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BIIF Soccer: Honokaa rallies past Konawaena late, 2-0

By Kevin Jakahi Stephens Media Hawaii
Dec 18 2013 - 1:00am
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HONOKAA — Tied 0-0 with 30 minutes left and a man down after a red card, Honokaa turned that disadvantage on its nose and assembled all its loose parts into a viable working unit Tuesday against Konawaena.

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No. 2 Duke women routed by No. 1 UConn, 83-61

By JOEDY McCREARY The Associated Press
Dec 18 2013 - 1:00am
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DURHAM, N.C. — Another undefeated start to a season for No. 2 Duke. Another high-profile meeting with Connecticut. Another lopsided loss.

Cardinals expect Kolten Wong to be regular second baseman

By R.B. Fallstrom The Associated Press
Dec 18 2013 - 1:00am
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ST. LOUIS — Though Mark Ellis got a contract that pays starter money, the St. Louis Cardinals are planning for rookie Kolten Wong to be the regular second baseman next year.

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AP source: Roberts, Thornton agree with Yankees

By Ronald Blum The Associated Press
Dec 18 2013 - 8:26am
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NEW YORK — Making a pair of thrifty deals to fill holes on their roster, the New York Yankees agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract with second baseman Brian Roberts and a $7 million, two-year deal with left-hander Matt Thornton.

Yankees hit with $28M luxury tax

By Ronald Blum The Associated Press
Dec 18 2013 - 1:00am
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NEW YORK — The New York Yankees were hit with a $28 million luxury tax bill, pushing their total past the $250 million mark since the penalty began in 2003.

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Mosley, Sutton, Carey repeat as college football AP All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press
Dec 18 2013 - 1:00am
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NEW YORK — A tackle-machine linebacker, a tackle-busting running back and one of the most disruptive defensive tackles in the country made return appearances on The Associated Press All-America team.

BIIF Girls Basketball: Honokaa stays hot, downs visiting Kamehameha

Stephens Media Hawaii
Dec 18 2013 - 8:53am
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Honokaa has a break coming, and girls basketball coach Daphne Honma says that gives her team plenty of time to work on issues that need fixing.

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Obama selects gay athletes for Sochi delegation

By Eddie Pells The Associated Press
Dec 18 2013 - 1:00am
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President Barack Obama sent Russia a clear message about its treatment of gays and lesbians with who he is — and isn’t — sending to represent the United States at the Sochi Olympics.

Detroit Pistons hand Indiana Pacers their first home loss of the season

The Associated Press
Dec 17 2013 - 1:00am
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INDIANAPOLIS — Josh Smith had 30 points, Greg Monroe finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons handed Indiana its first home loss Monday night, stunning the Pacers 101-96.

IN BRIEF | BIIF SOCCER

HPA sweeps Keaau

BIIF Division I Players of the Year: Waiakea RB Devin Preston and Hilo RB Tristin Spikes share offense honors, while Hilo lineman Tanikeni Holani is tops on defense

By Kevin Jakahi Stephens Media Hawaii
Dec 17 2013 - 1:00am
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Tanikeni “Isi” Holani and Tristin Spikes were dominant, outstanding and valuable in their own way for the Hilo High football team, which experienced its most successful season in a decade.

UH men's basketball team scores big with island tour

By Wes Nakama Special to West Hawaii Today
Dec 17 2013 - 1:00am
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HONOLULU — More than 45 minutes before the scheduled 7 p.m. tipoff Saturday between the University of Hawaii and Chaminade men’s basketball teams, Kauai High School gym was nearly filled to its capacity of 800.

Ravens' Justin Tucker nails 61-yard field goal to silence the Lions

By Larry Lage The Associated Press
Dec 17 2013 - 1:00am
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DETROIT — Justin Tucker’s powerful leg kicked the Super Bowl champions into playoff gear.

SHORT HOPS

Elks basketball competition set Jan. 11

Big Fish List

The list recognizes the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except opakapaka and onaga, for which we’ll accept hand line catches) in West Hawaii waters for 2013 in each of 22 categories. They are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat and date.

2013 All-BIIF Division I football team

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Rudy Gay spurs Sacramento Kings over Houston Rockets

The Associated Press
Dec 16 2013 - 12:15pm
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rudy Gay scored 26 points in his first home game since coming over in a trade from Toronto, leading the Sacramento Kings past the Houston Rockets 106-91 Sunday night.

Mack Brown says he wasn't meeting his own standards at Texas

By Jim Vertuno The Associated Press
Dec 16 2013 - 1:00am
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AUSTIN, Texas — For a decade, Mack Brown and the Texas Longhorns won more games than almost any other program in the country.

IN BRIEF | NATION & WORLD

Kuchar, Harris break Templeton record

Miami Dolphins foil comeback bid by New England Patriots

By Steven Wine The Associated Press
Dec 16 2013 - 1:00am
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Desperate to stop Tom Brady’s latest comeback bid, the Miami Dolphins sought help from a reserve safety making his NFL debut after being signed Tuesday off the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad.

BIIF Division II Players of the Year: Konawaena lineman Makoa Chapa for defense, Hawaii Prep running back Bobby Lum for offense

By Kevin Jakahi Stephens Media Hawaii
Dec 16 2013 - 1:00am
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Makoa Chapa led a young Konawaena defense with a bull’s-eye on the back of his football jersey, and still produced a stellar junior season.

Nick Mason wins Mauna Lani Hawaii State Open on third playoff hole

By J.R. de Groote West Hawaii Today jdegroote@westhawaiitoday.com
Dec 16 2013 - 1:00am
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It was a tale of two putts for Nick Mason at the 2013 Hawaii State Open on Sunday at the Mauna Lani North Course.

2013 All-BIIF Division II football team

• Offensive Player of the Year: Bobby Lum (Hawaii Prep)

Jake Grodzinsky leads after second round at Mauna Lani

West Hawaii Today Staff Report
Dec 15 2013 - 1:09am
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On the second day of the Mauna Lani Resort Hawaii State Open, first-round leader and Oregon State alum David Fink posted a 2-under 70 to move to 6-under on the weekend, just a stroke behind professional Jake Grodzinsky. Grodzinsky shot the low round of the day with a 6-under 66 (-7).

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston wins 2013 Heisman Trophy

By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press
Dec 15 2013 - 1:00am
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NEW YORK — Jameis Winston left voters no choice but to give him the Heisman Trophy. And like every other Florida State victory this season, it was a blowout.

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