BIIF sports: Cowgirls dominate Lady Cougars; ‘Riders blank Dragons
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) winter sports season continued Thursday with basketball and soccer matchups across the isle. Playoffs will begin Jan. 25 for basketball and Jan. 20 for soccer. See the paper in the coming weeks for coverage.
Jack Sawyer turns dreams into reality, leads Ohio State to CFP final
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jack Sawyer remembers wearing an Ohio State jersey, playing catch with his dad in the backyard of their Ohio home that sits not too far from campus. He dreamed of playing for the Buckeyes one day, making plays to help them win a championship.
Deshaun Watson ruptures Achilles again, could miss all of 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s availability for the 2025 season is in jeopardy after additional tests revealed that he ruptured his Achilles again.
NBA roundup: Nuggets get two triple-doubles, thrash Nets
Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 on Friday.
Rainbow Wahine respond to the loss of Daejah Phillips
KSH wins third straight; Wildcats get back on track
KEA‘AU — Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i boys basketball won its third consecutive matchup after routing Honoka‘a 63-40 on Wednesday night at home.
Kainoa Wade, the coach’s son, makes splendid debut as Hawaii sweeps Harvard
BIIF soccer: Ka Makani, Warriors split matches
Waiakea soccer traveled to Waimea on Wednesday to take on Hawaii Preparatory Academy. The two schools split their matchups between the boys and girls.
Late field goal lifts Notre Dame past Penn State, into CFP final
To his teammates, Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter has a new nickname this postseason.
Tolleson to host keiki clinic this weekend
A hometown hero will be giving back to the West Hawai‘i community this weekend in Kona town.
NFL knocking, Bill Belichick busy making waves at North Carolina
New to the social media platform X, Bill Belichick’s feed — @unchapelbill — indicates he’s minding his own business and chasing quality BBQ during his first month on the job as head coach at North Carolina.
Ilona Maher, an American Olympic champion, sprinkles some stardust on England
Fanfare now follows Ilona Maher everywhere she goes, but the rugby union player from Burlington, Vermont, isn’t tired of it yet.
BIIF sports: KSH beats Waiakea; Kohala swipes for 29 steals
KEA‘AU — Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i girls basketball got back on track after falling to Kohala last week — beating the visiting Waiakea Lady Warriors 37-26 on Tuesday night on the KSH campus.
For the College Football Playoff’s final four coaches, more than a title is on the line
The four head coaches remaining in this year’s College Football Playoff have a lot to gain by winning it all.
Task for No. 5 Texas: Stop the receivers for No. 8 Ohio State
There are plenty of storylines heading into this year’s Cotton Bowl, where two of the winningest programs in college football history will face off for a chance to play for the College Football Playoff national championship.
Penn State, Notre Dame charge into semifinals in pursuit of elusive title
Penn State and Notre Dame are vying to end three decade-long national championship droughts and can move a step closer Thursday night when they collide in the Orange Bowl.
Oh, so sweep: Hawaii volleyball completes 2-night sweep of McKendree
BIIF hoops: Lady Trojans win on road; Cowboys clinch nailbiter
HILO — Ka‘u girls basketball had an impressive road performance against the Lady Vikings on Monday night in Hilo town.
Raiders fire coach Antonio Pierce after 2 seasons
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders fired coach Antonio Pierce on Tuesday after two seasons, the team announced. He lasted just one full season on the job after getting promoted last offseason from interim coach.
