James Bessette

@universityofri Public Information Specialist, former longtime R.I. news journalist. Email me at [email protected]. Opinions are mine.

[James Bessette @James_Bessette]

The Announcement: On to Chapter 2.

#VolumeUp

[Ryan Center Wifi @KeaneyBlueBlood]

#BRAND in NH

[James Bessette @James_Bessette]

A major loss for Boston sports radio.

RIP Eddie Andelman.

[James Stewart ☝️ @IAmJamesStewart]

Eddie Andelman has passed away

[Boston Radio Watch®️ @bostonradio]

Happy TT30 Day!

15 years ago tonight, June 15, 2011, the Boston Bruins defeated Vancouver Canucks, 4-0, in Game 7 to win their sixth Stanley Cup.

Legendary Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs MVP.🐐🐐🐐🐐

[Michael Raimondi @mraimonditv]

The Tartan Army can stay in Boston forever 😂

@TartanArmyGroup #Scotland

@boston25

[Rhode Island FC @RhodeIslandFC]

JOB DONE IN LEESBURG 🤩

[Ryan P. McCormack Director of Scouting-Asst. Coach @CoachRMcCormack]

Current Mood during both Prospect Camp Season & Summer OV Season here @RhodyFootball ....

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

Scottish fans had to go see the historic sites in Boston, so they made sure to stop by the viral slide…..with bagpipes of course

[Thomas J Quinlan IV @TommyQuinlan_IV]

This is the most fun I’ve ever had

A) in this business.

B) watching soccer.

I’m so proud of Providence having an electric watch party. At least a couple thousand in attendance which should be make for a great second match viewing.

If you’re an OG, tonight’s for you.

[James Bessette @James_Bessette]

Got to cross off a big bucket list show tonight.

@billburr was hilarious tonight at his Centreville Bank Stadium show. Warm night as all hell, but building was packed and laughs were aplenty!

[Rhody WBB @rhody_wbb]

!! almost sold out !!

register for @coachmull2 elite camp today to guarantee your spot! 🏀🐏

[Rhody WBB @rhody_wbb]

calling all former Rams ‼️🗣️🐏

let's connect! join us for an alumnae zoom on June 24 at 7 pm. email coach @cfabulous11 to RSVP!

[Zach Austin @zachaustinpxp]

#URI picks up their third 2026 commit in Spanish forward Naiara Martinez.

Martinez completed with the Spanish National Team in the 2024 FIBA U16 Women’s Eurobasket. She will join Katie Liggio and Alex Newson in the Rams’ incoming freshman class.

[James Bessette @James_Bessette]

Now everyone knows what Celtics fans feel when games go awry because the team refuses to stop shooting 3s even when they stop falling.

Credit to the Knicks on an amazing comeback. But big comebacks always take two to tango.

One team being poised. The other becoming unraveled.

[Connie Carberg @ConnieScouts]

Great job by @RealMikeWilbon on @notthefakeSVP after the game on dumbest team ever tonight! #NBA

[James Bessette @James_Bessette]

@TommyQuinlan_IV @NBC10 Congrats Tommy!

[Rhode Island Fire Alerts @FireAlertsRI]

Providence Fire operated at this auto fire on 95 North bypass at 12:30pm

[Thomas J Quinlan IV @TommyQuinlan_IV]

Holy shit. Massive car fire on the highway near the mall going north.

[Rhody WBB @rhody_wbb]

A familiar name is back in Kingston. 👀 welcome to Rhody, @Lilly_Phillips4‼️

🗞️ https://t.co/bGOkSKpVCl

[Boston Radio Watch®️ @bostonradio]

40 years ago today, June 8, 1986, Boston Celtics won their 16th title, hammering Houston Rockets 114–97 in Game 6.

Many still call that ’86 group the greatest Celtics team ever.

Larry Bird dropped a 29p‑12a‑11r triple‑double and took home Finals MVP.

And hard as it is to believe now, that clincher tipped off at 1 pm ET on a Sunday.

[Rhode Island FC @RhodeIslandFC]

Three points on Kids Night ☝️

[Jim Fleming @coachflem]

Outstanding work done by URI students Mike Allan, Ryan Ring and Devin Farrell (QB 1) led by URI adjunct professor Jim McGwin from our outstanding college of business. Go Rhody!!!