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
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH men's volleyball closes out home slate
With a chance to clinch the Big West regular season title, the Rainbow Warriors will host CSUN on Friday and Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuApril 13, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball gears up for prolonged road trip after rare series win against UC Irvine
The Rainbow Warriors clinched their first series win over the Anteaters since 2018 but exited the weekend knowing they were capable of more.
Christian ShimabukuApril 13, 2026
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship set for Hawai‘i debut in card packed with local talent
Island native Maki Pitolo will face Doug Coltrane to headline the fight card, which begins at 5 p.m. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuApril 11, 2026
Hawai‘i men's volleyball closes in on Big West regular season title
The Rainbow Warriors could see themselves clinch the top seed in the conference tournament as early as Friday.
Christian ShimabukuApril 10, 2026
'Masters Weekend' promotion celebrates Hawai‘i's love of baseball and golf
Limited edition golf towels will be handed out to the first 250 fans to arrive at Les Murakami Stadium before each game UH has against UC Irvine this week.
Christian ShimabukuApril 09, 2026
Hawai‘i Athletics makes final appearance at legislative hearing before 2026-2027 decision
UH is asking for a total of $16 million in NIL funds and capital improvements.
Christian ShimabukuApril 08, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: UH beach volleyball set for senior weekend
The Rainbow Wahine will host one final homestand this weekend before embarking for the Big West tournament at the end of the month.
Christian ShimabukuApril 07, 2026
No. 6 Hawai‘i water polo earns Big West regular season title in dominant senior night victory
UH routed Cal State Fullerton 20-2 in its home finale on Friday, delivering a special moment for its seven seniors at the end of the match.
Christian ShimabukuApril 04, 2026
Hawai‘i surfing community comes together for Kona low storm relief
Multiple raffles, in addition to a Saturday giveaway, aim to help those affected by March's devastating Kona low storms.
Christian ShimabukuApril 03, 2026
No. 2 Hawai‘i men's volleyball on pace to host NCAA Tournament match
If the Rainbow Warriors maintain their winning ways, an NCAA Tournament match could be played at the Stan Sheriff Center in May, thanks to an expanded field in 2026.
Christian ShimabukuApril 02, 2026
Hawai‘i football and broadcast icon Larry Price remembered for impact on and off the field
Price passed away peacefully on Friday. He was 91.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 31, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball head coach Laura Beeman announces retirement
Beeman, who took over for the Rainbow Wahine in 2012, went 244-180 in 14 seasons with UH.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 31, 2026
The week ahead in Hawai‘i sports: No. 6 Hawai‘i water polo closes out home slate
The Rainbow Wahine will close out their home slate on Friday evening against Cal State Fullerton.
Christian ShimabukuMarch 30, 2026
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.
Christian ShimabukuFebruary 18, 2026