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
Lacaden's clutch day leads Hawai‘i football to narrow victory at UTEP
The Rainbow Warriors held on to their bowl hopes with a 17-14 win in El Paso on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 08, 2026
UH coaches dish on NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule
With an extra year for some players to work with, recruiting strategy and roster construction has changed for every sport.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 07, 2026
Hawai‘i football heads to UTEP after bye
The Rainbow Warriors will need another Mainland victory to keep their bowl hopes alive.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 06, 2026
Hawai‘i soccer aims to earn more points in regular season finale at Wyoming after tie
The Rainbow Wahine are in next week's Mountain West semifinals in Phoenix and look to earn as high a seed as possible on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 05, 2026
Hawai‘i stuns Seattle on opening night with Matingou's last-second winner
Matingou's mid-range jumper with 1.2 seconds remaining lifted the 'Bows to a 74-73 comeback victory on Monday night.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 04, 2026
Hawai‘i clinches spot in Mountain West tournament after salvaging tie on senior day
The Rainbow Wahine rallied from a pair of deficits to walk away with a 2-2 draw against New Mexico on Sunday afternoon.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 02, 2026
Seabury Hall, Kamehameha win HHSAA girls volleyball championships
While the Warriors and Raiders entered the Division I finals as state champion regulars, the Spartans made Maui history with their Division II title on Friday night.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 31, 2026
Hawai‘i football visionary June Jones passes away at 73
The former UH quarterback and head coach left an indelible mark on the program he spurned the NFL for in 1999.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 30, 2026
UH Mānoa Athletics generated $753 million in economic value since 2023, study finds
State officials tout new report as reason to further invest in UH sports.
Michael BrestovanskyOctober 30, 2026
Phiten bracelet offers constant reminder of Eran Ganot's journey
The no-frills UH men's basketball head coach has stuck with the same accessory for two decades. Each time he looks down at it, he's reminded of how far he's come.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 29, 2026
Hawai‘i soccer closes in on Mountain West tournament bid
Despite their current hot streak, the Rainbow Wahine still have some work to do to clinch a spot in the four-team conference tournament.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 28, 2026
Opera singer Ta’u Pupu’a stars in film with Hawaiʻi premiere
This NFL defensive lineman’s career took a noteworthy turn when he decided to become an opera singer. Now that story is captured in the short film “The Platform,” which will have its Hawaiʻi premiere this week.
Katie HellandOctober 27, 2026
Hawai‘i football breaks out of slump with dominant performance at Northern Illinois
The Rainbow Warriors kept their slim bowl hopes alive after scoring eight touchdowns and forcing five turnovers on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 25, 2026
Former Hawai‘i men's volleyball standout Brett Sheward joins men's basketball program as graduate manager
With his sights set on a potential career in basketball, Sheward is ready to pay his dues on Eran Ganot's staff.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 24, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball legend Kolten Wong named special advisor for UH Athletics
Wong, a 2025 Circle of Honor inductee, plans to be involved in multiple facets in the UH's athletics department as it continues to adjust to a new era of collegiate athletics.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 23, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball displays relentless pace under new leadership
In the team's first opportunity to compete against another team under new head coach Khalilah Mitchell, the Rainbow Wahine showed a distinct style of play on Wednesday against Hawai‘i Pacific.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 23, 2026
Hawai‘i soccer aims to continue winning vibes during Mountain West homestand
The Rainbow Wahine, winners of five straight, have emerged as Mountain West contenders in their first year in the conference.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 22, 2026
Hawai‘i football heads to Northern Illinois with bowl hopes at stake
At 1-6, the Rainbow Warriors will have to win all five remaining games to qualify for a bowl game, starting with a brand new opponent in Northern Illinois on the road.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 21, 2026
Hawai‘i football melts down in homecoming loss to New Mexico
The Rainbow Warriors faltered against the Lobos on Saturday, falling to 1-6 for the 2026 season.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 18, 2026
Hawai‘i football preps for homecoming test against New Mexico
The Lobos will come to town to face a reeling Rainbow Warrior squad for UH's homecoming game.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 17, 2026
Rich Miano overcomes personal tragedy en route to becoming Hawai‘i football staple
Miano lost his only brother, Robert, before his senior season of high school football at Kaiser. It set him on a path to an 11-year NFL career and a reputation as an Island football legend that will be cemented with an induction into the UH Circle of Honor on Friday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 16, 2026
Costas Theocharidis reflects on joy and pain of UH career ahead of Circle of Honor induction
Theocharidis, the star outside hitter from Greece who suited up for the Warriors from 2000 to 2003, will be one of five figures officially into the Circle of Honor on Friday evening at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 15, 2026
Tahiti's Team OPT repeats as Molokai Hoe champions
Team OPT, which debuted in the Molokai Hoe in 2025, added its second championship in as many years on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 12, 2026
Mistakes doom Hawai‘i football again in loss at Arizona State
The Rainbow Warriors fell to 1-5 for the 2026 season with another lackluster effort.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 11, 2026