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
Standout quarterback Maika Eugenio set to return home after committing to University of Hawai‘i football team
Eugenio moved to Las Vegas with his family in middle school. The Kapolei native recently committed to play college football for UH.
Christian ShimabukuJune 12, 2025
Hawai‘i MMA community comes together for anti-bullying event
Over a dozen prominent local mixed martial artists and coaches gave free instruction at the first "Warriors Don't Bully" event on Sunday in Waipahu.
Christian ShimabukuJune 11, 2025
Citing spiritual connection, NBA champion Patty Mills named GM of Hawai‘i men's basketball team
Mills played collegiately at Saint Mary's, developing a decades-long relationship with current UH head coach Eran Ganot.
Christian ShimabukuJune 10, 2025
Rick Nomura blazes trail from Hawai‘i to Arkansas
Nomura was the first player from the Islands to play baseball for the University of Arkansas, a gift that keeps on giving for the Razorbacks.
Christian ShimabukuJune 07, 2025
UH getting a "first class leader" in new AD Matt Elliott, says Hawai‘i Community Foundation CEO Micah Kāne
Elliott departed his role at UCLA in order to take a position with HCF, winning over supporters during his time leading local initiatives.
Christian ShimabukuJune 06, 2025
Matt Elliott selected as new UH-Mānoa athletics director
New UH president Wendy Hensel has selected Elliott after a nationwide search. The move is contingent upon Board of Regents approval on June 16.
Christian ShimabukuJune 05, 2025
Turtle Bay Foundation provides thousands in college scholarships to Oʻahu students
Malakai Vendiola, 18, an aspiring Artificial Intelligence specialist from Kahuku, was one of 86 students awarded a total of $200,000 in scholarships – Turtle Bay Foundation’s largest annual distribution to date. He shares with ASD what receiving this year’s Barbara Keen Scholarship meant to him and how it will help his future pursuits.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 05, 2025
New Hawai‘i softball coach Panita Thanatharn set to make inroads in Islands
Despite having no previous ties to the school or state, Thanatharn was chosen as UH's new head softball coach on Wednesday.
Christian ShimabukuJune 05, 2025
Hawai‘i hires Panita Thanatharn as new head softball coach
Thanatharn replaces Bob Coolen, who retired following the 2025 season
Christian ShimabukuJune 04, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball loses impact players to transfer portal
The NCAA transfer portal window for baseball players opened on Monday and closes on July 1.
Christian ShimabukuJune 04, 2025
Former Hawai‘i star receiver John Ursua delivers speech at HHSAA Hall of Honor ceremony
Ursua, who recently retired, delivered a speech to the 2025 Hall of Honor inductees about hard work and sacrifice.
Christian ShimabukuJune 02, 2025
Hawai‘i women's volleyball releases 2025 schedule
The Rainbow Wahine are competing in the Big West for the final time this fall.
Christian ShimabukuMay 31, 2025
Five 2025 Hawai‘i football games to be shown on national television
The Rainbow Warriors have 12 regular season games this fall.
Christian ShimabukuMay 31, 2025
Remembering Chaminade Coach Merv Lopes
Merv Lopes was already well-known in the local community from his time at Kailua and Kalāheo High Schools when he burst onto the college basketball scene like a meteor on December 23, 1982. That night, with much of the nation asleep, Lopes coached tiny Chaminade to a win over three-time Player of the Year Ralph Sampson and No. 1-ranked Virginia in what is considered the Greatest Upset in the History of College Basketball.
Jack DanilewiczMay 30, 2025
Aloha Stadium inches closer to demolition
Demolition of the current stadium is projected to begin in August and take 10 months. A demolition permit was filed on May 23.
Christian ShimabukuMay 30, 2025
Hawai‘i well represented in NCAA Division I softball and baseball tournaments
A bevy of players with ties to the state will be competing across the country this weekend.
Christian ShimabukuMay 29, 2025
Mid-Pacific Institute breaks ground on first-ever $7.5 million track and field facility
Bolstered by a $1.5 million donation, Mid-Pacific's new track and field facility is expected to be completed in 10 months.
Christian ShimabukuMay 28, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball eliminated by Cal Poly in Big West tournament
At 35-21 overall and an RPI of 54, it is unlikely the Rainbow Warriors earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Christian ShimabukuMay 25, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball wallops Cal State Fullerton to stay alive in Big West tournament
In their third elimination game in a week, the Rainbow Warriors erupted late to oust the Big West tournament hosts.
Christian ShimabukuMay 24, 2025
Maryknoll's Tyler Quinn thrives after jumping from NCAA DIII to DI baseball
Quinn made the rare leap from Division III Pacific to Division I collegiate baseball at Utah, where he was a two-year starter.
Christian ShimabukuMay 24, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball pitted in elimination game once again after falling to UC Irvine
The Rainbow Warriors will compete in an elimination game on Friday against an opponent to be determined at 4 p.m. HST.
Christian ShimabukuMay 23, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball advances in Big West tournament
The Rainbow Warriors used a complete effort to eliminate preseason Big West Conference favorite UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday.
Christian ShimabukuMay 22, 2025
Pickles at Forté continues to draw players, expands offerings
The first air conditioned, indoor pickleball and social club in Downtown Honolulu opened earlier this year in the space formerly occupied by Walmart.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 21, 2025
HHSAA announces Hall of Honor Class of 2025
Twelve of the state's most outstanding senior student-athletes will be honored on June 1.
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2025