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 men's volleyball continues to take on the best amidst scheduling pivot
The Rainbow Warriors will travel to No. 18 Stanford before taking on a longtime rival at the end of the month thanks to a new scheduling change.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 11, 2026
Hamada: Super Bowl shenanigans
The selection of Bad Bunny seemed calculated to provoke more than entertain. Why can't entertainment just be ... entertaining?
Rick HamadaFebruary 11, 2026
Sean Yamaguchi isn't done living out his baseball dreams
Yamaguchi, the former Honolulu Little League star, is on the verge of starting his professional career, where he hopes to live out a goal of making the Major Leagues.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 10, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: The BaseBows are back
The Rainbow Warriors will begin their 2026 season on Friday against Gonzaga.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 09, 2026
Panita Thanatharn has winning weekend in Hawai‘i softball debut
The Rainbow Wahine went 4-1, winning their first four contests.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 09, 2026
Hawai‘i alum Jahlani Tavai joins exclusive club ahead of Super Bowl debut
Tavai is the first player with direct ties to the Aloha State to compete in the Super Bowl since 2023.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 07, 2026
Mid-Pacific's Isiah Kiner-Falefa to sign with Boston Red Sox
Kiner-Falefa will play with his fifth MLB team in 2026.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 06, 2026
Hawai‘i softball set to officially begin Panita Thanatharn era
The Rainbow Wahine will play for a new head coach for the first time since 1992 on Thursday evening.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 05, 2026
Hawai‘i football begins spring practices, staying with strategy to take the field early
The Rainbow Warriors were again one of the first teams in the country to begin spring practices despite playing in a bowl game in December.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 04, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH softball set to begin 2026 season
The Rainbow Wahine will officially begin the Panita Thanatharn era on Thursday.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 02, 2026
Beeman's Big Bash obliges lively crowd from start to finish
The Rainbow Wahine improved to 3-0 in Beeman's Big Bash contests while winning their sixth straight game in the current season.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 01, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball enters Beeman's Big Bash with serious momentum
The Rainbow Wahine have won five straight games heading into Saturday night's festivities.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 31, 2026
New Aloha Stadium 'a manapua away' from key agreements
In its first off-site meeting, the Aloha Stadium Authority shared continued optimism toward a March 2029 completion date.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 29, 2026
Dane Fujinaka closes in on 100th win as Hawai‘i Pacific baseball head coach
The Sharks open their 2026 season, Fujinaka's fifth at the helm, against Cal State Los Angeles on Friday.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 29, 2026
UH-Mānoa students can win free in-state tuition during basketball challenge
In each of the 11 remaining UH home basketball games, one full-time student will have 25 seconds to knock thousands of dollars off the cost of their schooling.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 27, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Beeman's Big Bash returns
UH looks to stay unbeaten in its annual promotional night for its women's head basketball coach.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 27, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball program legend Kolten Wong returns to play in alumni game
Wong, who confirmed his retirement during a Rainbow Warrior baseball game last May, competed in the program's annual alumni game on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 27, 2026
Q&A: Hawai‘i head football coach Timmy Chang reflects on 2025 breakthrough and looks ahead to 2026
Following the program's best season of the decade, Chang and the Rainbow Warriors are hungry for more. In an interview with ASD, Chang reflects on recent success and what's next ahead of a highly anticipated 2026 campaign.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 24, 2026
Restocked roster leads to optimistic outlook for 2026 Hawai‘i football team
Following the closure of the NCAA transfer portal, the Rainbow Warriors were able to retain a handful of impact returnees.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 23, 2026
Hawai‘i looks to keep top spot in Big West standings in upcoming homestand
The Rainbow Warriors will host Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday and Cal State Northridge on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 22, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball takes the field for annual alumni game
Admission to Saturday's game is free.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 21, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Back to basketball
After playing four home matches in two days last week, the UH men's volleyball team will not have a home contest until March.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 19, 2026
Chris Gotterup wins 2026 Sony Open in midst of tournament's unclear future
Gotterup's victory could be the last time the PGA Tour comes to the Islands, though the champion certainly hopes that's not the case.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 19, 2026
No. 3 Hawai‘i men's volleyball goes unbeaten in compressed week
The Rainbow Warriors defeated Rockhurst and Roberts Wesleyan in Wednesday and Friday doubleheaders at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 17, 2026
Team Mauka wins 2026 Polynesian Bowl
UH's Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex hosted the all-star game for the first time on Friday afternoon.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 17, 2026
Hawai‘i softball encourages fan participation in new fundraiser
The Rainbow Wahine are trying something new under first-year head coach Panita Thanatharn.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 16, 2026
Sony Open set to tee off with PGA Tour's uncertain future in Hawai‘i
After the 2026 Sentry was called off on Maui, speculation on the PGA Tour coming back to the Islands is rampant in the golf community.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 15, 2026
Former NFL head coaches bask in Polynesian Bowl experience
Mike Singletary and Doug Pederson will man the sidelines during Friday's Polynesian Bowl, which boasts the game's deepest roster yet.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 14, 2026
Erickson's buzzer-beater vaults UH men's basketball into Big West contention
After earning their signature win of the season thus far, the Rainbow Warriors head back to California with a confidence boost.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 14, 2026
No. 3 Hawai‘i men's volleyball set for pair of rare weekday doubleheaders
The Rainbow Warriors will have two home matches each on Wednesday and Friday.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 14, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Mānoa madness
Two of UH's main sporting facilities will be in simultaneous use on Friday.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 12, 2026
Hawai‘i men's basketball prepares for Big West battle against UC Irvine
The winner of Saturday's matchup will be atop the Big West Conference standings in the early going.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 08, 2026
Keoni DeRenne keeps his heart in Hawai‘i during various pro baseball stops
DeRenne, the new hitting coach for the Durham Bulls, was recently at Les Murakami Stadium assisting at a UH keiki camp.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 08, 2026
Polynesian Bowl comes to UH for the first time
One of the country's top high school football all-star games will be played at UH's Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Jan. 16.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 06, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Pivotal early home matchup ahead for UH men's basketball
First place is up for grabs in the Big West Conference standings when UC Irvine visits the Rainbow Warriors on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 05, 2026
No. 2 Hawai‘i men's volleyball shows no rust in sweeping NJIT
The Rainbow Warriors swept the Highlanders in short order on Friday and Sunday, exiting the weekend 2-0 to start their 2026 campaign.
Christian ShimabukuJanuary 05, 2026