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Rainbows roar by Charlotte, face Nebraska in semifinals

Stephen Tsai — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:59:00 +0000

Gytis Nemeiksa scored 24 points and Marcus Greene added 22 to power the Hawaii basketball team to a 78-61 victory over Charlotte and into the semifinals of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic.

San Diego State beats Wahine basketball team with shot in final seconds

Billy Hull — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 01:39:00 +0000

San Diego State’s Veronica Sheffey drove for the winning basket with eight seconds remaining, and one second on the shot clock, and the Aztecs held off Hawaii 54-52 today in the San Diego Classic at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif.

Rickey Henderson, baseball’s flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ dies at 65

New York Times — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:56:00 +0000

Rickey Henderson, the thrilling and charismatic Hall of Fame outfielder who, with his signature crouched stance, blazing speed and unlikely home run power, was widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter in Major League Baseball history, has died. He was 65.

Slow start dooms Hawaii women’s basketball in loss to Clemson

Billy Hull — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:10:00 +0000

Brooklyn Rewers scored a season-high 16 points off the bench, but a slow start doomed the Hawaii women’s basketball team in a 72-58 loss to Clemson today at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif.

Nick Dunlap named PGA Tour rookie of the year

Reuters — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Nick Dunlap, who became the first player to win as an amateur and a professional in the same season, has been named the PGA Tour’s Rookie of the Year for the 2024 season, the U.S.-based circuit said today.

Injury concerns mount for Hawaii women’s basketball in easy win

Billy Hull — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:50:00 +0000

Brooklyn Rewers scored a season-high 13 points off the bench and the Hawaii women’s basketball team didn’t need much offense in a 56-15 thumping of Arkansas-Pine Bluff tonight at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Alexander leaving Hawaii for SEC school

Billy Hull — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:30:00 +0000

Outside hitter Caylen Alexander, who entered the transfer portal last week after completing her third season at Hawaii, announced on her Instagram page today she is transferring to Missouri.

Texans capitalize on Tagovailoa’s turnovers to clinch division title

Field Level Media — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

C.J. Stroud threw two touchdown passes to Nico Collins and the Houston Texans clinched the AFC South title with a 20-12 victory over the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.

Hawaii guard Rapp leads Rainbows past visiting Islanders

Stephen Tsai — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 07:54:00 +0000

Ryan Rapp came off the bench to score 19 points, including 11 after the intermission, to lead the Hawaii men’s basketball team to Saturday night’s 71-62 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Dolphins release veteran wideout Odell Beckham Jr.

Field Level Media — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:20:00 +0000

The Miami Dolphins waived veteran wideout Odell Beckham Jr. today with four games left in the season.

Bill Belichick, North Carolina agree to five-year, $50M deal

Field Level Media — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:10:00 +0000

Bill Belichick rejoined the coaching ranks at a different level on Wednesday, landing a five-year contract to take over as the head coach at North Carolina.

Hawaii’s Alexander, Matias, Bamis enter transfer portal

Billy Hull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:40:00 +0000

Big West Player of the Year Caylen Alexander is one of three Hawaii women’s volleyball players to enter the transfer portal this week.

Ohtani to hit, not pitch in Dodgers’ season opener in Japan

Reuters — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000

LOS ANGELES >> Shohei Ohtani will be in the batter’s box but is unlikely to pitch when the Los Angeles Dodgers begin their title defense with two games in Tokyo in March, manager Dave Roberts said on Monday.

Dillon Gabriel among 4 finalists for Heisman Trophy

New York Times — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:56:00 +0000

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward were announced today as the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

Cynthia Limo of Kenya wins the Honolulu Marathon’s women’s race again

Dave Reardon — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:11:00 +0000

Cynthia Limo successfully defended her Honolulu Marathon title today, running the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 31 minutes and 14 seconds. The Kenyan won here last year in her marathon debut.

Long Beach State defeats Hawaii women’s basketball team in OT

Dave Reardon — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:20:00 +0000

The streak is over.

Turnovers cost Hawaii in Big West opener against Long Beach

Stephen Tsai — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:56:00 +0000

Point guard Devin Askew amassed 28 points, seven assists and seven steals in Long Beach State’s 76-68 victory over Hawaii today at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif.

Hawaii volleyball swept by TCU in NCAA Tournament first round

Billy Hull — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:40:00 +0000

EUGENE, Ore. >> TCU All-America candidate Melanie Parra put down a match-high 24 kills, and the Horned Frogs ended Hawaii’s season with a 25-17, 25-18, 25-22 sweep in the first round of the NCAA Tournament today at Matthew Knight Arena.

Cornerback Stone only UH player on All-MWC teams

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:51:00 +0000

University of Hawaii cornerback Cam Stone today was named to the All-Mountain West first team for football.

‘The fire still burns,’ says Woods as he targets 2025 comeback

Reuters — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Tiger Woods still has the passion to compete and is working to get his body back in shape for next year, he said on Tuesday at the Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas, after another injury curtailed his 2024 season.

Interim athletic director extends Hawaii football coach Timmy Chang’s contract

Stephen Tsai — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:31:00 +0000

On her first day as the University of Hawaii’s interim athletic director, Lois Manin has given football head coach Timmy Chang a one-year extension that will take him through the 2026 season.

