
The Forgotten Pioneers Who Took Baseball to the World
Long before Babe Ruth's famous Japan visit, a Negro league squad led by George Irie traveled across Asia, earning respect and reshaping baseball's international narrative.
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Long before Babe Ruth's famous Japan visit, a Negro league squad led by George Irie traveled across Asia, earning respect and reshaping baseball's international narrative.

The University of Hawaii’s women’s soccer squad prepares to open its season on Aug. 13 against Texas Tech and Kansas State, featuring a completely overhauled roster and a special Maui exhibition that honors the wildfire anniversary.

Kansas State’s soccer program is set to host a community outreach event on August 8, while preparing for a landmark 2026 season that opens in Honolulu.

After a distinguished three‑decade career, Ray Alvarado is named permanent head coach of Cal State Bakersfield women's basketball, bringing local roots, proven program‑building expertise, and a culture of toughness to the program.

Hawai'i opened its 2026 baseball campaign with a dramatic 4‑3 win over Gonzaga, highlighted by clutch hits from Tate Shimao, Elijah Ickes and Ben Zeigler‑Namoa, and a wild pitch that plated the game‑winning run.

The World Cup's excitement fuels aspirations among Hawaii's young athletes, highlighting stories of resilience, talent, and upcoming competition in Seattle.

Les Murakami, the revered University of Hawaii baseball mentor, celebrated his 90th birthday with loved ones, friends, and the rhythmic pulse of taiko drummers, underscoring a lifelong bond with the sport and the islands.

New Mexico State University has released its 2026 men's soccer calendar, featuring early non‑conference games against Grand Canyon and Arizona State, travel contests in Tucson and Abilene, participation in the OUTRIGGER No Ka Oi tournament in Hawaii, and a full Conference USA slate that culminates with the league championship in Newark, Delaware.

Portland State senior defensive back Tre Kramer-Taylor reflects on a journey that began in the Marshall Islands, took him through Guam and Hawaii, and now unfolds in Portland, where he balances football, scholarship, and community identity.

Melo Sanchez, a 6‑foot‑4 guard with a proven track record of elite 3‑point shooting, has signed with South Dakota men's basketball, adding depth and scoring firepower for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign.

Season ticket renewals have been mailed out, tickets are now on sale, and the 2026 schedule has been released, highlighting key matchups such as the Rio Grande Rivalry and a conference showdown against WKU.