Sports

Boats at the start of the Newport Bermuda Race

Four Boats to Watch at the Newport Bermuda Race in June

The biennial event returns for its 54th installment and the 100th anniversary of the current host clubs as organizers. [...]
Erica Lush in a headlamp at the bow of a racing sailboat

Erica Lush is forging ahead in the world of competitive sailing

The local sailor will compete in France’s La Solitaire du Figaro — one of the toughest training platforms for offshore racing [...]
Yellow ITHF letters on the lawn at the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Serving Up a New Chapter

The International Tennis Hall of Fame presents a new slate of summer offerings, including an August weekend dedicated to the latest inductees [...]
Newport Country Club clubhouse reflected in a pond

Hallowed Ground: The U.S. Senior Open tees off at Newport Country Club

When the 44th U.S. Senior Open tees off at Newport Country Club in June, it’ll be a marriage of past and present [...]
Two Special Olympics swimmers cheering with medals beside the pool

One Big Family: Special Olympics athletes train together in the pool and on the track

Local Special Olympics athletes and their team, the Sharks, prepare for the Summer Games, which are as much about camaraderie as they area bout competition [...]
Golf instructor helping a boy with his golf bag on a course

More than a game

From the courts to the course, local youths are serving up fresh talent — and a trio of organizations are there to cheer them on [...]
Tommy Paul serving on a grass tennis court in front of the grandstand

Tennis Week is Underway

On the court and off the court, players are enjoying their time in Newport [...]
Panel discussion on stage at The Ocean Race Summit Newport

The Ocean Race Summit: An Homage to Water

The summit, which featured a variety of speakers, highlighted how we are all connected to the ocean [...]
Sailor hanging from the rigging of a racing yacht at sea

Ocean Race Around the World

The Ocean Race began on Jan. 15 and arrives at Newport in May, ideally led by local favorites Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team [...]
Surfer riding a breaking wave, photo by Cate Brown

Chasing Waves

The origins of Newport’s surfing — and surf culture — are the stuff of legends [...]
Spectators in the stands at a grass court tennis tournament

Tennis Week Arrives in Newport

The Infosys Hall of Fame Open 2022 did not disappoint [...]
Two 11th Hour Racing team members in caps aboard a boat

Extreme Sport legends join 11th Hour Racing Team

Big wave surfer Ian Walsh and Olympic snowboarder Elena Hight are sailors for the week [...]