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Georgetown rallies late to edge Providence

Hoyas snap 7-game losing streak with 80-79 victory over Friars

Mt. Hope boys basketball claims another title

Huskies top Burrillville 67-56 to win Division II championship

Cooper Flagg returns from injury to face Magic

The Newport native has missed the last eight games with a foot injury.

Providence Expected to Part Ways with Head Coach Kim English

The Friars will have a new head coach next season after English's three-year tenure.

Providence Fires Basketball Coach Kim English

Athletic department's handling of dismissal creates distractions ahead of postseason

Providence to Part Ways with Head Coach Kim English

English's tenure with the Flyers ends after three seasons without an NCAA tournament appearance.

Providence Coach Kim English Told He Will Not Return Next Season

Embattled coach will not be back after failing to make NCAA Tournament in three seasons

Mt. Hope Advances to D-II Championship

Boys basketball team defeats Cranston West 59-53

McNeese State Cowboys Dominate Nicholls State Colonels in Regular Season Finale

McNeese State looks to lock up Southland Conference regular season title with convincing win over Nicholls State

North Providence girls basketball team's emotional return to court ends in one-point loss

Cranston East edges North Providence 32-31 in heartbreaking playoff game

JWU Wildcats Cruise to 66-46 Win in CNE Semifinal

Grace Jaffray and Tahlia Pena lead the Wildcats to victory and a spot in the championship game.

North Kingstown's Brooke Faunce scores 1,000th career point in playoff win

Senior star hits milestone in dominant victory over Pawtucket co-op team

Xavier Coach Pitino Eyed for Providence Job

Pitino would reportedly consider leaving Xavier for Providence if the job opens up.

UConn Women's Basketball Clinches Big East Title with Win Over Villanova

Huskies overcome slow start to defeat Wildcats 83-69 and secure sixth straight regular season conference championship.

UConn Star Azzi Fudd Celebrates Senior Day with Heartfelt Message

The Huskies' star player reflects on the support of the UConn fanbase during her storied career.

DePaul Basketball Struggles Continue with Loss to Providence

The Blue Demons' latest defeat highlights their ongoing challenges this season.

No. 1 Huskies Dominate Providence in Final Gampel Pavilion Game

UConn forces 39 turnovers in 81-38 victory, extending winning streak to 45 games

UConn Women's Basketball Crushes Providence 81-38

Huskies tie single-game record with 39 forced turnovers in dominant victory

Rhode Island women's basketball team closes in on league title

Fans turn out to support the team as they bounce back from their first loss in nearly three months.

URI Women's Basketball Coach Celebrates Win Over Fordham

Tammi Reiss speaks to media after leading her team to victory.