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
Preseason practices underway for Hawai‘i women's basketball under new head coach
The Rainbow Wahine and their first-time head coach Khalilah Mitchell are entering a new era and conference ahead of the 2026-2027 season.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 25, 2026
At Oregon, ‘Iolani alumna Kodi Look plays a vital role for one of college football's biggest brands
Look is the director of football operations for the Ducks, a job that is as all-encompassing as it sounds.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 24, 2026
OHCRA cancels 2026 Na Wahine O Ke Kai
The 40.8-mile women's race was set for Sunday before being called off due to a storm system approaching the Islands.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 23, 2026
Former Kahuku coach Sterling Carvalho aims to lead American Samoa to historic Olympic bid
Three spots remain for American Samoa to qualify for a bid at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. A recent win proved to the team that it can beat anyone.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 22, 2026
Peekaboo celebration reminds UH receiver Tama Uiliata of his daughters
After big plays, the Rainbow Warrior slot receiver pays tribute to who he plays for.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 19, 2026
Hawai‘i women's volleyball hits the road for Las Vegas trip
The Rainbow Wahine will play three matches in as many days at the Lucky Aces Women's Volleyball Invitational, beginning on Friday against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 18, 2026
Hawai‘i Pacific University adds surfing team to athletics department
The Sharks will become the first college in the state to have an official surfing team.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 17, 2026
Saint Louis football makes coaching change
Leonard Lau will immediately take over as interim head coach for the Crusaders after Tupu Alualu was let go by the school on Monday.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 15, 2026
Late gamble pays off as Hawai‘i football earns first victory of 2026 season
A late fourth down touchdown ultimately sealed UH's 29-19 win over New Mexico State, its first victory of the year.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 13, 2026
2026 NFL season kicks off for Hawai‘i's best
Over 20 players with ties to the Islands are on active NFL rosters to begin the season.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 12, 2026
WWE to hold tryouts prior to October live shows
The pro wrestling organization will hold a pair of live shows at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in October. Prior to those, it will host tryouts for prospective athletes, who must register online by Sept. 15 before showing up.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 12, 2026
Great Aloha Run returns with new, temporary route
The race, which originally spanned 8.1 miles from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium, is being rebranded as a 5K race until 2030.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 11, 2026
Hawai‘i looks for first win of 2026 season against New Mexico State
The Rainbow Warriors are 0-2 heading into Saturday's matchup against the Aggies.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 10, 2026
Punahou alum Spencer McLachlin returns home for emotional weekend as new UCSD coach
Both of McLachlin's parents are in the UH Circle of Honor. He estimates he's been inside the Stan Sheriff Center over 500 times. On Sunday, for the first time as a head coach, he went up against his childhood team.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 07, 2026
Hawai‘i football stumbles in loss to UNLV
A stagnant offensive effort was the impetus to the team's 21-6 home-opening loss on Saturday afternoon.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 06, 2026
New Hawai‘i running back DeVon Rice quickly making up for lost time
Rice originally committed to the Rainbow Warriors out of high school but instead flipped to Kansas State. In his UH debut last week, he scored twice against Stanford.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 04, 2026
Inaugural Unity Bowl to bring high school football teams affected by separate wildfires to Lahaina
Kickoff between Lahainaluna and California's Paradise High School, a pair of teams that endured devastating wildfires in recent years, is set for 6 p.m. at Sue D. Cooley Stadium on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 04, 2026
Two NBA teams to hold training camp in Hawai‘i, capped by exhibition game
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers will hold an exhibition game at the Stan Sheriff Center on Oct. 4.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 02, 2026
Hawai‘i women's volleyball shows room for growth in opening weekend for new head coach Joshua Walker
The Rainbow Wahine went 1-2 in the Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Classic, the first official weekend of the Walker era.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 31, 2026
Hawai‘i football loses season opener at Stanford in heartbreaking fashion
The Cardinal pulled away from the Rainbow Warriors, who were on the verge of a historic victory on multiple fronts.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 30, 2026
Q&A: Hawai‘i football offensive coordinator Anthony Arceneaux ahead of highly anticipated 2026 season
Arceneaux has been on the UH coaching staff since 2024 and was named offensive coordinator in 2025.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 28, 2026
‘Aiea quarterback Fatboy Jesus-Kapesi takes his newfound name fame in stride
Jesus-Kapesi, the overnight viral sensation, confirms it's fine to call him by his nickname. He says he even prefers it.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 28, 2026
New Hawai‘i kicker Sean Olvera-Harle hopes to replicate program's recent success at position
Olvera-Harle was named the team's starting kicker during an impressive fall camp for the Rainbow Warriors.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 27, 2026
Kainoa 'Kaikai' Carvalho adds more excitement to UH football's receiver rotation
Carvalho, who redshirted in 2025, was the 2021 state consensus high school football player of the year at Kahuku before going on a two-year mission to Japan.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 27, 2026