After protestors interrupt final hole, Scottie Scheffler defeats Tom Kim in playoff to win Travelers Championship
CROMWELL, Conn. – Approaching the 18th green in the Travelers Championship final round, Scottie Scheffler made sure to take in the scene.
Nearly perfect, Cards’ Sonny Gray baffles Giants
Sonny Gray took a perfect game into the seventh inning as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep.
Katie Ledecky locks up fourth title at U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Katie Ledecky made history on Saturday, becoming the first woman to win four titles at a single U.S. Olympic Team Trials thanks to her women’s 800-meter freestyle victory in Indianapolis.
Christian Pulisic sets the tone with set piece precision
It had to be Christian Pulisic. The winger was named captain for the U.S. men’s national team’s opening game against Bolivia at the 2024 Copa America.
Lyles wins 100m at US Olympic trials to book Paris spot
Noah Lyles chased down his rivals to win the 100m final at the U.S. Olympic trials in 9.83 seconds in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday to book a spot at the Paris Games.
PHOTOS: Moku O Hawai’i hosts third regatta of season in Hilo
By Kelsey Walling
Portugal coast into Euro 2024 last-16 with 3-0 victory over Turkey
Bernardo Silva’s first goal at a major tournament, a calamitous own goal from Samet Akaydin and a Bruno Fernandes tap-in gave Portugal a comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey on Saturday to guarantee qualification for the last 16 as Group F winners.
Cameron Young shoots 59 at Travelers Championship
Cameron Young shot a 59 at the Travelers Championship on Saturday for the first sub-60 round on thePGA Tour in four years, becoming just the 12th player on the PGA Tour to ever achieve the feat. At the signature event on the par 70 TPC River Highlands in Connecticut, Young’s 11-under par round was enough to take the solo lead before the leaders tee off.
Angels prevail in reunion with Shohei Ohtani
Taylor Ward delivered a tiebreaking single in the top of the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Angels notched a 3-2 victory over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in the opener of a two-game set.
Three stats from three losses that have Florida Panthers facing Stanley Cup Final Game 7
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Florida Panthers find themselves in the unfathomable position of now having to play a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final after having initially mounted a 3-0 lead in the series against the Edmonton Oilers.
Motor racing-Norris takes McLaren from fire drama to pole joy
Lando Norris’s Spanish Grand Prix Saturday started with a fire and ended with a flourish as the McLaren Formula One driver secured the team’s first pole position in three years.
Oilers roll past Panthers to force improbable Game 7
The Edmonton Oilers have taken the Stanley Cup Final to a deciding Game 7 thanks to a 5-1 home victory over the Florida Panthers on Friday.
PHOTOS: Kona, Hilo battle in district tournament
By Conor Langs
Netherlands and France edge closer to last 16 after stalemate
LEIPZIG, Germany — France and the Netherlands played it safe in a 0-0 draw that failed to explode into life in Group D at Euro 2024 on Friday, leaving both sides within sight of a place in the last 16 and eliminating Poland.
A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark headline first-round fan voting for WNBA All-Star Game
The first round of WNBA All-Star Game fan voting is complete. Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever stars A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are atop the leaderboard for the early returns.
Inside the Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick and how he shapes their future
Seven weeks after firing Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers landed on their next head coach on Thursday: JJ Redick, the 15-year NBA veteran turned podcaster and broadcaster, league sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell The Athletic. Redick is signing a four-year deal worth in the neighborhood of $8 million per season with the Lakers, according to sources briefed on the deal.
Euro 2024 day seven: Mbappe’s mask, all square in Group C, Spain’s ominous return to form
Day seven of the European Championship saw all four teams in Group C in action, along with the much-anticipated game between Spain and reigning champions Italy. It also witnessed the unveiling of a tricolore mask to protect Kylian Mbappe’s fractured nose, although we won’t be seeing it in Friday’s game between France and the Netherlands, even if Mbappe does feature in the game.
Patriots, RB Stevenson agree to 4-year extension
The New England Patriots and running back Rhamondre Stevenson have agreed to a four-year, $36 million extension that includes $17 million guaranteed, league sources said Thursday. The contract also includes $3 million per year in upside incentives based on reaching more than 1,400 scrimmage yards plus All-Pro and Pro Bowl appearances that could bring the deal up to $48 million, per a league source.
Local briefs: Keauhou Canoe seeking scholarship applicants, Wee Guys Fishing Tournament this weekend
Keauhou Canoe seeking scholarship applicants
Bulls trade veteran defensive star Alex Caruso to Thunder for guard Josh Giddey
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls made their first move in a turning point of an offseason Thursday, trading defensive star Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for shooting guard Josh Giddey, a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune.