Drama persists in Foxboro despite a 7-0 start, and Rhode Island college football teams are struggling.
Michael Szostak
Mike Szostak covered sports for The Providence Journal for 36 years until retiring in 2013. His career highlights included five Winter Olympics from Lake Placid to Nagano and 17 seasons covering the Boston Celtics. His beats also included tennis, skiing and college sports, especially Brown University and URI football.
R.I.P. 2019 Boston Red Sox
The 2019 Boston Red Sox, surrounded by 35,427 loving friends and family, died at home on Sunday after a six-month illness. According to multiple sources, the cause of death was a combination of complacency, inconsistency and unmet expectations.
An Unusual Twist To Brown’s Football Opener
James Perry, Brown’s new coach, will send the Bears against Bryant, his team of the last two seasons.
The Patriots Are In; The Red Sox Are Out
The Patriots have begun another quest for the Super Bowl while the Red Sox are heading toward the off season.
WARNING: Tackle Football Is Dangerous
The case against tackle football, especially for children, is growing.
For What It’s Worth, Projo’s Bill Reynolds Will Write On
The veteran Providence Journal sports columnist is cutting back to just his popular Saturday piece.
Beach Sports Rule On An August Sunday
Running, surfing, catch, they’re all in play on the Maine coast.
Bye Bye, Red Sox
The 2018 World Series Champions are fading from the 2019 playoff picture.
Thirty-Year-Olds Thriving In Tennis
Hall of Fame champion John Isner wins his fourth Newport title at 34.
Mediocre Red Sox Resume The Grind
2018 World Series champs must improve to make the 2019 playoffs.

