Sports
Covering the athletes, the coaches and the teams that Hawai‘i loves.
Whether it’s high school or college, or local stars turned pro, ASD is there with profiles and analysis for football, basketball, volleyball, baseball and more. We also keep an eye on Hawai‘i’s investment into sports, whether it’s the facilities where athletes train or the venues fans flock to, such as the Aloha Stadium redevelopment plans and UH’s Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex.
News
Multiple venues on O‘ahu to host flood relief drives
In an ongoing effort to help those affected by flooding by the Kona Low storm, a variety of relief drives have been scheduled throughout the Islands.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 28, 2026
NFL standout Nick Herbig hosts hometown camp
Through HerbieGives, a nonprofit organization founded by Herbig in 2023, multiple charitable events have been held on his home island over the years.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 27, 2026
Hawai‘i softball coach Panita Thanatharn reflects on series win over her alma mater
Thanathan guided UH to a series win at Long Beach State over the weekend, the same school where she was a player and assistant coach for a total of over 20 years.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 26, 2026
Hawaiʻi football enters crucial second phase of offseason
The Rainbow Warriors deliberately began spring practices early in order to have more time focus on their strength and conditioning program, which begins this week.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 25, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH baseball returns home after extended road trip
The Rainbow Warriors notched a series win at preseason Big West favorite UC Santa Barbara over the weekend.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 23, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball emerges as Big West favorite after series sweep at Long Beach State
The Rainbow Warriors, who hadn't beaten The Beach on the road since 2015, earned a pair of road victories on Friday and Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 22, 2026
Aloha Stadium marches towards 2029 completion
The Aloha Stadium authority and its developer have shared a bevy of key updates in recent weeks.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 21, 2026
Hawai‘i basketball eliminated by Arkansas in NCAA Tournament
The Rainbow Warriors could not recover from a slow start on Thursday and were promptly knocked out of their first Big Dance in a decade.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 20, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball opens up Big West play at archnemesis Long Beach State
The Beach is ranked No. 2 in the country, while the Rainbow Warriors are ranked third in the AVCA national collegiate men's volleyball poll.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 19, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball shifts focus to loaded Arkansas squad at NCAA Tournament
The Rainbow Warriors will take on one of the country's best teams during their NCAA Tournament opener on Thursday.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 17, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: The 'Bows are ready to dance
The Rainbow Warriors are playing in their first Big Dance in 10 years, taking on SEC champion Arkansas in the first full day of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 16, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball punches ticket to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2016
In their final Big West game, the Rainbow Warriors defeated UC Irvine in the conference tournament on Saturday night in Henderson, Nev.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 16, 2026