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RI is trying hard to teach disadvantaged kids how to swim. Here's its second attempt.
PROVIDENCE − The state Department of Environmental Management is taking a different approach in its effort to provide swim lessons to more children from households of modest means after a previous attempt failed. The DEM is offering $65,000 in grants to established swim programs so they can provide scholarships...
Bryant baseball to play NC State in Raleigh Regional
The show goes on for the Bryant baseball team, as they drew NC State in the first round of the NCAA Raleigh Regional. The Bulldogs are coming off a special weekend, winning the America East for the first time in program history, and this will be their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016.
Fans' Choice: Who is the Taunton Daily Gazette Baseball Player of the Season?
The high school baseball regular season has come to a close in the Greater Taunton area. Back-to-back Division 1 champions Taunton (18-4, 14-2 Hockomock) once again led the way locally, riding an eight game win streak into the playoffs. Dighton-Rehoboth (13-7, 9-6 South Coast Conference) continued their rise and will host an opening round matchup in the Division 3 tournament.
Friday's high school playoff results from baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis
This is your one-stop-shop for all of Rhode Island’s playoff results for Friday, May 24. Baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse and tennis were all in action for a busy night around the state. Coaches, reporting scores and stats is easy. You can call us (401-277-7340) or email us...
It's high school tournament time. See where Greater Taunton area teams are seeded.
It's high school tournament time in the Greater Taunton area. The MIAA began releasing tournament seeds Saturday, starting with boys and girls tennis. Boys volleyball brackets are slated to be released Tuesday, while baseball, softball and boys and girls lacrosse brackets will come out Wednesday. Here's a look at where area teams that qualified...
How did Cumberland softball advance in the playoffs? By playing a tough, gritty game.
CUMBERLAND — If the season had gone differently, it’s quite possible the Cumberland softball team would have reacted adversely to how Saturday’s start against Smithfield went. But with the season the Clippers have had, they weren’t going to let a little thing like a tough first inning...
Mass. Gatorade Player of the Year hits the brakes on Providence basketball commitment
The Providence College men's basketball team won’t be receiving a commitment from Jaylen Harrell next week. And after Thursday, the Friars are no longer guaranteed to be among his list of finalists. Harrell announced on social media that he’s postponing his decision date and reopening his recruitment. He’s a 2025 shooting guard and the...
Rhode Island FC battles to another scoreless draw at home
SMITHFIELD — It was a different day, even a different start time, and yet, the same result for Rhode Island FC. The Ocean State club missed its early scoring opportunities, played stout defense at home, and drew for the fifth time in six tries in front of 4,914 at Beirne Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Harrison Butker's speech a mixed blessing for Benedictine College | Opinion
Dave Layman is a former Providence news anchor, managing editor and long time political commentator for RIPBS and WCPT Talk Radio in Chicago. He is also a Benedictine Hall of Fame soccer player. A small Catholic College in Atchison, Kansas − Benedictine College − has caused a media firestorm over...
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