Local sports briefs: Toughman qualifier coming this weekend to Hilo; Honoka‘a seeking coach
One of the biggest kickboxing events in all of Hawaii will take place this weekend on the east side.
Wimbledon recap: Donna Vekic’s double fault recovery, tennis under roofs, American losses
Serving for the second set against Lulu Sun, Donna Vekic double faulted five times — the joint-second highest number in a game in Wimbledon history. It was an incredible implosion, or at least it would have been had we not seen these kind of struggles with Vekic before. She went through an excruciating defeat from an advantageous position against Serbian Olga Danilovic at the French Open.
Spain’s captain ‘tackled’ by security guard, Yamal record, France out
On a dramatic night at Euro 2024, Kylian Mbappe discarded his mask and set up an early (and rare) France goal, only for record-breaking 16-year-old Lamine Yamal to inspire Spain to a comeback victory that took them into Sunday’s final.
Top Hawaii QB Sagapolutele commits to Cal
With Campbell’s Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele deciding to orally commit to California on Monday, the state’s No. 1 prospect in the class of 2025 from Hawaii is set to make history.
Taylor Averill went from party boy to college volleyball star to Paris-bound Olympian
Many people’s introduction to University of Hawaii alumnus Taylor Averill will take place in Paris, the picturesque site for his Summer Olympics debut with the U.S. men’s volleyball national team.
HCRA: Kai ‘Ehitu claims second regatta win of season
Kai ‘Ehitu Canoe Club won its second regatta of the Moku O Hawai’i Outrigger Canoe Racing Association 2024 season on Saturday in Hilo Bay — accumulating 28 points and 233 points. The team also collected the most wins with 12 gold medals. The race day was sponsored by Kamehameha Canoe Club – Hilo.
Reardon: Decathletes are often overlooked, just ask Bryan Clay
Have you heard of Heath Baldwin, Zach Ziemek and Harrison Williams ?
Djokovic lets rip after majestic performance; Zverev bows out ‘on one leg’
LONDON — Emotions ran high for Novak Djokovic on Monday as he angrily lashed out at Wimbledon fans following his three-set demolition job over young Dane Holger Rune in the fourth round, while it was game over for a previously indestructible Alexander Zverev.
How Argentina Is Learning to Win Without Messi
Lionel Messi, the magical player for Argentina’s national men’s soccer team, has not scored at this Copa América.
Team USA raves about Cooper Flagg, the 17-year-old standout at Olympic training camp
LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg is leaving Las Vegas as the talk of the now-concluded Team USA training camp.
Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. will participate in Home Run Derby at All-Star Game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will be pulling double-duty at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
Hawaii hoopsters Jacobs, Watanabe make Japan’s Olympic team
University of Hawaii basketball forward Akira Jacobs and ‘Iolani School alumnus Hugh (Hogland ) Watanabe will be representing Japan in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
BIIF football: Anahu-Ambrosio gives nod to Nevada
KAILUA-KONA — To almost no one’s surprise, one of the island’s top football players chose a new home.
Kraken name Jessica Campbell the NHL’s first woman assistant coach
SEATTLE — Newest Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell has long said she feels she’s been treated no differently by the men working around her as she continued to break hockey barriers.
Hilo Little League crowned minor league champs
By Conor Langs
James signs 2-year, $104M deal to return to LA
LeBron James plans to sign a two-year, $104 million maximum deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources confirmed Wednesday. He will have a player option next summer and a no-trade clause, sources said.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese to make WNBA All-Star Game debuts: Full rosters
The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game rosters are set with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese making their debuts in the annual showcase later this month.
How to smash a tennis racket: Rublev, Djokovic, Kyrgios, and more
Andrey Rublev’s second thought was to smash his tennis racket.
‘Bronny has earned this,’ JJ Redick says; rookie to sign multiyear contract with Lakers, per sources
Lakers rookie Bronny James had a “surreal” week since being drafted by Los Angeles with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, he said alongside Dalton Knecht at the rookies’ introductory news conference Tuesday.