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Kimberly Palmer: Smart steps to take when helping your grandchildren financially
In his early 20s, Chris Chen’s nephew dreamed of becoming a professional photographer, but to pursue that dream, he needed equipment that cost over $5,000. His nephew worked hard to save $1,500, then his maternal grandmother provided an additional $750. Chen, a certified financial planner in...
Hopkins scores 24, Providence beats Rhode Island 84-69
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins' 24 points helped Providence defeat Rhode Island 84-69 on Saturday night. Hopkins also had seven rebounds for the Friars (7-1). Devin Carter scored 17 points and added 11 rebounds. Jayden Pierre shot 3 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5...
Gaines and Providence host Rhode Island
Rhode Island Rams (5-2) at Providence Friars (6-1) Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Friars -14.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Providence plays the Rhode Island Rams after Ticket Gaines scored 21 points in...
Pinzon's 15 help Bryant beat Brown 69-66
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon's 15 points helped Bryant defeat Brown 69-66 on Friday night. Pinzon was 6 of 13 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (5-4). Sherif Kenney was 4 of 13 shooting (1 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 11 points. Earl Timberlake had...
Laryn Edwards goes from coach to player for Providence women's basketball team
NEW YORK (AP) — Laryn Edwards admitted she was a little nervous before stepping onto the court for Providence's game at Columbia on Wednesday morning. It's hard to blame her since it was Edwards' first game in 20 months. She graduated from Loyola, Md., in 2022 after...
Providence hosts Rhode Island after Gaines' 21-point game
Rhode Island Rams (5-2) at Providence Friars (6-1) Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence plays the Rhode Island Rams after Ticket Gaines scored 21 points in Providence's 86-52 victory against the Wagner Seahawks. The...
Kenney and Bryant host Brown
Bryant Bulldogs (4-4) at Brown Bears (2-6) Providence, Rhode Island; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bryant visits the Brown Bears after Sherif Kenney scored 25 points in Bryant's 108-74 victory against the Springfield (MA) Pride. The Bears have gone 1-1...
Providence secures 86-52 victory against Wagner
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Davonte Gaines' 21 points helped Providence defeat Wagner 86-52 on Tuesday night. Gaines also contributed five assists for the Friars (6-1). Bryce Hopkins scored 20 points and added six rebounds. Josh Oduro finished 5 of 8 from the field to finish with 12...
Oduro leads Providence against Wagner after 29-point performance
Wagner Seahawks (2-3) at Providence Friars (5-1) Providence, Rhode Island; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Friars -20.5; over/under is 125 BOTTOM LINE: Providence takes on the Wagner Seahawks after Josh Oduro scored 29 points in...
Providence defeats Lehigh 78-64
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Josh Oduro scored 29 points, Bryce Hopkins had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Providence defeated Lehigh 78-64 on Friday night. Oduro also had seven rebounds for the Friars (5-1). Devin Carter added 10 points. The Mountain Hawks (1-5) were led...
