
Ray Johnson Joins Clayton State Men’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Clayton State University has appointed Ray Johnson as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, highlighting his extensive background across JUCO, NCAA, NBA and overseas competition.
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Clayton State University has appointed Ray Johnson as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, highlighting his extensive background across JUCO, NCAA, NBA and overseas competition.

At just 18, Alofa Tunoa (Noa) Ta’amu joins the Winnipeg Jets after a remarkable draft journey shaped by family encouragement and a physical, hard‑nosed style that scouts say could redefine representation for Pacific Islanders in hockey.

Seventy‑seven athletes from baseball, beach volleyball, golf, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and water polo were recognized for maintaining a 3.0 GPA and completing a full year of study.
The NCAA's recent eligibility change grants student‑athletes an extra year if they enroll after turning 19, reshaping draft strategies for several rising college baseball talents.

Koki Hamada, a Tokyo‑born defender, combines a 3.72 GPA with a historic postseason run, earning multiple conference accolades.

Koki Hamada, a men's soccer player from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, has been named the Pacific West Conference Men’s Soccer Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year for his academic and athletic achievements.

The United States Supreme Court delivered two major wins for President Donald Trump and struck down a Hawaii gun law, while Colorado cities incentivize water‑saving landscaping, notes from Nancy Guthrie’s abductors surface, Team USA dazzles at the World Cup, and an author probes male vulnerability.

Prospects from across the Big Island braved the heat at Wong Stadium, using the session to sharpen skills and prepare for the 2026 campaign.

Saturday's matchup with Wichita State was called off due to rain, with a rescheduled doubleheader announced for Sunday. Details on innings, ticket usage and refunds are outlined below.

Sacramento State and Utah Valley transition to the Big West, bringing reduced travel burdens, strategic coaching approaches, and a focus on local talent to enhance competitiveness.

A look at how Rich Miano built a football legacy in Hawaii, transitioned from the NFL to coaching, and now shapes the next generation of island athletes.

Coach Khalilah Mitchell announced the addition of Zyriah Price and Liz Udeze, two junior transfers, to the Rainbow Wahine roster for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting their collegiate experience and potential impact.

A friendly baseball match in Makiki launches a fundraising drive to build a Korean pavilion in Hawaii’s Makiki District by 2028.

Former Punahou safety Alaka‘i Gilman captures his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega, turning a football background into a winning pit‑crew career.

In an interview, Nathán Goldberg Crenier explains how his legal training, experience with Gotham FC, and commitment to equity are guiding U.S. Soccer’s strategy for the 2026 World Cup and the future of the sport in America.

LSU’s 2027 recruiting haul added a powerful interior lineman, Amaziah Siale, who chose the Tigers over several Power Five programs, while another offensive lineman also pledged allegiance to the school.

LSU's 2027 recruiting class climbs to No. 16 nationally as the program lands its first offensive line commit, Amaziah Siale, a three‑star talent who chose Baton Rouge over offers from California, Texas and West Virginia.

Georgia adds Cooper Walls, a 6‑foot‑5 right‑hander with a strong collegiate pedigree, to a pitching staff reshaped by recent transfer portal activity.

Thomas Haugh, a key player for the Florida Gators, has chosen to return for his senior season, citing family, teammate support, and a chance at a national championship. His decision reshapes the roster and ignites excitement across the program.

For 20 years, former Valley Christian High School coach Mike Machado has organized a two‑day football camp that gives people with Down syndrome a chance to play the game they love. This year, five San Francisco 49ers players joined the effort, turning a local tradition into a national showcase.

Maddox McDougall, a sophomore transfer from Jacksonville State, commits to Florida baseball, adding depth to a pitching staff that has seen nine players enter the portal this offseason.
Duke’s 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule features games against three of last season’s Final Four teams, with matchups in Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, Gainesville, New York and Detroit, all to be streamed on Prime Video.

The University of New Mexico’s Lobo Football program has completed a $7.5‑million expansion of the Tow Diehm facility, introducing a 120‑seat team room, a 4,876‑square‑foot weight room, and a Grab‑and‑Go nutrition space. Alumni praise, a marquee 2026 schedule, and a returning starter core position the Lobos as contenders for a Mountain West title.

BYU’s 2023 nonconference slate features 12 games against top opponents, including Ohio State, Northwestern, Utah State and San Diego State, plus a Maui Invitational stint that offers seven Quad 1/2 opportunities and a chance to reduce travel strain compared with last year.