The 2024 HHSAA football tournament brackets were released over the weekend, and two Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) teams will be representing the isle in the competition for the state crown.

RIYADH (Reuters) — American Coco Gauff defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(4) 6-3 in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals on Friday and will take on China’s Zheng Qinwen in the showpiece match.

It’s an admittedly subdued batch of games this weekend, but even that includes a pair of top-20 SEC clashes, Colorado and Deion Sanders on the road in a big spot, a handful of undefeated teams with intriguing matchups and a whole lot of College Football Playoff implications.

HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., joined key supporters and partners Thursday to announce the launch of the inaugural Hawai‘i High School Girls Flag Football season, set to kick off this spring. A check presentation ceremony in the Governor’s Ceremonial Room recognized the donors who made this historic season possible, particularly the Las Vegas Raiders, who contributed $25,000 — along with other supporters including the National Football League, the Seattle Seahawks, Nike, Hawai‘i Medical Service Association, Hawai‘i Dental Service and Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation.

After making a historic NBA debut alongside his father and scoring his first points in front of a hometown crowd, Bronny James is heading to the G League.

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Clayton Kershaw confirmed he underwent foot and knee surgeries on Thursday and will begin rehabilitation with the intention of returning for an 18th season in 2025.

FRISCO, Texas — Trey Lance said he’s got no regrets.

The San Francisco 49ers offense is expected to finally regain its most dangerous weapon Sunday, as star running back Christian McCaffrey will likely make his season debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday in an interview with KNBR.

The Milwaukee Bucks have not won a game since our last weekly update. They have lost six straight games after taking down the Philadelphia 76ers in their season opener. Their upcoming schedule doesn’t offer much of a reprieve.

STORRS, Conn. — Chris Hyppa only had three days in July to work with UConn superstar guard Paige Bueckers during her brief stop at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., so the skills development coach reached out to Bueckers a few days in advance to find out what she wanted to prioritize during their time together.

(Reuters) — Observing Election Day with a clear schedule is a tradition the NBA plans to continue.

The 12-team College Football Playoff era has officially begun, and with it, a host of details with which fans will need to familiarize themselves. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the sport’s new postseason. Feel free to bookmark and reference as December draws near.

Signaling the franchise views itself as a contender again, the Washington Commanders gave up three draft picks to acquire Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the sinking New Orleans Saints on Tuesday.

HILO — The UH-Hilo men’s soccer team nabbed a big win in its return home, shutting out Fresno Pacific, 3-0, Saturday afternoon in Pacific West Conference play at the Vulcan Soccer Field.