Jacob Rousseau

1 week ago | providencejournal.com | Jacob Rousseau

EAST PROVIDENCE — Jack Turner hadn’t played Wannamoisett Country Club before Wednesday. But he knew where he was when he landed at T.F. Green Airport. And that familiar feeling was plenty for the North Kingstown native. Turner returned home and sparkled in the opening round of the 63rd Northeast Amateur Invitational. Turner moved to Florida when he was 11 to pursue his golf career. He eventually landed at the University of Florida where he just led the Gators to the NCAA championship semifinals.

1 week ago | providencejournal.com | Jacob Rousseau

The Newport Tennis Hall of Fame Open will feature both men's and women's singles and doubles tournaments this year. The tournament has shifted to ATP Challenger and WTA 125 levels. Notable players include Hailey Baptiste, Jenson Brooksby, Christopher Eubanks, Rinky Hijikata, Adrian Mannarino, Tatjana Maria, Alycia Parks, and Tristan Schoolkate. The Newport Tennis Hall of Fame field will look different this summer.

1 week ago | newportri.com | Jacob Rousseau

The Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants for reliever Jordan Hicks and three prospects. Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy and Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow defended the trade as beneficial for both the present and future of the team. The Red Sox front office acknowledged the team's lineup is weaker on paper but expressed optimism about the team's potential to win games. The on-field ties to the 2018 World Series team are severed.

1 week ago | providencejournal.com | Jacob Rousseau

Rhode Island FC secured their first home win at Centreville Bank Stadium, defeating North Carolina FC 2-1 with a last-minute penalty kick. Maxi Rodriguez converted the penalty in the 95th minute after Frank Nodarse drew a foul in the box. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for Rhode Island FC and moves them up to sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. PAWTUCKET — The opportunity to etch history was about to slip away again.

2 weeks ago | providencejournal.com | Jacob Rousseau

Cranston East, Lincoln and Mt. Hope danced on the court of the Murray Center. Their season-long missions were complete as they hoisted championship trophies. But now there’s another job to be finished. The Providence Journal selected two players from each of those teams and nominated them for Player of the Championship honors. Teammates, friends, family and members of the volleyball community can vote from now until June 20 for who they think earned these bragging rights.