BIIF basketball: Warriors, Dragons earn first wins
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) basketball season kicked off this week after Hilo’s preseason tournament last weekend.
How unattainable is Geno Auriemma’s career wins record at UConn? A challenger is at least 15 years away
STORRS, Conn. — With a victory over Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night, UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma can add yet another title to his ever-growing legacy: Winningest coach in the history of college basketball.
Celts spoil Cavs’ unbeaten start
BOSTON — The drama arrived late, but with enough intensity to fulfill the game’s immense promise.
Braves’ Chris Sale, Tigers’ Tarik Skubal collect Cy Young Awards for dominant seasons
Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers culminated dominant seasons by winning the Cy Young Awards of their respective leagues, as announced Wednesday night by Major League Baseball.
BIIF cheer: Vikings place second at co-ed states
On Nov. 13 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hilo High School’s cheerleading team achieved an impressive second-place finish in the COED division of the 2024 Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Cheerleading Championships.
Jets fire general manager Joe Douglas; Woody Johnson names Phil Savage interim GM
NEW YORK — More than a month after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh, he has made another change.
Tyrese Maxey reportedly called out Joel Embiid during Sixers’ lengthy postgame team meeting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Details have emerged from the 76ers team meeting that delayed coach Nick Nurse’s postgame news conference and locker-room player interviews by more than an hour Monday after a 106-89 loss at the Miami Heat, which dropped their record to a dreadful 2-11.
Poipu Bay Golf Course completes greenside bunker restoration project
POIPU — Kauai’s Poipu Bay Golf Course announced that all 18-holes of its course are officially reopened, after an extensive greenside bunker restoration project aimed at enhancing the playing experience and preserving the course’s historical integrity. The project, which began in mid-August, revitalized Poipu Bay’s iconic greenside bunkers, ensuring they met modern standards while honoring their original design.
BIIF volleyball: Galletes signs to CSUEB
KEALAKEKUA — Starting to play volleyball at 12 years old, Konawaena senior outside hitter and middle blocker Kaitea Galletes knew immediately that she wanted to be in it for the long haul.
BIIF football: Warriors season ends, Mules to play Kona in state semis
Fifth-seeded Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i football’s season ended Saturday night against No. 4 Roosevelt. The outing was low-scoring and a defensive battle, but the Rough Riders found life in the second half that the Warriors ultimately couldn’t counter.
PHOTOS: Hoops season kickoff continues at Hilo
By Tim Wright
Eagles win sixth straight, outlast Commanders
PHILADELPHIA — C.J. Gardner-Johnson sauntered in from the scene of a sixth straight win and delivered a message as cold as the foggy air escaping his lips.
BIIF football: Warriors rested, ready to go in state playoffs
Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i football had no breaks throughout the 2024 season.
Konawaena seeking spring sports coaches
The Konawaena High School Athletic Department is now taking applications for the following Athletic Coaching positions:
Hilo’s Aloha Aces clinch national title on the mainland
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Hilo’s Aloha Aces USTA 6.0 18-and-Over Mixed Doubles Tennis Team made the entire Big Island proud earlier this month, and is now a national champion.
Richardson to start for Colts for remainder of season
The Indianapolis Colts are going back to Anthony Richardson. The 2023 No. 4 pick will regain his spot as the team’s starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets and for the rest of the season, coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday.
Steph Curry steals the show for Warriors in emotional Klay Thompson homecoming
SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry and Draymond Green each hugged Klay Thompson after a heartfelt pregame tribute to their former teammate.
