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Post 10 Juniors put finishing touch on superb Legion Baseball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division team, sponsored by the Athlete turn Champion (ATC) performance facility, capped off its 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League … more
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The Rumford All-Stars celebrate scoring a run in their Silva/District 2 Tourney game against Barrington on July 20.
Rumford Silva Stars rally to reach district tourney final
EAST PROVIDENCE — Rumford Little League rebounded from its first setback of the summer to reach the final round of the Ron Silva/District 2 AAA Baseball Division All-Star Tournament. The … more
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State tourney stay ends for Rumford 10U Major Baseball Stars
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The stay for the Rumford Little League 10U Major Baseball Division All-Stars in the 2024 state tournament was a brief one as the locals suffered consecutive losses over the … more
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A look from behind the second green towards the proshop at Agawam Hunt.
Driver suffers mental health moment with turn onto Agawam Hunt turf
EAST PROVIDENCE — Law enforcement officials are deeming an odd occurrence on the fairways of the Agawam Hunt Club Friday evening, July 19, as a "mental health episode," which fortunately left … more
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Rumford's Cal Connolly crosses home plate with the first run of the game after singling in the top of the first inning Saturday, July 20, though the locals lost to Barrington in the Silva Tourney winners' bracket final 15-5.
Rumford Minor Baseball Stars fall for first time in Silva Tourney
The Rumford Little League Minor Baseball Division All-Stars suffered their first setback of the summer in the Ron Silva/District Tournament with a 15-5 loss to host Barrington the winners' bracket … more
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Members of the FAST TRACK youth track and field club's 7-8-year-old Region 1 and New England championship-winning 4x100 meter relay team included (from left to right) Saige James, Sarah Chin, Amalia Barroso Arias and Alaysiah Kane along with coach Ernest Fennell. The quartet are among several club athletes who have qualified for national meet next week at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
Several city youth tracksters earn spots at USTAF Nationals
Athletes from East Providence on the FAST TRACK youth track and field club team earned top finishes at the Region 1 USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships held last weekend in New York … more
Mason Ferreira slides home with a run for the Rumford Minor Baseball All-Stars during their Ron Silva/District 2 Tournament win over Warren Sunday night, July 14.
Rumford rolls to Silva Tourney winners' final, EP Central stays alive
EAST PROVIDENCE — The city's two entrants into the Ron Silva/Minor Baseball Division District 2 All-Star Tournament won again in games played Sunday night, July 14. EP Central, which lost … more
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The Rumford 10U All-Stars captured the 2024 District 2 Little League Baseball Tournament title with a 5-4 win over Bristol-King Phillip Friday night, July 12.
Rumford captures 10U District 2 All-Star Tournament title
EAST PROVIDENCE — The last victory needed is usually the toughest one to get, so fittingly for the Rumford Little League 10U Baseball All-Stars the locals captured the 2024 District 2 … more
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Will Haggerty delivers a pitch for the Post 10 Senior squad during his five-inning, no-hit performance in Riverside's 10-0 win over Pawtucket Post 25 Wednesday night, July 10.
Post 10 Seniors sweep Pawtucket for first two wins of 2024 season
It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club. The locals, however, are hoping to turn around … more
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Gabriel Noriega threw a one-hit shutout for the EP Central All-Stars in their Silva Tourney victory over host Little Compton Tiverton Tuesday night, July 9.
Rumford, EP Central sides win Silva All-Star Tourney games
One city-based side got its Ron Silva/Little League District 2 Minor Baseball Division tourney run going, while another got its first win of the event as play resumed Tuesday night, July 9, following … more
Chris Charbonneau drove in a run for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors as the locals won their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 victory over South Kingstown Post 39 Tuesday night, July 9.
Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row
The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth … more
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Donovan Bazar throws a pitch for the Rumford 10U Baseball All-Stars in their 11-0 victory over Bristol July 1 in the District 2 Tourney winner's bracket final
Rumford 10U Baseball Stars reach District 2 final
The lone city entry into the District 2 Little League Major Baseball 10U Division All-Star event from Rumford has raced through the competition so far, winning all three of its games via the 10-Run … more
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Maddison Levesque makes a throw to first base for the combined EP Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Division All-Stars in their District 2 Tourney opener against Middletown on July 1.
City-wide Minor Softball Stars fall out of District 2 Tourney
Monday, July 1, the city-wide East Providence Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Stars played host to Middletown at Pierce Field in an opening round contest, which was won by the visitors … more
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Jacob Campano attempts to complete a put-out at first base for the EP Central club in its Silva Minor Baseball All-Star Tourney game last week against Warren.
