Final Fours are finished, but the basketball beat goes on. In Boston, it’s a downbeat. Point guard Kyrie Irving, one of the NBA’s most dynamic players,…
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URI Elevates David Cox to Head Men’s Hoop Coach
The new men’s basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island is the school’s top assistant, David Cox, according to university spokeswoman Linda…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Connecticut vs. Rhode Island, Less Than Meets the Eye?
Rhode Island and Connecticut are two bordering New England states whose residents have usually gotten along. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
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In The End, It’s Almost Always About Money
In the end, it’s almost always about money, isn’t it? A bigger paycheck, extra cash for the kids college fund, the retirement account, the vacation to…
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Coach Hurley Leaves URI For UCONN
University of Rhode Island basketball coach Dan Hurley, who has resurrected the URI men’s program and taken the Rams to two consecutive NCAA tournaments…
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Rhode Island Basketball Fans Most Fortunate
How fortunate are we Rhode Islanders to have had two teams in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament? Most fortunate, I’d say, considering the other five…
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Rams, Friars NCAA Tournament-Bound
The hoop gods, also known as the NCAA men’s basketball tournament selection committee, blessed the University of Rhode Island and Providence College…
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RI Irish History Is The Pot Of Gold At The End Of The Rainbow
March Madness is here, and we’re not talking about the basketball games. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide every March 17 th , and Rhode Island…
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Words Unlimited To Honor Rhode Island’s Best for 2017
Rhode Island’s best sports performers of 2017 will receive their proper recognition during the 72 nd Annual Words Unlimited Sports Awards Banquet Sunday…
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We Should Celebrate Black History Every Month
Black history month ends today, which leaves me just a few hours to celebrate the athletic achievements and lives of black Rhode Islanders I have known…