Rhode Island beats VCU 92-86 (Miami Herald) - Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:41:14 GMT
Keith Cothran scored a season-high 23 points as Rhode Island held off Virginia Commonwealth, 92-86, on Saturday night.

Cumberland, Rhode Island Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) - Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:26:00 GMT
In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Providence County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases high-speed wireless data coverage and capacity along Routes 122 and 120, as well as West Wrentham Road in the vicinity of Sneech Pond in Cumberland, Rhode Island and the surrounding area.

Rhode Island routs Monmouth 85-62 (Miami Herald) - Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:56:24 GMT
Keith Cothran scored 18 points, Jimmy Baron added 15 and Kahiem Seawright 13 as Rhode Island cruised to an 85-62 victory over Monmouth (N.J.) Thursday night.

Rhode Island Police Investigate Decades-Old Mob Hit (Officer.com) - Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:34:36 GMT
The Rhode Island State Police on Monday arrested 18 people allegedly connected to Mafia rings and used a backhoe to dig through an East Providence lot.

News: Jason Estrada; Brähmer vs Garay this Saturday (East Side Boxing) - Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:33:23 GMT
PROVIDENCE (November 21, 2008) – On a mission to establish himself as America’s No. 1 heavyweight prospect, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada closes out 2008 on November 29, headlining “Holiday Havoc” in the 8-round main event against Derek “The One Man Riot” Bryant (20-4-1, 17 KOs), at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Charles becomes center of attention for UConn (New London Day) - Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:24:58 GMT
Hartford — The information that Tina Charles would be honored before today's game against the University of Rhode Island for achieving her 1,000th career point

Duke likes early basketball variety (Burlington Times-News) - Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:29:12 GMT
DURHAM - Duke has found ways to win in a variety of manners in the opening five games of its men's basketball season. The closest encounter came a week ago against Rhode Island at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Today, the Blue Devils play their first home game since then when Montana visits.

News Digest (The Providence Journal) - Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:49:20 GMT
Blood drive salutes Charlestown officer

News Digest (The Providence Journal) - Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:07:55 GMT
CHARLESTOWN — The police are sponsoring a blood drive tomorrow in memory of the late Lt. Robert L. Craig III, a retired Charlestown police officer who died Oct. 24 from a bleeding disorder he had fought for three weeks.