BIIF basketball: Warriors, Dragons earn first wins
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) basketball season kicked off this week after Hilo’s preseason tournament last weekend.
How unattainable is Geno Auriemma’s career wins record at UConn? A challenger is at least 15 years away
STORRS, Conn. — With a victory over Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night, UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma can add yet another title to his ever-growing legacy: Winningest coach in the history of college basketball.
Celts spoil Cavs’ unbeaten start
BOSTON — The drama arrived late, but with enough intensity to fulfill the game’s immense promise.
UH athletic director Angelos ‘blindsided’ by his ouster
Braves’ Chris Sale, Tigers’ Tarik Skubal collect Cy Young Awards for dominant seasons
Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers culminated dominant seasons by winning the Cy Young Awards of their respective leagues, as announced Wednesday night by Major League Baseball.
Jets fire general manager Joe Douglas; Woody Johnson names Phil Savage interim GM
NEW YORK — More than a month after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh, he has made another change.
Analysis: University of Hawaii AD on the way out
BIIF cheer: Vikings place second at co-ed states
On Nov. 13 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hilo High School’s cheerleading team achieved an impressive second-place finish in the COED division of the 2024 Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Cheerleading Championships.
Tyrese Maxey reportedly called out Joel Embiid during Sixers’ lengthy postgame team meeting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Details have emerged from the 76ers team meeting that delayed coach Nick Nurse’s postgame news conference and locker-room player interviews by more than an hour Monday after a 106-89 loss at the Miami Heat, which dropped their record to a dreadful 2-11.
Poipu Bay Golf Course completes greenside bunker restoration project
POIPU — Kauai’s Poipu Bay Golf Course announced that all 18-holes of its course are officially reopened, after an extensive greenside bunker restoration project aimed at enhancing the playing experience and preserving the course’s historical integrity. The project, which began in mid-August, revitalized Poipu Bay’s iconic greenside bunkers, ensuring they met modern standards while honoring their original design.
Beyoncé to perform at halftime of NFL Christmas Day game in Houston
Beyoncé will perform at halftime of an NFL Christmas Day game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
Sports in brief for November 19
Detroit Lions are Super Bowl favorites for first time ever
Starting pitchers Paul Skenes, Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year honors
Pittsburgh Pirates ace right-hander Paul Skenes capped his first major league campaign by being named winner of the National League Rookie of the Year on Monday night.
Giants make ‘necessary switch’ to QB Tommy DeVito; Daniel Jones No. 3
Quarterback Daniel Jones was demoted from starter to No. 3, spelling the beginning of the end to his career with the New York Giants.
Lucas Glover: PGA Tour Policy Board ‘think we’re stupid’
Former major champion Lucas Glover called out what he labeled the “cool kid meetings” in criticizing the proposed changes to field sizes beginning in 2026.
Matt Eberflus, Bears cry foul to NFL on game-deciding FG block
Pictures and video point to a clear penalty on the Packers’ game-deciding blocked field goal on Sunday, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said the day after Green Bay escaped with a 20-19 win.
Hawaii rallies to force overtime, gets win over Weber State
PHOTOS: Hoops season kickoff continues at Hilo
By Tim Wright