Iconic Kona Marathon moves back to Kona in 2025
KAILUA-KONA — There’s much to be excited about as exactly one year from today, the iconic UCC Coffee Kona Marathon will move back to its Kona roots in 2025 after being staged along the Kohala Coast for the last ten years.
Ledecky continues domination of 1,500m freestyle at US trials
Katie Ledecky cruised to another dominating win in her signature event, the 1,500m freestyle, at the U.S. Olympic trials in Indianapolis on Wednesday, while teenager Thomas Heilman became the youngest American man to make the squad in 24 years.
Jake Cave scores on Brenton Doyle’s walk-off sac fly as Rockies knock off Dodgers, 7-6
DENVER — On the heels of arguably their most painful loss of an endlessly painful season, the Rockies stole some joy back with clutch at-bats.
Pistons fire coach Williams after just one season
DETROIT — After enduring the worst season in franchise history and weeks of deliberation, the Pistons have decided head coach Monty Williams’ time in Detroit has come to an end.
HCRA: Puna dominantes second regatta of season
Moku O Hawai’i Outrigger Canoe Racing Association saw its second regatta of the 2024 season last weekend in Hilo Bayfront.
Tsai: There’s no reason to panic, recruiters
Worrywart sports fans have less to stress about in this new age of college recruiting.
PHOTOS: West Hawaii little league playoffs heating up
The best of the best of West Hawaii little league baseball will be competing for glory in the coming days at Pualani Park.
Schauffele: Rory McIlroy in ‘tough spot’ due to intense microscope
(Reuters) — As someone who has held the unofficial title of “best player yet to win a major,” Xander Schauffele can empathize with Rory McIlroy’s decision not to compete at this week’s Travelers Championship.
Portugal 2 Czech Republic 1: Dramatic late winner boosts Cristiano Ronaldo and Co
Portugal’s blushes were spared as they came from behind to earn victory over the Czech Republic in their opening match at Euro 2024.
Connor McDavid, Oilers top Panthers, extend finals again
Connor McDavid scored twice in a four-point performance while leading Edmonton to a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday in Sunrise, Fla., as the Oilers staved off elimination for a second time in the Stanley Cup Final.
Remembering Willie Mays as both untouchable and human
At the end, the Say Hey Kid looked nothing like the extraordinary force who had been at the center of the American imagination for much of the 20th century.
MLB roundup: Down 5 in 9th, Dodgers rally to top Rockies
Teoscar Hernandez followed Jason Heyward’s grand slam with a three-run homer in a seven-run ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 11-9 on Tuesday in Denver.
Luka Doncic failed at the highest level. Now, he must learn from it
BOSTON — Luka Doncic said his final words about this Dallas Mavericks season, now concluded, before the Boston Celtics had even lifted their championship trophy to the sky.
Slovakia stuns wasteful Belgium as VAR twice denies Lukaku
FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) — Ivan Schranz scored Slovakia’s quickest goal at a major tournament to take his side to a gritty 1-0 victory over a wasteful Belgium in the European Championship on Monday, providing the first upset of the continental finals in Germany.
France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers facial injury
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) — France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they edged a tenacious Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024 but it came at a cost as talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a suspected broken nose on Monday.
Romania shocks Ukraine with first Euro win in 24 years
MUNICH, Germany — Romania turned in a high-octane performance to win their first European Championship match in 24 years with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their Euro 2024 Group E opener on Monday.
‘Magical’ Soto never becomes tired of hitting
NEW YORK — Before Juan Soto developed into a three-time All-Star, he dreamed of being on the mound. He pictured himself pitching in a clinching World Series game and winning Cy Young awards.
Masyn Winn’s HR in 12th lifts Cards past Marlins
Masyn Winn slugged a two-run homer in the top of the 12th inning to propel the St. Louis Cardinals past the host Miami Marlins 7-6 on Monday night.
Freddie Freeman walks 5 times as Dodgers down Rockies
Shohei Ohtani had three hits and scored twice, Freddie Freeman walked five times, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5 in Denver on Monday night.
