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.
BIIF Champs: Kealakehe softball, Hilo baseball claim BIIF DI titles
KEALAKEHE — Kealakehe softball had rolled over teams in the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) all season, but on Tuesday afternoon at the Waveriders’ home field, it had a problem.
Bengals’ Joe Burrow ‘in a good spot’ working way back from right wrist injury
Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow returned to the practice field this week and on Tuesday threw in front of media for the first time since injuring his right wrist in Baltimore last November.
Hawaii baseball team defeats CSUN 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep
Hawaii pitcher Harrison Bodendorf (41) works against the CSU Northridge Matadors during the first inning of an NCAA baseball game, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Les Murakami Stadium in Honolulu.
Local briefs: Sailer leads BIIF after Round 1; HPA falls in playoff opener
Big Island Inter-scholastic Federation (BIIF) water polo and golf competed in Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) playoff competition over the last couple of days.
HHSAA volleyball: KSH edges Castle to win home playoff game
The Kamehameha Schools – Hawai‘i boys volleyball team emerged triumphant from a five-set scrap with Castle High during the first round of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) Division I state championship on Monday night in Kea‘au.
Lawrence Frank expresses cautious optimism about Clippers’ future: ‘The window is still open’
LOS ANGELES — In the recent past, Lawrence Frank’s end-of-season addresses have been rather emotional.
Jaylen Brown, Celtics crush Cavaliers in Game 1
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points while leading the Boston Celtics to a 120-95 victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after historic season
Victor Wembanyama, the 20-year-old French star whose mere presence conjured reimaginings of what is possible in the sport, was named the NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday, earning all 99 first-place votes.
Wolves demolish Nuggets, head home up 2-0
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Anthony Edwards also had 27 points and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 106-80 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in a Western Conference semifinal series.
Brunson guides Knicks to Game 1 win over Pacers
Jalen Brunson continued his postseason magic with 43 points for his fourth straight 40-point effort as the New York Knicks recorded a 121-117 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference second-round series on Monday night.
BIIF track and field: Cabais-Fernandez, Paresa break records at BIIFs
KAILUA-KONA — Heading into the Central Pacific Bank/Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Track and Field championships over the weekend, Waiakea pole vaulters Shelbey Cabais-Fernandez and Analissa Paresa approached their competition just like any other meet.
BIIF finals yield blowouts, unexpected outcomes
The weekend yielded some of the highest-scoring, volatile BIIF baseball and softball playoff series in recent years — especially in Division I.
Magic crumble in 2nd half of Game 7 against Cavs as season ends
CLEVELAND — Paolo Banchero became the third-youngest player in NBA history to score 30-plus points in three or more games of the same playoff series but his tremendous efforts weren’t enough against the Cavaliers in Orlando‘s first trip back to the postseason in four years.
Waiakea Pirates celebrate 100 years
There’s not many athletic clubs that can boast 100 years of local operation and tradition.
MLB roundup: Red Sox extinguish Twins’ 12-game win streak
Ceddanne Rafaela and Rafael Devers hit two-run home runs and the Boston Red Sox pulled away for a 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
