Retief Goosen takes the lead of Mitsubishi Electric Championship after first round
With consecutive rounds of success and an old putter in his bag, familiarity was the key to Retief Goosen’s success at Hualalai Golf Course on Thursday.
Amid cancellation talk, Tokyo Olympics ‘focused on hosting’
TOKYO — IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled.
Runnin’ with Rani: Weber keeps the momentum flowing into the new year
The new year is already starting off on a positive note for Kailua-Kona’s Franz Weber — a sports enthusiast, community advocate, and avid cyclist who averages 9,500 miles a year on his bicycle.
Sports Briefs: 01-22-21
Late entry Brandon Hagy opens with 64 at the American Express
Organizers hope to get players back on soccer pitch soon
For the Hawaii Prep girls Division II soccer dynasty, every one of the past seven years has been “the year.”
Philip Rivers, 39, retires from NFL after 17 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS — When Philip Rivers first started tossing footballs as a high-school ball boy, he heaved them any way he could. The throwing motion stuck — and success soon followed.
Ovechkin on COVID list, Capitals fined $100K
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and three other Washington Capitals players were added to the NHL’s COVID-19 list Wednesday and the team was fined $100,000 by the league for violating coronavirus protocols, including a gathering in a hotel room.
Top 25 capsules: Friars beat No. 11 Creighton; Georgia Tech tops No. 20 Clemson
OMAHA, Neb. — Nate Watson scored a career-high 29 points and Providence turned back Creighton each time it pulled close, beating the 11th-ranked Bluejays 74-70 on Wednesday night.
Padres bring Musgrove home in 3-team trade with Bucs, Mets
SAN DIEGO — It turns out that Joe Musgrove was prescient when, at 18, he got a tattoo of a baseball with the San Diego Padres’ logo in it, along with his last name and the year he was born.
UConn routs Butler 103-35, Auriemma passes Summitt in wins
STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma says he would rather still be coaching against the late Pat Summitt than moving past her on the all-time wins list.
Versatile transfer accepts offer to join University of Hawaii football team
A multi-skilled offensive player has accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Hawaii football team.
Crosby’s OT goal lifts Penguins past Capitals 5-4
PITTSBURGH — The Penguins spent the better part of 30 minutes skating in slush. They surrendered a three-on-none break. Twice, they fell behind by two goals. They played the third period with just four defensemen after injuries to a pair of regulars.
Top 25 capsules: No. 2 Baylor still unbeaten with 77-69 win over No. 9 Kansas
WACO, Texas — Jared Butler had a season-high 30 points and eight assists as No. 2 Baylor remained undefeated with a 77-69 victory Monday night over No. 9 Kansas, which has lost consecutive Big 12 games for the first time in nearly eight years.
NBA capsules: Nets edge Bucks 125-123 in matchup of Eastern powers
NEW YORK — Kevin Durant made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 seconds left, James Harden had 34 points and 12 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets edged the Milwaukee Bucks 125-123 on Monday night.
Jon Arnett, star college and NFL running back, dies at 85
LOS ANGELES — Jon Arnett, one of Southern California’s greatest running backs who went on to become a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 85.
Three more COVID-19 cases linked to Australian Open arrivals
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has ruled out any change in the best-of-five set format for men’s singles matches at the season-opening tennis major as three more COVID-19 cases were reported among the international arrivals for the tournament.
Tennessee fires Pruitt, nine others for ‘serious’ NCAA issues
The Tennessee football program is starting over yet again, this time after coach Jeremy Pruitt and nine others were fired Monday for cause when an internal investigation found what the university chancellor called “serious violations of NCAA rules.”
Brady vs Rodgers, possibly Mahomes vs. Allen in title games
Tom Brady will take on Aaron Rodgers in a matchup of quarterback legends in the NFC title game.
72 tennis players in lockdown after virus cases on flights
The number of players in hard quarantine swelled to 72 ahead of the Australian Open after a fifth positive coronavirus test was returned from the charter flights bringing players, coaches, officials and media to Melbourne for the season-opening tennis major.
The Bright Side: The curious case of MAnon
The only thing one might say besides “Really?” could be, “Well, I guess it was bound to happen in these days and times.”
