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Dave Reardon
Dave Reardon writes about mostly sports for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. He was born in Honolulu and attended Pearl City High School, Northwestern University and the University of Hawaii.
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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.
Latest Stories by Dave Reardon
Stadium debut pegged for 2028 as request for proposals is issued
If you’ve been minding your P’s and Q’s, you might be a bit confused at first with the latest update on securing a contractor for the new Aloha Stadium project, since the RFQ is now part of the RFP. Read more
Dave Reardon: Looks can be deceiving, like the Rainbows’ hoops record
The University of Hawaii men’s basketball team is 5-1 against Division I competition and ranked above UCLA in the NCAA’s Evaluation Tool (NET). Read more
Dave Reardon: Volunteers there every step of the way
When Tony Katris ran the Honolulu Marathon in 2007, he noticed the medical tent. Read more
Notre Dame graduate Nuguse captures Kalakaua Merrie Mile
Many marks were set at the Kalakaua Merrie Mile on Saturday, just not the official world record that experts considered possible, even probable, at the prelude for today’s Honolulu Marathon. Read more
Opening ceremony for Eddie Aikau held
The opening ceremony for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was held Friday at Waimea Bay. Read more
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Kalakaua Merrie Mile runners will take aim at world records
The Kalakaua Merrie Mile is much more than just a warm-up act, and could steal some of the thunder from its venerable uncle, the Honolulu Marathon. Read more
Japanese entrants at marathon expected to nearly double this year
The Honolulu Marathon is known as “The People’s Race” because anyone 7 or older can enter, and they’ll leave the lights on for you no matter how long you take to finish. Read more
Dave Reardon: Doomsday scenario finally strikes college football
The College Football Playoff committee almost made a clean getaway. That 12-team tournament starting next year is just one season too late. Read more
Dave Reardon: Teamwork at UH made the week memorable, successful
Herman Ayers is a lot more than a very efficient, proactive and teamwork-oriented custodian and humble family man. Read more
Dave Reardon: Hawaii’s football season ended just as it was getting exciting
A five-win season — especially with most of the victories coming at the back end — also means significant progress from the 3-10 of coach Timmy Chang’s first season. Read more
Dave Reardon: State Open final was special game from beginning to end
This was a strange game — but a special one — from beginning to end for the now three-time champs. Read more
No. 4 Marquette flies past No. 1 Kansas to reach Maui Invitational final
There will be a new No. 1 team in college basketball when the next rankings come out. Read more
Inspirational game for Kansas, Chaminade in Maui Invitational
Kevin McCullar Jr. posted a second-straight triple- double, and big man Hunter Dickinson’s talents were on full display Monday at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
No. 4 Marquette rallies from 12-point deficit, holds off UCLA in Maui Invitational
Sean Jones hit a 3-pointer with 36 seconds left to lift the No. 4 Marquette Golden Eagles (4-0) past the upset-minded UCLA Bruins (3-1) 71-69 in the final game of the first day of the Allstate Maui Invitational at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Syracuse’s Autry recalls his ‘Iolani Classic time
He’s the new kid among the big-time college basketball coaches here for the Maui Invitational. But first-year Syracuse head man Adrian “Red” Autry’s experience with elite hoops in Hawaii goes back 36 years to his high school days. Read more
Dave Reardon: Maui Invitational no easier to attend on Oahu
On the week of Thanksgiving, some fans are saying no thanks to the very rare treat of very high level college basketball at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Aloha Stadium redevelopment draws competitors
The state will be a step closer to awarding the winning contract in December. A new stadium is expected to be up and running in time for the 2028 football season. Read more
Dave Reardon: Lahainaluna showed what team, town are all about
But the clock went to zero in Kapaa’s 29-28 victory with Lahainaluna possessing the ball at the Warriors’ 9-yard line. Read more
Hawaii men’s basketball keeps UH Hilo at bay
The Rainbows took control early, with 10-0 and 16-3 runs in the first half after Hilo took a short-lived 4-2 lead. Read more
UH Manoa hammers UH Hilo in men’s basketball
The ’Bows took an early lead that was never seriously threatened by the visitors from the Big Island. Read more
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