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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.
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...
Cranston Western does what it does best, 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 they had been doing all tournament – and season – long. Score runs. Against a team they saw earlier in the...
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.
The Capricious Injury Bug - Kevin Stacom
It’s something every player is aware of but, by necessity, must do his best to bury as best he can from his conscious mindset. It was reported a few days ago that Devin Carter underwent shoulder surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder The relative good news is that it is his left shoulder and not his more crucial right shoulder for a right-handed player. The tougher aspect of the announcement is that they expect Devin to be out for six months.
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.
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.
Think Journal All-State photo shoots are mundane? Here's why they are not
As a high school athlete, my goal was to make All-State so I could have my photo taken at The Providence Journal office. Being a patently mediocre talent with zero work ethic didn’t get me there, but I was beyond jealous when my youngest sister got to take two trips during her playing days.
Kim English talks offseason, Bryce Hopkins' recovery
Providence College Basketball head coach Kim English and his staff have had a busy offseason building the Friars team for the upcoming season. He spoke with Sports Team 10's Frank Carpano about how excited he is about the newcomers. Coach English also provides an update on the comeback of Bryce...
Presenting the 2024 Providence Journal All-State Baseball First and Second Teams
The Providence Journal is proud to announce the 2024 All-State Baseball first and second teams, sponsored by the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 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.
Providence women's basketball secures 4 recruits from the Class of 2025
Last week could go a long way toward what head coach Erin Batth hopes to build with the Providence College women's basketball team. The Friars secured four commitments from Class of 2025 prospects, a recruiting breakthrough they hope will pay dividends in the coming seasons. Princess-Alexandria Moody, Riley Hamburger, Olivia Rodrigues and Sami Mancini...
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. ...
The Tennis Hall of Fame is moving its enshrinement ceremonies to August, on the eve of the US Open
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The International Tennis Hall of Fame will move its enshrinement ceremony to August starting next year to better capture the attention of the tennis world on the eve of the U.S. Open. The Newport facility also announced it will host a new combined men’s and...
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...
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