Mayor David Cicilline says college students in Providence should contribute for city services.

Not everyone in Pawtucket was happy to see a former Congressman speak Wednesday night.

A woman is being charged with trying to extort former Providence College coach Rick Pitino.

Jack McClinton scored 25 points to lead Miami to a 78-66 win over Providence in the NIT.

Neither Providence College nor the University of Rhode Island receive an NCAA bid.

The brother of a Providence basketball player who ran onto the court to confront a referee has been given a suspended prison sentence after pleading no contest to disorderly conduct.

Providence might have had a chance against fifth-ranked Louisville if the Friars ever got a shot off.

Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody and Pittsburgh forward Sam Young are repeat selections on the 2008-09 All-Big East First Team.

Providence guard Weyinmi Efejuku has been named the Big East conference Player of the Week.

Providence College survived a late Rutgers rally run to beat the Scarlet Knights 73-66 on Sunday.

Providence upsets No. 1 Pittsburgh for its first win over a top-ranked team since 1976.

Terrence Williams had 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds as No. 7 Louisville overcame a shaky first half and pulled away for a 94-76 victory over Providence .

The brother of a Providence basketball player who ran onto the court to confront a referee has been released from jail.

At Providence, students have renewed their interest in men’s college basketball.

Alex Ruoff scored 24 points and West Virginia beat Providence 86-59.