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Manfred Roos, Longtime NEHBPA President, Dead at 88
Manfred "Manny" Roos, a prominent owner and breeder in New England and the former longtime president of the regional chapter of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, died peacefully June 30. He was 88. Roos, formerly of Newton, Mass., Lexington, Ky., and Plainville, Mass., was actively involved in Thoroughbred...
U.S. men's gymnastics team for 2024 Olympics includes Massachusetts natives
MINNEAPOLIS — Massachusetts will be well represented on the U.S. men's gymnastics team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Local competitors Fred Richard and Stephen Nedoroscik both solidified their spots on the roster Saturday.Richard is a Stoughton High School graduate while Nedoroscik is a Worcester native. Richard, 20, will headline the five-man U.S. team that will head to Paris next month with a legitimate chance to medal after winning the Olympic trials on Saturday.What Fred Richard said about making the Olympic team"It's like a new mountain in my life," Richard said. "And I'm ready to climb it."It certainly looks that way....
Culpo and McCaffrey tie the knot in Watch Hill
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) — On Saturday, former Miss Universe and Cranston native Olivia Culpo and NFL star Christian McCaffrey officially tied the knot at the Ocean House in Watch Hill, located in Westerly. Vogue shared photos and videos of her dress on social media, which was a traditional Dolce...
First Central Falls tennis courts open; gun victim honored
CENTRAL FALLS – The city’s first-ever tennis courts are now open to the public. Officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and moving bench dedication to gun violence victim Malcolm Sostre on June 26 at 1 Sacred Heart Ave. Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the new courts,...
Topgolf Boston Offering Free Weekday Game Play for Customers
One of the biggest things sweeping the nation right now is something fun for all ages, sports fans or not, and more specifically, golf fans or not. Because regardless if you're man or woman, teenager or child, Topgolf is fun for everyone that requires absolutely zero skill or training, but at the same time is also a great way for golfers to train and enhance their skills.
Redshirt year provided foundation for Kate Powers' record-breaking season at Kentucky
The hammer becomes more than a blunt instrument in Kate Powers' hands. She holds the chain attached to a four kilogram ball and spins before releasing, a ballet of balance, coordination and power. "It’s such a poetic movement. There’s something about it is so special having that ball in your...
Dunham Gets Scoring Started, Finishes Game with Walk-Off Double; Patriots Steal 7 Bases
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked-off the Reading Fightin Phils in a 7-6 victory on Monday night in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. Somerset stole a season-high seven bases in the contest, which matches the single game Patriots Double-A era record. The Patriots have won six of their first seven games to begin the second half of the season. Over the first seven games of the second half, Somerset leads all of Double-A with a .291 BA, 52 R, 73 H, 32 XBH, and 124 TB as a team.CLICK HERE TO...
“BOTR” Backstroker Zuri Ferguson Commits To Florida For 2025-2026
Ferguson's currently owns a best 200 backstroke time of 1:53.31, which would have finished 6th at this year's SEC Championships. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Officials break ground on new Slater sports turf
PAWTUCKET – Students at Slater Middle School have been playing in dirt on the front field facing Mineral Spring Avenue for quite some time, as one father told District 6 Councilor Marlena Martins Stachowiak two years ago at a community meeting. According to Mayor Donald Grebien, the issue stemmed...
Four-star forward Jaylen Harrell commits to Providence
Jaylen Harrell the No. 94 overall recruit in the 2025 class, has committed to Providence. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound small forward out of Braintree (Mass.) Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science chose the Friars over Kansas, Alabama, Xavier, Rutgers, and Virginia Tech. "I chose Providence because It felt like a family over...
First time champions crowned at Brockton City Four Ball tournament at 22-under
In golf, consistency is often key. That proved true for Kevin Blaser and Ricky Stimets as they took home first place in the 41st Brockton City Four Ball seeded division Sunday afternoon at Thorny Lea Golf Club. The Worcester Country Club duo led wire-to-wire in the three-day tournament, posting a...
Two-way star commits to Arkansas baseball from Rhode Island
Rhode Island two-way player Michael Anderson has committed to Arkansas, he announced in a post on Instagram on Sunday night. The Razorbacks baseball team now has 10 commits transferring in, including Kuhio Aloy, Charles Davalan, Carson Hansen, Maximus Martin, Logan Maxwell, Landon Beidelschies, Rocco Peppi, Aiden Jimenez and Carson Boles.
Meet Greater Fall River's High School Lacrosse All-Scholastic Team
FALL RIVER — The Herald News continues Spring All-Scholastics with lacrosse all-stars. Somerset Berkley and Westport kicked off their inaugural season in the Greater Fall River area in 2024. The Raiders had a boys and girls team while the Wildcats fielded a boys team. Westport and SBR girls had the lone wins out of the three teams.
2024 Baystate Games roster announced, West girls basketball aims for 3rd straight gold medal
Team West released their roster for the upcoming Baystate Gamea Girls Basketball Showcase this week. This year’s showcase will run from July 19 to 21 at Babson College. Eleven local players are featured on the team. Steve Negron will coach the West team. If you purchase a product or...
Brown University men’s soccer program signs four recruits and pair of transfers
Friends of Brown Soccer Head Coaching Chair in Men’s Soccer Chase Wileman has announced six newcomers to the program. The class includes first-years Timi Browne, Stefano DAgostini, Andre Romo and James Snaith, and transfers Mads Stistrup Petersen (Saint Louis) and Max Pfaffman (St. John’s). “Welcome Timi, Stefano, Mads,...
Bump, Set, Spike: The 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Volleyball All-Scholastics
Another high school boys volleyball season has come and gone in the Greater Taunton area. Dighton-Rehoboth (13-7, 10-4 Tri-Valley League) had its best season in decades, finishing tied for second in the TVL and qualifying for the postseason for the first time in 20 years, reaching the Division 2 Round of 32 before falling to No. 13 Minnechaug. Taunton (5-15) performed a season sweep of Attleboro while also earning wins over Hingham, King Philip and Quincy. ...
Bryant University Officially Joins CAA Football
RICHMOND, Va. (July 1, 2024) – CAA Football officially welcomed Bryant University as its newest member on Monday. The addition of the Bulldogs increases the conference’s membership to 16, which is the largest in league history and the most of any current FCS conference. Bryant, which is located...
Women’s Rugby Picks Up Numerous Academic Honors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A total of 14 Bears picked up NIRA All-Academic honors and 13 earned NCR Scholastic All-American honors, announced by the two organizations in the last week. A student-athlete must have a 3.50 cumulative GPA and have sophomore or higher athletic eligibility to be selected for the...
Pincince, Matos homer as Bravehearts crush Rox
WORCESTER - Owen Pincince (New Haven) and Kevin Matos (Wheaton) each clubbed a 3-run home run as the Worcester Bravehearts run-ruled the Brockton Rox, 13-3, at Fitton Field Sunday. The long balls marked the first of the season for both ’Hearts hitters. Worcester opened the game by loading the...
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