Local sports briefs: Kai ‘Ehitu dominates World Sprints; Ehunui gets first win
Kai ‘Ehitu dominates World Sprints
BIIF volleyball: Ka Makani dominates in road victory; KSH wins season opener
KAILUA-KONA — With several Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) fall sports events postponed or cancelled over the weekend due to the tropical storms, Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy and Kealakehe girls volleyball’s matchup was one of the few that stayed on schedule.
CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys agree to massive four-year contract extension
DALLAS — CeeDee Lamb cemented his status as an elite wide receiver the past two seasons.
Five guys who caught my eye in 49ers’ preseason finale
It would be too snarky to say the five players who stood out in the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason finale were the five who lateraled the football on the “Hail Mordecai” final play of Friday’s 24-24 tie to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Seahawks trade for Trevis Gipson as Uchenna Nwosu could be out weeks
SEATTLE — The news seemed a little ominous when it came down early Monday morning that the Seattle Seahawks had pulled off a trade with Jacksonville to add outside linebacker Trevis Gipson.
Former champion Thiem bids farewell to US Open after being hammered by Shelton
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Former champion Dominic Thiem’s final appearance at the U.S. Open ended tamely on Monday after he was beaten 6-4 6-2 6-2 in the first round by American Ben Shelton.
‘I haven’t heard from him.’ Dolphins QB addresses former coach Brian Flores’ comments
MIAMI — With Tua Tagovailoa set to speak Monday for the first time in more than a week, the No. 1 question on everybody’s mind was about his Brian Flores comments.
The 49ers need to put their foot down with Brandon Aiyuk
At this point, we can all agree, that this Brandon Aiyuk situation is weird.
Keegan Bradley survives Adam Scott to win BMW Championship by 1 shot
Keegan Bradley may be the U.S. Ryder Cup captain, but the 38-year-old golfer’s career isn’t over. He confidently still believes he’s in his prime and still good enough to not just manage a cup team but play for one, too.
BIIF football: Waiakea gets first win in six seasons; several other games postponed
KAILUA-KONA — It took a bit for Waiakea football’s offense to find its footing against Kealakehe on Friday night at Waverider Stadium. But once it did, the Warriors were able to return to the Hilo side with a 7-0 win.
NFL roundup: Titans upend Saints on late TD
Malik Willis threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Bryce Oliver, the second on a late fourth down, to lift the Tennessee Titans past the host New Orleans Saints 30-27 on Sunday in the preseason finale for both teams.
Coco Gauff searching for top form as she opens US Open title defense
Coco Gauff isn’t exactly in prime form as she prepares to becomes the first woman to win consecutive U.S. Open titles since Serena Williams won three straight from 2012-14.
Teams leave, but Oakland still finds reasons to cheer
OAKLAND, Calif. — On a cool May night, as the sun set over San Francisco in the distance, drummers and flag-waving fans led cheers of “Ohhhh-O-O-O Oakland” (to the tune of “Seven Nation Army” by the White Stripes) and “Let’s go, Oakland!” (clap clap, clap clap clap) as one of the city’s biggest sports teams pulled out a nail-biting victory.
Ravens OL coach Joe D’Alessandris dies at 70
Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris died at age 70, the team announced Sunday.
Osaka’s confidence boosted by nostalgic return to New York
(Reuters) — For Naomi Osaka, returning to the U.S. Open is all about rekindling some childhood nostalgia rather than going back to the scene of her success, the Japanese player said on Saturday.
BMW Championship Day 3: Three wow moments, three ugly moments at Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — With Day 3 of the 2024 BMW Championship in the books, here’s a look at a few of the top wow moments and a few of the uglier ones from Castle Pines Golf Club.
NFL roundup: Jack Plummer, Panthers outlast Bills
Jack Plummer completed 21 of 29 passes for 278 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Carolina Panthers held off the Buffalo Bills for a 31-26 victory in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Saturday in the preseason finale for both teams.
Shohei Ohtani throws first off mound for first time since surgery as Dodgers eye 2025 pitching return
LOS ANGELES — Hours after Shohei Ohtani etched his name into history for his feats in the batter’s box and on the bases, he resumed the other half of his job. Theatrics are part of Ohtani’s nature — how else could you describe him becoming the sixth player to ever hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season by hitting a walk-off grand slam? So it was fitting that Saturday afternoon, Ohtani ducked into the home bullpen at Dodger Stadium, toed the rubber and fired off his first pitches since undergoing a second major elbow procedure last September.
The trials of a paralympian whose disability doesn’t always show
In the run-up to the Paralympics, which start this coming week in Paris, Christie Raleigh Crossley’s coach asked her a serious question.