In addition to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and the Honolulu Advertiser at various times since 1981, he worked at the Gainesville Sun in Florida, and his writing has also appeared in national publications including Sports Illustrated and the ESPN College Football Encyclopedia. He has won more than 10 state or national awards for sports column, feature and news reporting while at one time or another covering every sports beat in Hawaii, and has also been honored for nutrition and medical reporting while at Island Scene magazine.
In his free time he teaches sports journalism at UH-Manoa and does volunteer work.
Everybody loves a winner until they win too much. There are few exceptions to this rule in sports, but one comes to mind quickly: Hawaii in the Little League World Series. Read more
Most of us in Hawaii wanted to see 2021 Tokyo gold medalist Carissa Moore go out with a repeat performance in surfing, considering this was her last competition, at least for now. Read more
Their new position coach is Jeff Reinebold, who knows that history isn’t just about learning from mistakes of the past, but from the positives, too. Read more
The state got closer to a new stadium Wednesday when Aloha Halawa Development Partners submitted its proposal to rebuild the facility and also develop 93 acres surrounding it. Read more
The record book tells us the first football game at Aloha Stadium was played on Sept. 13, 1975, with Texas A&I spoiling the University of Hawaii’s housewarming party 43-9. T Read more
The state could accept a proposal for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District in Halawa as soon as mid-September, but demolition of the original Aloha Stadium won’t start until a contract is finalized nine months later. Read more
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Two of Hawaii’s favorite sports simply don’t exist as such. They’re just activities that a lot of so-called sports experts don’t recognize as athletic competition. Read more
Sadly, I missed the Madden era. No, not that of the actual John Madden, the Hall of Fame football coach and broadcaster. I grew up watching plenty of games with him on the Raiders sideline. Read more
Can they pick up where they left off? The last time we saw the University of Hawaii football team, the Warriors had just pulled off a senior night semi-miracle at Ching field. Read more
We all know that the University of Hawaii’s Ching field is not a great place for Division I college football games. Read more
Have you heard of Heath Baldwin, Zach Ziemek and Harrison Williams? Read more
He has an ERA of 0.95, with a WHIP to match, and opposing batters are hitting just .138 against him. He hasn’t allowed a home run all season and is perfect in save opportunities. Read more
These days, via the internet, you can participate in the voting process by making a donation and joining the NFF. Just go to footballfoundation.org and click on the menu on the right. Read more
The withdrawal of one of two finalists for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District contract was the main topic of discussion at Thursday’s Stadium Authority meeting. Read more
There used to be a sports event based in Hawaii that was an important proving ground for elite college talents wanting to show scouts that their skills would translate to the next level and earn a prime position in the upcoming draft. Read more
Memorial services for longtime softball and baseball coach John Nakamura are set for June 30 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. and the service starts at 2. Read more
In early January, Hawaii hosts the PGA’s all-star event for the previous year (The Sentry), followed the next week by the first full-field event of the season (the Sony Open in Hawaii). Read more
Seventy-five Lahainaluna students have committed to UH on four-year scholarships, and LHS seniors have earned $3.3 million in scholarships. Read more
UH, one of the hottest teams in the country, finished with a series sweep of the Titans and victories in 18 of its last 20 games. Hawaii won its last 11 home games. Read more
UH — one of the hottest teams in the country — finished with a series sweep and victories in 18 of its last 20 games. Read more
Shane Dudoit had the right idea and the right position to make it a reality. Read more
