Hawaii women's basketball team claimed a victory over Liberty but lost to Montana State in the Maui Classic, exhibiting strong 3-point shooting but struggling with turnovers against Montana's defense.

Guam's Dannel Munoz returned from a two-year hiatus to place second in the Masters 45+ at the USA Nationals in Las Vegas. He credits family support and is eyeing more mainland shows.

Registration for the 2026 Spring Basketball League opens December 29 and closes January 9; eligible are fifth to eighth graders, with games at Kalāheo Gym. Forms available online.

Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith due to "serious professional misconduct," though specific details remain undisclosed. Smith's attorney is disputing the decision.

Honolulu grappler Teshya Noelani Alo, a 2014 cadet world champion turned stunt performer, will make her ONE Championship debut against Helena Crevar on the Jan. 23–24 card. The booking caps a breakout year on the mats and a move into on‑screen work.

The Līhu‘e Baseball League's main diamond in Kaua'i is closing for upgrades from Dec 9 to Feb 1, with construction to level the field and plant new grass.

Kicker Kansei Matsuzawa and freshman QB Micah Alejado headline Hawaii’s postseason haul, with Matsuzawa a Lou Groza finalist and Alejado named Mountain West Freshman of the Year.

Chad Baker-Mazara scored 23 and was named MVP as USC beat Arizona State 88-75 in Lahaina, finishing the Maui Invitational with 52 points. The win makes him the first player to be on two Maui championship teams.

Hawaii and UNLV are set to clash at Allegiant Stadium with significant Mountain West championship implications, as both teams are tied in the conference standings. The game also has personal resonance for Hawaii players with Las Vegas roots.

Registration for the 2026 Hoopster Plus basketball program opens November 26 with sessions starting January 5 at Kalāheo Neighborhood Center Gym for fourth graders.

A nine-member team from Kihei captured the team championship at the 50th Gene Lewis Invitational in Mesa, taking five division titles and the overall trophy.

Three Maui amateurs — Anson Cabello, Reagan James Miles and Tyler Loree — are among 12 players vying in next week’s Waialae qualifier for a Sony Open sponsor’s exemption.

The University of Hawaii women's volleyball team lost to UCSB and Cal Poly, ending their win streak and jeopardizing their conference tournament spot.