After much anticipation, Davante Adams traded to Jets
As the New York Jets were putting the finishing touches on another frustrating loss, Davante Adams was hopping on a redeye flight from Las Vegas to New Jersey, ahead of a trade from his old team to his new one. No rest for the weary — Adams met with interim Jets coach Jeff Ulbrich on Tuesday morning, took a physical and found time for a cameo on “The Pat McAfee Show” with Aaron Rodgers. Everybody is happy.
BIIF volleyball: Last week of regular season begins
The final week of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball regular season began Monday with matches across the isle. Official BIIF playoff brackets will become official after the last match is played Thursday night. Playoffs will begin Friday.
UH-H sports: Vulcans sweep HPU; women’s soccer moves to No. 19
HILO — Vulcans extended their win streak to eight games as UH-Hilo Women’s Volleyball swept inter-island foe HPU (25-20, 25-19, 25-21) in Pacific West Conference action Monday night at the Vulcan Gymnasium.
UH to join MWC in all sports
The University of Hawaii announced Tuesday that it will join the Mountain West Conference as a full-time member effective July 1, 2026.
BIIF football: Aipia makes history; Wildcats, Cougars and Dragons dominate
KAMUELA — Hawaii Preparatory Academy football scored its most points in a game since Sept. 2021 in Saturday’s beatdown against Ka‘u at home — winning 69-0. Ka Makani executed its game plan perfectly by dominating the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. It was the second time HPA has shut out the Trojans in 2024.
BIIF volleyball: Vikings and Canefire win nailbiters; Wildcats, Ka Makani and Cowgirls sweep
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season concluded its final weekend of the regular season slate across the island. Matches will wrap up this week before playoffs begin Friday night. See the paper later this week for finalized standings and the playoff matchups. The playoffs will open with an east vs. west format.
Local kickboxing: Two-day Toughman season finale this weekend
HILO — Two nights of non-stop kickboxing action begins Friday with the Next Generation Toughman Hawaii Season Finale at Hilo Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the show beginning at 6 p.m. and 2 p.m./3 p.m. on Saturday. Fighters from around the globe have made their way to Hilo to compete in what is becoming one of the largest junior international division martial arts competitions in the world.
BIIF sports: Warriors rout Daggers
KEA‘AU — Business was booming for Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i football on Thursday night against Pahoa. The Warriors routed the Daggers 59-0 in Kea‘au. It was the second time KSH shut out Pahoa.
BIIF football: Aipia ending BIIF career on a high note
KAMUELA — Every team wants a player who leads by example — someone who puts their head down and gets to work, no matter the circumstances. Someone who inspires his teammates to work just as hard as them.
HPA takes back No. 1 spot; Dragons and Vikings sweep
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season continued Wednesday across the isle. Island playoffs are slated to begin Oct. 18.
PHOTOS: Waiakea hosts cheer competition
By Tim Wright
Tigers blank Guardians to take series lead
DETROIT — The Tigers unleashed their patented postseason “pitching chaos” to claim Game 3 of the ALDS, 3-0. With one more win, a team left for dead in July will implausibly battle for the American League pennant.
PHOTOS: Daggers and Vikings battle in Hilo
By Tim Wright
BIIF volleyball: Dragons and Warriors wash competition
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season continued Tuesday evening — set to wrap up late next week.
IRONMAN pro field revealed
KAILUA-KONA — An elite field of the world’s best professional male triathletes, including four former Ironman World Champions, will assemble in Kona town for the men’s edition of the 2024 VinFast Ironman World Championship triathlon. On Saturday, October 26, both the professional and age-group men will contest for their respective Ironman World Championship titles on the much-revered Kona course.
BIIF volleyball: Bulls, Ka Makani and Trojans roll
Week 9 of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season kicked off Monday across the isle. Island playoffs are slated to begin Oct. 18.