Sports

Seventeen-year-old Akemi Higa is part of a youthful wave in the U.S. women's flag football team pipeline. This shift comes as the sport gains popularity, especially with its Olympic debut set for the 2028 LA Games.

The University of Hawaiʻi athletics program secured $5 million in funding for its Name, Image and Likeness program to recruit and retain student athletes.

Karl Kim, Tom Chandler and Daniele Spirandelli planning for weather-related risks to the World Cup events that kick off on Thursday.

Researchers from Columbia and UH talk about weatherproofing the FIFA World Cup; Lokahi Longevity co-founder David Watumull discusses a new blood test for heart health

The Sentry is moving its title sponsorship across the Pacific Ocean from Kapalua to Torrey Pines in California. The PGA Tour says The Sentry will be played January 27-30 at Torrey Pines.

The Waialua High and Intermediate School Surf Team spoke with HPR’s Kevin Allen about taking home the first-ever girls' state championship for surfing.

The University of Hawaiʻi failed to get support from the state Legislature this year to pay and recruit college athletes, but officials believe it’s an “investment” that benefits the state.

The City and nonprofit Hawai‘i Kyudo Foundation are relocating to build a Japanese archery range.

Hawaiʻi is set to establish “name, image and likeness” rules to recruit and retain student-athletes at the University of Hawaiʻi.

Surfrider Spirit Sessions founder Cynthia Derosier shares how the nonprofit makes surfing more accessible to at-risk youth.