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Soon to be junior center back Nathan Capelo is among some of the very talented members of the East Providence High School boys' soccer team that has needed to make a decision as to whether or not to continue playing at the Interscholastic League level or to join one of the Bayside Football Club teams making the jump into Major League Soccer's youth initial "MLS Next."
Boys’ high school soccer landscape changes as ‘MLS Next’ expands
EAST PROVIDENCE — The biggest disruption to Rhode Island boys’ high school soccer in the near 60 years since its inception is happening this fall and is being driven in part by an entity … more
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Skipper Charlie Enright and James O’Mahony man the crankshaft to make a tack while media are on aboard Mãlama on July 21.
Third time’s the charm for Barrington's Enright
Barrington’s Charlie Enright is currently preparing for his third Ocean Race — and this time the veteran skipper is determined to win.  Backed by sponsor 11th Hour Racing of … more
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East Providence High School freshman football player Aydan Sousa is fitted for his helmet by Townies' assistant coach Eric Stringfellow earlier this week as the team readies for the official start of the upcoming 2022 season with opening day of practice Monday, Aug. 15.
Townies hope summer work pays off this fall
EAST PROVIDENCE — Adhering to the axiom “no rest for the weary,” the East Providence High School returning football players and coaches have been diligent about preparations for the … more
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A rendering of the Senior Center grounds with the proposed Community Center added.
East Providence’s continued Community Center pursuit receives federal boost
EAST PROVIDENCE — Now some three decades in the conceptual stages and after a couple of false starts even after residents twice expressed their backing for it with their votes, the … more
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Nick Spaner, 16, catches for Portsmouth High School during a game against North Kingstown.
Portsmouth High catcher journeys to The Futures
PORTSMOUTH — Local resident and Portsmouth High School rising junior Nick Spaner is working toward his dream: Division 1 college baseball.  more
Barrington's Mady Calhoun will participate in the 'A shot for life' event this month.
Basketball standouts will compete to be ‘the best shooter in RI’
A handful of local basketball players have been selected to participate in a special event called “A shot for life,” which will be held at St. George’s School in Newport on Aug. 13. … more
The full roster includes: Players — Ben Campbell; Tommy Carroll; Jackson Case; Lucas Coelho; Preston DeSouza; John Dipietro; Jayden Larisa; Finn Lawless; Caden McLaughlin; Wyatt Smith; Kyle Surkont; Mylo Vail; Caleb Walsh; Manager — David Vermilyea; Coaches — Keith Surkont; Steve Walsh; David Campbell.
Bristol Warren 10U falls in state tourney after taking district title
After an 8-4 conquering of Rumford delivered the Bristol Warren 10U Little League team a District 2 title and a trip to the state tournament, their story ended last week when the lost in the semi-final round to Cumberland by a score of 2-12. more
Children scamper around the special events field at the Gardner Seveney Sports Complex during the Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association’s game night on July 19.
Portsmouth Youth Soccer lists recent game results
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) has been busy, busy, busy with games this summer. Here are some results from recent contests. July 11-14 U6 It was an … more
Barrington High School’s Kate Robertson (right), shown during the state championship game against Moses Brown, was recently named RI Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year.
Barrington lacrosse captains are named All-American
Barrington’s Ava Kovolyan and Kate Robertson were recently named All Americans in girls lacrosse. Kovolyan and Robertson, who helped lead the Barrington High School girls lacrosse team to a … more
Tyler Boiani is greeted by his teammates, including Carter Doran (left) and Kane Brule, after hitting a dramatic two-run homer in the sixth inning to bring Portsmouth to within a run against Cumberland Saturday night in the state finals. Portsmouth would go on to lose 4-3, however.
Portsmouth All-Stars come up just short in state championship
If you want proof that baseball can sometimes be a cruel game of inches, look no further than what happened to the Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars during their quest for a state championship in North Providence Saturday night. more
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Ben Claussen tries to avoid a tag by leaping over the second baseman's glove.
Barrington's 11U All-Star team drops two at states
The Barrington 11U All-Star baseball team lost 4-1 to Cranston East in a must-win game in the state tournament last week. Barrington dropped its first tournament game 11-0 to the eventual … more
Members of the Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars team wait to greet Tyler Boiani at home plate after the three-hitter smashed a homer over the centerfield fence to give his team a 2-0 lead against Cumberland in the state tournament on Saturday.
