Michael Szostak, Author at TPR: The Public's Radio

Coaches Mike Parkin and Pat McNally present little trophies to their little Huskies at the end of another East Side Sports soccer season.

Fun is the goal for East Side Sports soccer league

by Michael Szostak November 22, 2023January 9, 2024

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a time to express our gratitude to the people who make a difference in our community. Here is one.

Brittany Raphino of Brown exults after assisting on Audrey Lam's goal that gave Brown a 2-0 lead over Dartmouth on Oct. 28.

Episode, On Sports

What a season for CCRI, Brown and PC women’s soccer!

by Michael Szostak November 8, 2023January 9, 2024

All three qualified for postseason tournaments, CCRI just two years after not fielding a team.

Penn State running back Kaytron Allen breaks through the UMass defense on his way to a touchdown Oct. 14.

Episode, On Sports

Storm clouds thickening over college sports

by Michael Szostak October 25, 2023January 9, 2024

The NCAA president wants Congress to get involved in the pay-to-play issue. Does America really care?

Coach Bill Belichick ponders his team's fate during the New Orleans game last Sunday.

Episode, On Sports

It’s time for Belichick and his hoodie to retire

by Michael Szostak October 11, 2023January 9, 2024

Plus: Remembering Tim Wakefield, Dick Butkus, Brooks Robinson, and Russ Francis

Buddy Teevens and the Dartmouth football team against Yale.

Episode, On Sports

Congratulations, Paul Kenyon; farewell, Buddy Teevens

by Michael Szostak September 27, 2023January 9, 2024

A retired Providence Journal sports writer will be honored for his coverage of golf. A beloved Dartmouth College football coach is being remembered for his humanity.

URI's Darius SAvedge catches a 13-yard touchdown pass from Kasim Hill in the first quarter against Stony Brook Sept. 8.

Episode, On Sports

College football: Do URI and Brown have what it takes?

by Michael Szostak September 13, 2023January 9, 2024

URI has not won enough to receive a postseason bid since 1985. Brown has won only seven games in three seasons under coach James Perry. Will the Rams and Bears deliver in 2023?