New Jersey awarded 2025 Club World Cup final
(Reuters) — The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final will be held at the New Jersey home of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets, world soccer’s governing body announced on Saturday along with the venue lineup for the revamped tournament.
Dolphins have talent to win even with QB mess, but must plan for life after Tua
MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins did not invent quarterback turmoil and might not even lead the league in it with 13 backups already having been deployed the first month of this NFL season. But the Fins’ case for calamity kings is a strong one and will be dubiously showcased nationwide Monday night.
WADA appeals against Sinner doping verdict, seeks suspension
(Reuters) — The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an independent tribunal’s decision in August to clear tennis world number one Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests. WADA said on Saturday the tribunal’s finding of “no fault or negligence” on the Italian’s part was incorrect under the applicable rules, and it would seek “a period of ineligibility of between one and two years” for the Australian Open and U.S. Open champion.
Hawaii loses its Big West opener and maybe catalyst Caylen Alexander
A season that has been everything except normal took another drastic turn Friday night with the worst possible outcome for the Rainbow Wahine, who suffered a 21-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-18, 15-13 loss to UC Irvine.
Deion Sanders’ Colorado defense is one of Big 12’s best comeback stories
BOULDER, Colo. — Travis Hunter, Colorado’s walking cheat code, could make geniuses of us all. But a month into his debut season, Buffs defensive coordinator Robert Livingston is quietly making a case to be Deion Sanders’ best assistant coach hire in Boulder to date.
Hawaii, six other schools commit to Mountain West
Board projects new Aloha Stadium’s completion for 2028 season
Caitlin Clark wins Rookie of the Year, Napheesa Collier DPOY
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year, The Athletic reported Friday night.
BIIF sports: Daggers earn first win; Bulls and Ka Makani sweep
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) fall season continued Thursday night across the island with football and volleyball action. With October approaching, BIIF playoffs for both sports will begin in the next handful of weeks.
Cyclists battle the clock in Kua Bay time trial
WAIKOLOA — The Hawaii Cycling Club presented the Kua Bay Training Time Trial on Saturday, attracting 24 cyclists to compete in the 12.19-mile point-to-point race that began from Waikoloa Drive and concluded at the scenic Kua Bay entrance.
Giants give Cowboys a fight but fall into NFC East’s basement with 20-15 loss
The Giants had the ball with less than seven minutes remaining Thursday night with a chance to beat the Dallas Cowboys. They even got it back for one futile last gasp with fewer than 30 seconds to play.
A’s close out 57-year tenure at Oakland Coliseum with win
OAKLAND, Calif. — For the final time in history, the A’s won a ballgame at the Oakland Coliseum.
BIIF volleyball: Ka Makani, Warriors and Bulls dominate
KAILUA-KONA — One of Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Division II’s top girls volleyball teams handled business on Wednesday night in Kona town.
Raiders star WR Davante Adams limited at practice with hamstring injury
Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams, who has not previously appeared on an injury report this season, was limited in practice on Thursday because of a hamstring issue.
Teen says Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball was stolen from him. He files lawsuit to stop auction
A lawsuit by a high school senior has been filed to prevent the sale of Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball, which was scheduled to go up for auction Friday with a starting bid at $500,000.
BIIF volleyball: Kona completes sweep with third-set thriller; Ka‘u and Kohala rout competition
KEALAKEHE — Despite being up 2-0, Konawaena girls volleyball faced a problem in the third set.
Starting QB Matthew Sluka leaves UNLV, says commitments ‘not upheld’
UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced late Tuesday night on social media he will not play in any more games this season.
Warriors’ backup QBs Alejado, Sagapolutele remain ready
Sun sweep Fever with 87-81 win in WNBA Playoffs to advance to sixth straight semifinals
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun are headed back to the semifinals of the WNBA Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season after sweeping the Indiana Fever with a decisive 87-81 win in Game 2 of the first-round series Wednesday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Rest of Mets-Braves set ppd.; DH Monday may decide NL wild-card race
The games Wednesday and Thursday between the host Atlanta Braves and New York Mets were postponed by MLB due to Hurricane Helene approaching the southeastern United States, meaning the newly scheduled Monday doubleheader in Atlanta may determine all three National League wild-card spots.