Dubois demolishes Joshua to retain IBF heavyweight title
(Reuters) — Britain’s Daniel Dubois demolished two-times world champion Anthony Joshua with a fifth-round knockout to retain his IBF world heavyweight boxing title at a packed Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Rivalries are the heart of college football. But many are going away
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Travis Beard, wearing a T-shirt commemorating Oregon State’s epic comeback against its rival, the University of Oregon, two years ago that ended with football fans storming the field, was nursing a beer last Saturday on a Reser Stadium concourse, trying to ward off despair.
Fan had Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball graze his fingertips. It could cost him $500,000
Ryan Wold nearly had history within his grasp.
Unforced errors plague Rainbow Wahine in 3-1 loss to Texas Longhorns
AUSTIN, TEXAS—For two sets, the Hawaii women’s volleyball team kept to the script.
Is star rookie Caitlin Clark ‘dominating’ the WNBA? Sheryl Swoopes doesn’t think so.
Caitlin Clark is having a darn good season in the WNBA this year.
Dave Reardon: Warriors get a must win against Panthers and they look good doing it
BIIF football: ‘Riders fall to visiting Sabers; HPA routs Pahoa
KEALAKEHE — Maui football flew to the Big Island on Thursday evening for a non-conference matchup against Kealakehe. In a game filled with turnovers and minor injuries, the Sabers left the Waverider Stadium with a 39-7 win — their second of 2024.
76ers sign Joel Embiid to three-year, $193M extension
Joel Embiid signed a max-level extension with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
UHH soccer: Men win thriller, women blank competition
SEASIDE, California – No. 21 Hawai’i Hilo man’s soccer pulled the rabbit out of the hat with back-to-back scores late in the waning minutes to complete an epic comeback in a 3-2 victory over Cal State Monterey Bay Thursday evening at Cardinale Stadium.
Sports briefs: BIIF seeking coaches
Kohala seeking coaches
Ohtani’s run at 50-50 amazes other star sluggers and star speedsters
The miracle of Shohei Ohtani is his extraordinary skill level at everything a baseball player does. Seven MLB seasons into a career like no other, he has not even shown us everything.
Arch Manning in for Quinn Ewers as No. 1 Texas faces ULM
No. 1 Texas will showcase its considerable depth when it hosts Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday evening in Austin, Texas, in the Longhorns’ final tune-up for Southeastern Conference play.
Wildcats win in straight sets; ‘Riders win road thriller
KEALAKEKUA — Konawaena girls volleyball earned win No. 7 of the season Wednesday night inside Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium. The Wildcats made quick work of Kanu o ka ‘Aina, beating the visiting Waimea team in consecutive sets.
Runnin’ with Rani: IM athlete spotlight: Daniel Hill
Name: Daniel Hill
Aaron Rodgers (finally!) looks like the quarterback the Jets dreamed about
Aaron Rodgers zipped passes between defenders. Aaron Rodgers exploited matchups and extended plays with his legs and made everyone on his offense better. Aaron Rodgers finally looked like Aaron Freakin’ Rodgers, the four-time MVP and future Hall of Fame quarterback worthy of the decision to hand his the keys to the Jets franchise.
Bears, Colts eager to define identity growing pains for young QBs
If pressure makes diamonds, the Bears can speak in absolutes when referring to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as a gem.
BIIF volleyball: Warriors and Dragons sweep competition
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season continued Tuesday across the isle. Teams are approaching the midway point of the regular season slate before island playoffs begin in October.
‘It’s not over for him.’ Panthers are certain QB Bryce Young still has bright NFL future
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Monday, Miles Sanders picked up the phone and called Bryce Young — his quarterback, yes, but also his “dawg” who he wanted to check on.
Final Woj bomb: Adrian Wojnarowski retires from ESPN to take St. Bonaventure basketball GM job
LOS ANGELES — The person who broke so much NBA news that his scoops earned a pithy nickname announced on X on Tuesday that he is leaving ESPN and retiring from sports journalism to become general manager of the men’s basketball program at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University.
