The 2012 U.S. Sailing Development Team will now have two groups: the Olympic Development Team (ODT) and the Youth Development Team (YDT).
The Ida Lewis Distance Races begins this afternoon at 1 p.m.
The challenge has been named the "Arrogance of Self-Righteousness" after a pamphlet written by Roger Williams about his meeting with the Quakers.
The 2011 Lifeguard Games took over Sachuest Beach Saturday night, as Middletown lifeguards hosted teams from across the state for the final day of competition.
After Thursday night, Narragansett lifeguards lead with 146 points with Middletown close behind with 130 points. The final showdown of the week-long competition happens Saturday evening on Second Beach.
Lifeguards from all over Rhode Island hit the beach in Middletown this weekend for the annual Rhode Island Lifeguard Competition.
With guidance from the Newport County YMCA, the Young Athletes Program was set up in Tiverton to serve Newport County children of ages 2 1/2 to 8 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in organized recreational programs.
The three Tennis Hall of Famers were honored in a special ceremony on Center Court at the Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes-Benz in Los Angeles.
The 5th Annual Aquidneck Island Paddle Relay Day & Waterman Competition will be held at Third Beach on Aug. 6, 2011.
The odyssey that is the Transatlantic Race 2011 was a defining event in ocean racing, as well as in the lives of the sailors aboard the 26 competing yachts.
Doris Duke was an avid surfer and learned from the best. See her 1960 Velzy surfboard and learn about the sport's history on Thursday.
Aquidneck Island favorite Bobby Sewall, who played for the Tennessee Titans as a free agent, spent much of the NFL lockout running drills on his own at Gaudet Field in Middletown to ensure he's ready and set for the 2011 season.
Sasha, skippered by Albrecht and Erika Peters (Munich, Germany), crossed the finish line at The Lizard at 20:10 UTC on 17 July.
As the Transatlantic Race corrected race times continued to be calculated, the question remained as to whether the Dawn Star beat the Carina in the IRC Class Four, and whether a spirited tribute to Old Man Neptune helped the Dawn Star's cause.
Carina had a fantastic race, but the re-start two days ago when the wind died across the racing area may have cost them dearly.
For the remaining 19 boats yet to finish the Transatlantic Race 2011, most of the yachts were approximately 250 miles from the finish when they checked in late Wednesday morning.
Three more class division winners were declared Tuesday in the nearly 3,000-mile race.
Seven local lacrosse players led the 2011 New England Girls High School Underclassmen All-American team to the Final Four of the Brine National Lacrosse Classic.
After racing officials reviewed corrected times, they declared a new overall winner in the 2011 Transatlantic Race on Monday. The Carina, with Middletown crew members, had about 500 miles left to cover earlier Monday in the Class Four division race.
Andre Agassi and Peachy Kellmeyer were presented the highest honor in tennis this weekend and were inducted to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Results from the Rhode Island 70.3 Amica Ironman Triathlon held Sunday in Providence, where two Middletown residents competed.
The elapsed time for Rambler 100 was six days, 22 hours, eight minutes and two seconds.
Semi-final matches will follow the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Andre Agassi & Peachy Kellmeyer.
ICAP Leopard had a major problem onboard when the bowsprit broke off on the 100’ Maxi yacht.
The Newport Gulls take time to teach Baseball Camp at Aquidneck Island venues this summer.
On July 9, Andre Agassi will be recognized with the highest honor in tennis—induction to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. On July 10, the eight-time grand slam champ will play an exhibition match.
Here's a look at Friday's lineup and the weekend events to include the induction of Andre Agassi into the Tennis Hall of Fame, as well his exhibition match on Sunday. Tickets are still available.
The 2011 Transatlantic Race crew shares the latest updates and tales from somewhere in the Atlantic as sailors aboard 26 vessels, including a father-son team from Middletown, race across nearly 3,000 miles to the finish line in the United Kingdom.
Here's a look at Wednesday's results and the line-up for Thursday.
From somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the 2011 Transatlantic Race crew provides these latest updates as the nearly 3,000-mile sailing race takes several dramatic turns.
Get Hall of Fame Tennis Championship results from Day Two and the lineup for Wednesday's second round matches here.
Highlights from Sunday's exciting third and final start of the 3,000-mile race. plus three ways to follow the three-week race online.
Here's a look at yesterday's winners and today's matches.
A look at what's happening in and around Middletown today reveals a free concert, free Tai Chi and more.
Tennis superstars will continue to play at the Tennis Hall of Fame through Tuesday.
Sunday, July 3, the third and final start for the Transatlantic Race 2011 will commence at 1:50 p.m.
The second fleet took off during the Second Start of the Transatlantic Race yesterday morning.
The Middletown U14 Boys Soccer Team beat out Burrillville on Saturday and the Portsmouth Patriots on Sunday to claim the state championship cup.
A group of 14 yachts will take off on the second of three staggered starts Wednesday afternoon.
Here's a look back at the 2010-11 year in Islander sports. Also check out the more than 100 photos compiled from a winning year.