The Honolulu Marathon a consistently excellent ‘mid-major’
The Honolulu Marathon, which will be run for the 47th time Sunday, is not considered one of the six major annual marathons around the world. But that doesnt give it an identity crisis.
Lakers are rolling, but don’t forget the Bucks
No team in the NBA has a better record than the Los Angeles Lakers, who are off to a 19-3 start. LeBron James looks very much like an MVP candidate. They are grabbing headlines almost every night. There is a buzz around them again.
Micthell Trubisky helps Bears beat Cowboys 31-24
CHICAGO Mitchell Trubisky and the Chicago Bears appear to be hitting their stride even if it might be too late to salvage their season.
Sherman says 49ers radio analyst apologized to him, others
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman said team radio analyst Tim Ryan personally apologized to him and several players for comments Ryan made regarding Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on a sports talk show.
Hunt’s late tallies push HPA past Makua Lani
KAILUA-KONA Down but never out. Trailing but never panicked.
Two world champions share an Oahu beach, and an Olympic dream
HALEIWA, Hawaii John John Florence, maybe the best surfer of his generation, can see the worlds most famous surf break, the Banzai Pipeline on Oahus North Shore, from the beachfront deck of his house. He just has to turn his head slightly to the right.
USC retains coach Clay Helton despite fan dissatisfaction
LOS ANGELES Southern California has decided to retain Clay Helton, extending the head coachs improbable 4 ½-year tenure atop the West Coasts winningest college football program.
Prescott: No time for talk, Cowboys need to beat Bears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. Dak Prescott saw no need for strong words or fiery speeches.
Dominant North Dakota State happy at FCS level
FARGO, N.D. Its only natural to ask two questions of a North Dakota State team that has won seven of the last eight Football Championship Subdivision titles and garnered the No. 1 seed again this year after blowing out nearly every opponent despite having a new coach and freshman quarterback at the helm.
Testing, no suspensions for opioids considered likely in MLB
MIAMI Players who test positive for opioids would enter treatment and not be suspended under the change to Major League Baseballs drug agreement being negotiated by management and the players association, according to union head Tony Clark.
Louisville is new No. 1, unranked Michigan goes to No. 4
Louisville is the latest No. 1 following an unexpected loss by Duke. Michigan has matched a record by debuting at No. 4.
Jaguars switching back to rookie QB Minshew amid 4-game skid
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Mississippi Mustache is back in Jacksonvilles starting lineup.
Patriots have much to clean up with Chiefs up next
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Issues on offense have been a recurring theme for the Patriots this season.
College basketball: Who gets the spotlight this week?
One thing fans have learned about preseason rankings in college basketball: They dont mean a thing.
Washington’s Chris Petersen resigns, Jimmy Lake to take over
SEATTLE Chris Petersen has always worked according to his own schedule.
Congress pushes ahead on Trump impeachment with nation split
WASHINGTON The House is plunging into a landmark impeachment week, with Democrats who once hoped to sway Republicans now facing the prospect of an ever-hardening partisan split over the question of removing President Donald Trump from office.
Cole McDonald shakes off illness to lead Rainbow Warriors
He was sick. He was tired.
Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37-30
SEATTLE By the time the playoffs arrive, the Seattle Seahawks are going to feel just fine in a close, tight game.
Jackson, Ravens beat 49ers 20-17 to extend win streak
BALTIMORE Neither rain, wind nor the San Francisco 49ers top-ranked defense could prevent Lamar Jackson from guiding the Baltimore Ravens to their franchise-record eighth straight win.
High school football: Non-stop drama for state title games
For two of the three teams to take home a koa trophy on Friday, it was a sense of relief.
