Muhammad Ali remains the most recognized sports figure in history – more than Babe Ruth, Tiger Woods and even Michael Jordan. He may or may not have been “The Greatest” fighter of all time, but Ali transcended boxing. He was a showman with the gift of gab, and his antics inside and outside the ring…… Continue Reading »
June 6, 1980: Moments after the University of Hawaii baseball team’s stirring run in the College World Series came to a disappointing end, head coach Les Murakami offered these reassuring words: “We’ll be back.” The Rainbows had just fallen to Arizona, 5-3, in the winner-take-all game to decide the CWS championship. Murakami gave credit to…… Continue Reading »
A new month. Renewed hope. Closer to a return to normalcy. Those are the thoughts and feelings I had as we approached June. These days, I am happy as each new month starts, because the months that have ended signify the worst months that I have ever lived through, not just personally, but for the…… Continue Reading »
Much of the sports world is still buzzing over ESPN’s 10-part docu-series, “The Last Dance,” which offered never-before-seen footage and details about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ final championship run. Naturally, the commercial and artistic success of the series has people wondering, “What documentary or docu-series can they do next?” We have some ideas…… Continue Reading »
The ESPN Honolulu & Hawaii Home + Remodeling “UH Fan Contest” is underway! Post a photo of your University of Hawaii-themed fan cave on Instagram, and you may win a fabulous UH Prize Pack valued at over $1,500! The winning fan cave will also be featured in an upcoming issue of Hawaii Home + Remodeling!…… Continue Reading »
We almost let the month of May slip by without acknowledging the 40th anniversary of one of the most “magical” moments in basketball history: On March 16, 1980, a young 20-year-old rookie named Earvin “Magic” Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA championship with a Game 6 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The…… Continue Reading »
The University of Hawaii football program has picked up a top-tier receiver. Rico Bussey, Jr., a graduate transfer from North Texas, has announced his intention to join the Rainbow Warriors. Bussey, a 6-2, 193-lb. native of Lawton, Oklahoma, was on the Biletnikoff Watch List. (Named After Hall of Fame legend Fred Biletnikoff, the award is…… Continue Reading »
By Mathias Berbel The MMA world is counting down for another fight card after being spoiled with three fight cards in a span of 8 days. After a weekend without MMA, many were left wondering where the next event will even take place. There were talks of Tyrone Woodley & Gilbert Burns headlining a UFC…… Continue Reading »
Casual sports fans love their favorite athletes and coaches, but the truly diehard fans also recognize the preeminent officials, referees and umpires of the sports world. Oh, we may question their eyesight sometimes and maybe confuse them for vacuum cleaners (“You suck!”), but we also understand that the games we love just wouldn’t be possible…… Continue Reading »
In sports, a great moment is a great moment, no matter who’s describing the action. But when you have an announcer with the gift of capturing a scene so perfectly, so vividly and with just the right amount of emotion – that moment becomes ingrained in sports history. Check out this compilation of some of…… Continue Reading »