Big Dog scholarship awardees announced
The recipients of this year’s Wayne “Big Dog” Joseph Scholarship were announced last week, as four high school senior runners were awarded $1,500 scholarships — and a fifth received the “Most Inspirational” award from Sunrise Athletics, along with a $500 scholarship— last week during the Central Pacific Bank/BIIF Track and Field finals at Kealakehe High.
Pacers bring energy from the start, pummel Knicks to tie series
INDIANAPOLIS — Rick Carlisle has been incredibly consistent with one message over the last few weeks leading this young Indiana Pacers team through its first postseason together: Every game is different.
NHL roundup: Hurricanes keep season alive, edge Rangers in Game 4
Brady Skjei’s power-play goal broke a tie late in the third period to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers in Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday night, extending their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
MLB roundup: Pirates power past Cubs in Paul Skenes’ debut
Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his highly anticipated major league debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five home runs in a 10-9 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
NBA roundup: P.J. Washington leads Mavericks to a 2-1 series edge over Thunder
P.J. Washington scored 27 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 105-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series Saturday in Dallas.
Nuggets punch back with clinical Game 3 rout of Timberwolves, narrow series to 2-1
MINNEAPOLIS — Aaron Gordon made the Minnesota Timberwolves respect him, Jamal Murray made them fear him, and the Denver Nuggets made them realize mowing through the Western Conference isn’t meant to be easy.
Pacers nip Knicks on Andrew Nembhard’s late trey
Andrew Nembhard made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 17.8 seconds remaining to fuel the Indiana Pacers to a 111-106 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series in Indianapolis.
Local sports briefs for May 11
UHH’s Piltz, Jackson named KTA superstars
HHSAA volleyball: Boys volleyball quarterfinals take place on Oahu
The Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Division I and II boys volleyball playoffs continued in Honolulu on Wednesday night with the quarterfinal rounds, setting up last night’s state semifinals. To read the remaining results of both tournaments, please see Monday’s paper.
Suns fire Frank Vogel after one season, first-round playoff exit
Frank Vogel is out as head coach of the Phoenix Suns after a 49-win regular season was overshadowed by a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
49ers great Jimmy Johnson, cornerback in 1960s and ’70s, dead at 86
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmy Johnson, one of six members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who spent his entire career with the franchise, died Wednesday night at 86.
Luka Doncic, Mavs bounce back, gain split at OKC
Luka Doncic and P.J. Washington scored 29 points apiece while leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 119-110 victory over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, evening their Western Conference semifinal series at one win apiece.
Chang signs college wrestling offer
Three-time undefeated BIIF champion wrestler and Pahoa High senior Jezney Chang announced her intent to accept a full-ride athletic scholarship to Southwestern Oregon Community College on Wednesday.
Runnin’ with Rani: PATH’s Inaugural May Day 5K
In a galaxy not so far away, a local nonprofit organization brought together the community for a cause that blended fitness with a fundraising opportunity.
Nuggets’ Jokic wins third NBA MVP in four seasons
He can pass like Magic, board like Moses and shoot and scowl like Bird. On Wednesday, Nikola Jokic joined those NBA legends as three-time winners of the league’s most coveted individual honor.
Jalen Brunson shakes off injury, sends Knicks past Pacers
NEW YORK — The Knicks’ vibes were immaculate in the opening minutes of their Game 2, Eastern Conference semifinals matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
Vikings break through, win DI
Some victories take years to manifest.
Respected Ka‘u football coach passes away
The Ka’u community and sports enthusiasts mourned the recent passing of Robert Barba, a seasoned coach who passed away at 82.
HHSAA playoffs: Baseball, softball brackets set
The Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) released the brackets for its Division I softball and Division II baseball championships on Wednesday morning.
Monte Harrison’s return to football: Former MLB player walking on at Arkansas
When Royce Boehm, Monte Harrison’s high school football coach at Lee’s Summit (Mo.) West, heard that his ex-star wide receiver wanted to give it a go again on the gridiron, Boehm had a wild thought.
