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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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