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West Greenwich’s Tomassi gets set for NASCAR debut
Rhode Island has a long list of athletes that have furthered their career at the professional level, and that list is about to get longer. West Greenwich's Tyler Tomassi is getting set for his NASCAR debut in Indianapolis on Friday, which will air on FS1.
Cranston Western does what it does best and earns Little League softball state title
PORTSMOUTH — The Cranston Western Little League softball team had to do two things headed into a possible championship-winning game against Tiverton: Stay calm and do what it had been doing all tournament, and season, long — score runs. Against a team they had seen earlier in the Little League Softball Rhode Island State Tournament, the Cranston Western players did just that, scoring in all but one inning and getting a dominant pitching effort from Isabella...
NEW: X-Golf to Open in Warwick
X-Golf will be opening a new location at Warwick Center, Capital Group Properties of Southborough, Massachusetts announced Wednesday. According to the company, X-Golf will bring an "innovative golf simulator experience" to this new approximately 8,500-square-foot location slated to open in late 2024 adjacent to The Paper Store." X-Golf describes itself...
Revamped Hall of Fame Open to bring men's and women's tennis to Newport in 2025
NEWPORT (WJAR) — The Infosys Hall of Fame Open is underway this week in Newport, but next year, changes are coming to the event. On Wednesday, the International Tennis Hall of Fame announced a new format that will begin in 2025. Both men's and women's professional tennis will be...
Gary Jobson on Providence's Stu McNay's chances at the 2024 Summer Olympic in Paris
Stu McNay is back among sailing’s best. The world-class sailor from Providence will compete in his fifth Olympic Games this summer, this time in the mixed-470 class alongside Lara Dallman-Weiss. This is the first time the 470 will be a mixed class at the Olympics and McNay attempts to improve on his ninth-place finish at Tokyo in 2020 and fourth-place spot at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
New York Yacht Club’s Race Week Welcomes Global Sailing Elite
In a notable event for the world of sailing, the Rolex TP52 World Championship will grace American waters for only the second time in its 16-year history. This prestigious monohull fleet-racing championship is set to unfold as part of the New York Yacht Club’s Race Week at Newport, presented by Rolex. The 14th edition of this biennial summer classic marks the inaugural regatta under a historic new 10-year agreement between the New York Yacht Club and its long-time partner, Rolex.
Cressy, Opelka need three sets but finish with wins on Monday at the Infosys Hall of Fame Open
NEWPORT — Maxime Cressy's time at the Infosys Hall of Fame Open last year ended quickly. The 27-year-old was bounced by Alex Michelsen in the Round of 32 in three sets. Michelsen eventually reached the finals and Cressy had to wait for another opportunity. ...
Rhode Islanders in New Hampshire for New England Amateur
A slew of Rhode Islanders are in New Hampshire this week for the New England Amateur. The tournament starts on Tuesday (July 16) and is being played at Laconia Country Club. There will be a cut to the low 60 players and ties after 36 holes. Rhode Islanders Tee Times.
Former College stars Quinn, Spizzirri win in Newport
One year ago, American Ethan Quinn earned his first tour-level victory at the Infosys Hall of Fame Open in Newport. On Tuesday, he scored his second ATP Tour win at the same event with a 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-1 result against Aussie Marc Polmans. The win lifted Quinn five places to...
Newport Takes Two vs. Navs Monday
NEWPORT, R.I. 一 The Newport Gulls earned 11-7 and 9-1 victories over the North Shore Navigators to sweep a doubleheader of New England Collegiate Baseball League action on Monday evening at Cardines Field. Outfielders Kyle Jones (Florida), Ryan Gerety (Northeastern) and Brady Dever (Brown) recorded hits in each game...
3rd Annual Golf to End Alzheimers Tourney Returns to Warwick CC
The Golf to End ALZ (Alzheimers) is returning for a third year. The 2024 event will be held on Monday August 12 at Warwick Country Club. “In 2021, I joined the Board of the ALZ and accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of my grandfather who passed away from the disease after a long battle in 2020. And in 2022, with the help of family and friends like you, we launched Golf to End ALZ,” said Stephanie Mansour, MSA, CPA, and Golf to End ALZ Committee Co-Chair.
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