June is high-school graduation season. Standing at the head of the class at North Kingstown High is Sarah Andrews and at Seekonk High Matt Salit. Last…
Mike Szostak
Mike Szostak has provided sports commentary for The Public's Radio since 2015. He focuses on Rhode Island's rich sports scene with an occasional look at Boston's pro teams and national issues. He was a sports writer and columnist for The Providence Journal for 36 years. His career highlights include five Winter Olympics from Lake Placid to Nagano, 17 seasons covering the Boston Celtics, and decades of tennis, skiing and college sports, especially Brown and URI football.
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Building Boom For Bryant Athletics, Academics
Four construction projects totaling $71 million are underway at Bryant University. When finished, three will have a direct impact on intercollegiate…
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Spectacular Tennis Hall of Fame Museum Re-opening
Roger Federer, considered by many the best tennis player in history, told me the other day the 10 reasons why he likes tennis. And he will tell you as…
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Sports World Has Lost Its Mind Again
Sports World has lost its mind. Again. Why would the NFL suspend Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for the first four games of the 2015 season because an…
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$3 Million Sailing Center Opening At Roger Williams University
Festivities in Newport surrounding the Volvo Ocean Race are not the only significant sailing activities in Rhode Island waters on Saturday. Roger…
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A-Rod’s Flair For The Dramatic
Say what you will about Alex Rodriguez, the man has a flair for the dramatic. Friday night at Fenway Park, pinch hitting in the eighth inning of a 2-2…
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It’s Official: Kris Dunn Is Remaining A Friar
It’s official. Kris Dunn is returning to Providence College for the 2015-16 basketball season “I am excited about next season,” Dunn said in a…
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Returning To PC Is The Smart Move For Kris Dunn
Kris Dunn is making the smart move to return to Providence College for the 2015-16 basketball season. The Friars point guard has not announced his…
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Providence College Triumphs For First NCAA Hockey Championship
Hail to the Providence College hockey Friars, NCAA Division I champions for the first time. PC rallied for a 4-3 victory over Boston University…
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PC And BU Will End The Long Hockey Season on Saturday
The beginning of the end of the long college hockey season occurred Thursday when Providence College defeated Nebraska-Omaha, 4-1, and Boston…
