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Danielson WAC Player of the Year

In a sweeping illustration of third-ranked Hawai'i's volleyball dominance in the regular season, the Rainbow Wahine captured all three major awards and all seven starters were honored on the all-Western Athletic Conference teams. More

UH still has a pulse after 3 wins in row

Greg McMackin

Inspired by the Michael Jackson documentary, "This Is It," Hawai'i head coach Greg McMackin said his football team would live by the words of "Man In the Mirror." More

Only one in Top 25, but field top-notch

The Maui Invitational has built itself into one of the most respected early season college basketball tournaments in the nation. This season, however, only one team enters the event ranked in the Top 25 — 25th-ranked Maryland. More

Mules eye return to title game

Leilehua is a win away from becoming the second team to reach the First Hawaiian Bank Division I state football championship for the third consecutive year when it takes on Kamehameha in one semifinal Friday at Aloha Stadium. More

Parkinson opens defense of Crown

Australia's Joel Parkinson scored a 9.87 (out of 10) on this wave after making it through two barreling sections. bernie baker | Special to The Honolulu Advertiser

Australia's Joel Parkinson might be in search of a world championship, but he showed yesterday that he wants to defend another lofty title. More

Chiefs beat Steelers in OT; Big Ben hurt

Kansas City's Ryan Succop, left, kicked a 22-yard field goal in OT to beat Pittsburgh, 27-24. charlie riedel | Associated Press

When the last player drafted in 2009 trotted onto the field, the best team of 2008 was doomed. A few minutes after Ben Roethlisberger wobbled off the field yesterday with a possible concussion, Ryan Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime and the Kansas City Chiefs snapped a... More

At 6-5, Weis says it'd be hard to argue if he's fired

Charlie Weis

Charlie Weis wouldn't blame Notre Dame for firing him. "If they decide to make a change, I'd have to say I'd have a tough time arguing with that. If they decide to make a change, I'd have a tough time arguing that because 6-5 is not good enough," the Fighting Irish coach said yesterday. More

Bird, Magic inducted together

Larry Bird finished his speech, walked back to his seat and received a fist bump from the man sitting next to him on the dais. Had to be Magic Johnson. If college basketball's hall of fame is going to open its doors to one, the other has to be there. More

Jimmie Johnson wins 4th straight Cup title

Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson never let up in pursuit of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship. More

Ochoa, Shin dueling to final day of season

Kristy McPherson

Lorena Ochoa and Jiyai Shin will settle their duel for LPGA Tour player of the year on the final, frantic day of the season. Kristy McPherson finished off a 5-under 67 in fading sunlight yesterday to move to 8 under and take the lead in the LPGA Tour Championship before the second round was... More

Celtics turn back Knicks in OT

Paul Pierce, right, led Boston with 33 points and an assist on the winning shot. kathy kmonicek | Associated Press

Paul Pierce carried the Celtics all game while the rest of the Big Three struggled. So when it came time for the winning shot, of course Pierce would take it. That's what the New York Knicks seemed to think, anyway. More

Real Salt Lake tips L.A. for MLS Cup

The image most expected of David Beckham and Landon Donovan holding the championship of Major League Soccer for the league's marquee franchise will wait. More

Colts top Ravens to move to 10-0

A late interception by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett helped preserve the 17-15 win. nick wass | Associated Press

The unbeaten Indianapolis Colts sidestepped another potential obstacle in their march toward NFL history. More

49ers pay for draft snub, lose to Packers

Sure, Aaron Rodgers enjoyed beating the San Francisco 49ers. It's the team he grew up rooting for, and the team that snubbed him on draft day in 2005. More

Steelers lose guard Kemoeatu

The Pittsburgh Steelers, already missing Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu (knee), also lost guard Chris Kemoeatu, a Kahuku alum, to a right knee injury yesterday. More

Staying alive

Hawai'i players, led by wide receiver Royce Pollard (81), get ready to storm the field at Spartan Stadium following their 17-10 overtime victory over San Jose State. steve kajihiro | ISM, Special to The Advertiser

The art of the Hawai'i football team's happiness was crafted by second-chance players, sculpted with brave-hearted grittiness, and inspired by the Believe Era. When completed, it looked like the Warriors' 17-10 overtime victory over San Jose State last night in Spartan Stadium. More

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