
Bill Koch
Sports Writer at Providence Journal
Sports, Providence Journal. College hoops, high schools, Red Sox, more. @BU_Tweets grad. Kappa Sigma. Two-time Jerome winner. Aspiring best uncle in the world.
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4 days ago |
sports.yahoo.com | Bill Koch
A trip to face a national power and three home games against local rivals highlight the nonconference schedule released by the Providence College women's basketball team on Monday, June 23. The Friars complete their preparation for Big East play with a visit to South Carolina, a three-time NCAA Tournament champion under coach Dawn Staley since 2016-17. That tip with the Gamecocks comes on Dec. 28 and follows matchups with Boston College, Bryant and the University of Rhode Island.
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4 days ago |
dnj.com | Bill Koch
A trip to face a national power and three home games against local rivals highlight the nonconference schedule released by the Providence College women's basketball team on Monday, June 23. The Friars complete their preparation for Big East play with a visit to South Carolina, a three-time NCAA Tournament champion under coach Dawn Staley since 2016-17. That tip with the Gamecocks comes on Dec. 28 and follows matchups with Boston College, Bryant and the University of Rhode Island.
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6 days ago |
providencejournal.com | Bill Koch
Sacramento Republic FC defeated Rhode Island FC 2-0, ending their three-week scoring drought. Rodrigo Lopez scored on a free kick and Cristian Parano added a second goal for Sacramento. This was Rhode Island FC's fourth shutout in six home matches. PAWTUCKET – Sacramento Republic FC can consider its lengthy scoring drought over. Two goals just eight minutes apart ended three weeks of frustration. The breakout came at the expense of Rhode Island FC, spoiling June 21 at Centreville Bank Stadium.
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1 week ago |
providencejournal.com | Bill Koch
John Daly II shot a 1-under 68 in the second round of the Northeast Amateur, putting him in contention. He sits in third place at 7-under, two shots behind the leader, Preston Stout, who tied the tournament record with an 8-under 61. Daly, son of famed golfer John Daly, downplayed the significance of his family name, emphasizing hard work. EAST PROVIDENCE — John Daly II didn’t pay much attention to the healthy gallery following him around Thursday morning at Wannamoisett Country Club.
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1 week ago |
providencejournal.com | Bill Koch
URI's men's basketball team will play home games against VCU, Loyola Chicago, Saint Joseph’s, and Saint Louis. The Rams will play home-and-home series against George Mason, Duquesne, Fordham, La Salle, and Richmond. URI added eight transfer players to its roster for the 2025-26 season. Single home games against multiple Atlantic 10 contenders highlight the conference schedule for the University of Rhode Island men's basketball team.
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Bryan Tibaldi shares a connection back to Kim English's playing career at Missouri. Nate Tomlinson is no longer listed on the Providence online roster. That's two assistant coaching changes for the Friars this offseason -- Ryan Gomes also in to replace Tim Fuller. #pcbb

Welcome to Friartown! https://t.co/7T2mqUS4vn

Bishop Hendricken went from the brink of elimination to consecutive state baseball championships. The Hawks closed out their series Sunday with a win over Cumberland. @HendrickenHawks @BHHSBaseball https://t.co/BmHEs8dLK8

It was a three-team race for the boys outdoor track title and @LSAathletics pulled away on Sunday for the crown. Other highlights -- Carson Dean and Colby Flynn (@HendrickenHawks), Jack Pawlik (@EPtowniesSports) and Caleb Satisfield (@BHSEaglesNest). https://t.co/cHhPgVyimx