Novak Djokovic cruises into Wimbledon second round in straight sets
Novak Djokovic cruised into the second round at Wimbledon, downing Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva in straight sets on Tuesday in London.
The Sixers have a bona fide big three. How do they match up across the league?
PHILADELPHIA — Has the 76ers’ trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George become the NBA’s best big three?
Kamaka answered call to be in Ige’s corner
Kai Kamaka was already back in Dad mode, setting up the toys and getting the food ready in the backyard of his grandmother’s home in Las Vegas.
Demiral double powers Turkey past Austria into Euro 2024 quarterfinals
LEIPZIG, Germany — Turkey’s Merih Demiral struck in each half and their goalkeeper Mert Gunok pulled off a superb stoppage-time save as they secured a high-octane 2-1 victory over Austria on Tuesday to book their spot in Euro 2024’s last eight.
HCRA: Puna punches third regatta win of the season
Moku O Hawai’i Outrigger Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) hosted its fourth regatta of the paddling season this past Saturday in Hilo Bay. Puna Canoe Club took home the most medals (26) and points (229) for the third regatta of 2024.
Former Campbell and Oklahoma star Jocelyn Alo is eyeing the 2028 L.A. Olympics
Some of Jocelyn Alo’s most prominent career accomplishments took place at Devon Park, perhaps none more notable than her back-to-back NCAA championships as a member of the Oklahoma Sooners women’s softball team.
Wyc Grousbeck, Steve Pagliuca have been solid Celtics owners. Here’s hoping one stays
BOSTON — Wyc Grousbeck, who is planning to sell his majority stake in the Boston Celtics, was born in Worcester, raised in Weston and attended Noble and Greenough School in Dedham. He’s 63, which means he likely rooted for John Havlicek, Bobby Orr and Carl Yastrzemski growing up. And for all we know, he might have been on the old kiddie show “Rex Trailer’s Boomtown” when he was in the sixth grade but hasn’t gotten around to telling us about it yet.
Kona and Hilo battle at Pualani
By Conor Langs
Klay Thompson to join Mavericks, Warriors get 2 second-round picks in sign-and-trade: Sources
Klay Thompson will join the Dallas Mavericks, league sources said Monday, a move that ends his 13-year run as a core member of the Golden State Warriors dynasty.
Kahuku’s Dan Ige loses unanimous decision as last-minute replacement at UFC 303
Kahuku alum Dan Ige lost a unanimous decision to Diego Lopes in a fight that wasn’t officially made until Saturday afternoon at UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UHH sports: Mizuguchi resigns after successful run with Vulcans tennis, PacWest adds three new schools
HILO – Vulcans Tennis head coach Kallen Mizuguchi has recently resigned after six successful seasons in charge of both the Hawai’i Hilo Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs.
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘sad but happy’ after penalty redemption in Portugal win over Slovenia
Cristiano Ronaldo admits he is “sad but happy” after missing and then scoring a penalty as Portugal survived against Slovenia to advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
Honoka‘a High seeking track coach
Honoka‘a is currently seeking a boys and girls track and field coach for the 2024-25 academic year. Those interested may contact athletic director Keith Tolentino at keith.tolentino@k12.hi.us or (808) 775-8800. Deadline to apply is August 15.
Crammed fields and little facilities: What’s next for Kona?
KAILUA-KONA — Old Kona Airport is a staple of recreation in the community. Each year, the 217-acre plot of land hosts an average of 16,000 athletes of young and old — ranging from keiki soccer athletes, to high school swimmers and divers, to kupuna softball.
U.S. judge sends Knicks-Raptors dispute to NBA commissioner
The New York Knicks’ lawsuit that accused rivals the Toronto Raptors of hiring a “mole” who gave the Raptors scouting reports and other confidential material should be resolved by the NBA, not the courts, a federal judge in New York ruled on Friday.
Hawaii men’s basketball lands power forward from Lithuania
In the search for a multi-skilled power forward, the University of Hawaii basketball team found “Nemo.”
PHOTOS: Little league districts continue in Kona
By Conor Langs
Sharks draft Macklin Celebrini with No. 1 overall pick
The San Jose Sharks chose center Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday in Las Vegas.
Runnin’ with Rani: Get ready for the Hawaii International Futsal Cup!
After a successful inaugural year in 2023, the Hawaii International Futsal Cup is set to return — this time on the Hilo side from Aug. 9 through Aug. 11, and promises to deliver an exciting futsal tournament for both athletes and spectators from across Hawaii and Japan.
NBA history: Lakers draft Bronny James, who will join father LeBron
NEW YORK — The first round of the NBA draft at Barclays Center yielded a massive surprise with the Lakers taking Tennessee All-American Dalton Knecht with the 17th pick.