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.
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Hawai‘i baseball enters final Big West series aiming to clinch spot in conference tournament
The Rainbow Warriors need to win one of their three home games against CSUN this week in order to clinch a spot in next week's Big West tournament.
Christian ShimabukuMay 13, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball welcomed back home by loyal fans
The Rainbow Warriors arrived back on campus after winning their third national championship in six years.
Christian ShimabukuMay 13, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball wins national championship match over UC Irvine
After a slow start, the Rainbow Warriors won their third national championship of the decade and first since 2022.
Christian ShimabukuMay 12, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: HHSAA wraps up state championships
Four different sports will crown their state championships this week to wrap up the school year in high school sports.
Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2026
Mililani breaks through to win first HHSAA baseball title
The Trojans defeated Pac-Five 1-0 in a pitcher's duel for the ages.
Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2026
Shakas up: Hawai‘i men's volleyball advances to national championship with victory over rival Long Beach State
The Rainbow Warriors will take on UC Irvine in Monday's national championship match at 1 p.m. HST.
Christian ShimabukuMay 10, 2026
Hawai‘i softball eliminated from Big West tournament
Panita Thanatharn's debut season at UH ends at 30-20.
Christian ShimabukuMay 10, 2026
Legendary coaches Pete Carroll and Mack Brown to lead teams in 2027 Polynesian Bowl
The 2027 game will be the 10th edition of the high school all-star game, which is annually set in the Islands.
Christian ShimabukuMay 09, 2026
'Of course we take that personally': Hawai‘i men's volleyball set to battle Long Beach State in Final Four
A pair of upside down shakas gestured toward UH's fans in the most recent matchup between the 'Bows and The Beach has stoked the rivalry's fire.
Christian ShimabukuMay 08, 2026
Hawai‘i softball gears up for final Big West tournament
The Rainbow Wahine open up play on Thursday and could need as little as three wins to advance to their first NCAA Tournament since 2013.
Christian ShimabukuMay 07, 2026
Hawai‘i ace Isaiah Magdaleno racks up accolades after historic outing
In addition to winning Big West Pitcher of the Week, the Rainbow Warrior junior also earned awards from five national organizations in recent days.
Christian ShimabukuMay 06, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: Spring state championships abound across Islands
State champions in six different high school sports across multiple divisions will be crowned this week.
Christian ShimabukuMay 04, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball advances to NCAA Final Four with thrilling victory over USC
The Rainbow Warriors outlasted the Trojans in four sets in front of a sold-out Stan Sheriff Center crowd on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuMay 04, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball to host USC in national quarterfinals
The Rainbow Warriors will face the Trojans at 4 p.m. on Saturday with a spot in the Final Four up for grabs.
Christian ShimabukuMay 02, 2026
Hawai‘i Pacific baseball endures road gauntlet en route to PacWest contention
After a recent road trip in which it went 7-4 in 10 days, the Sharks can clinch a spot in the four-team Pacific West Conference tournament this weekend against UH-Hilo.
Christian ShimabukuMay 01, 2026
Hawai‘i women's volleyball program carries on with heavy hearts following Robyn Ah Mow's resignation
Former associate head coach Kaleo Baxter was named the program's interim head coach following Ah Mow's announcement to step down on Thursday.
Christian ShimabukuMay 01, 2026
Hawai‘i women's head volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow resigns
Ah Mow released a statement on late Wednesday afternoon to announce her decision.
Christian ShimabukuApril 30, 2026
After embracing new coaching staff, Hawai‘i softball team emerges as serious Big West contenders
The Rainbow Wahine enter the final weekend of Big West regular season play with a chance to clinch a top 2 seed and bye in next week's conference tournament.
Christian ShimabukuApril 30, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway graces cover of EA Sports UFC 6
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira was named the cover athlete of the game's standard edition, while Holloway will be on the cover of the game's ultimate edition.
