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Cranston resident Alfred Travieso, AKA Danger Boy Alfredo, recently became the Renegade Wrestling Alliance’s oldest individual champion after securing the Hype Championship belt.
He is a …
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5/30/24
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NOAA Fisheries is providing $6 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The funding will support projects developing technologies to minimize risk from …
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5/30/24
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Big happenings continue with the Johnston boys basketball program, as two of its most notable players made their college decisions official. NeAri Vasquez will be heading up to Maine to play for DIII …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/29/24
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The No. 4 Johnston baseball team was shut out by visiting East Providence 2-0 on Tuesday night to be bumped to the losers bracket of the Division II playoffs. The Panther bats were held in check from …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/29/24
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
For the first time in program history, the Johnston boys basketball team will be playing in the Division I ranks next winter season. In its realignment for next season, the …
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5/22/24
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The CCRI softball team enjoyed arguably its best season ever this spring and earned a trip to the upcoming NJCAA World Series this week in Chattanooga, Tenn. It is the first time in the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/22/24
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We’re in the final week of the regular season for spring sports with playoffs kicking off next week. Although every season produces some surprises, this spring has spoiled more of my preseason …
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5/22/24
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“We are thrilled that the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament keeps growing. Last year we grew by more than fifty percent. We think we found a great formula with shore, boat, youth and fly …
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5/22/24
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This past week was quite busy in the local sports scene, and as I do every once in awhile, I am going to chat about a few thoughts I developed in that span. It is hard for me not to do a full-blown …
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5/16/24
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The Johnston softball team picked up a 6-1 win over visiting Narragansett on Tuesday during the team’s Senior Night. The Panthers took a 2-0 lead in the first and would …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/15/24
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League recently honored a total of 24 individuals, including 17 student-athletes, for their exemplary achievements and contributions over the …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/15/24
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The annual Gaspee Days 5K foot race will be making its return this June and is expected to host its largest pool of runners ever.
The Gaspee Days 5K is the state’s oldest foot race and has …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/15/24
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Expert angler Richard Reich will be the featured speaker this Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. at a seminar titled “Big plugs for big fish.” The seminar is sponsor by the RI Saltwater Anglers …
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5/15/24
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The Johnston boys volleyball team picked up a statement win when it held off Mt. Hope 3-1 (25-19/ 25-22/ 25-22/ 25-22) last week at home. Mt. Hope entered the matchup in third place in Division III …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/8/24
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The Johnston softball team has taken a few bumps in recent weeks but got back on track with a dominant 13-0 shutout win over Burrillville on Monday. Haley Boudreau was lights out in the circle, …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/8/24
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Netflix aired the Roast of Tom Brady on Sunday night and it delivered. It was everything that you’d hope a roast would be and what a roast should be about.
Like most people, I was …
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5/8/24
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The Johnston girls lacrosse team is still searching for its first win after falling to host Lincoln 9-2 on Tuesday evening. Irais Franco got the Panthers on the board in the first half but the Lions …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/1/24
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An ongoing issue in the world of local high school sports coverage is the connection between the teams and media outlets in terms of reporting the scores and stats of games.
In the past, it was …
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5/1/24
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After multiple rainouts, Johnston Little League was finally able to celebrate its annual Opening Day festivities last Saturday. The day began with its parade, starting in the parking lot of Johnston …
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5/1/24
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Dave Lussier, President of The Better Bay Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing boating safety in Rhode Island Waters underscored the significance of proactive communication with …
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5/1/24
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