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 football breaks out of slump with dominant performance at Northern Illinois
The Rainbow Warriors kept their slim bowl hopes alive after scoring eight touchdowns and forcing five turnovers on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 25, 2026
Former Hawai‘i men's volleyball standout Brett Sheward joins men's basketball program as graduate manager
With his sights set on a potential career in basketball, Sheward is ready to pay his dues on Eran Ganot's staff.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 24, 2026
Hawai‘i baseball legend Kolten Wong named special advisor for UH Athletics
Wong, a 2025 Circle of Honor inductee, plans to be involved in multiple facets in the UH's athletics department as it continues to adjust to a new era of collegiate athletics.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 23, 2026
Hawai‘i women's basketball displays relentless pace under new leadership
In the team's first opportunity to compete against another team under new head coach Khalilah Mitchell, the Rainbow Wahine showed a distinct style of play on Wednesday against Hawai‘i Pacific.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 23, 2026
Hawai‘i soccer aims to continue winning vibes during Mountain West homestand
The Rainbow Wahine, winners of five straight, have emerged as Mountain West contenders in their first year in the conference.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 22, 2026
Hawai‘i football heads to Northern Illinois with bowl hopes at stake
At 1-6, the Rainbow Warriors will have to win all five remaining games to qualify for a bowl game, starting with a brand new opponent in Northern Illinois on the road.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 21, 2026
Hawai‘i football melts down in homecoming loss to New Mexico
The Rainbow Warriors faltered against the Lobos on Saturday, falling to 1-6 for the 2026 season.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 18, 2026
Hawai‘i football preps for homecoming test against New Mexico
The Lobos will come to town to face a reeling Rainbow Warrior squad for UH's homecoming game.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 17, 2026
Rich Miano overcomes personal tragedy en route to becoming Hawai‘i football staple
Miano lost his only brother, Robert, before his senior season of high school football at Kaiser. It set him on a path to an 11-year NFL career and a reputation as an Island football legend that will be cemented with an induction into the UH Circle of Honor on Friday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 16, 2026
Costas Theocharidis reflects on joy and pain of UH career ahead of Circle of Honor induction
Theocharidis, the star outside hitter from Greece who suited up for the Warriors from 2000 to 2003, will be one of five figures officially into the Circle of Honor on Friday evening at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 15, 2026
Tahiti's Team OPT repeats as Molokai Hoe champions
Team OPT, which debuted in the Molokai Hoe in 2025, added its second championship in as many years on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 12, 2026
Mistakes doom Hawai‘i football again in loss at Arizona State
The Rainbow Warriors fell to 1-5 for the 2026 season with another lackluster effort.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 11, 2026
Hawai‘i women's volleyball surpasses 2025 win total in sweep over San Jose State
The Rainbow Wahine are off to a 5-0 start in Mountain West play and are the only remaining unbeaten team in the conference.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 10, 2026
Hawai‘i football doubles down on its faith ahead of Arizona State matchup
Following their most disappointing loss of the season thus far, the Rainbow Warriors will hit the road for their second Power Four road game of the year.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 09, 2026
OHCRA looks to close out season strong with Molokai Hoe
Despite weather being a factor virtually the entire season, the organization's flagship race is good to go for another edition come Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 08, 2026
Lotte Championship relocates to Maui
The Plantation Course at Kapalua, which hasn't hosted a professional tournament since January 2025 due to water issues, will be the new host of the Lotte when it comes to Maui in March 2027.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 06, 2026
Clippers, Warriors put on a show in Hawai‘i NBA exhibition
The two NBA teams held weeklong training camps on the Island, wrapping it up with an exhibition game at the Stan Sheriff Center on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 05, 2026
Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul wins 2026 Lotte Championship
Thitikul, 23, shot a 23-under 267 to claim her 11th LPGA tour victory at Hoakalei Country Club on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 05, 2026
Hawai‘i football's Mountain West hopes dealt fatal blow with frustrating loss to San Jose State
Led by those with close ties to the Islands, San Jose State earned its sixth consecutive victory over the Rainbow Warriors on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 04, 2026
Hawai‘i point guard Tanner Cuff works his way back from injury to lead new-look 'Bows
Cuff suffered an ACL injury ahead of the 2025-2026 regular season, watching the Rainbow Warriors clinch an NCAA Tournament bid from the sideline.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 03, 2026
Steph Curry vows to let it fly for Hawai‘i fans in Sunday exhibition
Curry, the NBA's all-time 3-point leader, hopes to make his signature shot in front of the Islandsʻ supporters.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 02, 2026
Global golf star Lydia Ko looks to reach new milestone in Hawai‘i
Ko, the 2021 Lotte champion, looks to replicate her success from five years ago at Hoakalei Country Club and has a chance to make some history in the process.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 01, 2026
San Jose State and its familiar faces return home to Hawaiʻi for UH football matchup
The Spartans — who feature multiple players and coaches from the Islands including Craig Stutzmann, Ken Niumatalolo and Luke Weaver — will play a desperate Rainbow Warriors squad at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 29, 2026
Former wrestling coach arrested for child porn
Sean Sakaida, 44, was arrested Thursday for receiving and possessing explicit photos of one of his former wrestling students, after someone tipped off the FBI about a possible inappropriate relationship between an adult and a minor earlier this year. If convicted, Sakaida faces a minimum sentence of five years in prison, and a maximum of 20 years, along with possible fines of up to $250,000.
Michael BrestovanskySeptember 29, 2026