Antetokounmpo’s 40 points, late block lead Bucks past 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game is no laughing matter. His jokes? Well, they could use some work.
Close to reaching World Cup, US looks to avoid last-day flop
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — American soccer’s harrowing memory of the loss in Trinidad 4 1/2 years ago remains omnipresent, if no longer raw.
BIIF Baseball: Konawaena defeats Pahoa 6-5 on walk-off
KEALAKEKUA – It took a little longer than expected – given a hot start – but Konawaena escaped with a narrow 6-5 win Tuesday against the visiting Daggers of Pahoa.
Louisville beats Michigan 62-50 to return to Final Four
WICHITA, Kan. — Hailey Van Lith scored 22 points, Olivia Cochran made a series of crucial baskets in the final minutes, and Louisville held off Michigan 62-50 in a physical game Monday night to return to the Final Four for the fourth time in program history.
UConn reaches 14th straight Final Four, tops NC State in 2OT
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — In a double-overtime thriller that put UConn’s record streak of women’s Final Four appearances at serious risk, Paige Bueckers came through for the Huskies — and earned a trip home to Minneapolis.
NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring
PALM BEACH, Fla. — To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive assistant coaches, and women in general.
Welcome back: Pujols returns to Cardinals for a final season
JUPITER, Fla. — With a wave of his hand and a tip of the cap, Albert Pujols walked back into the world of the St. Louis Cardinals for one final season.
Osaka makes Miami quarterfinals, says she’s more grateful
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Making the quarterfinals at a tournament used to be no big deal for Naomi Osaka. It was only a shock if it didn’t happen.
Kisner, Scheffler making Sunday a habit in Match Play
AUSTIN, Texas — The odds were not in Kevin Kisner’s favor.
Medvedev, eyeing No. 1 ranking, tops Murray at Miami Open
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Daniil Medvedev never gave Andy Murray a chance.
Raptors rout Pacers after fire causes delay, fan evacuation
TORONTO — Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and the Toronto Raptors routed the depleted Indiana Pacers 131-91 on Saturday night in a game delayed 70 minutes in the first half because of a speaker fire that forced the evacuation of fans.
U.S. men’s soccer team eager to forge new path on cusp of World Cup berth
ORLANDO, Fla. — In the last World Cup qualifying cycle five years ago, the U.S. went into its penultimate game, in Orlando, needing a win over Panama to all but ensure a spot in the tournament.
Villanova to 7th Final Four, beats Houston 50-44 in South
SAN ANTONIO — Villanova coach Jay Wright has won national championships with well-balanced and fundamentally sound teams, yet even he knew staying in contention for another title was going to take a rugged and exhaustive effort.
Perez’s late basket lifts NC State to 66-63 win over Irish
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Raina Perez decided to come back for one more season and hopefully lift N.C. State to new heights. The senior guard did just that, helping the Wolfpack advance to their first regional final in 24 years.
BIIF Tennis: Waiakea, HPA remain on top, Konawaena, Kealakehe girls move up
The BIIF tennis standings remained largely unchanged after another week of play on Big Island courts.
Coach K makes 13th Final Four, Duke beats Arkansas 78-69
SAN FRANCISCO — Mike Krzyzewski slowly climbed up the ladder, bowed to the adoring Duke fans and then pointed to his players to give them the credit before cutting the final string of the net.
Rahm, Morikawa lead the group of 16 into Match Play weekend
AUSTIN, Texas — Jon Rahm lost his match and still made it to the weekend. Scottie Scheffler needed only 14 holes to win his match against Matt Fitzpatrick, and then six more to beat him in a playoff.
Swiatek clinches No. 1 ranking, wins debut at Miami Open
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Iga Swiatek started her week by deciding that she wanted to set her sights on becoming the No. 1 player in the world, without knowing how long that quest would take.
Two-way star Ohtani chosen as Angels’ opening day pitcher
PHOENIX — The full Shohei Ohtani experience will be on display when the Los Angeles Angels take the field on opening day.
Mariota eager to live up to expectations as Falcons new QB
ATLANTA (AP) — Marcus Mariota has already addressed the most immediate issue with his new team.