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Ferd Lewis: New stadium could bring NFL back to Halawa
The possibilities of the two concurrent events seem made for a marriage in, well, Halawa. Read more
The possibilities of the two concurrent events seem made for a marriage in, well, Halawa. Read more
If you’ve ever shaken your head at the sight of a luxury car conked out on the side of the road while plodding past in an economy model, perhaps you can relate to some of the curious headlines in college athletics these days. Read more
Luxury boxes, ample parking, enhanced tailgating opportunities and an improved fan experience are among the items on the University of Hawaii’s wish list for its future football home in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, officials said. Read more
When Nick Rolovich decided to leave the University of Hawaii for the much more lucrative head football coaching job at Washington State last month he was on a plane to his new office within hours. Read more
For a brief moment Tuesday the relief in high school football circles was almost palpable and hope was untethered in the wake of the news that Cal Lee was stepping down as head football coach at powerhouse Saint Louis School. Read more
At a time when Major League Baseball wants fans to look to the promise of the 2020 season, it continues to take a pratfall, tumbling over its recent past. Read more
After they formally retired his jersey, hanging No. 33 in the Stan Sheriff Center rafters, Bob Nash sought to rally his alma mater to a victory Saturday night. Read more
UH Manoa and Hilo officials, however, want the legislators to hold off on proposed bills on the NIL issue. Read more
Some losses make you wince or grimace — and we’ve seen some of both recently — but this wasn’t one of those. Read more
The city and developers of a $50 million Topgolf project expect to begin moving forward this year on plans that would revitalize the aging Ala Wai driving range and enhance the 150-acre footprint it sits in. Read more
A month ago today the University of Hawaii women’s basketball team’s record had slumped to 6-9, characteristic of what its coach, Laura Beeman, might call “one of those head-in-your hands” coach’s moments. Read more
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents applauded athletic director David Matlin on Thursday for his hiring of Todd Graham as the Rainbow Warriors’ football coach. Read more
Todd Graham didn’t have much while growing up in a crowded shack in Mesquite, Texas, a southeast Dallas suburb, nearly 40 years ago. Read more
A succession of University of Hawaii administrators and regents have likened the athletic department to a “front porch” for all the visibility that it offers the school. Read more
On the consecutive days last week that the men were concluding two of their five surfing winter world qualifying events on the North Shore in as many days, the symbolism of there being zero such side-by-side opportunities for women was eye-opening. Read more
Without an appropriation for basic health and safety repairs at deteriorating Aloha Stadium, “We might have to consider closing some sections,” stadium manager Scott Chan said. Read more
When Norm Chow took over as head football coach at the University of Hawaii for 2012, he said he embraced a 20/20 philosophy in hiring his assistant coaches: Work ’em 20 hours a day for a $20,000-a-year salary. Read more
The sun reflected off the smiling bronze bust of Gov. John A. Burns fronting Aloha Stadium and, for a couple hours Thursday morning, it seemed like a true nexus of the facility’s future was particularly bright with possibilities. Read more
In a series of public and community meetings over the past few months, officials of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District have been sharing conceptualized possible options for what the new facility and surrounding development could look like at its scheduled fall 2023 opening and seeking public comment. Read more
After at least 15 years of inaction when it comes to helping to protect referees and those who officiate sports events from assaults, lawmakers get another opportunity to make good on much-needed legislation this session. Read more
Currently, three possible options in the 98-acre footprint of the current facility are under study. Read more