LOS ANGELES — Bronny James discussed stepping into his NBA legend father’s shoes — literally — while shopping for sneakers in a video published days ahead of the 2024 NBA draft.

From the outset, the Florida Panthers said this was going to happen. They made the declaration in training camp that they were going to finish the job they couldn’t finish last year. The 2023-24 season would not be a success without a Stanley Cup.

The loss of one of the two master-developer candidates is not expected to further delay construction of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, state and University of Hawaii officials insisted.

The Los Angeles Lakers named JJ Redick as coach, the team announced Monday. Redick, the 29th coach in franchise history, was officially introduced at a news conference Monday afternoon.

LEIPZIG, Germany — France and the Netherlands played it safe in a 0-0 draw that failed to explode into life in Group D at Euro 2024 on Friday, leaving both sides within sight of a place in the last 16 and eliminating Poland.

The first round of WNBA All-Star Game fan voting is complete. Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever stars A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are atop the leaderboard for the early returns.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls made their first move in a turning point of an offseason Thursday, trading defensive star Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for shooting guard Josh Giddey, a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune.

Seven weeks after firing Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers landed on their next head coach on Thursday: JJ Redick, the 15-year NBA veteran turned podcaster and broadcaster, league sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell The Athletic. Redick is signing a four-year deal worth in the neighborhood of $8 million per season with the Lakers, according to sources briefed on the deal.

The New England Patriots and running back Rhamondre Stevenson have agreed to a four-year, $36 million extension that includes $17 million guaranteed, league sources said Thursday. The contract also includes $3 million per year in upside incentives based on reaching more than 1,400 scrimmage yards plus All-Pro and Pro Bowl appearances that could bring the deal up to $48 million, per a league source.

The KTA Super Stores Superstars of the Month highlights one male and one female Hawai’i Hilo Vulcans student-athlete for their stand-out accomplishments.

BOSTON — In a city where pre-Revolutionary War history seems to lurk around every corner, the Mavericks have none at all. Nor does the city of Dallas carry any sporting weight in these parts.

The University of Hawaii 2025 men’s volleyball recruiting class is closing in on double figures in players.

PARIS — Jannik Sinner was disappointed not to reach his first French Open final after his defeat by Carlos Alcaraz on Friday, but is looking forward to continuing what could become the new main rivalry in tennis.

KAILUA-KONA — Some of the top youth golfers from across the globe gathered Wednesday at Makani Golf Club for the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur and the 75th U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur qualifiers, but one local boy made headlines over the rest of the field.

(SA) — A former standout forward is rejoining the University of Hawaii basketball team as a full-time assistant coach.