URI Makes Dan Hurley Contract Extension Official
The University of Rhode Island and head men's basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to restructure and extend his contract, reflecting the University's continued investment in the program and its...
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Patriots Fans Flood Boston for Rolling Rally
Giddy fans of the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots chanted "Brady! Brady!" and clambered atop massive snowbanks for better views as players danced and waved their way through Boston in a We...
Science, or Officials could be to blame for Deflategate
By Matt Blanchettemblanchette@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net@mattabc6The Super Bowl is 11 days away but the attention is still fixated on Deflategate. A source tells ESPN that 11 of the 12 Patriots footballs used during...
Gina Raimondo sworn in as RI's 75th governor
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netTwitter: @deedequattroGina Raimondo has been sworn in as Rhode Island's 75th governor. Raimondo is Rhode Island's first female governor and the first Demo...
AT&T to refund customers charged for unauthorized services
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netA settlement has been reached with ATT regarding “mobile cramming” charges on customers' phone bills.Attorney General Peter Kilmartin along with the Attorney Genera...
McCray's Three Touchdowns, Fake Punt Lead Bryant Football To Win Over Bucknell
Redshirt junior Ricardo McCray (Middletown, R.I.) rushed for a career-high 142 yards and three touchdowns, while senior Jeff Covitz (Reading, Mass.) recorded a career-high four sacks as the Bryant ...
Ice Bucket Challenge serves as kick-off to RI ALS Walk
The Ice bucket challenge is continuing to grow in popularity throughout the Ocean State. Monday, around two dozen took part in the challenge as part of the kick-off to the annual ALS walk.
ALS Donations pouring in thanks to Ice Bucket Challenge
By: Melissa Randall mrandall@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net It's freezing. It's fun. And it's all for charity. The ice bucket challenge is a viral campaign aimed at raising awareness and money for ALS. Nancy Feroldi wit...
Attleboro Native and URI grad in Brazil for World Cup
By: Alexandra Cowleyacowley@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netURI and Attleboro have some serious bragging rights as the World Cup kick off Thursday in Brazil. Attleboro native and URI grad, Geoff Cameron is playing for Tea...
Memorial Day Parade in East Greenwich
by ABC6 News Reporter Mark Curtismcurtis@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netor @markcurtisABC6It was a colorful and touching Memorial Day tribute through the streets of East Greenwich. It was also a history of those who've p...
Teens charged after student gets sick due to marijuana candy
By: Dee DeQuattro Twitter: deedequattro@ Email: ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Two 14-year-old students at Chariho Middle School are facing drug charges. One accused of selling a "marijuana candy" to the other
Study: 1 out 5 local middle school students are sexting
By: Melissa Randall mrandall@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter @MelissaARandall Tatiana Lopez, 13, and her friend Janae Smith, 12, open up about sexting. With their parents permission we had an honest conversation
A local company takes a jab at Peyton Manning
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @deedequattro A local company is taking shots at Peyton Manning after he said in a news conference that he can't wait to have a Bud Light after the Broncos win on Sun
Congressman's car broken into, gifts stolen
By: Melissa Randallmrandall@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @MelissaARandallChristmas got off to a rough start for Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline. The democrat tweeted early Christmas morning that his ca
Rams Get Rid of Football Coach Joe Trainer
Rhode Island football Head Coach Joe Trainer has been released from the final year of his contract, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced today.
Demetrius Andrade set to make Statement vs. Vanes Martirosyan
As he prepares to break his Atlanta training camp and depart for this Saturday night's fight against 2004 U.S. Olympian Vanes "Nightmare" Martirosyan (33-0-1, 21 KOs) for the vacant World Boxi
Old Dominion Rolls By Rams
Rhode Island (3-7) could not contain the Old Dominion passing game as quarterback Taylor Heinicke passed for four first-half touchdowns, helping defeat the Rams 66-14 Saturday.
Rams Win in Italy
Rhody won its second game in its three-game tour of Italy - a 91-79 victory over the Vicenza All-Stars.
Bombs used in Boston are likely easy to make
By Andrea Medeiros amedeiros@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/abc6 SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. - Making a bomb is frighteningly easier than it seems. Although the destructive power of different types of
RI Reds Soccer Starts Second Season
By Matt Blanchettemblanchette@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netIf you are looking for soccer action in Rhode iIsland, ook no further than Cranston Stadium. The Rhode Island Reds semi–pro team began its second season on Sund
ABC-6 Reporter Mark Curtis: "The Sunday Political Brunch" January 20, 2013
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net "The Sunday Political Brunch" -- January 20, 2013 (Providence, Rhode Island) – We'll skip the combative politics for today, since it's
No New Year's Eve Celebration for Brown as Bears Lose at Albany
Albany connected on its last nine points at the free throw line, hitting 9-of-10, to hold off a late Brown comeback bid and earn a 57-50 win over the Bears at SEFCU Arena.
URI Rams Win the First Half, Lose the Game at Villanova
Rhode Island (0-2, 0-1 CAA Football) took a 10-7 lead into the half, but Villanova (2-1, 1-0 CAA Football) scored 24 unanswered points after the break en route to a 31-10 win Saturday.
Ten things you might not have known about Olivia Culpo, Miss USA 2012
Ever since she won the title of Miss USA 2012, Rhode Islanders haven't been able to stop talking about Olivia Culpo from Cranston.
