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<p>JARED FUJISAKI photo</p><p>Hilo senior shortstop Fantacie Keahilihau-Kuamoo hit .429 with three home runs and was named the league’s Player of the Year.</p>

Too good to be true

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:23am

By KEVIN JAKAHI

Tribune-Herald sports writer

It’s appropriate to dream big when you’ve got a first name like Hilo senior Fantacie Keahilihau-Kuamoo, an offensive force on the softball...

<p>Associated Press</p><p>The Pacers’ Lance Stephenson celebrates after hitting a basket and being fouled Saturday during the second half Indiana’s 106-99 victory in Game 6 of its Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Knicks.</p>

Pacers knock out Knicks in six

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:06am

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.

On Saturday, it produced the biggest payoff for the Pacers in nearly a decade.

Roy Hibbert...

People who relish power will abuse it

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:06am

The Colorado Springs Gazette

Conservatives and liberals have long debated the most effective way to ensure accountability in government. Conservatives, who usually view human nature as...

IRS probe ignored powerful groups

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:06am

By KEN THOMAS

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — There’s an irony in the Internal Revenue Service’s crackdown on conservative groups.

The nation’s tax agency has admitted to...

Rookie powers Braves past Dodgers

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:06am

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Braves already knew rookie Evan Gattis is an impressive power hitter. He’s also proving a quick learner.

Gattis took advantage of some last-second tips...

<p>Hawaii Prep’s Zoe Sims</p>

Fujimoto Four carry winning pedigree

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:06am

By BILL O’REAR

Tribune-Herald sports editor

A talented foursome with numerous championship medals has been named the recipients of the 11th Annual Roy Fujimoto Athletic Scholarships....

Yemen, leopards and the Arab Spring

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:06am

ANAA, Yemen — Arriving in Yemen last week, I had an experience I’d never had before.

I drove into Sanaa, the capital, on the main thoroughfare, through a raging torrent of water. I was...

<p>Associated Press</p><p>Garry Stevens celebrates after guiding Oxbow to victory Saturday at the Preakness at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.</p>

Oxbow offets Orb’s Triple Crown bid

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:06am

By RICHARD ROSENBLATT

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness....

<p>HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald</p><p>Ronnie Loeffler is back for his second season with the Hawaii Stars.</p>

Stars coming out for second season

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:06am

By KEVIN JAKAHI

Tribune-Herald sports writer

The Hawaii Stars are back for their second year of independent professional baseball in a new league with a few fresh local faces to kick...

Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win

Updated: May 19, 2013 12:06am

Associated Press

CONCORD, N.C. — Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson’s list. He stands alone in All-Star history.

“Five-time” became the first four-time winner of NASCAR’s...