BIIF sports: Golf plays at KCC; Wildcats roll over Ka Makani
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) kicked off another week of spring sports Monday across the isle, ranging from baseball and volleyball games to a golf outing on the sunny west side.
NCAA president: prop betting on college athletes ‘enormously problematic’
GLENDALE, Ariz. — NCAA President Charlie Baker has already been pushing for states with legal wagering to ban betting on individual performances for college athletes.
Mavs co-stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are working on a better plot after last year’s flop
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic draped their arms over each other in a pseudo-embrace, smiles of exhaustion on the faces of the co-stars of the Dallas Mavericks.
BIIF track season approaches midway point at KSH
As the BIIF track and field season approaches its midpoint, the isle’s athletes continue to break records and rank among the best in the state, and even among the best in the country.
Hilo man completes all six major world marathons
Running three marathons in a year would be a hefty feat for anyone.
UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
GLENDALE, Ariz. — UConn delivered the latest of its suffocating basketball beatdowns Monday night, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships.
The keys for tonight’s national title game between UConn and Purdue
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A March Madness comparatively bereft of drama has come down to UConn and Purdue.
Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
ATLANTA — Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record.
South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa 87-75
CLEVELAND — Kamilla Cardoso delivered once again for Dawn Staley and South Carolina.
BIIF softball and baseball: KSH, Honoka‘a dominate weekend slate
Big Island Inter-scholastic Federation (BIIF) baseball and softball continued over the weekend across the isle.
BIIF boys volleyball: ‘Riders win nailbiter in five sets; Kona, Kohala and HPA sweep
KEALAKEHE — In a nailbiting match of back-and-forth affairs, Kealakehe boys volleyball was able to prevail over Kea‘au on Saturday in four sets at home — beating the Cougars for the second time this season.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women’s Final Four. South Carolina awaits
CLEVELAND (AP) — Caitlin Clark eventually found a way.
Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades. Chauncey Billups was a clutch guard and Finals MVP for the Detroit Pistons.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women’s Final Four. South Carolina awaits
CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark eventually found a way.
Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The final result showed UConn winning its 11th straight NCAA Tournament game by at least 13 points.
Zach Edey and Purdue power their way into NCAA title game, beating N.C. State 63-50
GLENDALE, Ariz. — There was more than one team that came to the Final Four with a dream — more than one team hoping to add its own unforgettable chapter to college basketball’s colorful history book.
Purdue’s Zach Edey is the overwhelming choice for 2nd straight AP Player of the Year award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The child who wanted Zach Edey’s autograph during his Purdue recruiting trip apparently saw something others missed.
South Carolina tops NC State in Final Four to reach NCAA title game
CLEVELAND — The South Carolina Gamecocks aren’t done dancing just yet.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson edges UConn’s Dan Hurley for AP coach of the year
There was a moment during the NCAA Tournament, when top-seeded Houston was well on its way to a 40-point rout of No. 16 seed Longwood, that helps to capture why the Cougars have become so dominant under Kelvin Sampson.
Athletics announce plans to play the next 3 seasons in minor league park near Sacramento
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics will leave Oakland after this season and play temporarily at a minor league park near Sacramento until their planned new stadium in Las Vegas is built.