Stumping for Cincinnati, Kelly makes an unlikely rise to coaching stardom

NEWPORT, R.I. — Brian Kelly is the son of an alderman, a political science major who figured he’d go into politics after college. Unlike many top football coaches, he has no pedigree, no ties to famous coaches or programs.

Pittsburgh selected Big East favorite, with West Virginia, Cincinnati and USF close behind

NEWPORT, R.I. — Pittsburgh has been picked to win the Big East in a media poll, with West Virginia, Cincinnati and South Florida following closely behind.

Providence men’s basketball coach Keno Davis signs contract extension

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence men’s basketball coach Keno Davis has been given a contract extension after his first season in which the Friars won 19 games.

RI lawmakers fight for greyhound racing even as outdated sport fades across country

LINCOLN, R.I. — Greyhound tracks are folding across the country, but in cash-strapped Rhode Island — where the unemployment rate is among the nation’s worst — lawmakers are betting on the dogs to save jobs.

Querrey ends two-time defending champ Santoro’s run in Newport

NEWPORT, R.I. — Sam Querrey of the United States used his big serve to upset two-time defending champ Fabrice Santoro of France, 6-3, 7-6 (2), on Saturday to reach the finals of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.

Monica Seles headlines class inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

NEWPORT, R.I. — Monica Seles is comfortable talking about her on-court stabbing 16 years ago — even on a day of celebration.

Monica Seles, former top-ranked women’s player, to be inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

NEWPORT, R.I. — Monica Seles leads this year’s class of inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Santoro advances to semifinals in Newport with a pair of wins

NEWPORT, R.I. — Two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro continued his dominance at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Friday, winning a pair of matches to advance to the semifinals.

Two-time defending champion Santoro wins opening-round match in rain-delayed Newport

NEWPORT, R.I. — Two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro of France won his rain-delayed, opening-round match, beating Italy’s Flavio Cipolla, 6-3, 7-5, at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Thursday.

Bogomolov Jr. shines on Newport’s grass courts despite unexpected attention

NEWPORT, R.I. — Alex Bogomolov Jr. unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Wednesday, upsetting fifth-seeded Arnaud Clement of France 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the rain-hampered event.

Rain takes over Newport’s grass courts, halting play with 3 matches in progress.

Rain halts play for day at Hall of Fame

Last year’s runner-up Armitraj and former champ Dent win on Newport’s grass courts

Amritraj and Dent cruise in Newport

Top-seeded Fish withdraws from Newport after he’s selected to replace Roddick in Davis Cup

NEWPORT, R.I. — Top-seeded Mardy Fish has withdrawn from the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships after replacing Andy Roddick on the United States Davis Cup team.

Price, Toms win CVS Caremark Charity Classic with 11-under 60

BARRINGTON, R.I. — David Toms returned the favor on Tuesday.

Andrade, Alfredsson combine for 6-under 65 to lead 1st round of Charity Classic

BARRINGTON, R.I. — Rhode Island native Billy Andrade is accustomed to playing golf in less-than-ideal conditions.

Smoltz completes rehab stint by allowing 1 run in 4 innings, set to pitch next week for Boston

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — John Smoltz’s long journey back is nearly over.

Boston RHP Smoltz tosses 6 innings in Pawtucket rehab start, allows 1 hit, 1 run

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — John Smoltz allowed one hit and one run while pitching six innings Saturday for the Pawtucket Red Sox in a rehab start against the Durham Bulls.