Less-wealthy institutions may be particularly hard hit by the proposed reductions in funding for biomedical research.

Rhode Island and Fordham will meet once again Wednesday in Washington, D.C. in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament.

∎The Rhode Island Rams (18-12, 7-11 Atlantic 10) ended regular-season play on a high note Saturday, beating Fordham 86-67 on Senior Day. The two teams will meet again Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the ...