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This would have been the first weekend of the 2020 Major League Baseball season, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. But we baseball fans, even those of us staying “safe at home,” can still get our fill of America’s pastime. Only instead of Trout, Betts, Bellinger, Scherzer and Yelich, we’d be watching the likes […]

If you missed The Sports Animals’ interview with former University of Hawaii QB Cole McDonald on Thursday, here it is in its entirety. Included in their chat: Cole’s experiences at the NFL Draft Combine; how COVID-19 has impacted his preparation for next month’s draft; his decision to skip his senior season to enter the draft; […]

ESPN Honolulu has been airing “Call the Coach” for nearly two decades. During this time, we’ve broadcast the show from a number of locations – Murphy’s, The Willows, our current host site Ruby Tuesday, etc. – and featured UH coaches such as Dave Shoji, Riley Wallace, June Jones, Mike Trapasso, Greg McMackin, Laura Beeman, Bob […]

By Lance Tominaga, ESPN Honolulu Web Editor. Several weeks ago, we heard the rumor that University of Hawaii point guard Drew Buggs was likely to leave the program at the end of the season. That bit of gossip became reality yesterday when the redshirt junior confirmed to Honolulu Star-Advertiser beat reporter Stephen Tsai that he […]

Want something to look forward to once the world returns to some semblance of normalcy? Manel Ayol, a 6-7 forward out of Western Wyoming College, has announced that he will play for the University of Hawaii men’s basketball team. “Happy to say that I will be continuing my academic and basketball career at Hawai‘i, I […]

I love college basketball. I love our team, the UH Rainbow Warriors. Win or lose, that’s still our team. I also, like all of us, realize that sports have taken a backseat these days with what’s going on in the world today. I truly mean this when I say that I can’t wait until we […]

If you miss University of Hawaii baseball, you’re not alone. There’s something for everyone who attends a Rainbow Warrior home game: baseball, Warrior dogs, autograph nights, the seventh-inning stretch and, of course, singing along to Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline. Well, Covid-19 has put a halt to the games, but you can still enjoy Diamond’s classic […]

In life, as in sports, there are challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic is one challenge that we are all facing today. But like any opponent, this terrible virus can be beat. But it will take teamwork. Each of us has a role to play in defeating Covid-19, whether we’re out there on the field or, for […]

“You’re joking, right?” ”I wish I were. I’m the ‘Niners fan, not you. Now, give me your arm.” Sara’s on her morning shift. Of all the nurses here, she’s my favorite. When you’ve been in this hospital for as long as I have, you appreciate someone you can really talk with. And anyone who loves […]

They say laughter is the best medicine. In this turbulent, scary time are are in, it helps to take a moment and enjoy some gentle humor. Here are some of our favorite memes that we have come across over the past week or so. Some are related to sports. Others are focused on…well, toilet paper. […]