Ruud joins Djokovic, Medvedev and Zverev in ATP Finals semis
TURIN, Italy — A year ago, Casper Ruud had just cracked the top 30 in the rankings.
Philadelphia hosts Red Bulls in rivalry to open MLS playoffs
The last time the Philadelphia Union faced the New York Red Bulls to open the Major League Soccer playoffs was in 2019. And it was memorable — especially for the Union.
Konawaena downs Kealakehe: Wildcats beat Waveriders 42-13, enter postseason undefeated
Down 13-7 early, the Wildcats rattled off 35 unanswered points in Friday night’s contest at Waverider stadium to remain atop the BIIF standings. QB Keoki Alani threw four touchdowns on the night, and a fourth-quarter pick-six by AJ Blanco ensured there would be no Kealakehe comeback on their senior night. For the full story, see Sunday’s issue of West Hawaii Today.
Wildcats earn another sweep: Konawaena defeats Kealakehe 25-12, 25-16, 25-10
KEALAKEKUA – Another night, another sweep for the Konawaena Wildcats.
‘It’s sustainable’: How exacting preparation made Angels’ Shohei Ohtani a unanimous MVP
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani was surrounded on all sides.
Sean Maynard claims third consecutive HCC Cycling Time Trial
There’s no doubt, Kailua-Kona’s Sean Maynard is a cycling machine.
Coach K’s grandson, Duke freshman Paolo Banchero face charges related to DWI
DURHAM, N.C. — Two Duke basketball players face charges in Orange County following a driving while impaired arrest early Sunday morning.
Marquette upsets No. 10 Illinois 67-66
MILWAUKEE — Tyler Kolek converted a steal into a go-ahead layup with 18 seconds left and Marquette forced 26 turnovers for a 67-66 comeback victory over No. 10 Illinois on Monday night.
Porzingis leads Mavericks past Nuggets
Kristaps Porzingis had 29 points and 11 rebounds, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 13 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks rallied past the Denver Nuggets 111-101 on Monday night.
49ers win first home game in 2021: San Francisco defeats L.A. Rams 31-10
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After a nearly two-month stretch that featured one win and far too many disappointments, the San Francisco 49ers were running out of time to establish an identity this season.
Rays OF Arozarena, Reds 2B India earn Rookie of Year honors
It didn’t feel like Randy Arozarena was a rookie this season.
Iginla highlights class inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
TORONTO — The Hockey Hall of Fame’s pandemic class finally got its moment in the spotlight.
Red Stars, Spirit to meet in NWSL championship
RED STARS 2, THORNS 0
Mickelson wins finale; Langer takes 6th Schwab Cup title
PHOENIX — Phil Mickelson birdied three of the final holes Sunday to win the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship, and Bernhard Langer held on to win his sixth PGA Tour Champions season points title.
Kevin Durant scores 33 points in OKC return, Nets beat Thunder 120-96
OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant made himself at home again in Oklahoma City.
Comedy of errors as Steelers, Lions slog to 16-16 tie
PITTSBURGH — Detroit’s long losing streak is over. The threat of a winless season still remains.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Oklahoma loss boosts Cincinnati’s hopes
The College Football Playoff selection committee’s assessment of Oklahoma ended up looking spot on.
Pulisic sparks US over Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifying
CINCINNATI — Christian Pulisic sent a message — with his head and his undershirt.
Titans look to beat another 2020 playoff team, New Orleans
Your best player gets sidelined for a lengthy period, perhaps the rest of the season, and yet you prosper.
Hawaii Prep outlasts Kohala: 10-point fourth quarter propels Ka Makani to 24-14 victory
KAPAAU – At first glance, Saturday’s contest at Kohala High School may have looked like a mismatch. The Cowboys of Kohala were coming off a 29-6 loss against Honokaa; the incoming Ka Makani of Hawaii Prep, meanwhile, were fresh off a 51-0 beatdown of Ka’u.
