Mystics top Aces to end Las Vegas’ four-game winning sreak
WASHINGTON — Natasha Cloud scored 16 points and had nine assists, Shakira Austin added 15 points and eight rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat Las Vegas 83-73 Tuesday night to snap the Aces’ four-game win streak.
Dodgers top Giants amid news of death of broadcaster Scully
SAN FRANCISCO — In a game played as Vin Scully’s death was announced by the Dodgers, Los Angeles beat the San Francisco Giants 9-5 on Tuesday night behind Mookie Betts’ home run and three RBIs.
Bill Plaschke: Vin Scully’s voice, a serenade of rebirth, will live on forever in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — He was the soundtrack of a city, the muse of millions, the voice of home.
Mililani grad Dillon Gabriel builds connections with new team at Oklahoma
NORMAN, Okla. — New Oklahoma quarterback and 2019 Mililani graduate Dillon Gabriel has taken significant steps to help create bonds on a team with many new pieces.
NFL suspends Dolphins owner for tampering with Brady, Payton
The NFL has suspended Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and fined him $1.5 million for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton following a six-month investigation stemming from Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit against the league.
Trade deadline recap: Soto to Padres; Twins, Phillies add
CHICAGO — Juan Soto is joining Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. in San Diego. Jorge López, Michael Fulmer and Tyler Mahle are going to Minnesota. Noah Syndergaard, David Robertson and Brandon Marsh are heading to Philadelphia, and Joey Gallo is looking for a fresh start with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
PGA Tour nearing $500 million in prize money next season
The PGA Tour is closing in on $500 million in prize money for next season, with eight tournaments offering $15 million or more and limited spots available for the postseason.
Scherzer beats former team despite giving up homer to Soto
WASHINGTON — Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor homered, Max Scherzer defeated his former team, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 Monday night for their seventh consecutive victory on the eve of ace Jacob deGrom’s season debut.
Dan Woike: NBA needs to honor Bill Russell’s legacy by retiring his No. 6 uniform leaguewide
Some legacies are too important to leave alone, to trust that society will properly cherish and regularly celebrate them. They require special attention and direct action to ensure memories don’t fade as time passes.
Montas to Yankees, Mancini to Astros ahead of trade deadline
NEW YORK — The trade market got busy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, with the New York Yankees acquiring pitcher Frankie Montas from Oakland for four prospects.
2022 BIIF Football Preview: Underclassmen-heavy waveriders brimming with potential in 2022
KAILUA-KONA – There may be some growing pains on the gridiron at Kealakehe in 2022.
Nunes beats Peña to regain UFC women’s bantamweight belt
DALLAS — Amanda Nunes won a unanimous five-round decision over Julianna Peña in the main event of UFC 277 on Saturday night at to regain the women’s bantamweight championship that she lost last December.
Tony Finau and Taylor Pendrith tied for Rocket Mortgage lead
DETROIT — Tony Finau and Taylor Pendrith are in a Detroit duel.
Judge 2nd-fastest to 200 home runs as Yanks beat Royals
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 on Saturday.
2022 BIIF Football Preview: Reinforcements arrive for the already loaded 2022 Wildcats
KEALAKEKUA – There’s an electricity in the air at Konawaena.
Chiellini, Bale get LAFC home debuts in 2-1 win over Seattle
LOS ANGELES — Kwadwo Opoku and Carlos Vela scored in the first half, and Los Angeles FC beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1 Friday night in the home debuts of European superstars Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale.
Riley, Lanning, DeBoer new Pac-12 coaches in spotlight
LOS ANGELES — Coaching changes in the Pac-12 are a given, but it is rare when it happens to three of the most recognizable programs in the conference.
AP source: NBA investigating 76ers for possible tampering
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are being investigated by the NBA for possible tampering in offseason free-agency moves involving James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Danuel House, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday night.
Judge’s 6 RBIs, MLB-best 41 homers leads Yankees past Royals
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge became the first big leaguer with 40 homers this season, smashed a grand slam for No. 41 and robbed a home run in right field as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 11-5 Friday night.
Column: Heady times for the NFL’s bottom feeders
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — These are giddy times in Atlanta and Houston.