Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades. Chauncey Billups was a clutch guard and Finals MVP for the Detroit Pistons.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women’s Final Four. South Carolina awaits
CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark eventually found a way.
Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The final result showed UConn winning its 11th straight NCAA Tournament game by at least 13 points.
Zach Edey and Purdue power their way into NCAA title game, beating N.C. State 63-50
GLENDALE, Ariz. — There was more than one team that came to the Final Four with a dream — more than one team hoping to add its own unforgettable chapter to college basketball’s colorful history book.
Purdue’s Zach Edey is the overwhelming choice for 2nd straight AP Player of the Year award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The child who wanted Zach Edey’s autograph during his Purdue recruiting trip apparently saw something others missed.
South Carolina tops NC State in Final Four to reach NCAA title game
CLEVELAND — The South Carolina Gamecocks aren’t done dancing just yet.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson edges UConn’s Dan Hurley for AP coach of the year
There was a moment during the NCAA Tournament, when top-seeded Houston was well on its way to a 40-point rout of No. 16 seed Longwood, that helps to capture why the Cougars have become so dominant under Kelvin Sampson.
Athletics announce plans to play the next 3 seasons in minor league park near Sacramento
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics will leave Oakland after this season and play temporarily at a minor league park near Sacramento until their planned new stadium in Las Vegas is built.
NBA greats Steve Kerr, Steve Nash among US owners hoping for Spain’s Mallorca to win Copa del Rey
Ask Andy Kohlberg, one of the American owners of Spanish club Mallorca along with NBA greats Steve Kerr and Steve Nash, if he recommends soccer club-ownership in Europe, and he’ll give you a straight answer.
BIIF spring sports: Trojans beat ‘Riders on road; Cougars earn first win
KAILUA-KONA — The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) spring sports season continued on Wednesday across the isle.
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons
CLEVELAND — Their memories are blurry.
Julius Randle needs surgery on right shoulder, will miss the rest of New York Knicks’ season
NEW YORK — Julius Randle needs surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, a crushing blow for a New York Knicks team that was surging before the All-Star forward was hurt in January.
Runnin’ with Rani: Lavaman is here! Catch up with the race director
Nearly 1300 athletes will descend upon the beautiful Waikoloa Beach Resort on Sunday as the iconic Lavaman Olympic Distance Triathlon will celebrate 25th years of swim-bike-run.
LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot, says ‘I didn’t want to be basic’
Bayou Barbie is WNBA bound.
The Buffalo Bills agree to trade top receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are trading their top receiving threat, Stefon Diggs, to the Houston Texans in a deal that was agreed to on Wednesday.
MLB roundup: Eovaldi strikes out 8 in 7 shutout innings as Rangers beat Rays 4-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi struck out eight in seven shutout innings. Corey Seager homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Wednesday.
BIIF volleyball: Kanu earns first win, Hilo escapes KSH on road
KAILUA-KONA — Kanu o ka ‘Aina boys volleyball traveled south to play Makua Lani Christian Academy on Tuesday at Old Airport for some Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) action, and took care of business quite handedly. Kanu swept the Lions by scores of 25-19, 25-19 and 25-15 for its first win of 2024.
BIIF baseball and softball: ‘Riders run-rule Trojans to stay unbeaten
KAILUA-KONA — Hits, hits and more hits.
Rainbows use ensemble cast to drub HPU
A pitching cast of nine boosted the Hawaii baseball team to Tuesday night’s 10-1 victory over Hawaii Pacific at Les Murakami Stadium.
NC State’s Final Four double has Wolfpack fans howling with March Madness delight
RALEIGH, N.C. — The grave sits perched on a hill in the historic 72-acre Oakwood Cemetery near downtown. It bears “Valvano” carved in large letters on polished black stone, honoring North Carolina State’s charismatic coach who sold big dreams then lived them in an unforgettable run to the 1983 national championship.