The Cranston Western-CLCF Gals softball teams won their respective state championships last week to punch their tickets to regionals.
The 12’s rolled throughout their tournament and beat …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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7/24/24
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The Cranston Western 11-U All-Star team defeated North Providence 8-1 on Monday to win the District I Championship.
Pitcher Brooklyn Bank was lights-out for CWLL, tossing five innings and …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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7/17/24
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There is still time to register for the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament which takes place within the 3-mile limit around Block Island.
“We made online registration easy and there …
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7/17/24
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The Gershkoff/Top Notch Lightning Elite 14-U baseball team traveled down to Myrtle Beach for the Youth Baseball Nationals Tournament series, and came back champions. The tournament included the top …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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7/17/24
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Monday night marked the annual Major League Baseball Home Run Derby and Tuesday was the All-Star Game. For those who know me, I cannot stand these antiquated traditions.
I was weary of writing …
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7/17/24
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The Cranston Western 12-year-old All-Stars topped North Providence 2-1 to win the District I championship on Monday night.
It was the team’s closest game of the summer to this point and …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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7/17/24
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The Cranston East Little League Junior All-Star team took down North Kingstown on Sunday night to win the state championship and punch its ticket to regionals.
CELL won the championship match …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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7/17/24
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This week marks my return from paternity leave. My wife and I welcomed our second child to the world on June 21. Reese, our baby girl, was 7 pounds, 0.5 ounces and arrived happy and healthy at 1:16 …
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7/11/24
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Here is a look at the Western Hills baseball team, which had a big season and reached the state semifinals. (Photos by Mike Zawistoski)
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7/10/24
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Looking for local summer fun? Look no further, there are plenty of events coming up around Rhode Island to get excited about! Our local recreation and public libraries have great programs running all …
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By CHARLIE ADAMS
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7/10/24
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On June 27, 29 and July 2 Atlantic Right Whales were spotted by offshore wind farm observers and via the Atlantic Right Whale Sighting Survey. These sightings have kicked in voluntary slow …
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7/10/24
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The Cranston League for Cranston’s Future (CLCF) has announced the 2024 recipients of the Leo J. Castiglioni, Jr. Awards. The $1,000 awards are granted to graduating high school seniors from …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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7/10/24
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The Community College of Rhode Island men’s soccer team is hosting an information session this summer on Friday, July 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for new and returning student-athletes …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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7/10/24
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Saturday marked a return from a five-year hiatus for the Blackmon Football Camp at Bishop Hendricken’s Ed Fracassa Field and Stadium, put on by Will Blackmon - one of Rhode Island’s most …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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7/10/24
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Tom Brady will be entering the booth in the upcoming NFL season as he signed a contract to be an analyst for Fox Sports.
It seemed like the general public was skeptical of the deal. Sure, …
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7/3/24
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Special to the Herald
Thunderbolt Sports Media faces an uncertain future following an announcement on Instagram earlier this month. Ken Simone, founder of the high school …
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By CHARLIE ADAMS
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7/3/24
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The Rhode Island Interscholastic League honored a total of 24 individuals, including 17 student-athletes, for their exemplary achievements and contributions over the past year at its 12th …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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7/3/24
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A month ago, the Thunderbolt Sports Talk podcast — where recent Cranston High School East graduates Timothy Yean and Charlie Adams used to recap the week in school sports — released its …
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By ANISHA KUMAR
Special to the Herald
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7/3/24
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On Saturday, the Cranston Athletic Hall of Fame inducted nine members and two teams during its 2024 ceremony at the Cranston Country Club.
City Councilwoman Nicole Renzulli was among the …
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By ANISHA KUMAR
Special to the Herald
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7/3/24
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On Saturday, Johnston native Nick Raposo was called up to make his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Raposo was …
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By GRETA SHUSTER/Special to the Herald
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6/27/24
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