Saturday, December 31, 2005
Sharapova tops Serena
That's right. Maria Sharapova's subway train grunt tops Serena Williams' lawn mower grunt 101 decibels to 88.
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Monday Night Football ends after 36 years
The New York Jets lost the first game of MNF 31-21 and lost the last game 36 years later by the same score.
Actually it's not really the last game of Monday Night Football. It will move from ABC to ESPN.
Actually it's not really the last game of Monday Night Football. It will move from ABC to ESPN.
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Colts unbeaten streak ended by San Diego
Indianapolis' unbeaten streak ended Sunday in a 26-17 loss to a San Diego team desperate to make the playoffs.
In a game of dramatic turnarounds, the Chargers went ahead on a 49-yard field goal by Nate Kaeding with 6:42 left after the Colts erased a 16-0 deficit with a field goal and two touchdowns in a six-minute span of the third quarter. Then Michael Turner clinched it with an 83-yard touchdown run after rookie Luis Castillo sacked Peyton Manning to knock the Colts out of field-goal range.
In a game of dramatic turnarounds, the Chargers went ahead on a 49-yard field goal by Nate Kaeding with 6:42 left after the Colts erased a 16-0 deficit with a field goal and two touchdowns in a six-minute span of the third quarter. Then Michael Turner clinched it with an 83-yard touchdown run after rookie Luis Castillo sacked Peyton Manning to knock the Colts out of field-goal range.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Dan Hawkins headed for Colorado
Boise State coach Dan Hawkins has accepted the head coaching job at the University of Colorado, sources told ESPN. Hawkins will be introduced at a news conference on Friday. Hawkins had been rumored as a potential replacement since former coach Gary Barnett's dismissal last Thursday.
Reached Wednesday night, Hawkins said, "the process is not complete." "The only thing I know for sure is that I'm going to be in the theater tonight with my boys watching 'King Kong,' " he said.
Reached Wednesday night, Hawkins said, "the process is not complete." "The only thing I know for sure is that I'm going to be in the theater tonight with my boys watching 'King Kong,' " he said.
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Reggie Bush wins Heisman
Bush was voted the nation's best college football player in a landslide Saturday night over Texas quarterback Vince Young and USC quarterback Matt Leinart, last year's winner.
Curiously, though Bush was the landslide winner, Vince Young earlier won the Maxwell Award and was the Cingular/ABC Sports Player of the Year which was nationally televised (hosted by Regis) earlier in the day.
Curiously, though Bush was the landslide winner, Vince Young earlier won the Maxwell Award and was the Cingular/ABC Sports Player of the Year which was nationally televised (hosted by Regis) earlier in the day.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Eddie Would Go
It’s a simple saying that most Hawaiians and surfers know by heart. It’s the ultimate proverb of motivation and determination. It is commonly used when a surfer faces a big wave or simply adversity.
“Eddie would go.”
Those three words carry more than meaning; they carry dreams and expectations. The saying was adapted in respect for one of the greatest surfing legends off all time, Eddie Aikau, whose life after his death became a myth told among those who once surfed with the fabled man.
“Eddie would go.”
Those three words carry more than meaning; they carry dreams and expectations. The saying was adapted in respect for one of the greatest surfing legends off all time, Eddie Aikau, whose life after his death became a myth told among those who once surfed with the fabled man.
Monday, November 14, 2005
Eddie Guerrero
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Eduardo Gory Guerrero was found dead in his hotel room Sunday morning in Minneapolis, where he was scheduled to appear that evening in a WWE Supershow.
A-Rod edges Ortiz, Pujols edges Jones for MVP
NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez won the American League Most Valuable Player award for the second time in three seasons, beating David Ortiz on Monday in a vote that rewarded a position player over a designated hitter.
Rodriguez, in his second season as the New York Yankees' third baseman, received 16 first-place votes, 11 seconds and one third for 331 points from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Ortiz, the DH for the Boston Red Sox, got 11 firsts and 17 seconds for 307 points. Los Angeles Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero received the other first-place vote and was third with 196 points.
