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'He loved to compete': Tributes flow for Jim Ruschioni, one of Massachusetts' finest amateur golfers who died Tuesday at age 76
Jason Ruschioni won plenty of golf tournaments with his father, Jim, one of the most successful amateur golfers in Massachusetts for the last several decades. They finished first in the Mass. Four-Ball, the Mass. Father-Son and the Wachusett Four-Ball twice each. They won the Pleasant Valley Labor Day Four-Ball, the Crumpin-Fox Father’s Day Two-Ball and the Eastern States Four-Ball at Oak Ridge CC four times in a row. They prevailed in the Father-Son at Oak Hill CC in Fitchburg about 15 times.
Sports Betting Fuels 121% Surge in Massachusetts Problem Gambling Calls
Sports betting first launched in Massachusetts in 2023, and the Bay State has already seen a 121% increase in calls to the problem gambling helpline. However, a third of the callers were reportedly asking for technical help with their sports betting apps, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
Running favorites return with Tarentino Strong, Worcester Firefighters and Girls on the Run Spring races on horizon
As the weather heats up in late spring, so does the Central Mass. running scene. Three events come upon us next month before June is 10 days old, all paying tribute to worthwhile community services. Two honor first responders who sacrificed their lives on duty, while the other helps in the valuable development of our youth.
South Kingstown Native, Bryant Infielder Zac Zyons Wins America East Batting Title
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant baseball sophomore second baseman Zac Zyons claimed the program’s first America East batting title following the conclusion of the regular season on Saturday. Zyons, who hit .373 overall in 39 games, becomes the fifth player in DI program history to win a batting title....
'We brought our 'A' game': Miles Blake, Tantasqua baseball stop Wachusett
STURBRIDGE — The Tantasqua Regional baseball team took the field against Wachusett having won six straight. But coach Jon Leroux knew his senior-laden squad needed to be on top of its game to continue its winning way against the Mountaineers, who had emerged victorious in six of its past eight outings. “Wachusett is a...
WooSox split doubleheader against RailRiders, serving them first six-game series loss of year
WORCESTER — The Worcester Red Sox (22-23) became the first team to take a six-game series from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (29-15) on Sunday afternoon, splitting a doubleheader with a 6-3 loss in game one and a 3-1 win in game two at Polar Park. After going down 1-0 in...
High School Roundup: Scores and recaps from Thursday's rain-shortened schedule
Coaches are reminded to send in game results each weeknight by calling (401) 277-7340 or by emailing pjsports@providencejournal.com. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Division I North Smithfield 3, South Kingstown 0 ...
Live Softball Updates: FSU vs. Auburn in the Tallahassee Regional Finals
TALLAHASSEE -- No. 15 national seed Florida State will face No. 2 regional seed Auburn at 6 p.m. on Sunday in the Tallahassee Regional Finals. FSU (45-14) needs one victory on Sunday to advance to the NCAA Super Regionals, while the Tigers (29-20-1) would need to win Sunday's first game and force a winner-take-all final game in the Tallahassee Regional 35 minutes after the first game concludes to have a chance to advance to next weekend. Television assignments for the two games haven't been provided. Noles247 will have updates for all of the action.
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school boys' swimming Super Team for winter 2023-24
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for boys' swimming. The winners will be announced during the live show on Wednesday, June 26, at the Hanover Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins promptly at 7. This award is sponsored by...
Athlete of the Week – Jack Doherty
Joey BarrettYou know what I’ve been thinking? When it comes to making a play in lacrosse, nearly every time, it starts with a face-off. Jack Doherty of St. John’s Prep (14-2) is the ultimate weapon. He wins draws with skill, physicality, and timing. Better yet, he scores goals, too. “Doherty is an outstanding competitor. He’s a […] The post Athlete of the Week – Jack Doherty appeared first on Itemlive.
Lacrosse action highlights Thursday's MetroWest and Milford-area Fantastic Five
String up your sticks. On a gloomy weather day, lacrosse action dominated Thursday's MetroWest and Milford-area Fantastic Five. These high school athletes notched milestones and piled up the points in leading their team to victory. Some baseball and softball teams found their way to the field and raced around the...
Stars on the court: Cape Cod and Islands high school girls tennis rankings
The tennis brackets for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament will be released next week, and the Cape Cod and Islands teams will have a good showing. In the latest MIAA power rankings released Friday, nine teams would make the playoffs. The St. John Paul II Lions are the best team on Cape, unbeaten with 18 straight wins, but other teams are playing well. Cape Cod Academy and Monomoy have won eight of their last...
'When I look back on my career, I look back with satisfaction': Clark's Wage retires from coaching after 39 years
WORCESTER — There were fewer opportunities in sports for girls and young women in the 1970s, but Linda Wage made the most of every chance she had to play in neighborhood backyards, driveways, fields and courts while growing up in Worcester. Wage played, and starred in, organized sports — field hockey, basketball and...
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