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UH basketball to play 20 home games

Bob Nash

The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team will take another shot at 20 this season. As in 20 home games. More »

Exposure priceless for many

Kaua'i High running back Mikey Blackstad was one of several players from the Neighbor Islands who attended the All Poly Camp.

Even at 6 feet 5 and 230 pounds, Kapa'a High School senior Sean Shigematsu could have easily gone unnoticed by college football recruiters. Playing on a 1-6-1 team in a three-team league on the state's fourth-most populated island, Shigematsu might have been at risk of falling through the cracks as big-name programs cherry-picked prospects from higher-profile schools. Photo gallery Video More »

Waipi'o facing major challenge

Members of the Waipi'o Little League Majors baseball team gather for a cheer at practice.

Generation Next is up for Waipi'o Little League. These guys have some big cleats to fill. The 13 players and three coaches from last season's Waipi'o team that won the Little League Majors (ages 11-12) World Series in Williamsport, Pa., have moved on. Photo gallery Video More »

Lori Okami

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Be Strong Live Long

Read up on healthy lifestyle tips for busy professionals, teens and seniors. More »

Ferd Lewis

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A parting shot to pro golf in Hawaii

With the Kapalua LPGA Classic announcing the folding of its tent, it is... More »

UN-BEE-LIEVABLE

An unidentified usher tries to move a swarm of bees as they cover a chair in left field during the ninth inning of a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Houston Astros. The swarm delayed the game 52 minutes.
An unidentified usher tries to move a swarm of bees as they cover a chair in left field during the ninth inning of a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Houston Astros. The swarm delayed the game 52 minutes. More »

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Ron Artest going to Lakers

Ron Artest

HOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. (4:42 p.m.) More »

Wie shoots 65, trails by one; 3 share lead at Corning Classic

Natalie Gulbis, left, and Michelle Wie share a laugh as they walk up to the ninth green in the first round at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic golf tournament today in Sylvania, Ohio. Gulbis finished the first round at 3 under par. Wie finished the first round at 6-under par.

Honolulu's Michelle Wie had seven birdies — including five on her first eight holes — and a bogey for a 6-under 65 and was one shot behind a trio of leaders today in the first round of the LPGA's Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic at Sylvania, Ohio. (1:49 p.m.) More »

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GOLF PAGE

Kamehameha and Stanford alum Mari Chun will take her game to the next level at LPGA Q-School sectional in September.

Golfing 'ohana comes together to back Chun

Golf might be an individual game. But when it comes to supporting each other, golfers are among the most selfless and giving... More »

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BOXING

Alexis Arguello

Arguello was 'first-class fighter ... and gentleman'

Alexis Arguello, who fought in one of boxing's most classic brawls and reigned supreme at 130 pounds, was found dead at his home early yesterday. More »

FOOTBALL

Chad Owens

Former Warrior Owens to CFL

Chad Owens' latest change-of-direction move has him headed north of the border. More »

BASKETBALL

Ben Gordon

Coach-less Pistons sign talent, youth

The Detroit Pistons wanted to add talent and get younger this offseason. On the first day of free agency, Detroit did both. More »

BASEBALL

Pinch-hitter Rafael Furcal watches his single, which scored Russell Martin in the bottom of the eighth, as Los Angeles beat Colorado, 1-0.

Dodgers tip Rockies; Manny set to return

Manny Ramirez's suspension didn't slow down the Los Angeles Dodgers. More »

TENNIS

Andy Roddick hits a return en route to beating Lleyton Hewitt in a men's singles quarterfinal.

Federer leads way to Wimbledon semis

Roger Federer neutralized Ivo Karlovic's huge serves yesterday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and move a step closer to a record 15th Grand Slam championship. Two-time finalist Andy Roddick, Andy Murray and Tommy Haas completed the final four. More »

OTHER SPORTS

United States' national team player Brian Ching, a Kamehameha Schools alum, went through drills at yesterday's practice in Tukwila, Wash. The three-time defending Gold Cup champion U.S. is preparing for its tournament opener Saturday against Grenada in Seattle.

Farr might be an LPGA cut

The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic may be the next LPGA tournament to miss the cut. More »

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