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
Hawai‘i men's basketball stunned on senior night against Long Beach State
The Rainbow Warriors will be the 2 seed during next week's Big West tournament in Henderson, Nev.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 08, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway relinquishes BMF belt at UFC 326
In a rematch with Charles Oliveira over a decade in the making, Holloway lost via unanimous decision to the Brazilian grappler.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 08, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway continues to chase greatness ahead of next UFC bout
Holloway will headline UFC 326 on Saturday in Las Vegas, putting his BMF belt on the line against Brazil's Charles Oliveira.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 07, 2026
Competition for key spots in Hawai‘i's special teams unit will carry into the fall
The Rainbow Warriors will have the tall task of replacing both their historic kicker and prolific punter in 2026.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 06, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball standout Isaac "Big Fish" Johnson rediscovers his love for the game in Islands
Johnson, a senior transfer and one of the team's star players, has been one of the biggest keys in the program's turnaround in the 2025-2026 season.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 05, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: After BYU series sweep, Hawaiʻi men's volleyball to take on Pepperdine
A bevy of sporting events will take place across the state in the coming week.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 02, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball takes series from Ball State, heading into Big West play with winning momentum
The Rainbow Warriors outscored the Cardinals 24-2, lifted by a bevy of strong performances at the plate and on the mound.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 02, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball routs Cal State Fullerton on senior night
The Rainbow Wahine have won 12 of their last 13 games heading into the final week of the regular season.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 01, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball gives fans a show with sweep over BYU
The Rainbow Warriors had no trouble closing out the Cougars on Friday night, taking the series finale in straight sets.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 28, 2026
Aloha Stadium Authority holds first meeting at new location
Thursday morning's meeting also served as the first for Walter Thoemmes as the new Stadium Authority chair.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 27, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball reignites BYU rivalry on short notice
The Rainbow Warriors will play at the Stan Sheriff Center for the first time in over a month, welcoming back a historic rival to the Islands.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 24, 2026
Hawai‘i cornerback Caleb "C-Bo" Brown is back like he never left
Brown played for the Rainbow Warriors from 2023 to 2024 before transferring to Virginia Tech in 2025. In 2026, he's back where his heart belongs.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 23, 2026