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Bruises, Costumes, and Aliases: Providence's Alternative Sports Leagues

article by 
Josie Morway
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Josie Morway and Curt Allan

No summer is complete without the borderline hysteria of devoted fans, the intensity of passionate competition, and the ubiquitous, sticky appeal of concession food at a good game. Providence's professional and college teams have offered all of this for decades, but it's two other, more eccentric sports – kickball and roller derby - that are now captivating a wider and wider audience in this most creative of capitals.

Roller Derby: Risking Rink Burn for Fun and Glory

Kickball Combines Sports and Theater

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