By ADAM GELLER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A rapidly intensifying storm triggered blizzard warnings Saturday for New York City, New Jersey and Boston as communities along the East Coast prepared for the Sunday arrival of heavy snow and damaging winds. The National Weather Service increased its assessment of the potential severity of a […]
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Lewis’ 21 help Brown defeat Princeton 80-71
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Landon Lewis scored 21 points and Luke Paragon added 20 to help Brown defeat Princeton 80-71 on Friday night. Lewis went 10 of 12 from the field for the Bears (9-15, 3-8 Ivy League). Paragon shot 6 for 12 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the […]
Brown helps Celtics thump Curry-less Warriors 121-110
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists for his third triple-double of the season, and the Boston Celtics rolled over a Golden State Warriors team playing without Stephen Curry, 121-110 on Thursday night. Payton Pritchard added 26 points and Sam Hauser scored 16 […]
No. 18 Saint Louis loses 81-76 at Rhode Island, ending 18-game win streak
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jonah Hinton made nine 3-pointers and scored 29 points as Rhode Island upset No. 18 Saint Louis 81-76 on Tuesday night, snapping the Billikens’ 18-game winning streak. Robbie Avila led Saint Louis (24-2, 12-1 Atlantic 10) with 21 points and Dion Brown added 19. The Billikens […]
Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence and seven players are ejected
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Seven players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, who led Providence to the 1987 Final […]
Newport Little League opens registration for spring 2026 season
Registration is now open for Newport Little League’s spring 2026 youth baseball, softball and T-ball season. The league serves children ages 4 to 12 in Newport and neighboring communities, with divisions tailored to different age groups and skill levels. T-ball is co-ed for ages 4 to 6. Softball divisions for girls include coach pitch for […]
Harvard takes down Brown 56-53
BOSTON (AP) — Robert Hinton scored 20 points as Harvard beat Brown 56-53 on Friday night. Tey Barbour shot 5 for 10 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 17 points for the Crimson (14-9, 7-2 Ivy League). Barbour made two free throws with four seconds […]
Portsmouth Middle School girls basketball captures state championship with 51-40 win over Gallagher
Simone Orr scored 15 points to lead Portsmouth Middle School to a 51-40 victory over Gallagher Middle School (Smithfield) in the girls basketball state championship on Thursday. The seventh grader paced a balanced Portsmouth attack that featured four players in double figures. Ryen May added 13 points, while Paige Anderson and Camryn Donovan each contributed […]
Clark scores 31, Seton Hall beats Providence 87-80
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Adam Clark’s 31 points led Seton Hall over Providence 87-80 on Wednesday night. Clark added eight assists and five steals for the Pirates (17-8, 7-7 Big East Conference). A.J. Staton-McCray scored 18 points while going 7 of 16 (3 for 8 from 3-point range). TJ Simpkins shot 4 for 6 (2 […]
Celtics beat injury-riddled Bulls 124-105 as Vucevic scores 19 against his former team
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Chicago Bulls 124-105 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break. Jaylen Brown added 24 points. Nikola Vucevic finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, who have won six of their […]
Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony, watch party sell out in 2 minutes
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The International Tennis Hall of Fame said on Wednesday that Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes — even after the Hall added thousands more tickets for an outdoor watch party. “As a small but historic venue, our capacity is limited,” the Hall posted on social media. The Hall […]
George Washington defeats Rhode Island 75-70
WASHINGTON (AP) — Luke Hunger’s 21 points helped George Washington defeat Rhode Island 75-70 on Tuesday night. Hunger also added six rebounds for the Revolutionaries (14-11, 5-7 Atlantic 10 Conference). Garrett Johnson scored 17 points while shooting 7 for 10, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Tyrone Marshall shot 6 of 10 from […]
Roger Federer to play in on-court celebration during Hall of Fame induction weekend in Newport
Roger Federer will return to the grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame this summer, with the tennis legend set to play in a doubles exhibition during his induction weekend in Newport. The Hall of Fame announced its 2026 Induction Celebration schedule on Tuesday, with three days of programming planned for Aug. 27-29. […]
Despite Super Bowl loss, Patriots believe they have the ability to return and win more titles
Just as New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel had done throughout his team’s surprise run to the NFL’s biggest stage, he made sure he was the first person to offer hugs to his players as they exited the field following Sunday’s Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Yes, the Patriots fell short of capturing a record seventh Lombardi […]
Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The “Dark Side” defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl. […]
Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — It’s almost time to crown an NFL champion. After two weeks of hype and anticipation, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Will Drake Maye and the Patriots (17-3) capture their seventh Lombardi […]
Blanchard’s goal lifts East Bay Riptide past Northern RI Yeti in Sophie’s Squad mental health awareness game
Freshman forward Lorelei Blanchard scored in the first period and the East Bay Riptide held on for a 1-0 victory over the Northern RI Yeti Co-Op in a girls hockey game played Friday night at Portsmouth Abbey. The game was played in support of Sophie’s Squad, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness around mental health […]
Celts rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 29 points while Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics make their biggest comeback of the season, rallying from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night. Derrick White hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 1:31 […]
Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
By ROB MAADDI Pro Football Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he’s returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season. Stafford edged Drake Maye for the MVP award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair […]
Bussi makes 16 saves and Svechnikov scores early goal to lift Hurricanes over Rangers 2-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves for his second shutout, Andrei Svechnikov gave Carolina an early lead in the first period and the Hurricanes topped the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games. Jordan Staal scored into an empty net with 54 seconds […]
Abidde’s 19 lead Albany over Bryant 65-63
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Isaac Abidde’s 19 points helped Albany defeat Bryant 65-63 on Thursday. Abidde also contributed three steals for the Great Danes (8-16, 4-5 America East Conference). Amir Lindsey added 15 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc while they also had seven assists and three […]
Josh McDaniels returns to Super Bowl for 10th time as an assistant after 2nd head coach firing
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — When it comes to being an offensive coordinator in the NFL, few coaches have fared better than New England’s Josh McDaniels. As a head coach, it’s been a completely different story. The six-time Super Bowl champion is back in the title game after […]
Marchand scores in shootout, Panthers beat Bruins, his former team, 5-4
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand scored in the fourth round of the shootout in his return to Florida’s lineup after missing two games to give the Panthers a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins, his former team, on Wednesday night. Anton Lundell had a goal and two assists for his second three-point game of […]
Sellers, Providence defeat Butler 97-87 in double overtime
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jaylin Sellers scored eight of his 36 points in double overtime and Providence beat Butler 97-87 on Wednesday night. Sellers also had six rebounds and three steals for the Friars (10-13, 3-9 Big East Conference). Stefan Vaaks scored 20 points while shooting 4 for 15 (2 for 11 from 3-point range) […]
Derrick White’s 28 points power Celtics to 114-93 win over Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) — Derrick White made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to build the lead and cruise to a 114-93 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. White’s performance helped the Celtics win a fourth straight game despite missing star Jaylen Brown, who sat […]
