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The two most unpredictable sports just so happen to take place in the fall, and those sports are field hockey and soccer. Basketball in the winter and softball in the spring are not far behind, but …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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11/5/25
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At the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) 83rd Annual Meeting in Delaware, the Atlantic Menhaden and the Atlantic Striped Bass Boards weighed in on harvest limits and …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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11/5/25
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Fishing for the Mission 22, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing a therapeutic approach to help heal veterans through fishing, recently held a successful clambake and comedy event.
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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10/29/25
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Cranston West is the most dangerous football team in the state entering the final week of the regular season, but I don’t think anyone outside of the city realizes it.
Sure, you …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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10/29/25
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Most sports will be wrapping up their regular seasons this week with playoffs getting underway shortly after. Beacon Media has plenty of teams on their way to the postseason and will have a handful …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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10/22/25
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The mild weather for the past two weeks has brought out tautog anglers in big numbers. Anglers from across the region are tautog fishing and bringing home fish. The new limit of five fish/person/day …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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10/22/25
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Let me say this from the jump … I am a staunch supporter of the refs.
Over the past few decades, all sports have struggled to maintain their referee numbers and I blame it almost entirely …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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10/15/25
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The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery closed after seven days. Based on the best available landings information, the General category October through November subquota is …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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10/15/25
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I can’t recall the last time that the Rhode Island Division I football landscape was truly wide open in the month of October, but as of right now, it is.
The defending champion …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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10/8/25
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“I like fishing the best,” said my step grandson Mykah Ogilvie (seven years old) when we approached the dock after his first fishing trip last week. This is just the comment you want to …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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10/8/25
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Last week was the biennial Ryder Cup golf tournament between the PGA of America and the European Tour. The Europeans won the event and continued their dominance that has spanned since the turn of the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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10/1/25
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Saturday, I tested three tautog locations for charters I have lined up this week. Happy to report that the fish are here and getting stronger every day. So, this is the time to fish for tautog, when …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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10/1/25
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Whale entanglements have been on the rise. Large animals including whales, porpoise, sharks and tuna, have been feeding closer to shore because the food they like to eat is close to shore. Warming …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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9/24/25
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As we near the midway point of the fall sports season, my biggest takeaway from our coverage area has been the strength of our boys soccer programs.
Since taking over as sports editor in 2018, I …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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9/24/25
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How do you take back NOAA funds, as much as $239 million, for climate and ocean science already allocated in the 2025 budget by Congress? Simple, you fire or lay off staff, drag your feet on grant …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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9/17/25
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The New England Patriots bounced back from a lackluster opening day loss to the Las Vegas Raiders to beat the Miami Dolphins 33-27 on Sunday afternoon in Florida.
Sure, it was not pretty and …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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9/17/25
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Striped bass has been overfished and is under a stock rebuilding plan that is not working. So, to rebuild the stock by 2029, both recreational and commercial measures must be taken.
The Atlantic …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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9/10/25
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A few weeks back I wrote a column on the dangers of social media in response to the infamous couple that was caught having an affair thanks to the Coldplay kiss cam over the summer. Well, social …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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9/10/25
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If you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish now is your opportunity. An all-Women’s Fly-Fishing School sponsored by Rhode Island DEM’s Fish & Wildlife Division and RI Trout Unlimited …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI, Special to Beacon Media
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9/3/25
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As we get prepared for the upcoming high school sports season, we are also gearing up for the New England Patriots’ return this Sunday when they host the Las Vegas Raiders for opening day.
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By ALEX SPONSELLER, Beacon Media Sports Editor
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9/3/25
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