Christian ShimabukuApril 27, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: NCAA Tournament tickets in high demand
Tickets for the regional UH is hosting on the weekend began to go on sale on Monday morning.
Christian ShimabukuApril 27, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball set to host NCAA Tournament match
The Rainbow Warriors will host either USC or Belmont Abbey in the NCAA national quarterfinals on May 2.
Christian ShimabukuApril 27, 2026
Hawai‘i's Kansei Matsuzawa signs with Las Vegas Raiders as undrafted free agent
Matsuzawa signed with the Raiders in the immediate minutes following the 2026 NFL Draft and will look to compete for the starting job at kicker.
Christian ShimabukuApril 26, 2026
Hawai‘i water polo eliminated at NCAA Tournament
The Rainbow Wahine fell shy of their third NCAA semifinal appearance in a row, losing to California.
Christian ShimabukuApril 25, 2026
Led by international roster, UH water polo set for another NCAA Tournament run
The Rainbow Wahine, who take on California in Friday's NCAA quarterfinals, feature players from eight different countries and three different states.
Christian ShimabukuApril 24, 2026
Live demolition work continues at Aloha Stadium
The northwest bowl of Aloha Stadium was demolished on early Thursday afternoon.
Christian ShimabukuApril 24, 2026
North Shore reigns supreme at inaugural OIA surfing championships
Kahuku's boys team and Waialua's girls team took the team titles on Monday at Kewalo Basin.
Christian ShimabukuApril 23, 2026
Hamada: Hawai‘i golf lovers lament PGA loss
ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada just happens to love golf. He spoke with people in and around the game and its related businesses for their reactions to the loss of the PGA Tournaments.
Rick HamadaApril 23, 2026
Khalilah Mitchell introduced as new University of Hawai‘i women's head basketball coach
Mitchell, the ninth head coach in program history, was an assistant coach under the retired Laura Beeman at UH for seven seasons.
Christian ShimabukuApril 23, 2026
PGA Tour confirms exit from Islands in 2027
On Monday, the PGA Tour announced The Sentry will no longer be held on Kapalua. Meanwhile, the organization is exploring plans to turn the Sony Open from a PGA Tour event into a PGA Tour Champions event.
Christian ShimabukuApril 22, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH softball hosts final set of home games
The Rainbow Wahine are currently tied for third in the Big West standings.
Christian ShimabukuApril 21, 2026
Vladimir Kubr shines in his senior moment
The UH men's volleyball team's lone senior got his first Division I start on Saturday night and electrified the home crowd in the team's regular season finale, a four-set victory over CSUN.
Christian ShimabukuApril 19, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball clinches Big West regular season title
The Rainbow Warriors will be the top seed in next week's conference tournament in Irvine, Calif.
Christian ShimabukuApril 18, 2026
Over-50 soccer league aims to inspire women
The Women's Island Soccer Association has leagues for a bevy of age groups. Players in the over-50 division want to "encourage other women that are over 50 that life doesn't end there."
Christian ShimabukuApril 17, 2026
Former competitors Maika Eugenio and Bjorn Jurgensen now Hawai‘i teammates
After meeting at a youth camp in Georgia in 2018, the two freshmen quarterbacks have reunited as Rainbow Warriors.
Christian ShimabukuApril 16, 2026
Documentary featuring professional surfer to screen at Wai Kai
Growing up, Sheldon Paishon experienced homelessness on Oʻahu's west side. A documentary about his life — and the mentor who helped him find success as a professional surfer — will be screening at Wai Kai this week.
Katie HellandApril 16, 2026
Rising pro surfer Kalā DeSoto finds purpose in the ocean
In January, 18-year-old surfer Kalānōweo DeSoto from Mākaha became the youngest invitational surfer to win Da Hui Backdoor Shootout held on Oʻahu's North Shore — and the only competitor in event history to win titles in both longboard and shortboard categories. Learn more about what got him in the water and his hopes for the next competition and beyond.
Donalyn Dela CruzApril 15, 2026