Booker scores 48 points in Suns’ MLK Day win over Spurs
SAN ANTONIO — Devin Booker had a season-high 48 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated the fourth quarter to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 121-107 Monday night for their fourth straight victory.
Medvedev advances, Fernandez out in 1st round in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Open started well for second-seeded Daniil Medvedev, one of the biggest potential beneficiaries of Novak Djokovic’s deportation.
Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Rams had a 20-point lead on Arizona with 4 1/2 minutes left at raucous SoFi Stadium. Matthew Stafford’s 13-year quest for his first playoff victory was all but complete after Los Angeles’ dominant performance on both sides of the ball.
First cruise ship since March ‘20 arrives in Kailua Bay
The first cruise ship to make call since March 12, 2020, in Kailua-Kona arrived in Kailua Bay Sunday morning.
The Bright Side: Together In Different Boats
If the present state of affairs with the Omicron strain of COVID-19 has you a bit off balance, take some solace in knowing that you are not alone. Far from it, in fact. We are all in the same boat. Well, actually there appear to be two boats. Maybe more.
No. 1 Baylor loses 2nd straight home game, 61-54 to Okla St
WACO, Texas (AP) — Bryce Thompson scored the game’s final six points and finished with 19 as Oklahoma State beat No. 1 Baylor 61-54 on Saturday, giving the Bears consecutive home losses for the first time in nearly six years.
Late surge keeps Henley ahead of Matsuyama at Sony Open
HONOLULU — Russell Henley had the lowest 36-hole score of his career on a course where he won his first PGA Tour event, and he knew better to expect everything to fall into place.
Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over Raiders
CINCINNATI — Paul Brown Stadium nearly shook in triumph. The city of Cincinnati might have, too.
Graham resigns as Hawaii football coach amid controversy
HONOLULU — Todd Graham resigned as the University of Hawaii’s football coach Friday, stepping down amid controversy after completing the second-year of a five-year contract.
Bennett nets 2nd hat trick, Panthers rout Stars 7-1
SUNRISE, Fla. — Sam Bennett scored his second hat trick this season and added an assist to lead the Florida Panthers over the Dallas Stars 7-1 on Friday night.
Doncic, Mavs rout Grizzlies, ending winning streak at 11
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Luka Doncic had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in his 40th career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks used a second-half rally to rout Memphis 112-85 on Friday night and end the Grizzlies’ winning streak at 11 games.
Bills’ DE Hughes primed for ‘slobber-knocker’ against Pats
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — If this is the end of the line for Jerry Hughes’ career, the Buffalo Bills defensive end is primed for the playoffs.
Raiders, Bengals looking to end long playoff droughts
CINCINNATI — Either the Raiders or Bengals will win a playoff game on Saturday, and that will be news in itself.
Djokovic’s appeal of canceled visa moves to higher court
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic’s effort to play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19 moved to a higher court Saturday as the No. 1-ranked tennis player appealed the second cancellation of his visa.
Big finish by Henley stakes him to early 3-shot lead at Sony
HONOLULU — Russell Henley set a strong target Friday in the Sony Open when he was 6 under over his final six holes and closed with a 30-foot eagle putt for a 7-under 63 and a three-shot lead among the early starters at Waialae.
BIIF Basketball: Waveriders notch first victory: Delos Santos’ 20 points lead Kealakehe to 50-39 win over Keaau
KAILUA-KONA – A fast start turned out to be enough to propel the Kealakehe girls’ basketball team to their first victory of the season.
Marchand scores 3 to help Bruins beat Canadiens 5-1
BOSTON — Brad Marchand scored twice 15 seconds apart in the first period and completed the hat trick with a short-handed goal in the second, leading the Boston Bruins to a 5-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.
Veteran safety Eric Weddle rejoining LA Rams for playoffs
LOS ANGELES — Safety Eric Weddle is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the playoffs.
Durant, Harden lead Nets to 138-112 romp over Bulls
CHICAGO — Kevin Durant knew the rest of the league had to be watching, curious to see just how good the Brooklyn Nets can be when they have all their superstars playing.
Djokovic in Australian Open draw despite visa uncertainty
MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic now knows he’ll face fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic in the first-round of his Australian Open title defense, if he’s allowed to play.