What would it take for a reliever to win the Cy Young award today? Can it be done?
In 2016, from the start of May until late August, a span of 43 outings, Baltimore Orioles closer Zack Britton held the opposition without an earned run, eventually finishing the season with a 0.54 earned run average and an MLB-leading 47 saves in 47 chances.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese meet again when Fever visit Sky
It’s Caitlin Clark against Angel Reese for the fifth time in 2024 when the Indiana Fever travel to Chicago to face the Sky on Friday night.
Steph Curry agrees to Warriors extension worth more than $60 million for a single season: report
Stephen Curry is set to play with the Warriors at least until age 40 after reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $62.6 million extension on his contract with the team.
Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula roll into third round of U.S. Open
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland nearly delivered her second-round opponent a double bagel, instead settling for a 6-0, 6-1 triumph over Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara at the U.S. Open on Thursday in New York.
PHOTOS: Queen Lili‘uokalani heats ramp up
By Conor Langs
BIIF volleyball: Parker remains unbeaten; KSH tournament begins today
KEALAKEKUA — Parker School girls volleyball’s undefeated start to the season remained intact during Tuesday’s outing at Konawaena High School.
Tom Brady faces TV restrictions if he buys piece of Raiders
LAS VEGAS — Tom Brady’s nearly three-year pursuit to purchase a minority share of the Raiders could be coming to a conclusion.
UH-H athletics: Men’s soccer voted third in preseason coaches poll
The top three teams in the final 2023 Pacific West Conference men’s soccer standings were only separated by 1.5 games, and if you believe the league’s coaches, 2024 could be very much the same.
NFL cuts: Patriots waive QB Bailey Zappe; Chiefs cut WR Kadarius Toney
The New England Patriots waived quarterback Bailey Zappe on Tuesday.
What are the most expensive game-worn jerseys by sport? Could any break Babe Ruth’s record?
Babe Ruth’s “called shot” jersey from the 1932 World Series sold for $24.12 million over the weekend, becoming the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever. But what are currently the most expensive game-worn jerseys in other sports, what could be the item to break the new record, and what could be the first women’s sports jersey to break the $1-million mark? We asked the experts.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Races begin this week
KAILUA-KONA — The Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Races welcomes 2,500 paddlers to the world’s largest outrigger canoe long distance race. Race participants and their ‘ohana enjoy five days of racing and events in Kona beginning Thursday and lasting through Monday.
Keauhou Canoe Club awards scholarships
KEAUHOU-KONA — Kelson Omori of Captain Cook and Brendon-Lee Cordero of Kealakekua are recipients of 2024 scholarships from Keauhou Canoe Club (KCC). The graduating seniors recently received their $2,000 scholarships at a presentation during a KCC board of directors meeting.
Local sports briefs: Kai ‘Ehitu dominates World Sprints; Ehunui gets first win
Kai ‘Ehitu dominates World Sprints
BIIF volleyball: Ka Makani dominates in road victory; KSH wins season opener
KAILUA-KONA — With several Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) fall sports events postponed or cancelled over the weekend due to the tropical storms, Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy and Kealakehe girls volleyball’s matchup was one of the few that stayed on schedule.
BIIF football: Waiakea gets first win in six seasons; several other games postponed
KAILUA-KONA — It took a bit for Waiakea football’s offense to find its footing against Kealakehe on Friday night at Waverider Stadium. But once it did, the Warriors were able to return to the Hilo side with a 7-0 win.
Deion Sanders will no longer answer Denver Post columnist’s questions, Colorado says, citing ‘sustained, personal attacks’
DENVER — The Colorado athletics department informed The Denver Post that head coach Deion Sanders and anyone else within the Buffs football program will no longer take questions from columnist Sean Keeler.
UConn-to-Big 12 rumor mill reignited with men’s basketball seen as the jewel
HARTFORD, Conn. — Brett Yormark, the Big 12 commissioner, is fond of saying “we’re open for business.” That was his slogan in 2023 when he ushered four teams into the conference, pulling the Jenga blocks that suddenly toppled the Pac 12.
Local sports briefs: Free community event at Kahalu‘u Beach today; weather to impact BIIF games this weekend
Free community event at Kahalu‘u Beach today
UHH athletics: Vulcans Voted sixth in PacWest Volleyball Preseason Poll
Point Loma won its first-ever Pacific West Conference Volleyball Championship in 2023, and Chaminade was the conference title winner in 2021 and 2022.