saturday. Grant’s 8-yard run over the left side capped a 67-yard drive in just over a minute and a half. The Rams (3-1) […]
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High School Football: Tiverton triumphs in high-scoring home game against Smithfield
Tiverton High School’s football team achieves a historic victory on their home field, defeating Smithfield High School 27-13 in a high-scoring showdown. The Tigers’ head coach, Dillon Sheridan, beamed with pride following the game, declaring this game the highest-scoring performance ever on Tiverton’s home turf. “This was our highest scoring game ever put up on […]
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Larnach and Wallner get RBI singles in 12th, Twins beat Red Sox 4-2
BOSTON (AP) — Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner both had RBI singles in the 12th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Friday night. Winning for just the sixth time in their last 17 games, the Twins moved a game ahead Detroit, which lost 8-1 to the Baltimore Orioles, for […]
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Patriots say it’s not time yet to turn to Drake Maye at starting quarterback
Jacoby Brissett isn’t the problem. Drake Maye isn’t the solution. So the New England Patriots will go another week — at least — with the veteran journeyman Brissett at starting quarterback before turning things over to Maye, the rookie first-round draft pick and acknowledged quarterback of the future. “It’s still status quo,” coach Jerod Mayo […]
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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says Jacoby Brissett still starting QB
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is sticking with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. “Everything’s always under evaluation,” Mayo said Friday morning, a day after Brissett was pulled from a 24-3 loss to the New York Jets in favor of first-round draft pick Drake Maye. […]
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Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was in total control in a superb homecoming performance that kept the cheers and chants going from the giddy New York Jets fans. And this time, Rodgers was able to walk off the field — healthy and a winner. The […]
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Littell allows 1 hit in 7 innings and Rays beat Red Sox 2-0
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG. Fla. (AP) — Zack Littell allowed one hit over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on Thursday night. Littell (8-9), who made his team-leading 28th start in his first full season as starter, struck out seven and did not issue a […]
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New York Yacht Club to host Team Racing Worlds in 2025
The New York Yacht Club, which sparked the keelboat team racing revolution with the creation of the Hinman Masters Team Race in 2000, will see this discipline attain the highest competitive level in the sport when it hosts the World Sailing 2025 Team Race World Championship, May 28 to June 1, at Harbour Court in […]
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Story homers and scores winning run as Red Sox beat Rays 2-1
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Story homered in the sixth inning then scored the winning run on Jarren Duran’s single in the eighth as the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday night. Story opened the eighth with a comebacker single off Drew Rasmussen (0-2). […]
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Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman won’t be on ice when team opens workouts amid contract dispute
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney, who said entering the offseason that signing No. 1 goalie Jeremy Swayman to a new contract was his top priority, confirmed the restricted free agent won’t be on the ice Thursday when the team returns for training camp. “He has chosen to wait, and rightfully so, […]
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Aaron Rodgers gets 1st chance to play in Jets-Patriots rivalry when teams square off Thursday night
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers knows a little bit about fierce NFL rivalries. He helped fuel one during his 18 seasons in Green Bay. Now the quarterback of the New York Jets (1-1), Rodgers is getting his official introduction to what has lately been a […]
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Baz goes 7 strong innings, Siri homers and drives in 4 runs as Rays beat Red Sox 8-3
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane Baz allowed two runs and two hits over seven innings, Jose Siri homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Tuesday night. Baz (3-3) struck out six and walked one, and set a team […]
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Girls Soccer: Rogers High School dominates in 4-0 victory over Tiverton
In a commanding performance, Rogers High School’s girls soccer team secures a decisive 4-0 win against Tiverton High School on Monday evening. The match, held at Tiverton High School, showcases Rogers’ offensive prowess and defensive strength. The game started at 7 pm, with Rogers quickly establishing field control. Their aggressive strategy pays off as they […]
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Boston Marathon lowers qualifying times for most prospective runners for 2026 race
BOSTON (AP) — Runners hoping to qualify for the 2026 Boston Marathon are going to have to pick up the pace. The Boston Athletic Association has updated its qualifying times for the world’s oldest annual marathon, asking most prospective competitors to run a 26.2-mile race five minutes faster than in recent years to earn a […]