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Q&A: Hawai‘i director Matt Elliott looks ahead as school officially enters new era
Elliott reflected on his first year at the helm as both he and UH embark on a new era as full-time Mountain West members.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 15, 2026
Five players with Hawai‘i ties selected in final day of 2026 MLB Draft
The 2026 MLB Draft concluded with three selections with Island ties on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 13, 2026
Max Holloway defeats injured Conor McGregor via TKO at UFC 329
An anticlimactic main event ended in a Holloway victory 13 years in the making in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 12, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway, Pearl CIty's Kai Kamaka III good to go at UFC 329
Each UFC 329 fight was made official on Friday morning after all fighters successfully made weight.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 11, 2026
Kai Kamaka III looks to set the tone for Hawai‘i at UFC 329
The Kamehameha alumnus and Pearl City native will kick off the UFC 329 preliminary card against Luke Riley on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway and Conor McGregor exchange barbs during contentious UFC 329 presser
Fight week continued to heat up as Holloway and McGregor faced off for the first time at the UFC 329 press conference on Thursday evening.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Top Hawai‘i prospects prepare for MLB Draft decisions
Scouts view the 2026 draft as a potential down year in the Islands due to the lack of players expected to sign.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2026
Max Holloway, Conor McGregor take to the mic and reflect ahead of UFC 329
The two mixed martial arts stars and Saturday's headliners were the main attraction of UFC 329's media day at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 09, 2026
Hamada: Hawai‘i not to blame for losing Sony Open
We fret locally about what Hawai‘i might've done wrong to lose major golf tournaments, but ASD opinion columnist Rick Hamada says that changes within the golf industry itself made the loss inevitable.
Rick HamadaJuly 08, 2026
Excitement for Max Holloway is 'through the roof,' says strength coach Darin Yap
Holloway's strength and conditioning coach, Darin Yap, believes his 15-pound jump to face Conor McGregor on Saturday will be a seamless one.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 08, 2026
Hawai‘i football sold short again in latest EA Sports release
EA Sports College Football 27 was released on Monday, the latest in an annual installment of college football video games.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 07, 2026
Hawai‘i Athletics rings in new era
On Wednesday, UH officially became a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference after 14 years in the Big West. The athletic department's new TV rights deal kicked in that same day.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 03, 2026
Sony Open rebrands as PGA Tour Champions event
The PGA Tour Champions is reserved for professional men's golfers 50 and over. The Sony Open previously served as a PGA Tour event from 1965 to 2026.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 01, 2026
Roosevelt High School unveils brand new gymnasium
The $35 million project was part of a master plan to have the school's facilities up to DOE standards.
Christian ShimabukuJune 30, 2026
After over a decade in the NFL, Marcus Mariota continues to share his gift
On Monday, Mariota's Motiv8 Foundation held its 10th annual golf tournament, a key fundraiser for the organization's mission in supporting local communities, underserved youth and homeless populations, among other initiatives.
Christian ShimabukuJune 30, 2026
WWE heads to Hawai‘i in search of next star
The world's leading professional wrestling promotion will be in search of new talent from the Islands this weekend at the Hi Fit Expo.
Christian ShimabukuJune 27, 2026
Warriors Don't Bully returns for sequel at Hi Fit Expo
Two anti-bullying and self-defense sessions will be held at the Hi Fit Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall this weekend.
Christian ShimabukuJune 26, 2026
Q&A: New Hawai‘i women's volleyball head coach Joshua Walker hits the ground running
Walker, a former UH men's volleyball player and assistant coach, returns to his alma mater after four seasons on Baylor's staff.
Christian ShimabukuJune 25, 2026
Northern California club brings artistic swimming to Hawai‘i
Walnut Creek Aquanuts, an artistic swimming club from Northern California, recently held an international event at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex.
Christian ShimabukuJune 24, 2026
From Lāʻie to The League: Kahuku's Tolu Smith represents the Red Raiders along NBA journey
In 2025, Smith became just the second player who graduated from a high school in the Islands to appear in an NBA game, joining Hilo's Red Rocha, who debuted in the NBA in 1950.
Christian ShimabukuJune 23, 2026
Q&A: Wendell Look reflects on his ‘Iolani career
Look is retiring as the school's athletic director and head football coach on June 30 after spending over four decades at the school.
Christian ShimabukuJune 20, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball set to reshuffle coaching staff
The Rainbow Warriors will need a new pitching and hitting coach after recent departures.
Christian ShimabukuJune 19, 2026
‘Iolani's Judah Ota earns invite to 2026 MLB Draft Combine
Ota, a senior outfielder, will play collegiately at the University of Arkansas if he chooses not to go pro this summer.
Christian ShimabukuJune 18, 2026
Hawai‘i star pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno to enter NCAA transfer portal
Magdaleno, a junior, is also eligible for the 2026 MLB Draft, which begins on July 11.
Christian ShimabukuJune 17, 2026