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.

Multiple venues on O‘ahu to host flood relief drives

In an ongoing effort to help those affected by flooding by the Kona Low storm, a variety of relief drives have been scheduled throughout the Islands.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 28, 2026

NFL standout Nick Herbig hosts hometown camp

Through HerbieGives, a nonprofit organization founded by Herbig in 2023, multiple charitable events have been held on his home island over the years.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 27, 2026

Hawai‘i softball coach Panita Thanatharn reflects on series win over her alma mater

Thanathan guided UH to a series win at Long Beach State over the weekend, the same school where she was a player and assistant coach for a total of over 20 years.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 26, 2026

Hawaiʻi football enters crucial second phase of offseason

The Rainbow Warriors deliberately began spring practices early in order to have more time focus on their strength and conditioning program, which begins this week.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 25, 2026

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH baseball returns home after extended road trip

The Rainbow Warriors notched a series win at preseason Big West favorite UC Santa Barbara over the weekend.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 23, 2026

Hawai‘i men's volleyball emerges as Big West favorite after series sweep at Long Beach State

The Rainbow Warriors, who hadn't beaten The Beach on the road since 2015, earned a pair of road victories on Friday and Saturday.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 22, 2026

Aloha Stadium marches towards 2029 completion

The Aloha Stadium authority and its developer have shared a bevy of key updates in recent weeks.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 21, 2026

Hawai‘i basketball eliminated by Arkansas in NCAA Tournament

The Rainbow Warriors could not recover from a slow start on Thursday and were promptly knocked out of their first Big Dance in a decade.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 20, 2026

Hawai‘i men's volleyball opens up Big West play at archnemesis Long Beach State

The Beach is ranked No. 2 in the country, while the Rainbow Warriors are ranked third in the AVCA national collegiate men's volleyball poll.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 19, 2026

Hawai‘i men's basketball shifts focus to loaded Arkansas squad at NCAA Tournament

The Rainbow Warriors will take on one of the country's best teams during their NCAA Tournament opener on Thursday.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 17, 2026

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: The 'Bows are ready to dance

The Rainbow Warriors are playing in their first Big Dance in 10 years, taking on SEC champion Arkansas in the first full day of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 16, 2026

Hawai‘i men's basketball punches ticket to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2016

In their final Big West game, the Rainbow Warriors defeated UC Irvine in the conference tournament on Saturday night in Henderson, Nev.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 16, 2026

Former Hawai‘i men's volleyball assistant coach Milan Zarkovic returns to Islands with UCLA

After 12 seasons on UH's staff, Zarkovic is in his first season as UCLA's associate head coach.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 13, 2026

Hawai‘i Pacific basketball standout Joshua West inspires with max effort

West has been the star player for the Sharks, who will play in just their third NCAA Tournament as a program on Friday. The Chicago native has led by example both on and off the court.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 13, 2026

Hawai‘i women's basketball primed for deep run in final Big West tournament

The Rainbow Wahine, set to depart for the Mountain West, are looking for one last Big West trophy this week.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 12, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa released by Miami Dolphins, set to sign with Atlanta Falcons

Tagovailoa had been with the Dolphins since getting selected fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 11, 2026

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Tournament time for basketball

Multiple teams across multiple levels will play to keep their postseason hopes alive this week.

Christian ShimabukuMarch 09, 2026

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

The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH women's basketball closes out home slate

The Rainbow Wahine have won 10 of their last 11 games heading into their final pair of home games.

Christian ShimabukuFebruary 23, 2026

Hawai‘i men's basketball triumphs over UC Santa Barbara on AC Carter night

The Rainbow Warriors prevailed over the Gauchos in overtime in front of a season-high crowd.

Christian ShimabukuFebruary 22, 2026

Hawai‘i baseball wins on Les Murakami Hall of Fame night

The Rainbow Warriors honored their legendary coach before improving to 5-1 for the 2026 season on Friday night.

Christian ShimabukuFebruary 21, 2026

Danny Alvarez set to make debut as Hawai‘i beach volleyball head coach

The No. 16 Rainbow Wahine will play six teams at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic this week, all of whom are in the top 10.

Christian ShimabukuFebruary 19, 2026

AC Carter returns to Hawai‘i ahead of jersey retirement

UH will honor Carter and retire his No. 23 jersey during Saturday night's game against UC Santa Barbara.

Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026

Officials gather for new Aloha Stadium milestones

A blessing was held for the Aloha Stadium Authority's temporary office, where multiple new pieces of information were also revealed.