Kealakehe clinches 1st BIIF title
KAILUA-KONA As the ball rolled slowly down the first base line it felt like every man, woman and child in the vicinity of Kealakehe High School was holding their breath.
BIIF softball: Kamehameha clinches 8th straight league title
KAILUA-KONA Kamehameha-Hawaii could be given a pass for its lack of celebration after claiming another BIIF Division II softball title.
BIIF softball: Waveriders survive marathon, 8-inning game against Waiakea in D-I championship series
KAILUA-KONA It is safe to say that Waiakea has been a thorn in the side of most of its Division I opponents over the last few years, none more so than Kealakehe.
BIIF softball: Bustamante’s walk-off heroics helps Kamehameha survive Kohala
KAILUA-KONA Kamehamehas Leiloa Bustamante only had one thought as she sent a fly ball to center field during Game 1 of the BIIF Division II championship series on Friday at Kealakehe High School.
Brooke Henderson, Nelly Korda tied for lead in Hawaii
KAPOLEI, Hawaii Defending champion Brooke Henderson shot a 3-under 69 on Friday at blustery Ko Olina Golf Club for a share of the third-round lead with Nelly Korda in the Lotte Championship.
Nelly Korda shoots a 63, leads by 1 at Lotte Championship
KAPOLEI, Hawaii Nelly Korda recorded nine birdies in a bogey-free 63 Wednesday for a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Lotte Championship at Ko Olina Golf Club.
Harden’s triple-double helps Rockets rout Jazz again
HOUSTON James Harden put on an MVP performance with 32 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a second straight rout of the Utah Jazz, 118-98, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins beat Maple Leafs to tie series
TORONTO With the Maple Leafs buzzing and Scotiabank Arena rocking after Toronto tied it early in second period, the Boston Bruins needed a push from their dormant stars.
Gardner slam lifts Yanks over Red Sox 5-3 for 2-game sweep
NEW YORK Brett Gardner smiled through the fog left from a gaudy celebration in the New York Yankees clubhouse, part of the new postgame routine that includes the razzle-dazzle of a smoke machine and strobe lights.
Champions Patriots open against Steelers
NEW YORK The NFLs 100th season will begin with its most classic rivalry and feature the Super Bowl champion Patriots hosting Pittsburgh in the first Sunday night game.
Wilson looking at next decade after new deal with Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. When Russell Wilson and his representatives started negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks on a contract extension, they were looking far beyond five more seasons.
Lightning swept by Columbus after historic regular season
COLUMBUS, Ohio The Tampa Bay Lightning ended up on the wrong side of NHL history, getting swept in the first round of the playoffs after one of the best regular seasons ever.
Yanks beat Red Sox 8-0 in matchup of struggling AL East foes
NEW YORK James Paxton struck out 12 in his first stab at baseballs biggest rivalry, Red Sox ace Chris Sale found his fastball but not better results, and the New York Yankees three-hit Boston 8-0 on Tuesday night in the first game this season between the AL East foes.
Softball: Kealakehe beats Hilo 19-7 in Game 3 of BIIF D-I semis
KAILUA-KONA All the wind, all the rain, none of it seemed to matter in the end as Waiakea and Kealakehe will meet for the fourth consecutive year in the BIIF Division I championship series this weekend.
Ahead of LOTTE Championship, Wie finds inspiration in Woods
Count Michelle Wie among the legions of golf fans who were captivated by Tiger Woods triumphant march at the Masters.
Maui Jim Maui Invitational generates almost $22M for local economy
The 2018 Maui Jim Maui Invitational attracted almost 7,000 visitors and generated $21.99 million in sales statewide. Since the Tournaments inception in 1984, it has contributed more than $250 million to the local island economy, including more than $80 million in the last five years.
Kealakehe’s Titan Oshura claims low medalist at Mauna Lani
With the team competitions locked up, all eyes are turning to individual performances in the final BIIF golf matches before the leagues individual championships, which is set to take place April 28 and April 30.
Leonard, Raptors rout Magic; Murray rallies Nuggets
TORONTO Kept off the scoreboard in a Game 1 defeat, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry was at his finest in Game 2, at least in the eyes of coach Nick Nurse.
Kenya’s Cherono wins Boston Marathon
BOSTON Two-time Boston Marathon champion Lelisa Desisa turned onto Boylston Street with a sliver of a lead, leaning in front of two other runners with the finish line in sight.
Tiger Woods shook up golf at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. Jack Nicklaus was fishing in the Bahamas on Sunday as Tiger Woods resumed circling him in the quest for Nicklaus record of 18 major golf championships. But in his news conference after winning the Masters for his 15th major title, Woods didnt sound exactly bloodthirsty.