Portsmouth All-Stars gain finals in state tournament
The Portsmouth Little League Major All-Stars advanced to the state finals after edging Cumberland 3-2 on Saturday and topping North Kingstown/Wickford 7-6 on Monday in the 12U state championship … more
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Barrington’s Angie Promades tries to tag out a Cranston Western runner at the plate.
Barrington All-Star softball team eliminated at states
The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team took an early lead against Warwick North in an elimination bracket game at the state tournament on Wednesday, July 20, but struggled to hold onto … more
Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer head coach Mike Stinton (center) talks to his team during halftime of a game in 2018. The 1968 PHS grad will be inducted into the PHS Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 8 as both an athlete and coach.
Portsmouth High Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Oct. 8
PORTSMOUTH — The fifth annual Portsmouth High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union St., … more
Tiverton pitcher Addie Wolf throws a pitch during the team's game against South Kingstown. Wolfe pitched well against Massachusetts striking out three, walking three and allowing six hits and four runs in six innings.
Tiverton all stars run over Massachusetts 9-4
The Tiverton softball all-stars beat Massachusetts-Canton 9-4 to split their two games over the weekend in the 12U softball regional tournament in Bristol, CT, on Sunday. Tiverton loss 12-1 to … more
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Barrington residents will ride in Pan-Mass Challenge
More than two dozen Barrington residents will pedal in this year’s Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon that raises money for cancer research and patient care.  The Barrington riders are: … more
The Bristol/Warren All-Stars pose for a photo after falling 8-4 to Portsmouth in the District 2 Majors All-Star finals, Saturday.
Bristol Warren All-Stars fall to Portsmouth in finals
Despite a valiant effort and great play throughout the District 2 Majors tournament, the Bristol Warren All-Stars ultimately fell to Portsmouth in the final round on Saturday at Bristol Memorial Field by a score of 8-4. more
Residents play a game of pickle ball on Barrington Middle School tennis courts.
Barrington hosts pickle ball tournament this Saturday
The first-ever Barrington Pickleball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23 at the Barrington Middle School courts. The age divisions are 18-to-49, and 50-and-older in men’s doubles, … more
Gallery: Rumford Little League 8-10 Major Baseball Stars
The Rumford Little League 8-10 Major Division club lost its first game of the District 2 All-Star tournament last week in Newport 8-4 then beat Pawtucket-Darlington at Slater Park 15-4 to set up a … more
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Gallery: E.P. Central-Riverside Major Baseball All-Stars
The local entries into their respective District 2 Little League Baseball All-Star tournaments continued play over the last week, including the East Providence Central-Riverside Major Division squad … more
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East Providence native Sears is selected in 2022 MLB Draft
City native and former East Providence High School standout Ben Sears was selected in the 14th round by the Kansas City Royals in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft last week held as part of … more
Members of the Portsmouth District 2 Major All-Stars pose for a team picture after beating Bristol/Warren for the championship on Saturday.
Portsmouth Major All-Stars advance to states (photos)
BRISTOL — The Portsmouth Major Little League All-Stars are going to the state tournament.  They beat Bristol/Warren 8-4 on Saturday in Bristol for the District 2 Major All-Star … more
Members of the Portsmouth Girls’ Senior softball team pose for a photo after winning the state title.
Portsmouth Girls’ Senior Softball team heading to regionals
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Girls’ Senior Little League Softball team defeated Cranston Western to capture the Rhode Island state title on Thursday, July 14. The team will move on to play … more
The URI’s men’s heavyweight varsity four, which won the American Collegiate Rowing Association club national title, is poised to start at the national regatta in Tennessee. From left are Kathryn McGee of East Providence, coxswain (barely visible), Isaiah Kittel of Portsmouth, Gunnar Rinkel, Bradley Schmidt and Levi Comire.
Portsmouth man wins national title with URI rowing team
PORTSMOUTH — They were among 40 club members who trained six days a week, and shoveled snow, raked leaves and completed other projects for local residents to raise money for their training … more
Members of the 11U All-Star baseball team display the District 2 Championship banner after defeating Pawtucket in the finals. Barrington was scheduled to play its first game in the state tournament on Monday night.
Barrington 11U All-Star team wins district title
The Barrington 11U All-Star baseball team captured the District 2 Championship last week and was scheduled to play in the state tournament starting Monday night, July 18.  Barrington defeated … more
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