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 baseball enters final Big West series aiming to clinch spot in conference tournament
The Rainbow Warriors need to win one of their three home games against CSUN this week in order to clinch a spot in next week's Big West tournament.
Christian ShimabukuMay 13, 2026

Hawai‘i men's volleyball welcomed back home by loyal fans
The Rainbow Warriors arrived back on campus after winning their third national championship in six years.
Christian ShimabukuMay 13, 2026

Hawai‘i men's volleyball wins national championship match over UC Irvine
After a slow start, the Rainbow Warriors won their third national championship of the decade and first since 2022.
Christian ShimabukuMay 12, 2026

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: HHSAA wraps up state championships
Four different sports will crown their state championships this week to wrap up the school year in high school sports.
Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2026

Mililani breaks through to win first HHSAA baseball title
The Trojans defeated Pac-Five 1-0 in a pitcher's duel for the ages.
Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2026

Shakas up: Hawai‘i men's volleyball advances to national championship with victory over rival Long Beach State
The Rainbow Warriors will take on UC Irvine in Monday's national championship match at 1 p.m. HST.
Christian ShimabukuMay 10, 2026

Hawai‘i softball eliminated from Big West tournament
Panita Thanatharn's debut season at UH ends at 30-20.
Christian ShimabukuMay 10, 2026

Legendary coaches Pete Carroll and Mack Brown to lead teams in 2027 Polynesian Bowl
The 2027 game will be the 10th edition of the high school all-star game, which is annually set in the Islands.
Christian ShimabukuMay 09, 2026

'Of course we take that personally': Hawai‘i men's volleyball set to battle Long Beach State in Final Four
A pair of upside down shakas gestured toward UH's fans in the most recent matchup between the 'Bows and The Beach has stoked the rivalry's fire.
Christian ShimabukuMay 08, 2026

Hawai‘i softball gears up for final Big West tournament
The Rainbow Wahine open up play on Thursday and could need as little as three wins to advance to their first NCAA Tournament since 2013.
Christian ShimabukuMay 07, 2026

Hawai‘i ace Isaiah Magdaleno racks up accolades after historic outing
In addition to winning Big West Pitcher of the Week, the Rainbow Warrior junior also earned awards from five national organizations in recent days.
Christian ShimabukuMay 06, 2026

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Spring state championships abound across Islands
State champions in six different high school sports across multiple divisions will be crowned this week.
Christian ShimabukuMay 04, 2026