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September 7, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Pinch-hitter Nick Sogard lined a late tiebreaking, two-run double, Aroldis Chapman extended his hitless streak to 17 appearances by striking out four in the ninth inning and Alex Cora got his 600th win as Boston manager when the Red Sox rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/cora-gets-600th-win-with-red-sox-sogard-hits-2-run-double-in-9th-of-7-4-win-over-diamondbacks/">Cora gets 600th win with Red Sox, Sogard hits 2-run double in 9th of 7-4 win over Diamondbacks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

September 7, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — With his team leading by 10 points and facing a long third down late in the fourth, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was calm. Find a way to pick up a first down and eat some clock, and the Patriots would be left in desperation mode. But a three-and-out could [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/geno-smith-passes-for-362-yards-and-a-td-in-raiders-debut-as-vegas-thwarts-patriots-20-13/">Geno Smith passes for 362 yards and a TD in Raiders debut as Vegas thwarts Patriots 20-13</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

September 7, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>The first week of September brought another strong slate of sales across Newport County, highlighted by a $14,000,000+ transaction on Wellington Avenue in Newport. In total, 23 residential properties closed (as published in the statewide MLS), spanning from landmark estates to classic cottages and condominiums. The range in price points is a clear reflection of [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/what-sold-a-look-at-23-recent-sales-across-newport-county-sept-1-5/">What Sold: A look at 23 recent sales across Newport County (Sept. 1 &#8211; 5)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

September 7, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>Sluggish. That’s the word that best describes the state of the economy in New England and Rhode Island, on the heels of what has been widely described as a troubling national jobs report. The national economy added just 22,000 jobs in August, well below the 76,000 that had been projected, according to the Bureau of [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/local-and-regional-economy-sluggish/">Local and regional economy: ‘Sluggish’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

September 7, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>Senior quarterback Thomas Fallon threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns Saturday as Salve Regina University football opened its 2025 season with a convincing 34-13 victory over UMass Dartmouth at Toppa Field. The Seahawks (1-0) took control early and never looked back against the Corsairs (0-1) in a matchup that renewed a rivalry dormant since [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/salve-regina-opens-season-with-dominant-34-13-win-over-umass-dartmouth/">Salve Regina opens season with dominant 34-13 win over UMass Dartmouth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

September 7, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Devin Farrell passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns to guide Rhode Island to a 31-17 victory over Stony Brook on Saturday night after thunderstorms delayed the start. Farrell completed 20 of 34 passes for the Rams (2-0, 2-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Enda Kirby kicked a 22-yard field goal and [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/devin-farrell-leads-rhode-island-to-31-17-victory-over-stony-brook/">Devin Farrell leads Rhode Island to 31-17 victory over Stony Brook</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

September 7, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Pfaadt pitched six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Saturday night. Arizona scored three runs in the second against Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito (10-3), aided by an error by Trevor Story. Jake McCarthy drove in two runs for [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/pfaadt-pitches-6-strong-innings-as-diamondbacks-beat-red-sox-5-1/">Pfaadt pitches 6 strong innings as Diamondbacks beat Red Sox 5-1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

September 7, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Brennan Myer threw three touchdowns and Bryce Soli kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired and FCS-member Bryant rallied to stun UMass 27-26 on Saturday. It was Bryant&#8217;s first win over an FBS program Myer, who threw for 318 yards, overcame a pair of interceptions, and in the third quarter, [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/myer-soli-complete-fcs-member-bryants-27-26-comeback-win-over-umass/">Myer, Soli complete FCS-member Bryant&#8217;s 27-26 comeback win over UMass</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

September 6, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>Sadie Emma Asher, 24, passed away on September 4th, 2025. Born in Newport and raised in Middletown, Sadie brought light and warmth to every life she touched. She is survived by her parents, Robert Asher and Laura Byam; her cherished siblings, Maddie Pirri, Aidan Asher, and Blair Borgeson; her beloved grandparents, Judith Asher and Kenneth [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/obituary-sadie-emma-asher/">Obituary: Sadie Emma Asher</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

September 6, 2025

<figure></figure> <p>Starting today, What&#8217;sUpNewp readers can now listen to select stories on our website with the launch of Everlit, an AI-powered audio reading feature that transforms our written journalism into accessible audio content. When you visit one of our featured stories, you&#8217;ll notice a sleek audio player positioned prominently below the headline. Simply click the triangular [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/09/listen-up-newport-whatsupnewp-adds-audio-reading-feature/">Listen up, Newport: What&#8217;sUpNewp adds audio reading feature</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>