Tiger Woods makes Masters 15th and most improbable major
AUGUSTA, Ga. Fallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again.
Antetokounmpo, Bucks pound Pistons 121-86 in opener
MILWAUKEE Giannis Antetokounmpo ran and dunked all over the Pistons until they just shoved him to the ground.
Capitals beat Hurricanes 4-3 on OT for 2-0 series lead
WASHINGTON Brooks Orpik scored less than two minutes into overtime, Alex Ovechkin had two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday to give the defending Stanley Cup champions a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
Rain aids Hilo in semifinal series against Kealakehe
KAILUA-KONA Rain is rarely a good thing when it comes to sports, but the Hilo softball team used a late rain delay and wet conditions to its advantage Saturday.
College softball: Vuls win series against Urban Knights at Kealakehe
KAILUA-KONA The University of Hawaii-Hilo softball team made a late change to its schedule at the end of the week, electing to play a four-game series with visiting University of Art at Kealakehe High School.
BIIF D-II semis: Kamehameha softball routs Konawaena 8-0
Kamehameha-Hawaii scored eight runs but they only needed one to put away Konawaena behind a dominating pitching performance from Brooke Baptiste.
Poirier bloodies Holloway, wins UFC interim lightweight belt
ATLANTA Dustin Poirier bloodied Max Holloway and won a unanimous decision for the UFC interim lightweight title on Saturday night, denying Holloway his chance to become only the fourth fighter to hold two belts at the same time.
Molinari builds 2-shot lead over Woods, Finau
AUGUSTA, Ga. Francesco Molinari blocked out the buzz from Tiger Woods charging up the leaderboard Saturday at the Masters and produced solid golf that looks spectacular only on the scorecard.
Mickelson tweaks Kuchar on his drive into Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. Phil Mickelson brought his best stuff to the Masters, at least the drive down Magnolia Lane.
NBA: Nets, Magic, Spurs win road openers
PHILADELPHIA DAngelo Russell flashed some postseason magic, playing like the All-Star leader Brooklyn needed with 26 points, and Caris LeVert scored 23 to lead the Nets to an impressive 111-102 win Saturday over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Orioles’ Chris Davis ends 0-for-54 skid in win over Red Sox
BOSTON Chris Davis ended his record slump at 0 for 54 and drew applause from rival fans at Fenway Park, getting three hits and driving in four runs as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 9-5 on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak.
Blue Jackets take stunning 2-0 series lead over Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a serious bid to knock the team with the best regular-season record out of the playoffs.
Tiger makes a Masters logjam look even larger
AUGUSTA, Ga. Tiger Woods ran into the long leg of the law and escaped with a most unlikely birdie.
Adam Scott takes a risk and it pays off with Masters lead
AUGUSTA, Ga. Adam Scott had a choice to make, and some time to do it.
Zach Johnson’s practice swing doesn’t miss the ball
AUGUSTA, Ga. In his 15 years at the Masters, in his two decades as a pro, Zach Johnson had never experienced a shot like this.
Luke Walton out as Lakers coach after 3 losing seasons
LOS ANGELES Luke Walton is out as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers after three losing seasons.
Red Sox beat Orioles 6-4 for 1st win streak of season
BOSTON Gold Glove center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. made two key catches and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 Friday night, giving the World Series champions their first two-game winning streak of the season.
College softball: UHH hosts Academy of the Arts at Kealakehe HS
The University of Hawaii-Hilo softball team is heading to the west side of the Big Island for a pair of doubleheaders against visiting Academy of the Arts.
Offense, not vaunted defense leads Cavs to 1st title
MINNEAPOLIS Virginia got its redemption thanks to its offense, not its vaunted defense.
MLB: Lester injured, Cubs rout Pirates in home opener
CHICAGO Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Chicagos beleaguered bullpen stepped up after Jon Lester departed with left hamstring tightness, leading the Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 in their home opener on Monday.