Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
MIAMI — When Shohei Ohtani reached second base after hitting a leadoff double in the bottom of the ninth inning, he immediately looked up at the crowd and waved his arms, in a rare sign of emotion, as if he knew what was coming next.
Roy Fujimoto Scholarship Seeking Applicants
The 21st Annual Roy Fujimoto Senior Scholarship — which is sponsored by the Big Island Interscholastic Federation and KTA Super Stores — is seeking applicants.
NCAA roundup: Nowell, late 3s lift Kansas State past Kentucky in NCAAs
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Markquis Nowell never lost faith, not when Kansas State had hardly anyone left on the roster for a new coach nor when the Wildcats were picked last in the Big 12.
US routs Cuba 14-2 to reach World Baseball Classic final
MIAMI — Trea Turner homered twice to give him a tournament-leading four, and the defending champion United States romped over Cuba 14-2 on Sunday night to reach its second straight World Baseball Classic final.
Logano passes Keselowski on last lap, gives Ford Atlanta win
HAMPTON, Ga. — Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski gave Atlanta and NASCAR a rare clean last-lap battle.
Moore delivers surprise, tops Spieth, Schenk at Innisbrook
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Moore was never really the star attraction Sunday at the Valspar Championship until he had finished hitting all the right shots and posed with the trophy for his first PGA Tour title that sends him to the Masters.
No. 8 seed Arkansas sends defending champ Kansas home
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kansas’ national title defense ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday when Arkansas’ Ricky Council IV made five free throws in the closing seconds and the eighth-seeded Razorbacks beat the No. 1 seed Jayhawks 72-71.
Warriors softball team dominates Wildcats, 27-1
HILO — The Waiakea High School varsity softball team ended its week with a gargantuan, 27-1 home victory over Konawaena High School.
Waiakea Warriors baseball downs Konawaena, 10-6
HILO — Waiakea High School’s varsity baseball team defeated Konawaena High School 10-6 at home Friday evening.
Aston-Reese scores 2 as Maple Leafs beat Hurricanes 5-2
TORONTO (AP) — Zach Aston-Reese scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 Friday night to snap a two-game skid.
Kealakehe Swim Champions
Six years ago when Coach Randy Willis walked out on deck with only eight WaveRider swimmers, his first
South Carolina’s star quintet ready for one last NCAA run
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s “Freshies” are ready for one last dance.
NCAA roundup: Henderson, Princeton stun Arizona 59-55 in NCAA Tournament
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Mitch Henderson’s victory leap that punctuated Princeton’s famed upset over UCLA in 1996 has become an iconic moment. There is a picture of the joyous jump at the school’s practice facility that serves as a constant reminder of what’s possible.
Mets’ Díaz expected to miss season with torn patellar tendon
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz has a torn patellar tendon and is expected to miss the entire season after hurting his right knee while celebrating a victory in the World Baseball Classic.
Kona team wins Haili Volleyball Tournament youth division
HILO — Wednesday night marked the conclusion of the Haili Volleyball Tournament’s youth play, with the championship rounds for each age group played at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Social media madness gives opportunities to Edert and others
While almost everyone in March Madness wants to be this year’s version of reigning national champion Kansas, almost anyone playing over the next three weeks would also love to be this year’s version of Doug Edert.
Pryor, Sacred Heart beat Southern 57-47 in First Four
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kelsey Wood had her second double-double of the season, Ny’Ceara Pryor had 11 points, eight rebounds and a career-high 10 assists and Sacred Heart won its first NCAA Tournament game with a 57-47 victory over Southern on Wednesday night in the First Four.
NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move
After a flurry of moves in the two days ahead of the official start of the NFL free agency period, Aaron Rodgers made the biggest news Wednesday by announcing his intention to play for the New York Jets.
NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for video showing gun in club
MIAMI (AP) — Ja Morant will be back with the Memphis Grizzlies next week, after the NBA handed the All-Star guard an eight-game suspension without pay Wednesday and saying his displaying a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.”
BIIF baseball: Daggers defeat Trojans, 10-1
HILO — Pahoa High School’s varsity baseball team defeated Ka‘u High School 10-1 Tuesday afternoon at Walter Victor Baseball Complex.