BIIF volleyball: Kona, Parker sweep season openers
KEALAKEKUA — Konawaena girls volleyball opened its season with a warm welcome from the green-and-white faithful, as hundreds packed into Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium to watch the 2023 Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Division II runner-ups take on Kohala.
BIIF football: Kohala opens season; Kona gets back on track
KAPA‘AU — Hundreds gathered Saturday afternoon at Kohala High School to watch the Cowboys football team open its season against O‘ahu Division II opponent Kalaheo. The Mustangs’ well-balanced offensive attack overwhelmed Kohala, leaving the Big Island with a 40-6 win in the non-conference matchup.
The regular season is fast approaching. Will the 49ers be ready?
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan hates the NFL’s preseason. Four games, three games, two, he’s shown nothing but disdain for the exhibition schedule since he took over as the 49ers’ head coach.
BIIF football: Ka Makani ready to take another leap in 2024
WAIMEA — A year ago, Hawaii Prep Academy football came close.
Local sports briefs: Nobu Yamauchi Nike finishes week at World Series; Davis to play for Team USA Rugby
Nobu Yamauchi Nike softball finishes week at World Series
US judge delays launch of sports streaming venture from Disney, media giants
A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked the launch of a new sports streaming service backed by three media giants, Walt Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery, which aims to capture younger sports fans who do not watch games on TV.
Daniel Hudson falters, Dodgers drop second straight to Brewers as NL West lead shrinks
MILWAUKEE — Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia was able to plug a leak in the seventh inning Thursday, escaping a two-on, no-outs jam to preserve a one-run lead, but the dam broke against right-hander Daniel Hudson, who gave up three runs in the eighth inning of a 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in American Family Field.
NBA releases 2024-25 season schedule: Knicks vs. Celtics, Timberwolves vs. Lakers to play opening night
Although NBA action is still months away, the league released the full schedule for the 2024-25 season.
BIIF football: Cowboys ready to ride into new season
KAPAAU — In the 2023 season, Kohala football was competitive in its matchups, but ultimately could not secure a win. But head coach Earl Hoshida plans to change that in the new year.
Who will win the WNBA championship? Aces? Liberty? Bold predictions from our experts as play resumes
A month without basketball is over. Well, WNBA basketball that is.
Kevin Durant’s PSG stake explained: Why has he bought in? Does he have a say?
Kevin Durant has become the latest American sports star to invest in European soccer.
Patriots trade Matthew Judon to Falcons for third-round pick, per sources: What it means for each team
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons addressed a perennial need Wednesday, sending a third-round draft pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for veteran pass rusher Matthew Judon, according to multiple league sources.
Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy out for season after successful meniscus surgery on right knee
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ruled out for the season after having successful surgery on the meniscus in his right knee, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Wednesday. McCarthy underwent testing related to knee soreness after he reported the injury Monday afternoon.
BIIF football: KSH, Kona open seasons with non-conference matchups
KEA‘AU — Football season has officially returned to the Big Island, and the Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i community made no secret about its excitement.
Support IDD Exhibition Race at World Sprints
With World Sprints beginning in Hilo this week, ‘Ohana Wa’a Laulima, in coordination with the International Va’a Federation (IVF) and the Hawaii Canoe Racing Association (HCRA), are honored to host an exhibition race highlighting international paddlers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Paddlers who are normally left out of competitive racing have been given the opportunity to race alongside the international elite of the Va’a community in Hilo.
Kai ‘Ehitu ready to continue historic season at World Sprints
KAILUA-KONA — It’s a bustling, overcast, late-summer afternoon on Kailua Pier.
Everything you need to know ahead of World Sprints
HILO — After a two-decade hiatus, the world stage of canoe racing has returned to the Aloha State.
U.S. women beat Australia, to play for 8th straight gold medal
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points to lead the United States to an 85-64 victory over Australia in the first semifinal at the Paris Olympics on Friday, sending the Americans to the gold-medal game in the eighth consecutive Olympics.
Hawaiʻi International Futsal Tournament this weekend in Hilo
The Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo! Foundation, will host the 2024 Hawai‘i Interational Futsal Cup this weekend at three venues in Hilo.
Imane Khelif wins Olympic boxing gold medal, ending trying Games with triumph
PARIS — Atop her coach’s shoulders, arms in the air, a full house at the main stadium of Roland Garros cheering her on, Imane Khelif celebrated the perfect way to end a trying week.