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Several local college football teams, including URI and Bryant, have started their seasons with early successes.

The Boston Red Sox's playoff chances are hindered by issues with middle relief, hitting and managerial decisions.

Media consolidation led to layoffs at a local ABC affiliate, including award-winning sports anchor Nick Coit.

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Thinking out loud … while wondering if we take life too seriously? I’ve been told we won’t get out aliv e.

Sure, the Patriots win in Miami exorcised a couple of demons that were overdue to take a hike — one, gaining their first "W" in South Florida since 2019. That’s a big one against a divisional foe. Two, they finally figured out Tua Tagovailoa after losi

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