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Kings of Rhode Island: Football brings home Governor’s Cup
Beneath the dazzling lights of Rhode Island FC’s Centreville Bank Stadium, the Brown football team (2-1, 0-1 Ivy) brought home the Governor’s Cup on Friday night. The Bears triumphed 28-21 over No. 8/10 University of Rhode Island (4-2, 2-0 Coastal...

Sunday’s TV/Radio listings (Oct. 5)
MLB NY Yankees at Toronto 3:00 FS1 Detroit at Seattle 7:00 FS1 NBA preseason LA Lakers at Golden State 7:30 ESPN WNBA Finals G2: Phoenix at Las Vegas 2:00 Ch. 8 Boys high school basketball Dream City vs. Sierra Canyon 11 am NBA The Border League...

My movie night with a Swiftie obsessive who makes dresses out of her lyrics
Sometimes it feels like Taylor Swift is unavoidable. This weekend, you would be right. On Friday, at the Times Square AMC cinema in New York, you could have watched Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl at 3pm, the same time the...

Terrifying massive great white shark caught on film off Rhode Island coast
A great white shark was spotted in the waters off the coast of Rhode Island for the first time, it's being reported (Image: Video Screenshot) An "elusive" great white shark was filmed off the coast of Rhode Island for the first time. This comes...

Christian McCaffrey sets record straight on Greg Olsen looking drunk in viral picture at his wedding with Olivia Culpo in Rhode Island
Christian McCaffrey opened up about a viral Greg Olsen picture from his wedding to Olivia Culpo. The San Francisco 49ers running back got married to Culpo in Watch Hill Chapel in June 2023. During an appearance on George Kittle and Claire Kittle's...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ on VOD, a Documentary About a Funny, Inspiring Guerrilla Art Project
In 2024, a homeless woman in Midland, Michigan was found living in the space behind a sign on a supermarket roof for a year, and asked to leave after someone spotted a curious extension cord that led to her laptop and Keurig coffeemaker. This...
Sports on TV for Sunday, Oct. 5
By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, Oct. 5 AUTO RACING 7:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula 1: The Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Marina Bay, Singapore ESPNU —...

Sports on TV, radio: Oct. 4-6, 2025
• Formula 1: Practice, 4:25 a.m., ESPN2 • Formula 1: Qualifying, Marina Bay Street Circuit, 7:55 a.m., ESPN2 • NASCAR Cup Series: Practice, 1 p.m., TRUTV • NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying, 2:10 p.m., TRUTV • NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Blue Cross NC...

Tiverton man creates Christmas tree with thousands of pieces of Rhode Island sea glass
WESTPORT, Mass. (WJAR) — A Tiverton man with a unique hobby and artistic eye has taken his skillset to the next level, literally. John Viveiros, 60, said during the pandemic he started his small business, 'Yard Art.' “I take metals and materials...

SBU Sports: Men’s soccer earn draw on the road against Rhode Island
Stony Brook got a pair of goals from Ryota Kono in a 2-2 draw against Rhode Island on Sept. 30 on the road at URI Soccer Complex in Kingston, Rhode Island. Kono’s goals represented all of Stony Brook’s scoring and were the first two of his...

Government shutdown, Rhode Island pushes back against ‘Trump Grants’
Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing back against the Republican-led proposal to rename Workforce Pell Grants as “Trump Grants” as the government shut down on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The building is...

Moving to Rhode Island for Work? Here’s What You Need to Know
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but it offers plenty of opportunities for those considering a career move. With a mix of coastal charm, a growing economy, and easy access to nearby metropolitan areas, the Ocean State has become...

Crossroads Rhode Island unveils new mural at Summer Street Apartments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Crossroads Rhode Island shared a first look at a new mural at a Providence apartment complex. The organization collaborated with artist Heiro Veiga and Conflux Art Projects to create a mural at the Summer Street...

An ultimate fall weekend in Providence, Rhode Island
I believe that Providence is the most West Coast city on the East Coast, but with a salty New England twist. That’s not to breeze over the city’s history (the racketeering mayor, the relocation of rivers, a decades-long revitalization) or its...

Rhode Island Football Team Forfeits Remainder of League Season
A Rhode Island high school football team will not return to the field this year in league play due to low numbers and a rash of injuries. Tiverton High School Superintendent Christopher Haskins made the announcement that the football team can no...

Where to watch Brown vs. Rhode Island
Rhode Island had been cruising through its schedule, winning four straight to start the season. Then, the Rams fell short against Western Michigan. The Broncos won 47-14, making light work of the visiting Rams. Now Rhode Island gets a redemption...

Rhode Island PBS and The Public's Radio become Ocean State Media
Rhode Island PBS and The Public's Radio will move ahead together as Ocean State Media. The public television station and the NPR radio station announced in 2023 that they would combine. The merger was approved by the FCC in January 2024 and the...

Sports on TV for Oct. 4 – 5
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Oct. 4 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 3 a.m. FS2 —… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Oct. 4 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S)...

Scores and stats from Week 4 of Rhode Island high school football
Who seized wins in Week 4 of Rhode Island high school football? And who has work to do at the midpoint of the season? Here's where you can turn to find out. The Providence Journal will be listing the final scores and as many recaps stats as we can...

URI grad wins Miss Rhode Island USA crown
KINGSTON, RI — A 2019 graduate of the University of Rhode Island won the Miss Rhode Island USA pageant. Brianna Vega will go on to represent the Ocean State at the Miss USA Pageant in Reno, Nevada, later this year. See also: Where To Celebrate...