Runnin’ with Rani: Kona Crush Soccer Academy begins new era as City SC Hawaii
KAILUA-KONA — In a significant move aimed at boosting youth soccer development on the Big Island, City SC (Soccer Club) — a prestigious national soccer club affiliate program based out of Carlsbad, San Diego — announced today an exciting new partnership with Kona Crush Soccer Academy which includes rebranding under the name City SC Hawaii.
3 UH baseball players named to All-Big West second team
Hawaii shortstop Jordan Donahue hits a single against the CSU Northridge Matadors during the first inning, May 4, at Les Murakami Stadium. Donahue, right-handed pitcher Alex Giroux and catcher/designated hitter Austin Machado today were named to the All-Big West Conference’s second team for baseball.
Its future in doubt, the freewheeling ‘Inside the NBA’ is on edge instead
MINNEAPOLIS — The future of “Inside the NBA” was already a sensitive topic when Charles Barkley stepped into an elevator in Minneapolis after Game 2 of the Western Conference finals late Friday. Barkley’s on-air candor as an analyst is a key reason that the studio show has become so influential and beloved among basketball fans and around the league.
Swiatek back from the brink as French Open fans come under fire
PARIS — Defending champion Iga Swiatek came back from the brink to down Naomi Osaka in a French Open second-round blockbuster, saving a match point as she just avoided her earliest exit at Roland Garros, where the wild crowd came under fire on Wednesday.
Three UH pitchers enter transfer portal
University of Hawaii pitchers Harrison Bodendorf, Alex Giroux and Hunter Gotschall have entered the NCAA transfer portal.
PHOTOS: Ortiz-Strauss inks college signature
KEALAKEKUA — Konawaena wrestling hosted another collegiate signing day for the second consectutive week on Wednesday in Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium — but this time, the second girls wrestler in program history inked her signature.
Cook Selected for 50th Anniversary Scholarship; Three Vulcans to receive Degree Completion Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Hawai’i Hilo Baseball’s Mason Cook was selected as one of 46 student-athletes to receive an NCAA Division II 50th Anniversary Scholarship as announced at the Division II National Championships Festival in Orlando, Florida.
Aguilar, Samura, Takahashi, Fuertes win KTA Roy Fujimoto scholarship
The following Big Island high school seniors were selected as recipients of the 22nd Annual KTA/Roy Fujimoto Scholarship.
Oilers score last five goals to even series with Stars
The host Edmonton Oilers scored five unanswered goals to erase a two-goal deficit and claim a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday and even their Western Conference final series at two wins apiece.
How Celtics’ clutch defense won Game 4 to sweep Pacers, advance to NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — The Boston Celtics are returning to the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons, sweeping the Indiana Pacers and winning Game 4 105-102 on Monday.
Djokovic and Sabalenka ease through on rain-hit day at French Open
PARIS — Rain put a dampener on the third day of the French Open but defending champion Novak Djokovic avoided getting bogged down as his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title got off to a solid enough start on Tuesday.
Summer paddling returns to Kona
For the first time in 2024, summer paddling returned to the Kona proper.
Reinhart lifts Panthers to overtime win over Rangers in Game 4 to even series
The Florida Panthers came into Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final knowing they needed to play with more of an edge — a “growl,” as coach Paul Maurice described it following their second consecutive overtime loss to the New York Rangers that put them in an early hole in the series.
How Edwards led Wolves to Game 4 win over Mavs to extend series
Behind Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves salvaged their season with a 105-100 Game 4 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
Tsai: ‘Bows ‘would have done some damage’ in NCAAs
The 2024 University of Hawaii baseball team was good enough to be disappointed.
Rainbows do not receive NCAA baseball tournament bid
UH head coach Rich Hill said he thought the Rainbows put themselves in a good position with a strong finish, but “it wasn’t to be.” Hill engaged with an umpire during a game on March 24.
Celtics complete sweep of Pacers, punch ticket to Finals
Derrick White drained a tiebreaking corner 3-pointer with 45 seconds left in regulation and the Boston Celtics finished off a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 105-102 victory on Monday night at Indianapolis.
Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer and broadcasting star, dies at 71
Bill Walton, a center whose extraordinary passing and rebounding skills helped him win two national college championships with UCLA and one each with the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics of the NBA, and who overcame a stutter to become a loquacious commentator, died Monday at his home in San Diego. He was 71.
Jason Robertson’s hat trick leads Stars past Oilers
Jason Robertson completed a hat trick with the game-winning goal midway through the third period to lead the visiting Dallas Stars a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday in the Western Conference final.
Mike Tyson ‘doing great’ after medical emergency on flight to LA
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson had a medical emergency Sunday on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, his representatives said Monday.