[11/15] Albert Pujols started his career with four startling seasons, equal or better than those of many Hall of Famers. Only Barry Bonds always did better -- until this year. Pujols won his first National League MVP award Tuesday, beating Andruw Jones in a close vote that didn't include Bonds, who missed most of the season because of a knee injury.
Rodriguez, in his second season as the New York Yankees' third baseman, received 16 first-place votes, 11 seconds and one third for 331 points from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Ortiz, the DH for the Boston Red Sox, got 11 firsts and 17 seconds for 307 points. Los Angeles Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero received the other first-place vote and was third with 196 points.
[11/15] Albert Pujols started his career with four startling seasons, equal or better than those of many Hall of Famers. Only Barry Bonds always did better -- until this year. Pujols won his first National League MVP award Tuesday, beating Andruw Jones in a close vote that didn't include Bonds, who missed most of the season because of a knee injury.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Agbayani get his championship
Hawai'i's Benny Agbayani can claim a World Series title. Agbayani is an outfielder for the Chiba Lotte Marines, who completed a four-game sweep of the Hanshin Tigers with a 3-2 victory Wednesday in Osaka, Japan.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
White Sox win World Series
The White Sox defeat the Astros to win their first World Series title since 1917.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Larry Bird fan
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A man got a prison term longer than prosecutors and defense attorneys had agreed to -- all because of Larry Bird.
The lawyers reached a plea agreement Tuesday for a 30-year term for a man accused of shooting with an intent to kill and robbery. But Eric James Torpy wanted his prison term to match Bird's jersey number 33.
``He said if he was going to go down, he was going to go down in Larry Bird's jersey,'' Oklahoma County District Judge Ray Elliott said Wednesday. ``We accommodated his request and he was just as happy as he could be.
``I've never seen anything like this in 26 years in the courthouse. But, I know the DA is happy about it.''
The lawyers reached a plea agreement Tuesday for a 30-year term for a man accused of shooting with an intent to kill and robbery. But Eric James Torpy wanted his prison term to match Bird's jersey number 33.
``He said if he was going to go down, he was going to go down in Larry Bird's jersey,'' Oklahoma County District Judge Ray Elliott said Wednesday. ``We accommodated his request and he was just as happy as he could be.
``I've never seen anything like this in 26 years in the courthouse. But, I know the DA is happy about it.''
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
John Wooden
As another birthday has come and gone for the Wizard, it becomes that much more important to celebrate the man, not merely for his coaching abilities or for the number of banners he brought to Pauley Pavilion over the years. Wooden is truly an American icon, and his relevance to UCLA goes well beyond the court.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Michelle Wie to turn pro
[9/21/05] While Michelle Wie attends to 11th grade and her short game, another publication is publishing a story announcing she will turn pro and millionaire simultaneously, as soon as next week.
Wie will be on the cover of this week's Golf World magazine. The story cites anonymous sources that claim the 15-year-old will sign endorsement deals with three companies — two are thought to be Nike and Samsung — worth an estimated $8 million. With appearance fees and other endorsements, the magazine estimates she will make $10 million her first year as a pro.
That would make Wie the third-highest paid female athlete in the world, after tennis players Maria Sharapova, reportedly making nearly $17 million, and Serena Williams, at $11 million-plus. Annika Sorenstam, the No. 1 female golfer in the world, is reported to make just more than $5 million. Tiger Woods' deals are estimated at $80 million.
[9/25/05] Michelle Wie is different
[10/5/05] It's official.
[10/16/05] Wie disqualified in first pro tournament for illegal drop
[10/17/05] Rolfing calls disqualification a travesty
Wie will be on the cover of this week's Golf World magazine. The story cites anonymous sources that claim the 15-year-old will sign endorsement deals with three companies — two are thought to be Nike and Samsung — worth an estimated $8 million. With appearance fees and other endorsements, the magazine estimates she will make $10 million her first year as a pro.
That would make Wie the third-highest paid female athlete in the world, after tennis players Maria Sharapova, reportedly making nearly $17 million, and Serena Williams, at $11 million-plus. Annika Sorenstam, the No. 1 female golfer in the world, is reported to make just more than $5 million. Tiger Woods' deals are estimated at $80 million.
