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Providence Eyes Experienced Hire as Coaching Search Unfolds
college-basketball1 month ago

Providence Eyes Experienced Hire as Coaching Search Unfolds

Providence will not bring back Kim English after a three-year run, prompting athletic director Steve Napolillo to vet eight candidates—Josh Schertz, Bryan Hodgson, Jerrod Calhoun, Porter Moser, Joe Gallo, Chris Mack, James Jones, and Phil Martelli Jr.—as the Friars seek an experienced winner to energize a passionate fan base and capitalize on a strong NIL environment amid Northeast coaching openings; the pool ranges from seasoned resumes to rising assistants, with no guaranteed top-tier hire.

via Sports Illustrated|
#coaching-search#college-basketball#friartown
Providence Breaks Snowfall Record as Boston Weathered a Historic Blizzard
weather1 month ago

Providence Breaks Snowfall Record as Boston Weathered a Historic Blizzard

A northeast winter storm dumped record snowfall in Providence (32.8 inches, surpassing the Blizzard of ’78) and delivered heavy snow across the Boston area in 12–24 inch ranges, with Logan Airport at 14.4 inches by 1 p.m. and strong gusts up to 83 mph on Cape Cod and surrounding areas. The snow is expected to taper off by evening as winds subside, followed by a cold, sunny day; a smaller system is possible midweek and a colder pattern persists into the weekend.

via WGBH|
#boston#providence#snowfall
Pitino Reacts to Providence–St. John’s Brawl with a Wry Take on Officiating
sports1 month ago

Pitino Reacts to Providence–St. John’s Brawl with a Wry Take on Officiating

St. John’s defeated Providence 79-69 after a second-half brawl sparked by a hard foul on Bryce Hopkins; six players were ejected (Powell and Jaylin Sellers for Providence; Dillon Mitchell, Kelvin Odih, Ruben Prey, Sadiku Ibine Ayo for St. John’s) and officials took 19 minutes to clear the benches. Pitino joked about keeping comments brief and criticized the crowd’s objectivity while defending his team. The win improves St. John’s to 20-5 overall and 13-1 in the Big East, with upcoming games at Marquette and DePaul.

via On3|
#brawl#ejections#pitino
St. John’s survives Providence after bench-clearing brawl and 20-minute delay
sports1 month ago

St. John’s survives Providence after bench-clearing brawl and 20-minute delay

Six players were ejected and the game was delayed about 20 minutes after a benches-clearing fight when Providence’s Duncan Powell fouled Bryce Hopkins. Four St. John’s players—Dillon Mitchell, Ruben Prey, Sadiku Ibine Ayo, Kelvin Odih—and Providence’s Powell and Jamier Jones were ejected as St. John’s overcame a late rally to beat Providence 79-69, extending their win streak to 11; the Big East will review potential additional penalties.

via The Guardian|
#bench-clearing-brawl#college-basketball#ejections
Providence Releases Redacted Brown University Shooting Footage to Protect Victims
us2 months ago

Providence Releases Redacted Brown University Shooting Footage to Protect Victims

Providence officials released largely redacted video and audio from the Brown University shooting to balance transparency with protecting victims, including dispatch calls and about 20 minutes of first-responder body-camera footage, after a memorial service for the victims. The gunman, Claudio Neves Valente, who also killed MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro, died days after the attack; authorities say he planned the attack for years and left videos behind, which the FBI recovered.

via NBC News|
#body-camera#brown-university#providence
Providence Mayor Seeks $50K Reward for Key Tipster in Brown University Shooting
crime3 months ago

Providence Mayor Seeks $50K Reward for Key Tipster in Brown University Shooting

The mayor of Providence has requested that the FBI award the entire $50,000 reward for information leading to the suspect in the Brown University shooting to a local tipster named John, whose detailed Reddit post and subsequent cooperation significantly aided law enforcement in identifying and locating the suspect, Carlos Neves Valente.

via ABC News|
#brown-university-shooting#carlos-neves-valente#crime
Beloved Judge Frank Caprio, 'Caught in Providence' Star, Dies at 88
obituaries7 months ago

Beloved Judge Frank Caprio, 'Caught in Providence' Star, Dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassionate approach on the bench and his popular TV show 'Caught in Providence,' has died at age 88 from pancreatic cancer. He served nearly 40 years as a municipal judge in Rhode Island, becoming a national symbol of kindness and justice, and was celebrated for his empathetic treatment of defendants. His show, which showcased real courtroom proceedings, gained widespread popularity and made him a beloved figure beyond Rhode Island.

via The New York Times|
#empathy#frank-caprio#judge
Beloved Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio Passes Away at 88
obituaries7 months ago

Beloved Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio Passes Away at 88

Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassionate and empathetic approach as a Rhode Island judge and star of the TV show 'Caught in Providence,' has died at age 88 after battling pancreatic cancer. His kindness and relatable courtroom demeanor earned him national fame and a large social media following, making him a symbol of humane justice. Rhode Island officials and fans mourn his passing, celebrating his legacy of empathy and service.

via The Washington Post|
#death#frank-caprio#judge