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We are in the thick of the playoffs and with so many events on the table and now off the table, here are some thoughts of mine as we grind through the postseason.
First off, the wrestling state …
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2/28/24
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Thursday marks one of my favorite days on the sports calendar: The NFL Draft.
This is perhaps the most intriguing draft that the New England Patriots have faced this century as they currently …
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4/25/24
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The Pilgrim boys basketball team is off to a strong 2-1 start this winter season and is looking to make a run at the Division II playoffs.
The Pats were ravaged by injuries early and often last …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/28/23
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At press time the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island were all still seeking public comment and input on 2024 fishing regulations for saltwater fishing. So, the regulations list for …
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2/28/24
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Now that the regular season is officially underway and I was able to gather just a little more information in the past week, it is time for me to make some of my official winter predictions for the …
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12/13/23
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
The Pilgrim girls swim team beat crosstown rival Toll Gate 57-30 last week in a league showdown at the McDermott Pool.
The Pats have jumped out to a strong start this …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/1/24
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Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their third Super Bowl title in four years on Sunday, establishing the NFL’s latest dynasty and the first since the Patriots in the early …
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2/14/24
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The Pilgrim boys basketball team rolled past rival Toll Gate 61-26 to pick up its seventh win in 10 games and remain in the thick of the Division II playoff picture.
Carter Clifton led Pilgrim …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/1/24
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The Rhode Island Interscholastic League Indoor Track and Field Girls Division Championships were held last weekend in Providence and many locals shined as they continue to gear up for the home …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/1/24
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The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography held an online seminar last Wednesday titled, “Recreational Fishing and Offshore Wind Energy: Understanding the Changing …
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2/14/24
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Every year a RI tradition of affordable family fun and entertainment comes back and continues to amaze all as the Cranston Sports Card Show™ emerges once again as North America’s oldest …
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SPECIAL TO THE BEACON
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2/1/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Bishop Hendricken swimmer Tristan Jordan. The junior standout put on a show against defending champion Barrington last week when the Eagles were in …
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2/1/24
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The Bishop Hendricken swim team remained undefeated by rolling to a 62-32 win over defending champion Barrington last week.
It was a statement win for the Hawks, who have come up short against …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/1/24
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The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced their winter season of outdoor programs from fly tying to wild game cooking classes. The Aquatic Resource Education, Hunter Education, …
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11/15/23
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It was a wild week of high school sports playoffs and there was plenty to chew on both on and off the field.
Here are some of my biggest takeaways from the events I had the pleasure of covering:
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11/15/23
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The spring migration run of striped bass will soon be underway. The water temperatures off Narragansett at press time was 41 degrees. Traditionally 55 degrees is the temperature when the fish are …
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4/3/24
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Last Thursday, Beacon Communications lost one of its longest-tenured contributors as freelancer Pete Fontaine passed away at 77 years old.
Pete was a staple in Rhode Island sports journalism for …
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4/3/24
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The 28th United Nation’s Conference of the Parties (COP) on climate change ended last week. At the bi-partisan international climate conference nations agreed to transition away from fossil …
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12/20/23
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If you’ve followed New England Patriots football this season, or the NFL in general, you know that perhaps the hottest topic has been the future of head coach Bill Belichick with the team.
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12/20/23
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The Apponaug Babe Ruth baseball league celebrated Opening Day last week in front of a packed crowd. The league welcomed back players, coaches and families while honoring some of its members on a …
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4/18/24
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