[9/25/05] Michelle Wie is different
[10/5/05] It's official.
[10/16/05] Wie disqualified in first pro tournament for illegal drop
[10/17/05] Rolfing calls disqualification a travesty
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Cody VonAppen is thankful
Eight-and-a-half years ago, vonAppen and his parents saw a fun, happy moment instantly turn to tragedy during a family outing on Kaua'i. And though he barely remembers the details from that day as a 6-year-old, the lesson was ingrained and has given him a perspective many teenagers have yet to appreciate.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Bob Burke headed to the NBA
After 37 years of coaching, Bob Burke hired by his former player Nate McMillan
Brian Viloria world champion
Brian Viloria wins light flyweight title with first round knockout in Los Angeles
Viloria has a world of options
Viloria has a world of options
Monday, September 05, 2005
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Hawaii wins World Series
Michael Memea hit a homerun to right-center field in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead West O'ahu past Curacao, 7-6, to win Hawai'i's first Little League World Series Championship today at South Williamsport, Pa.
This game will never grow old.
West Oahu Story one for the ages
This game will never grow old.
West Oahu Story one for the ages
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Brian Clay wins world title
Clay, at 5-foot-11 dwarfed by his mammoth opponents, defeated Olympic champion and world record holder Roman Sebrle of the Czech Republic, 8,732 points to 8,521, to win the gold medal in the decathlon, 10 events completed in awful weather over two days at the world track and field championships
Michelle Wie with Dave
Golf phenom Michelle Wie was on top of her game as she went head to head with David Letterman on his show last night, poised, charming and more mature-looking than her 15 years, yet natural and relaxed.
(Note: The following part of the article pertaining to Good Morning America appeared in the print edition and does not appear on the internet. It was apparently written by Gree Kakesako.)
This morning Wie spent four minutes with ABC's Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America".
Sawyer described Wie as "the great hope for every woman who dreams some day that there will be a woman right there taking on and beathing the men."
Sawyer said she had "to prove" that Wie was "just 15 years old" buy asking her who her heroes were." Presenting Wie with a white T-shirt Saywer asked if she could identify the face.
"Oh yeah," Wie said with a grin, "that's one of my favorites -- Brad Pitt.
"All right, she's 15," Sawyer proclaimed.
Wie was asked what her favorite food was.
Although the telecast's subtitles lited "sushi" along with "hot pink" as her favorite color, Wie responded: "Well, I don't know. This is my first time to New York and I had tried New York pizza. ... It was awesome. I had to get a heavy duty plate because the thing was so huge. It was so good with all that cheese and mushroom."
Noting that she was 6 feet, Sawyer asked: "Are you still growing?"
"No not growing. No more," was Wie's comeback.
Dressed in light sun dress, Wie was asked how she was going to continue balancing her golfing aspirations and her schooling. Wie said: "I have been doing this since forever. I am so used to juggling time and school and golf. When I go back to school (at Punahou) I concentrate on my school. I don't play in any tournaments. School comes first. It's not that hard."
(Note: The following part of the article pertaining to Good Morning America appeared in the print edition and does not appear on the internet. It was apparently written by Gree Kakesako.)
This morning Wie spent four minutes with ABC's Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America".
Sawyer described Wie as "the great hope for every woman who dreams some day that there will be a woman right there taking on and beathing the men."
Sawyer said she had "to prove" that Wie was "just 15 years old" buy asking her who her heroes were." Presenting Wie with a white T-shirt Saywer asked if she could identify the face.
"Oh yeah," Wie said with a grin, "that's one of my favorites -- Brad Pitt.
"All right, she's 15," Sawyer proclaimed.
Wie was asked what her favorite food was.
Although the telecast's subtitles lited "sushi" along with "hot pink" as her favorite color, Wie responded: "Well, I don't know. This is my first time to New York and I had tried New York pizza. ... It was awesome. I had to get a heavy duty plate because the thing was so huge. It was so good with all that cheese and mushroom."
