Demiral double powers Turkey past Austria into Euro 2024 quarterfinals
LEIPZIG, Germany — Turkey’s Merih Demiral struck in each half and their goalkeeper Mert Gunok pulled off a superb stoppage-time save as they secured a high-octane 2-1 victory over Austria on Tuesday to book their spot in Euro 2024’s last eight.
PHOTOS: Kona and Hilo battle at Pualani
By Conor Langs
Honoka‘a High seeking track coach
Honoka‘a High seeking track coach
Wyc Grousbeck, Steve Pagliuca have been solid Celtics owners. Here’s hoping one stays
BOSTON — Wyc Grousbeck, who is planning to sell his majority stake in the Boston Celtics, was born in Worcester, raised in Weston and attended Noble and Greenough School in Dedham. He’s 63, which means he likely rooted for John Havlicek, Bobby Orr and Carl Yastrzemski growing up. And for all we know, he might have been on the old kiddie show “Rex Trailer’s Boomtown” when he was in the sixth grade but hasn’t gotten around to telling us about it yet.
UHH sports: Mizuguchi resigns after successful run with Vulcans tennis, PacWest adds three new schools
HILO – Vulcans Tennis head coach Kallen Mizuguchi has recently resigned after six successful seasons in charge of both the Hawaii Hilo Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs.
Klay Thompson to join Mavericks, Warriors get 2 second-round picks in sign-and-trade: Sources
Klay Thompson will join the Dallas Mavericks, league sources said Monday, a move that ends his 13-year run as a core member of the Golden State Warriors dynasty.
Kahuku’s Dan Ige loses unanimous decision as last-minute replacement at UFC 303
Kahuku alum Dan Ige lost a unanimous decision to Diego Lopes in a fight that wasn’t officially made until Saturday afternoon at UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Crammed fields and little facilities: What’s next for Kona?
KAILUA-KONA — Old Kona Airport is a staple of recreation in the community. Each year, the 217-acre plot of land hosts an average of 16,000 athletes of young and old — ranging from keiki soccer athletes, to high school swimmers and divers, to kupuna softball.
PHOTOS: Little league districts continue in Kona
By Conor Langs
Hawaii men’s basketball lands power forward from Lithuania
In the search for a multi-skilled power forward, the University of Hawaii basketball team found “Nemo.”
Sharks draft Macklin Celebrini with No. 1 overall pick
The San Jose Sharks chose center Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday in Las Vegas.
10-man U.S.’s Copa America hopes in the balance
A goal called back. An 18th-minute red card. A brilliant goal. An equalizer. A goalkeeper substitution. A penalty whistled, then called back. A devastating goal given up in the final minutes of the game. Another red card.
NBA history: Lakers draft Bronny James, who will join father LeBron
NEW YORK — The first round of the NBA draft at Barclays Center yielded a massive surprise with the Lakers taking Tennessee All-American Dalton Knecht with the 17th pick.
Get ready for the Hawaii International Futsal Cup!
After a successful inaugural year in 2023, the Hawaii International Futsal Cup is set to return — this time on the Hilo side from Aug. 9 through Aug. 11, and promises to deliver an exciting futsal tournament for both athletes and spectators from across Hawaii and Japan.
Biggest shock of Euro 2024, Ronaldo’s frustration and glorious Kvaratskhelia
In the biggest shock (by FIFA world rankings) of Euro 2024 so far, Georgia defeated Portugal 2-0 to secure a place in the knockout stages in what is their major tournament debut.
2024 NBA Draft: Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher at No. 1; Wizards take Alex Sarr at No. 2
The French invasion of the NBA continues.
Alex Morgan left off USWNT’s Olympic roster, likely ending international run
LOS ANGELES — Alex Morgan was left off the roster for next month women’s Olympic tournament in France, likely ending one of the most spectacular careers in U.S. soccer history.
Athing Mu, Nia Akins and the brutal line between Olympic dreams and agony
EUGENE, Ore.— The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, on this day at the University of Oregon’s storied Hayward Field, was more than a cliche. It was a portrait. A dichotomous display of the drama of sports.
Derrick White’s chipped tooth, Al Horford’s future, and more: Celtics takeaways
BOSTON — Payton Pritchard might be known as the heave god around town now, but it’s not by design. Seeing how consistently and comfortably Pritchard buries buzzer-beaters from all over the court, it would be fair to presume he practices these shots frequently.
Tsai: As usual, there will be objections to funding a new stadium
Back in the not-so-good ol’ days, weddings came with an appeal process.