BIIF track and field competes at HPA for the second time
WAIMEA — The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) hosted its sixth meet of the track and field season on Saturday at Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
Former Kentucky swimmers sue ex-coaches, AD Mitch Barnhart, alleging ‘sexually hostile environment’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Two former Kentucky swim team members have sued the school, former coach Lars Jorgensen and athletic director Mitch Barnhart, alleging sexual assaults including rape by the former coach and claiming the school “purposefully” disregarded multiple credible reports of inappropriate sexual relationships.
The NBA play-in games are set. It’ll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days. Stephen Curry and Golden State will head back to Sacramento to face elimination again. And the Miami Heat are back in the play-in, which started their run to the NBA Finals last year.
Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler spent more time looking at his feet than any of the white leaderboards at Augusta National, all of them showing what everyone was watching — a Masters champion again, the undisputed best player in golf.
Coming up: Toughman youth kickboxing returns this weekend to Hilo
The new season of Toughman Hawaii Next Generation youth kickboxing will begin this weekend, on Saturday at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Ka ‘Umeke wins nailbiter; KSH sweeps Waiakea
Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) boys volleyball continued over the weekend across the isle.
BIIF baseball/softball: Waiakea wins in Waimea; Dragons destroy Trojans
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation baseball and softball season continued over the weekend from all across the island.
Coyotes sale to Utah Jazz owner expected next week, Arizona to get expansion team, AP source says
TEMPE. Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes will likely be sold to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith shortly after the team’s final game and will include a provision guaranteeing current owner Alex Meruelo an expansion team if a new arena is built within five years, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Retiring Chairman Sean McManus leaves CBS Sports with its critical properties locked up long-term
Sean McManus has had little time to reflect on his nearly 27 1/2-year tenure leading CBS Sports. Over the past month, there has been the men’s NCAA Tournament and this weekend’s coverage of the Masters.
Scottie Scheffler leads Masters by 1 shot on a wild day of movement
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler made one last birdie and let out one big exhale Saturday on a wild day of charges and collapses at the Masters, giving him a 1-under 71 and a one-shot lead over two-time major champion Collin Morikawa.
Golf has a ratings problem, and the Masters could shine a light on why viewers are tuning out
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Golf has a ratings problem.
Jackson Holliday, baseball’s top-rated prospect, makes MLB debut for Orioles at Fenway Park
BOSTON (AP) — After his rapid rise to the majors, Jackson Holliday was given a particularly meaningful number with the Baltimore Orioles.
BIIF track and field: Head reaching new heights at HPA
WAIMEA — Consistent success has always been one of the hardest obstacles in sports. It requires loads of determination, repetition and confidence. Most athletes are unable to reach these heights, but for Hawaii Preparatory Academy field athlete Elaina Head, unparalleled success has been a commonality thus far in her high school career.
BIIF sports: Ka‘u wins road match; Ka Makani beats Dragons
WAIMEA — Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s boys volleyball team won a competitive first set against Ka‘u High by a score of 25-21, but Ka Makani could not recover afterward, as the Trojans took control and won the remaining three sets — 25-18, 28-26 and 27-25.
Before murder charges tarnished his legacy, O.J. Simpson was one of the NFL’s greatest running backs
Long before the Bronco chase gripped a national television audience and the “Trial of the Century” captivated the country, O.J. Simpson was making his mark on the football field.
Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto’s Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
NEW YORK — Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City’s enthusiasm endures
SALT LAKE CITY — The International Olympic Committee was effusive in its support Wednesday for a decadeslong effort to bring back the Winter Games to Utah’s capital city in 2034.
Reardon: Tua has always been one to work and improve on, off field
HONOLULU — At the end of his inaugural camp, the Miami Dolphins quarterback spoke to young football players about being in his shoes some day.
BIIF sports: Bulls win road match against Lions; Wildcats spilt
KAILUA-KONA — Parker boys volleyball traveled south to the Kona proper to face Makua Lani on Tuesday night at Old Airport for the Lions’ senior night, and the Bulls handled business. Parker won in straight sets — 25-18, 25-11 and 25-13.
Clark Effect: Ratings and attendance boost could be on way for WNBA
NEW YORK — The basketball world can’t get enough of Caitlin Clark and now that the college season is over, next up is the WNBA draft. While there is no drama about whether the Iowa guard will be the top pick, there is excitement about her arrival.