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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.
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.
Seymour: A Family Legacy Continues
Boston Louie would be proud. Fans of open-wheel racing took notice of Jake Trainor’s victory as a rookie in the 2023 Little 500 and Hank Davis’ success at the last two Chili Bowls. While the two events seem unrelated, they share a common denominator; the crew chief for...
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 ...
High School Roundup: Highlights from Friday's action
Luis Garcia allowed 2 runs while scattering 3 hits and he and teammate Brailin Dominguez each had a hit and an RBI as they led the Cavaliers to a narrow victory over the Northmen. Nathan Dec singled in both runs for North Smithfield, which falls below .500 at 8-9. Juanita Sanchez improves to 10-7.
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).
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...
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...
'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...
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...
SMU transfer Ja’Heim Hudson recaps ‘lovely’ Auburn visit
Auburn continued its pursuit of an experienced forward Wednesday by welcoming a former three-star recruit to campus for a visit. Ja'Heim Hudson, a former forward for Georgia State and SMU, stopped by Auburn on Wednesday for an official visit. After spending three seasons at the mid-major level, Hudson is ready to compete on the giant stage that is the SEC. He tells Auburn Live that Auburn coaches were upfront with how they planned to use him, and what the expectations would be if he signed with the Tigers. “You can’t turn that down. I love how they put it right in front...
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