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Curtis Murayama
Curtis Murayama is the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s sports editor, with more than 45 years of journalistic experience.
Murayama worked at the Honolulu Advertiser for 33 years, starting in 1977 as a sports reporter and page layout designer before being named sports editor in 1999 until the newspaper merger in 2010. Murayama was the Star-Advertiser’s deputy sports editor from 2010, until becoming the sports editor in 2021.
Murayama was born in Honolulu and is a graduate of Kaimuki High School and the University of Oregon, with a double major in journalism and speech communication. Murayama has a wife and three children and two grandchildren.
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Dolphins make a splash during the NFL offseason
The Dolphins made a big splash during free agency and are expected to make a haul during the NFL Draft with a league-high 14 picks, including three first-rounders and two second-rounders. Read more
NFL Draft preview: Size not always essential in safeties
To be a valuable safety, you don’t need to have long arms like an offensive tackle, the space-eating heft of a defensive tackle or big hands like a quarterback. Read more
NFL Draft preview: Handful of linebackers ready for prime time
If your defense is in need of repair, the best buys can be found at linebacker. Read more
NFL Draft preview: Defensive tackles play a pivotal role
Who helped win the game for the Chiefs on defense? Chris Jones, a defensive tackle. Read more
NFL Draft preview: Defensive ends can change the game
From four wins to four minutes from winning the Super Bowl. That’s what happened to the San Francisco 49ers in one year. Read more
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NFL Draft preview: Interior offensive linemen hold a key role for teams
Suddenly, it’s good to be an interior offensive lineman. Read more
NFL Draft preview: Offensive tackles ran among best, ever
If a scout with five decades of experience says he sees Hall of Fame potential among this year’s tackles, it’s worth taking notice. Read more
NFL Draft preview: Tight ends bring valuable to teams with a scheme fit
Tight ends are extremely valuable — for specific teams with specific schemes. Read more
NFL Draft preview: Wide receiver pool runs deep
Deep but not elite. That seems to be the assessment of the wide receiver group. Read more
NFL Draft preview: Running backs not short on talent
While there won’t be a Derrick Henry among this year’s group of running backs, there could be a Barry Sanders. Read more
NFL Draft preview: The Jordan Love vs. Cole McDonald debate; scout’s pick: McDonald
Here is the interview involving the comparison between Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, who might be a first-round pick, and Hawaii’s Cole McDonald, who is projected to be a late-round pick. Read more
NFL Draft preview: Quarterbacks draw the attention
Quarterback is the position that creates the most excitement, controversy and debate. Read more
A draft full of drama: Tua Tagovailoa’s health brings uncertainty to the selection process
The intrigue and drama of this year’s NFL Draft can be boiled down to the top-heavy strength of the offensive line, a deep pool of wide receivers, two uniquely skilled players and the unknown involving an injured Hawaii star. Read more
Highly decorated Hawaii star Manti Te’o to speak at Hall of Honor
If there is any person who could deliver a powerful life message to today’s Hawaii high school student-athletes it would be Manti Te’o. Read more
Winners and losers on Day 1 of the NFL Draft
The first round of today’s NFL Draft went through with a few surprises. Here are the early returns and the winners and losers. Read more
Former UH defensive back Nick Nelson drafted
Three players with Hawaii ties will get their chance in the National Football League. Read more
NFL Draft analysis: Curtis Murayama breaks down the first round
Despite all the excitement in Cleveland, this whole draft process over the past three years has been a miss. Read more
The first round of the NFL Draft
Here is a list of those drafted in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft Read more
Star-Advertiser creates mock NFL Draft
The NFL draft: a breakdown of positions and possible picks
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