Sounders top NYCFC 3-1 in 1st leg of Champions League semis
SEATTLE — Albert Rusnák and Jordan Morris scored in the first half, Nicolás Lodeiro converted a penalty kick midway through the second half, and the Seattle Sounders beat New York City FC 3-1 on Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals.
Kevin Durant leads Nets in comeback win over Knicks
NEW YORK — Kevin Durant had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the Brooklyn Nets back from 21 points down to a 110-98 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night that strengthened their chances of the best spot possible next week in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.
Carlson, Ovechkin power Capitals past Lightning 4-3
WASHINGTON — John Carlson scored twice and added two assists for a four-point game, Alex Ovechkin reached 1,400 career points with his 43rd goal of the season and the Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Wednesday night to snap their skid at two.
Young master: ‘Great experience’ for Hilo’s Saito at Augusta
Hilo’s Leo Saito captured third place at the 8th annual Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals on Sunday in the boys 10-11 year-old division at the Augusta National Golf Club, where the Masters kicks off today.
WHO: COVID cases and deaths continue to fall globally
GENEVA — The number of coronavirus cases reported globally has dropped for a second consecutive week and confirmed COVID-19 deaths also fell last week, according to a World Health Organization report issued Wednesday.
Kona Blind and Low Vision Support Group to hold meeting
The Kona Blind and Low Vision Support Group invites members and new folks to an in-person meeting at noon Friday at Hale Halawai off Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona.
HECO continues special medical needs program
Hawaiian Electric has established a permanent program that offers a discounted rate to customers with special medical needs, including those dependent on life-support equipment at home.
