Vulcans burst through for 2-0 season-opening victory
HILO — After a scoreless first half, the Hawai’i Hilo men’s soccer team burst through for a pair of goals to down Cal State Dominguez Hills, 2-0, Thursday afternoon in a non-conference season opener at the Vulcan Soccer Field.
We know more about quarterbacks’ arms than ever. Can NFL teams take advantage?
When Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen comes across video of himself throwing passes for the University of Wyoming, he swears he does not recognize that guy.
51st Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race a striking success
KAILUA-KONA — Earlier this week, the 51st annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race — the world’s largest outrigger event — wrapped up at Kailua Pier, and the five-day event was nothing short of spectacular.
BIIF volleyball: Dragons win nailbiter; Vikings sweep
Honoka‘a 3, Kealakehe 2
Henderson: Small field, big heart at 38th annual Ali‘i Challenge
The Ali‘i Challenge continues to be the Big Island’s most iconic long-distance swim race as after nearly four decades, athletes are still inspired to tick off this bucket list event.
Chiefs eye Super Bowl three-peat, Jets’ Rodgers set for takeoff
The NFL season kicks off this week with the Kansas City Chiefs eyeing an unprecedented run of dominance, San Francisco 49ers still stinging from their Super Bowl loss and Aaron Rodgers hoping to showcase his pre-injury form with the New York Jets.
Caitlin Clark gets 2nd career triple-double as Fever top Sparks
Rookie Caitlin Clark collected 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double, lifting the Indiana Fever to a 93-86 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday in Indianapolis.
BIIF volleyball: Warriors win doubleheader, HPA vs. Kanu to play tonight
Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i girls volleyball made quick work of its doubleheader Tuesday night at home in Kea‘au. The Warriors made up for their postponed match from the island’s tropical storms from two weekends ago.
Need for change is a tough sell for many teams
Fans in several cities with MLB teams want change — ownership changes, in some cases, but front office changes, at the very least.
Jessica Pegula knocks out top-ranked Iga Swiatek to earn spot in US Open semifinal
NEW YORK — World No. 1 Iga Swiatek crashed out of the US Open as American Jessica Pegula finally ended her Grand Slam quarterfinal hoodoo on her seventh attempt.
Athlete’s corner: Tolleson makes Big Island history
It all started for Taiana Tolleson as a 6 year old.
Fritz rises to the occasion to oust Zverev and reach first U.S. Open semi-final
NEW YORK — American Taylor Fritz prevailed 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) in a gripping slugfest against fourth seed Alexander Zverev at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday to move into the U.S. Open semi-finals for the first time.
Chicago Hope: GM Ryan Poles, QB Caleb Williams determined to make Bears winners
CHICAGO — In the NFL, nobody wins without a game-changing quarterback. The Chicago Bears understand the nuance of that statement impossibly well.
BIIF football: Wildcats wash Waveriders in crosstown matchup, HPA routs in opener
KAILUA-KONA — Konawaena football displayed brillancy on both ends of the field in its 56-0 rout of Kealakehe on Friday night at Waverider Stadium.
Back in business: Ehunui girls volleyball returns to BIIF
KAILUA-KONA — After a seven-year hiatus, Ke Kula ‘O ‘Ehunuikaimalino girls volleyball is back in business.
PHOTOS: Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race
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Gauff solves Svitolina test to reach U.S. Open fourth round
NEW YORK — Defending champion Coco Gauff was tested early but righted the ship in time to secure a spot in the last 16 at the U.S. Open with a confidence-boosting 3-6 6-3 6-3 victory over plucky Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Friday.
Dolphins sign coach Mike McDaniel to multi-year contract extension
The Miami Dolphins have stamped their approval of coach Mike McDaniel for the long haul.
Did Deion’s Colorado show progress in opening win? Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter deliver
BOULDER, Colo. — Minutes earlier, Deion Sanders’ Colorado team had survived a frantic final drive from a proud North Dakota State team. The Buffaloes snapped a six-game losing streak and avoided a disastrous opener with the 31-26 win Thursday night.
