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

First-timers win Na Wahine O Ke Kai
Ihilani Vaʻa, competing in the race for the first time as a team, ending Team Bradley's string of five consecutive titles.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 29, 2025

Hawai‘i football outlasts Air Force to earn road victory
The Rainbow Warriors put up 535 yards of total offense and were buoyed by another perfect day from Kansei Matsuzawa in a 44-35 win at Air Force on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 28, 2025

Waialua's Julian Williams embraces his heritage and roots in surfing journey
Williams, a 2018 Kamehameha alumnus, became the first black Native Hawaiian to compete in the WSL in July.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 27, 2025

Hawai‘i football brushing aside mind games ahead of game at Air Force
The Rainbow Warriors will play at Air Force on Saturday, which features a stadium 6,621 feet above sea level.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 26, 2025

NASED and AHDP sign first two agreements towards Aloha Stadium dismantling and construction
The new Aloha Stadium remains on track to open in March 2029.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 26, 2025

Na Wahine O Ke Kai set for milestone moment
Sunday's race will mark 50 years since the first all-women outrigger canoe race across multiple Islands was held.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 25, 2025

Hawai‘i men's volleyball loses beloved assistant coach Milan Zarkovic to UCLA
Zarkovic served as an assistant coach under Charlie Wade for 12 seasons at UH.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 24, 2025

HHSAA announces inaugural surfing state championships
Maui will host the inaugural tournament from May 1-2, with three different types of competitions.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 23, 2025

Hawai‘i football loses heartbreaker to Fresno State
Quarterback Micah Alejado struggled in his return to to the UH offense as the Rainbow Warriors fell to their rival to begin conference play.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 21, 2025

Punahou sophomore Alexa Takai set to take on the pros at 2025 Lotte Championship
Takai was recently granted a full sponsor's exemption to play in the tournament, which runs from Oct. 1-4 at Hoakalei Country Club.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 20, 2025

‘Aiea's Tyla Reese Mane works her way into crucial role for Hawai‘i women's volleyball team
Mane, who walked-on with the Rainbow Wahine out of junior college, has become a crucial member of the team in her senior season.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 19, 2025

Hawai‘i soccer set to begin defense of regular season Big West title
The Rainbow Wahine enter their final season in the Big West Conference as defending regular season champions but are seeking a different conclusion to their season.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 18, 2025