Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese had a statement game Thursday against the New York Liberty, contributing 13 points and nine rebounds to her team’s 90-81 win and going viral during the game for picking the pocket of reigning WNBA MVP Brenna Stewart

The Indiana Pacers have an unblemished 6-0 home record during the NBA playoffs, but another obstacle has emerged.

HONOLULU – After a four-year hiatus, the O‘ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) is proud to announce the return of the Moloka‘i Channel World Championships: Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Moloka‘i Hoe presented by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. Registration is now open to all eligible paddling divisions from the junior level to 70 years and over.

On the map of Rich Hill’s three years as Hawaii baseball’s head coach, the Rainbow Warriors are “here.”

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James has never met Caitlin Clark.

RANCHOS VERDES, Calif. — Palm trees, a Pacific Ocean view and courtyard dinners at the Terranea Resort provided the backdrop this week for one of the Big Ten’s most important group of meetings in the league’s 128-year history.

Serbian long jumper Ivana Spanovic said she is hoping to finally secure an elusive Olympic gold medal at her fifth Games in Paris later this year and produce a fitting climax to the story of her career.

The County of Hawaii Novice Swim Team Championship was held at Pahoa’s 50-meter pool on Saturday, with several participants from county pools throughout the Big Island.

MINNEAPOLIS — For most of the night, the Timberwolves’ primary scorers, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, struggled to score. Their teammates picked them up for a large portion of the game, but it wasn’t enough as Dallas’ two stars led the Mavericks to a 108-105 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

NEW YORK — Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves as the Florida Panthers constantly bottled up the New York Rangers and opened the Eastern Conference final with a 3-0 victory Wednesday night.

Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 36 points and added 12 rebounds as the Boston Celtics earned a 133-128 overtime victory against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

WAIMEA — Hawaii Preparatory Academy ended its 2023-24 athletic year with a joyous celebration Monday in Castle Gym.

By Tim Wright

It’s been a long time coming for Hawaii Preparatory Academy lacrosse.

Three Pahoa High football players, and one from Kea‘au High, signed letters of intent to play college football on Thursday — bringing the total number of college-bound class of 2024 football players from Puna to eight.