Hilo Little Leaguers ease way to rematch with Maui
Jerrell Alston’s work is done here, even as the Hilo Little League All-Stars are just starting to dig in for what they hope will be a long day of baseball ahead.
Maui keeps Hilo Little League at bay at state tourney
By MATT GERHART
Hilo Little League team ‘hungry’ to state it case
The last time the Big Island hosted a Little League state tournament, a group of youngsters from Maui used it as a gateway to the World Series.
Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks for 3-2 lead
MILWAUKEE — Even without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks figured out a way to end their recent habit of slow starts.
Suns are set in West, zap Clippers to reach NBA Finals
LOS ANGELES — Tears welled in Chris Paul’s eyes. A message in black ink on his shoes said it all: Can’t give up now.
Walsh slams Chapman as Angels stun Yanks after Ohtani flops
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani was done early. Jared Walsh and the rest of the Los Angeles Angels certainly were not.
Hilo 13-year-old loses in playoff at state junior golf championships
Hilo 13-year-old Jake Otani summed up 22 suspenseful holes at the Club at Hokulia in a manner that golfers of all ages and backgrounds can appreciate.
Kean Wong rejoins Angels
Kean Wong is back in the big leagues, so hopefully Hilo will have two active major leaguers this week.
Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasons
SAN DIEGO — The last time the San Diego Padres swept the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park, in September 2010, right-hander Joe Musgrove was just starting his senior year at Grossmont High in suburban El Cajon.
Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1
MILWAUKEE — Trae Young remains as poised as ever in hostile environments in his first postseason.
US reaches encouraging milestones on COVID-19 deaths and vaccine shots
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the early days of the disaster in March 2020, while the drive to put shots in arms hit another encouraging milestone Monday: 150 million Americans fully vaccinated.
What do presidential pressers prove?
Many of President Joe Biden’s critics, and a few of his friends, feared he would not be able to handle the presidential press conference.
Buyers pounce as Trump condo prices hit lows
NEW YORK — The building has stunning Manhattan skyline views, its spa offers deep-tissue massages, and the fancy restaurant off the lobby serves up prime steaks. Best of all, many apartments at the Trump World Tower are selling at a deep discount — assuming the buyer doesn’t mind the name over the door.
Hilo High’s Silva hopes combine showing nets college offers
Lyle Silva Jr. gets to Nevada whenever he can because of the gamble he doesn’t want to take – on his future.
Hilo’s Yada ready to rough it at U.S. Women’s Open
Hilo’s Britney Yada has battled the windy golf conditions in West Hawaii, the wet at Hilo Muni and her college days at Portland State combined with her pro career in Arizona have prepared her to play in practically any kind of temperature.
Kolten Wong posts third career multihomer game in Brewers’ loss
MILWAUKEE — A game of home run derby broke out bewteen the Tigers and Brewers, and Kolten Wong wasn’t taking a backseat to anyone.
Igawa hot, but ’Bows drop a pair heading to season finale
The hits keep coming for Hilo’s Jacob Igawa – and, unfortunately, for the University of Hawaii baseball team.
Fate of certain ocean sports events still up in the air
Ocean sports are back on, but it remains to be seen when the surf will be up for Big Island competitions.
Along with bat and glove, Kolten Wong uses his voice to make impact
Gold Glove second baseman.
Hilo football has new rep: State legislator Chris Todd named Vikings head coach
Nobody can blame state Rep. Chris Todd (D-Hilo) for forming policies at the legislative level and then leaving it to the little guy to worry about the details.
