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University Orthopedics sports medicine center adds Dr. Stephen Marcaccio
The Sports Medicine Center at University Orthopedics, based in East Providence, R.I., added Stephen Marcaccio, MD, to its staff. Dr. Marcaccio is trained in both orthopedic trauma and sports medicine, specializing in the treatment of the shoulder, hip and knee, according to a July 23 news release shared with Becker's.
Alannah Hopkins Signs To Attend Providence College
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College softball Head Coach Kelsey Christensen announced today (July 22) that student-athlete Alannah Hopkins (Sylva, N.C.) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend PC as a member of the softball team. Hopkins, a junior pitcher, attended Smoky Mountain High School where she earned All-Conference honors all four years. She was named the conference and 2A District Pitcher of the Year while also being named to the All-State team. Hopkins is a two-time National Champion at the club level, leading the EC Bullets to win the ASA title and the USA JO Cup National Championship with...
Brown Athletics to Induct 18 New Members, One Team into Hall of Fame
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame will induct 18 new members and one team at its 44th Induction Dinner on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. The inductees into the Hall of Fame include Eli Wolff '00 (Joukowsky Humanitarian...
Zach Bryan Shows New England That Songwriters Have A Place On The Big Stage [Photos/Videos]
Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan returned to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Wednesday for his second show at the home of the NFL’s New England Patriots in two months. Now deep into the Quittin’ Time Tour, it has been somewhat shocking to see him fill stadiums given how far the plain-spoken 28-year-old is from the stereotypical mass-appeal stadium act.
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
Providence College Friars to host annual basketball clinic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence College’s men and women basketball teams will hold a free youth basketball clinic at Corliss Park in Providence today. The annual youth basketball clinic sponsored by Amica Mutual Insurance welcomes boys entering the 7th grade or younger, and girls entering the 9th grade or younger that are in the Providence Recreational Summer Program.
5th Straight Final for our Rehoboth FC U14 Boys Dream Team & a Girls U14 in the Making!
Two groups of friends from Rehoboth, boys and girls, ages 12-14 gather a few times a year to play in 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 soccer tournaments together. These children are skilled soccer players competing in the highest brackets of tournaments. After the New England Revolution 4v4 tournament, held at Gillette...
Brown’s Henry Hollingsworth and Gus Rodriguez Named to 2024 U.S. Olympic Team
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The United States Olympics and Paralympic Committee have announced their official roster for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team. Former Brown student-athletes Henry Hollingsworth and Gus Rodriguez are among the 592 athletes that will represent Team USA in Paris. Hollingsworth was named to the Men's Eight, while Rodriguez was named an alternate.
2024-25 Big East Women’s Basketball Summer Check-In: Providence Friars
2023-24 Big East Finish: Tied for 8th, lost the conference tournament tiebreaker to Butler to be the #9 seed. Final 2023-24 Her Hoop Stats Ranking: #167 out of 360 teams. Postseason? After downing Butler, 75-60, in the first round of the Big East tournament, the Friars got obliterated by UConn, 86-53, in the quarterfinals. Somehow, a 13-20 record was good enough to earn a bye in the WNIT, which was the tertiary postseason tournament behind the NCAA tourney and the WBIT. Even with extra rest on Colgate as well as home court advantage, PC’s season ended with a 54-41 loss in their first WNIT game.
Nine Bears Student-Athletes Attend National BSA Summit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Nine Brown University student-athletes had the opportunity earlier this summer to attend the Black Student-Athlete Summit, which was hosted by the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The contingent from Brown were part of more than 1,600 attendees from around the country. The mission of...
74-year-old powerlifter breaks national record, aims for world championship
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Paul Topham, a 74-year-old powerlifter from Attleboro, Massachusetts, has set a new national record and is now aiming for the world championship. "You always got to strive to do better. You always got to strive to get stronger. And the only way you're going to do that is persistence," said Topham.
Marco Senerchia, Ethan Phillips commit to Providence
It's not even Aug. 1 and the boys college hockey commitment news is rolling in. On Friday, Providence received two big-time commits when the Friars got word that defenseman Marco Senerchia (Greenville, R.I.) and goalie Ethan Phillips pledged to play college hockey at the Hockey East school. Senerchia has long...
Keystone Advances with 8-6 Victory Over Rhode Island in East Regional Tournament
DOVER, DE – The Keystone Intermediates continue battling along in the bracket in Dover, Delaware, at the 50/70 East Regional Tournament, securing a solid 8-6 victory over Rhode Island on Sunday morning. Rhode Island got things going in the top of the first, scoring 3 runs. Keystone answered with...
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