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By Lance Tominaga, ESPN Honolulu Web Editor. In a surprising twist that perfectly summarizes the year 2020, the 4-4 University of Hawaii football team has accepted an invitation to play the 3-4 Houston Cougars in the New Mexico Bowl…in Frisco, Texas. The battle of UH’s will take place on Christmas Eve at Toyota Stadium. (The […]

By Tiff Wells On this date in 2013, it was a historic night in Manoa. A 4-set win by 9th ranked Hawaii over Santa Clara pushed the Bows to a 4-1 record overall, 2-0 in the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic. But this win was more than just a win. For then head coach Dave […]

Mark Schlabach tells the infamous story of when his dog ran onto the field during the 1997 Georgia-Kentucky game.

Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title vs. former champ Max Holloway, winning via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47). However, fellow MMA athletes and fans were shocked by the final decision of the closely contested battle. Shoutout to Rose and Max they robbed max tho but 💯 to the real fighters out […]

This month’s ESPN Honolulu ‘Restaurant Week’ is presented by Aloha Lives Here and runs August 24-28! Learn about the latest offerings at Big City Diner, Guieb Cafe, Grinds To Go, Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, and North Shore Grinds! Hear their stories during the week and listen live for prize giveaways! TUESDAY Big City Diner | 8 […]

And now for something completely different! Sundays are a great time to relax and unwind. With that in mind, we thought we’d share some of our favorite sports jokes and riddles with you. These were gleaned from various Internet sites. And yes, they’re perfectly safe and appropriate for the young ones. Enjoy your Sunday!   […]

It still doesn’t seem real. Its been less than 48 hours since the world lost 9 lives on the hills of Calabasas: Kobe Bryant. Not only an NBA legend, but a man destined to do things in his retirement that would match (maybe exceed) the success of his basketball career. Gianna Bryant. His 13-year-old daughter […]

Happy Holidays from your friends at ESPN Honolulu! Test your Yuletide knowledge with this quickie Christmas quiz! From classic cartoons and songs to holiday sporting events and historical trivia, these questions will help you get in the Christmas spirit! 1. In the movie “Home Alone,” where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they accidentally […]

We’re bringing you lots of action during this holiday season! Tune in on ESPN Honolulu (92.7 FM & 1420 AM) or CBS Sports Hawai’i (1500 AM). [Times listed are broadcast start and HST] Sat., Dec. 21 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl: SMU vs. Florida Atlantic 9:00 a.m. ESPN Honolulu Tue., Dec. 24 SoFi Hawai’I Bowl: BYU […]

Everyone knows the legendary Yogi Berra. But do you know what his actual first name was? (It was “Lawrence.”) Current NBA hotshot rookie RJ Barrett’s birth name is “Rowan.” So with all that being said, here’s a quick game for ya. Match the famous athletes (past and present) with their actual first names.   1. […]