Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, win 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1
ORLANDO, Fla. — After never even having a lead in Cleveland, the Orlando Magic came back with the biggest postseason victory ever over the Cavaliers.
Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
LOS ANGELES — With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA.
Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell’s palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing with injuries all season.
Runnin’ with Rani: Big Island’s Century Ride
KOHALA COAST — More than 50 cycling enthusiasts from around the island and Oahu converged Saturday at Spencer Beach Park for an unforgettable experience on two wheels — Big Island’s Century Ride.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye make it four NFL drafts with quarterbacks going 1-3
DETROIT — Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.
Two more Kea‘au senior football players sign to colleges
For the second time in the past two weeks, a pair of Kea‘au High senior football players inked college commitments — as center Josh Nihoa and receiver Sean Randall held a ceremony announcing their pledges to play for Santa Rosa Junior College on Thursday afternoon at the Kea‘au HS gym.
BIIF boys volleyball: DI regular season wraps up, seeds set for BIIF tournament
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Division I boys volleyball season wrapped up Wednesday night with a couple of matchups on the eastern part of the isle. Playoffs are slated to begin 6 p.m. Monday for semifinals, followed by the championship match at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hilo High School. The top-four teams in the division will qualify for a playoff berth.
Toughman season off to hot start
It was a successful start to another season of youth kickbocing as Toughman Hawaii Next Generation held its first show of the year last Saturday in Hilo.
OKC wins Game 2 over Pels, takes 2-0 series lead
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
BIIF softball playoffs: Four teams advance to title round
KAILUA-KONA — The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Division I and II softball semifinal playoffs continued Wednesday afternoon across the isle, with all of the winning teams advancing to the championship round — which starts early next month.
DII boys volleyball playoffs kick off today
The 2024 Central Pacific Bank/Big Island Interscholastic Association Division II boys volleyball playoffs begin today, as four teams — all of which happen to be from the isle’s north side — will clash in the first round tonight in Waimea.
Reardon: ‘Bows have climbed midseason mountains before
In coach Rich Hill’s first two years as the University of Hawaii baseball coach, the Rainbows heated up around the middle of both seasons.
First-round picks could be on the trading block on Day 1 of the NFL draft
The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
BOSTON — Tyler Herro had 24 points and 14 assists, hitting six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers, to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
BIIF sports: Helm, Sailer win BIIF tiles; Warriors rout Trojans
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation’s (BIIF) golf season wrapped up Monday afternoon at The Club at Hokuli’a with the boys and girls individual championships’ final round.
US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI’s botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
BIIF softball: ‘Riders, Warriors roll in opening BIIF playoff games
KAILUA-KONA — The Central Pacific Bank/Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Division I and Division II softball playoff semifinals began on Tuesday as high seeds hosted low seeds to start their best-of-three series.
UH men’s basketball associate head coach joins Long Beach State
Associate head coach John Montgomery is leaving the University of Hawaii men’s basketball team to join Chris Acker’s coaching staff at Long Beach State.
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
MINNEAPOLIS — Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series on Tuesday night.
Trocheck and Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Caps for 2-0 series lead
NEW YORK — Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.