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey potentially out for season

Field Level Media — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:20:00 +0000

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey’s season is in jeopardy after he sustained what is believed to be a posterior cruciate ligament injury in Sunday’s 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y.

UCLA overpowers Hawaii 70-49 in Wahine basketball

Dave Reardon — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:59:00 +0000

Kiki Rice scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 18 as No. 1-ranked UCLA overpowered Hawaii 70-49 in the final game of the American Savings Bank Rainbow Wahine Showdown at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sherrif Center today.

Hawaii draws TCU in first round of NCAA Tournament in Oregon

Billy Hull — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:20:00 +0000

The Hawaii women’s volleyball team will play No. 5 seed TCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Eugene, Ore.

In first start, QB Micah Alejado leads Hawaii past New Mexico to close season

Stephen Tsai — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 07:59:00 +0000

In a historic first start, quarterback Micah Alejado threw for 469 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Hawaii football team to a 38-30 victory over New Mexico at the Ching Complex.

Hawaii wins its 5th straight Big West volleyball championship

Billy Hull — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:40:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> The streak lives on.

Wahine basketball team beats UT-Martin; No. 1 UCLA awaits

Dave Reardon — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:31:00 +0000

Host Hawaii came from behind in the second half to beat Tennessee-Martin 47-39 in a second-day game of the American Savings Bank Rainbow Wahine Showdown at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center today.

Wahine volleyball team beats UC Davis to reach Big West final

Billy Hull — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> Caylen Alexander’s final two swings resulted in the final two points of a dramatic 25-22, 16-25, 25-20, 21-25, 15-13 win over UC Davis in the semifinals of the Outrigger Big West Women’s Volleyball Championship tonight at Bren Events Center.

Rainbow Wahine rally past Fresno State in Showdown opener

Dave Reardon — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 04:29:00 +0000

Ritorya Tamilo scored a game-high 16 points and Lily Wahinekapu had 12 to lead the University of Hawaii women’s basketball team to a 50-47 comeback victory over Fresno State in the Rainbow Wahine Showdown at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center on Friday.

Trans athlete sparks debate on women’s college volleyball team

New York Times — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000

SAN JOSE, Calif. >> On the court, they seem like any other college women’s volleyball team. At a recent game, the players moved around the court in staccato rhythm, setting and spiking the ball, springing into the air like pogo sticks to block attacking shots, all in their blue and gold uniforms of the San Jose State University Spartans.

Chiefs first to clinch playoff spot after edging Raiders

Field Level Media — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Patrick Mahomes passed for 306 yards and became Kansas City’s career leader in touchdown passes and the Chiefs clinched an AFC playoff spot with a 19-17 victory over the visiting Las Vegas Raiders today.

Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus

Field Level Media — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0000

The Chicago Bears fired third-year head coach Matt Eberflus today.

’Bows hit free throws to hold off HPU

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:15:00 +0000

Kody Williams, a 6-foot guard with a vertical jump of 47 1/2 inches, soared to new heights in lifting the Hawaii basketball team to Tuesday night’s 67-63 victory over Hawaii Pacific in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Alexander, Lang, Ikenaga earn top Big West honors for Hawaii

Billy Hull — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:35:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. >> The Hawaii women’s volleyball team won three of the Big West’s four top individual season honors, headlined by junior Caylen Alexander named the Player of the Year today.

Tyson-Paul promoter responds to rigging rumors

Field Level Media — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 23:15:00 +0000

Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions said in a statement today that recent speculation that Paul’s Nov. 15 record-breaking match against Mike Tyson was rigged or scripted is “incorrect and baseless.”

Hawaii women’s basketball wins 3rd straight game

Billy Hull — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:15:00 +0000

MeiLani McBee made four 3-pointers to move into a tie for second place on UH’s career list and Lily Wahinekapu added nine points, eight rebounds and four assists to help Hawaii go undefeated in the Bank of Hawaii Classic with a 67-55 win over Eastern Washington today.

Hawaii women’s volleyball team loses regular season finale to UC Irvine

Billy Hull — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:48:00 +0000

UC Irvine completed a regular-season sweep of Hawaii women’s volleyball with a 25-19, 15-25, 25-18, 25-19 victory today at Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif.

No. 10 North Carolina overwhelms Hawaii men’s basketball team

Stephen Tsai — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:23:00 +0000

North Carolina’s starting guards combined for 48 points as the Tar Heels raced to an 87-69 basketball victory over Hawaii in Friday night’s nationally televised game in SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Rainbow Wahine volleyball team sweeps Cal State Fullerton

Billy Hull — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:59:00 +0000

Stella Adeyemi put down a match-high 13 kills, Hawaii coach Robyn Ah Mow got to empty the bench and the Rainbow Wahine secured a seeded bye into the semifinals of the Big West Championships with a 25-19, 25-15, 25-18 sweep of Cal State Fullerton tonight in Titan Gym in Fullerton, Calif.

Wahine hold off ULM, fueled by Wahinekapu’s 20 points

Billy Hull — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Senior Lily Wahinekapu scored a team-high 20 points and made a crucial step-back jumper with 38 seconds remaining to help the Hawaii women’s basketball team hold off Louisiana-Monroe 69-64 today at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.