Mike Uva

East Providence, Rhode Island, Santa Catarina

Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter at WPRI-TV (Providence, RI)

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RIFC looks to get first win at Centreville Bank Stadium on Saturday

21 hours ago | wpri.com | Mike Uva |Sam Knox

By Mike Uva,Sam Knox PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) - Rhode Island FC is currently in the playoff picture in the USL Championship, but they are still searching for their first win at their new home, Centreville Bank Stadium. They'll look to get that first home win on Saturday night as they host Miami FC (3-1-5). Rhode Island will be without starting goalkeeper Koke Vegas, and will turn to their backup, Jackson Lee.
La Salle softball rolls past Chariho 13-0

5 days ago | wpri.com | Mike Uva |Derwin Worrell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The La Salle softball team is headed to the Division I state final after beating Chariho 13-0 on Saturday. The Rams remain in the winner's bracket and will play again on Saturday, June 7.
Post-spring assessment of South Carolina's 2025 cornerback/nickel room

5 days ago | on3.com | Mike Uva

GamecockCentral's Mike Uva takes a look at what South Carolina football's cornerback/nickel room could look like in 2025.
Three RIIL boys state tennis titles won

5 days ago | wpri.com | Mike Uva

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) - On Sunday, three RIIL boys state tennis champions were crowned at Slater Park in Pawtucket.
High School Roundup: Three RIIL boys state tennis titles won

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Mike Uva

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — On Sunday, three RIIL boys state tennis champions were crowned at Slater Park in Pawtucket. Division I: Barrington def. East Greenwich 4-2Division II: Narragansett def. Prout 4-3Division III: Providence Country Day def. Cranston East 4-0CloseThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe NowCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Talking season players to watch: Peyton Williams, safety

6 days ago | on3.com | Mike Uva

After excelling in his role as the No.3 safety last season, rising redshirt junior Peyton Williams is in line for a larger role in 2025.
La Salle softball rolls past Chariho 13-0

6 days ago | wpri.com | Mike Uva |Derwin Worrell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The La Salle softball team is headed to the Division I state final after beating Chariho 13-0 on Saturday. The Rams remain in the winner's bracket and will play again on Saturday, June 7.
La Salle softball rolls past Chariho 13-0

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Mike Uva

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The La Salle softball team is headed to the Division I state final after beating Chariho 13-0 on Saturday. The Rams remain in the winner’s bracket and will play again on Saturday, June 7. CloseThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now12 Sports this WeekCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Talking season players to watch: Oscar Adaway III

1 week ago | on3.com | Mike Uva

As Oscar Adaway III gears up to play his second season for South Carolina, the RB will look to become the starter in 2025.
Barrington native Scott Sloan wins javelin national title

1 week ago | wpri.com | Mike Uva |JP Smollins

By Mike Uva,JP Smollins Posted:Updated:GENEVA, OH (WPRI) - Barrington native Scott Sloan is a college national champion. This past Thursday, the Wheaton College freshman took first in the javelin in D-III with a throw of 67.97 meters. The throw not only helped him secure gold but it also broke his former program best by 1.44 meters.