Coyotes’ move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise.
Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season
INDIANAPOLIS — College football is ready to put the signs away.
Mario Andretti offended by F1 rejection. ‘If they want want blood, well, I’m ready,’ says 1978 champ
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Mario Andretti said Friday he was deeply offended by the language Formula One Management used in denying his family and General Motors the opportunity to join the global motorsports series.
UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school’s second one-and-done player
STORRS, Conn. — UConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut’s latest NCAA title run.
Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports
LONDON — Olympic organizers unveiled their strategy Friday to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology.
Debate over tight end value hovers over Brock Bowers’ draft prospects
Evaluating Brock Bowers the player is a fairly straightforward assignment.
Kawhi Leonard fighting ‘stubborn inflammation’ and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard has been fighting “very, very stubborn inflammation” in his surgically repaired right knee for nearly three weeks and he’ll be listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
Two Kea‘au football players ink college deals
Senior Kea‘au High football players Shaydin Meek-Canon-Ching and Katin Kaluhiwa-Yamaguchi signed letters of intent on Wednesday to play for Chabot College.
GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson
SAN FRANCISCO — General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden State’s front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal for a franchise that has won four NBA championships over the past decade.
NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah
The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah, at least initially, until a long-term name is determined.
UHH dominates at PacWest finals
PUAKO — UH-Hilo’s men’s and women’s golf teams had an excellent showing at the Pacific West Conference Championships — as sophomore Kiersten Saludares placed No.1 to lead UHH’s women’s team to a third-place finish and fifth-year Nicholas Gomez also placed first to lead the men to a repeat conference title on Wednesday afternoon in South Kohala.
Zion Williamson out for playoff play-in game vs. Kings; out 2 weeks if Pelicans advance
NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson has been ruled out of the New Orleans Pelicans’ Western Conference play-in game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night because of a left hamstring injury — and is expected to miss up to two weeks should New Orleans advance to the NBA playoffs.
The sons of several former NFL stars are ready to carve their path into the league through the draft
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. wears his dad’s No. 54, plays the same position and celebrates sacks and big tackles with the same signature axe swing.
Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the Warriors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Klay Thompson has provided so many memorable moments during his decade-plus run as Stephen Curry’s Splash Brother running mate for the Golden State Warriors dynasty.
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.
BIIF volleyball: Wildcats remained undefeated
KONAWAENA 3 – KA ‘UMEKE 0
LeBron James and the Lakers secure a playoff berth with 110-106 win over the Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament on Tuesday night.
BIIF judo: Hilo boys and girls take BIIF titles
KAILUA-KONA — The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) judo season wrapped up Saturday at Kealakehe High School, and perhaps nobody is happier than the Hilo boys and girls teams.