Indiana Fever loss offers Caitlin Clark a chance to grow as a leader
INDIANAPOLIS — The game was going on, but Caitlin Clark chose not to be a part of it.
Texas’ Quinn Ewers stakes his claim as the top quarterback in the nation
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Before the question was finished, Steve Sarkisian assigned the media some quick homework. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has won starts at Alabama and now at Michigan over the past two seasons, after Saturday’s 31-12 statement win.
Sabalenka survives Pegula storm to win U.S. Open women’s title
NEW YORK — Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka hoisted the trophy in New York at last after years of close calls, as she outplayed American sixth seed Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5 in the U.S. Open women’s final on Saturday.
Dodgers get good news on injury front before soundly defeating Guardians
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the best record in baseball heading into the final three weeks of the regular season, and it hasn’t guaranteed them much, not with San Diego and Arizona breathing down their necks in the National League West.
USMNT 1 Canada 2 takeaways: Pochettino arrival can’t come soon enough
If the friendlies against Canada and New Zealand in this international window were a chance to make an impression on expected incoming U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino, a 2-1 loss to Canada on Saturday did few favors.
Aaron Rodgers, Jets begin redemption season bid vs. 49ers
Aaron Rodgers sustained a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon on the fourth snap of his New York Jets’ debut last season.
A victory comes at last for the world’s worst soccer team
Take a look at the men’s world soccer rankings. At the top, you will find the giants of the sport, Argentina, France and Spain.
In the paralympic workshop, plenty of fractures but no broken bones
PARIS — Spend some time watching the Paralympics and it will soon become obvious from seeing wheelchair athletes bash into each other while playing rugby and basketball that their flattened tires and dented frames might need multiple repairs over their tournaments. But at the Games’ fix-it shop in the Paralympic Village, repair requests can and do come from every sport.
Fritz, Sinner battle through to US Open final
NEW YORK — Taylor Fritz held on to beat Frances Tiafoe 4-6 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-1 in a blockbuster all-American semi-final at the U.S. Open on Friday and will take on the role of the underdog when he meets Italian top seed Jannik Sinner in the finale.
Vulcans burst through for 2-0 season-opening victory
HILO — After a scoreless first half, the Hawai’i Hilo men’s soccer team burst through for a pair of goals to down Cal State Dominguez Hills, 2-0, Thursday afternoon in a non-conference season opener at the Vulcan Soccer Field.
BIIF volleyball: Wildcats, Warriors and Ka Makani sweep
KEALAKEKUA — Konawaena girls volleyball hosted Makua Lani in a crosstown matchup Thursday night in Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium, and the Wildcats handled business quickly.
Alex Morgan reminisces before final game: ‘I hope my legacy is that I pushed the game forward’
After 13 years of professional soccer, soon-to-be-retired San Diego Wave forward Alex Morgan said she hopes young players watching her will benefit from the work she and her teammates have done in the sport.
We know more about quarterbacks’ arms than ever. Can NFL teams take advantage?
When Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen comes across video of himself throwing passes for the University of Wyoming, he swears he does not recognize that guy.
Eagles emerge with win over Packers in wild Brazil opener
Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his Philadelphia debut and the Eagles opened the season with a back-and-forth 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Friday night in Sao Paulo.
Chiefs hold off Ravens (by a toe) in thrilling season opener
Kansas City rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy caught a 35-yard touchdown pass and ran for a 21-yard score as the Chiefs began their quest for a third straight Super Bowl title with a thrilling 27-20 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles in the NFL’s regular-season opener on Thursday night.
Henderson: Small field, big heart at 38th annual Ali‘i Challenge
The Ali‘i Challenge continues to be the Big Island’s most iconic long-distance swim race as after nearly four decades, athletes are still inspired to tick off this bucket list event.
BIIF volleyball: Dragons win nailbiter; Vikings sweep
Honoka‘a 3, Kealakehe 2
Reardon: Wahine opener was emotional homecoming for freshman Miliana Sylvester
51st Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race a striking success
KAILUA-KONA — Earlier this week, the 51st annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race — the world’s largest outrigger event — wrapped up at Kailua Pier, and the five-day event was nothing short of spectacular.
