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X-Golf to Open Warwick Location
X-Golf will open its second Rhode Island location later this year, the company announced on Wednesday. X-Golf will open a location in Warwick Center later in 2024 near The Paper Store. “Experience the Future of Golf: the world’s most accurate golf simulator,” writes X-Golf on their website announced the new...
17 local swimmers complete 2-mile crossing
Nearly 250 swimmers, including 17 Jamestown residents, traversed the East Passage from Coasters Harbor Island in Newport to Potter Cove in Jamestown to raise money for the preservation of Narragansett Bay. “The swim is a celebration of the great success story of the cleanup of Narragansett Bay,” said Topher Hamblett,...
WW's lead slips away in the rain
WEST WARWICK - On a night in which the rain was a factor, the team featuring the word ‘flood’ in their name wound up gaining the upper hand. Despite a strong first five innings by West Warwick, it would be visiting Flood Ford that came away with the win on Wednesday night at McCarthy Field, rallying for six runs over the final two innings to prevail by a 6-3 final.
Eubanks, Giron advance to all American semifinal at Hall of Fame Open
No. 4 seed Christopher Eubanks defeated Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 6-4, 7-3 (7-3) and No. 2 seed Marcos Giron defeated unranked Alex Bolt 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinal round at the Hall of Fame Open Friday.
After being drafted, Middletown's Andrade, NP's Conte ready to start major-league dreams
If they were going to be drafted was never the question. When was. And in less time than it takes to drive from Woonsocket to Westerly, three Rhode Islanders heard their names called in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Day 2 was a busy one for Middletown’s Ryan Andrade,...
Challenge Cup Boys/Girls Championship – RI Leaderboard
The Challenge Cup held their Boys and Girls Championship over the last two days at Agawam Hunt in East Providence. There were Rhode Islanders spread throughout the two fields with Olivia Willams leading the Rhode Island girls and Ian Dunham and Max Jackson leading the RI boys. The boys tournament...
North Providence’s Nick Conte heads to Arizona, signs with Royals
Nick Conte was once a standout for North Providence High School. Fast forward to Thursday morning, he hopped on a flight to Arizona to sign his first professional contract with the Royals after being drafted on Monday in the 8th round.
RI Senior Games rise again with post-COVID schedule; pickleball's the premier event
The Rhode Island Senior Games are making a resurgence in 2024. Over the course of the late summer and early fall months, athletic events across Rhode Island will be held for participants who are 50 and older. After the past few post-COVID years compelled a shorter schedule of events, Mike...
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...
Craig Stinson has his Little League memories, but wants daughter Hailee to create her own
PORTSMOUTH — Hailee Stinson can tell when her father gets nervous. She knows the telltale signs. Sometimes she’ll be at shortstop and glance over in the dugout and see him hunched over with his head down, or sometimes she’ll see the sweat on his head while she’s standing on first base and he’s standing next to her in the coach's box. ...
Remember the North Providence Summer Basketball League? These filmmakers do
In the Center for Media Production at Johnson & Wales University, there are hundreds of pieces of history in the form of photographs, newspaper clippings, record books and yearbooks. Each piece brings to light a story of the North Providence Summer Basketball League, or NPSBL, an NCAA-sanctioned league that ran from 1962 until 1995. ...
State Champion Cranston Western Little League softball prepares for Regionals
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) – The Cranston Western Little League 12U Softball All Stars ran through the state tournament. Now, they are headed to Bristol, Conn. for the New England Regionals. Cranston Western only gave up two runs in three games in the state tournament. Their pitching staff is ready to face the next level of […]
this week’s Conversation with “N.D.” Norman Bestoso
July and August are the busiest months of the year for many local businesses. Newport County Club is no exception. Well, there was one exception this year. The club was host to the U.S. Senior Open on June 27- July 1, so their season kicked off a bit early as 156 top players descended on the historic course, which opened in 1893.
Presenting the 2024 Providence Journal All-State Boys Track and Field Teams
The Providence Journal is proud to announce the 2024 All-State Boys Track team, sponsored by Tufts Health Plan. The Providence Journal has been naming All-State teams for more than 80 years to recognize and celebrate the top student-athletes across Rhode Island. The Journal Sports staff, with some help from the coaches associations, determine the first- and second-team members. The All-State teams are also posted on the High School Sports Awards page on providence journal.com/sports.
[UPDATED QF]. Prediction, H2H of Alex Bolt’s draw vs Giron, Vukic, Michelsen to win the Newport
Alex Bolt is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Newport. Bolt has defeated Jakub Mensik 6-2 6-4 and Brandon Nakashima 7-62 6-4 to reach the quarter where he will face Marcos Giron. Draw prediction with head to head records. This is Alex Bolt’s projected draw alongsidehisplausible opponents in...
Leopold, O’Donovan Finish T13 at New England Amateur
Five-time RI Amateur champion Bobby Leopold and URI star Aidan O’Donovan finished in a tie for 13th this week at the New England Amateur at Laconia Country Club in New Hampshire. Both Leopold and O’Donovan finished at three-under for the week to lead all locals in the tournament.
Way Too Early Big East Contenders Vs. Pretenders (Part 3)
In the third installment of our series, “Way Too Early Big East Contenders vs. Pretenders,” we continue our deep dive into the tumultuous offseason of Big East basketball. Building on our initial explorations and the strategic nuances discussed in Part 2, this article aims to further analyze how the dynamic landscape of the conference will evolve as teams prepare for the upcoming season. With UConn seeking a historic three-peat and other teams aiming to disrupt the established hierarchy, the scene is set for a thrilling showdown. The exit of key players to the NBA Draft, transfer portal, or professional endeavors adds a layer of unpredictability, underscoring the importance of tactical prowess and coaching acumen in shaping team fortunes.
Position Preview: Rams To Have Fresh Look at Quarterback
KINGSTON, R.I. - For the first time since 2019, Rhode Island will have a new starting quarterback when it takes the field on Saturday, Aug. 31 opposite Holy Cross. With four-year starter Kasim Hill exhausting his eligibility, the Rams will spend training camp evaluating which of their four quality options will take the starting snap opposite the Crusaders.
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