City sides start Silva Minor Baseball All-Star tourney
Over the weekend, the Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division District 2 Little League All-Star tourney, named in honor of the long-time Riverside and district contributor, began with one of the two local … more
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The combined East Providence Central/Pineview Little League Senior Baseball Division All-Star team captured the District 2 championship with wins over Bristol-Warren last week.
Combined East Providence Central/Pineview squad wins District 2 Senior Baseball title
The combined East Providence Central/Pineview Little League Senior Baseball Division All-Star team captured the District 2 championship by defeating Bristol-Warren in what was a best-of-three series … more
Eric Linacre, the goalkeeper for the combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club, makes a save during his side's 3-1 victory over its opposition from the Warwick PD in a fundraiser played at Pierce Memorial Stadium Saturday, June 22.
Gallery: East Providence public safety soccer club beats Warwick PD
EAST PROVIDENCE — The combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club not only beat thunderstorms later Saturday, June 22, but more importantly … more
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Rumford Major Baseball Stars survive with win over neighboring Central/Riverside squad
The respective 2024 Rhode Island District 2 Little League All-Star tournaments started earlier this week, including the vaunted Major Baseball Division that ultimately concludes with the World Series … more
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The inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, joined by Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO Ed Pacheco, and Athlete Leadership Specialist Mary-Ellen Powers. (Athletes and others are identified from left to right, row by row.) First Row: Sofia Illiano, Becky Bernard, Diana Halleman, Heather Wyrostek, and Molly McKay. Second Row: Mary-Ellen Powers, Christina Peacock, Mary Irons, Liz Grasso, Brianna Puglia, and Jeffery Pete, Jr. Third Row: Cote David, Drew Palumbo, Ed Pacheco, Emily MacLaughlin, Kathy Krzywonos, Lauren Sartini, and John Williams. Fourth Row: Alex Adams, Keith Wilcox, Jr., Ian Shepherd, Chris Lussier, Sarah LaBreche, and Michael Bullock.
Grads in first class of SORI Athlete Leadership U counts two locals
SMITHFIELD — After a year and a half of taking college-style courses to become certified leaders, the inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, … more
Anthony Delisanti missed his birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole at the 2024 Northeast Amateur, but made it on the sixth to win the 62nd playing of the prestigious event.
Delisanti defeats Lee in playoff for 2024 Northeast Amateur title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Some rain...well a deluge...and some extra holes...this time only five...would not deter Anthony Delisanti in pursuit of his biggest title to date as the New York State native … more
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Gordon Sargent hits his approach shot to the ninth hole at Wannamoisett Country Club during the second round of the 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational. Sargent stuck his wedge to within inches of the cup for a birdie en route to a 3-under par score of 66 on the day.
Thomson maintains lead at mid-way mark of Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — University of Michigan junior Hunter Thomson followed up his Round 1-best 6-under par 63 with another terrific 4-under score on Day 2 to hold the lead at the midway point of … more
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New MetLinks officially opens for play on June 27
EAST PROVIDENCE — MetLinks, the nine-hole re-envisioned former front side of the defunct Metacomet Country Club, will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 27. The first tee time … more
Miles Russell, the 15-year-old sensation, chips up to the fifth green during the first round of the 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational Wednesday, June 19. The left-hander shot even par 69.
Thomson takes first round leader at 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational
EAST PROVIDENCE — Hunter Thomson carded an impressive 6-under par score to take the first round lead at the 62nd annual Northeast Amateur Invitational played a steamy, windy Wednesday, June 19, … more
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Northeast Amateur Invitational tees off with typical flare
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 62nd Northeast Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament, set for June 19-22 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, has all the makings of being another star-studded affair … more
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The undefeated Facility of Dreams Mariners captured the 2024 Big East Metro League Major Baseball Division championship Friday night, June 14, at the Kimberly Rock Complex in Rumford.
Mariners win All-Rumford rumble for local Major Baseball Little League title
EAST PROVIDENCE — The undefeated Facility of Dreams Mariners captured the 2024 Big East Metro League Major Baseball Division championship Friday night, June 14, at the Kimberly Rock Complex in … more
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Nazarae Phillip takes the baton from teammate Kandace Daniel for the EPHS girls' 4x100 meter relay quartet at the 2024 state meet.
EPHS female relays fare best at New England Outdoor Track & Field Meet
Whether it was Conley Stadium in Providence for the state meet the week prior or Wildcat Stadium on the campus of the University of New Hampshire like it was June 8 for the 77th Annual New England … more
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