What’s Happening

The “new normal.” “Social distancing.” “Droplets.” These are words and terms that were unfamiliar to many of us a month ago. And now, they’re in use everyday. I hope that soon, they won’t have to be used in everyday conversations, but I realize that won’t be for a while. When this started, and the sports […]

We’re just going to come out and say it: Judy Mosley-McAfee is the most dominant basketball player to ever wear a University of Hawaii uniform. Oh, there may have been more athletically gifted athletes. And certainly there have been players with more flair and showmanship. But in her four seasons as a Rainbow Wahine – […]

Once upon a time, back when our administrative offices were in the lobby level of the Executive Centre, we had a portable basketball hoop set up in one corner of the reception area. Sometimes we’d grab a mini basketball and challenge each other to games of H-O-R-S-E (umm, after work hours, of course). A few […]

For many families, adhering to today’s social distancing policies can be difficult. Besides feeling restless and confined, individuals may fall into bad habits or even depression. Here are some helpful suggestions for practicing social distancing. These tips were taken directly from Waterford.Org, whose mission is to “blend the best aspects of learning science, mentoring relationships, […]

It’s been almost a month now since the sports world went silent after an avalanche of cancelations and postponements began when Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus on March 11. The NHL, MLB, and other sports have not been in action since mid-March. Even though the United States sports leagues may […]

It’s a scenario right out of “Space Jam”: A group of hoops-loving aliens has invaded planet Earth with plans to take control over our populace. The intergalactic goons then issue a sporting challenge: Earth must assemble a team of 12 basketball players and challenge them to a game. It’s winner take all, with the fate […]

The start of the 2020 NFL Draft is now two weeks away, and one of the most intriguing players to watch is Hawaii’s Tua Tagovailoa. All indications are that the 6-0, 217-lb. QB out of Ewa Beach and Saint Louis School has recovered nicely from last season’s devastating hip injury. (It should be noted, however, […]

UPDATE: UFC 249 has officially been canceled, all events postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UFC is reportedly “planning to use Tachi Palace Casino Resort” in Lemoore, CA, as its venue for UFC 249 on April 18 and possibly future PPV cards “starting this month.” Sources confirmed that the resort is “set to […]

There’s no doubt that football reigns supreme as the most popular sport in the U.S. Whether it’s the NFL, the college game or the prep level, we can’t seem to get enough of it. But how much do you know about the history of this great game? Take this short Pop Quiz and go deep […]

By Gary Dickman. If this was even close to a perfect world, I’d be writing about the NCAA championship game in basketball. But as we all know, especially now, this isn’t a perfect world. In the last few days, I’ve wondered who would have played in the Final Four, and who would be the new […]