Noting that she was 6 feet, Sawyer asked: "Are you still growing?"
"No not growing. No more," was Wie's comeback.
Dressed in light sun dress, Wie was asked how she was going to continue balancing her golfing aspirations and her schooling. Wie said: "I have been doing this since forever. I am so used to juggling time and school and golf. When I go back to school (at Punahou) I concentrate on my school. I don't play in any tournaments. School comes first. It's not that hard."
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Jerry Glanville in Hawaii
Glanville to wear floral Hawaiian shirt
Jerry Glanville and June Jones one-on-one
Glanville comes out blitzing
Jerry Glanville, the University of Hawai'i football team's new defensive coordinator, is learning what's in the fine print.
Jerry Glanville settles in
June Jones and Jerry Glanville
Jerry Glanville's promise
Jerry Glanville and June Jones one-on-one
Glanville comes out blitzing
Jerry Glanville, the University of Hawai'i football team's new defensive coordinator, is learning what's in the fine print.
Jerry Glanville settles in
June Jones and Jerry Glanville
Jerry Glanville's promise
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Friday, July 15, 2005
Wie three away from the Masters
Michelle Wie defeats two guys in one day and is one of eight left (out of 156) at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship.
Wie victims good sports
Wie victims good sports
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Wie falls short at Doral Open
Michelle Wie falls two strokes short of being the first female player in 60 years to make cut at a PGA event.
Will Wie go pro?
Will Wie go pro?
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Milwaukee takes Bogut no. 1 in NBA draft
The top three: Andrew Bogut, Marvin Williams, and Deron Williams.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Punahou no. 4
Sports Illustrated ranks Punahou as the fourth best high school athletic program in the country.
Monday, May 09, 2005
Monday, April 18, 2005
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Travis Lee wins NCAA title
The Saint Louis School alum finishes his Cornell career with 133 pound title
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Friday, March 04, 2005
Monday, February 14, 2005
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Friday, February 11, 2005
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Norm Chow headed to Tennessee
Norm Chow will leave national champion USC for the NFL
Norm Chow isn't going to change who he is
Chow brings new enthusiasm to Titans
Norm Chow isn't going to change who he is
Chow brings new enthusiasm to Titans
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Thursday, February 03, 2005
2005 Football Recruits
Brashton Satele was born to be a Warrior
Micah Kane weighing his options as a top college prospect
Kermit Alexander's nephew commits to Hawaii
Alualu and Rego head ILH All-Star team
Advertiser's All-State team
Laupepa Letuli (North Torrance High) verbally commits to Hawaii
Shawn Sisifo Lauvao is racking up the mileage
Michael Bass to transfer
Trask Iosefa (Punahou) headed to San Diego State
Rocky Savaiigaea commits to Hawaii
Former Bruin Idris Moss commits to Hawaii
Rego and Maiava named state players of the year
Davone Bess and Daniel Johnson (Skyline, Washington) commit to Hawaii
Five from Hawaii to visit Oregon State / update on Hawaii prospects
Tyler Williams commits to Utah
Aaron Kia commits to Hawaii
Antwan Mahaley, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound wideout from Carson High in Los Angeles; Marquez Jackson, a 5-8, 150-pound slotback from Gainesville, Ga., and Richard "R.J." Kiesel-Kauhane, a 6-2, 210-pound outside linebacker from 'Aiea High have verbally committed to Hawaii
Julien Petit will enroll at Hawaii
Micah Stickland headed for San Diego State, Kainoa LaCount to Oregon State
KayBrin Stevenson and Tomi Halai commit to Hawaii
Jordan Slye commits to Hawaii
John Estes commits to Hawaii
Erik Pederson commits to Hawaii
Raphael Ieru and Mike Washington headed for Hawaii
Jason Rivers may not return next season
Shaun Lauvao commits to Arizona State
John Fonoti headed for Hawaii
Verbal pledges were made by Blaze Soares, an All-State linebacker from Castle High School; Solomon Elimimian, a linebacker from Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles; Mario Cox, a multi-skilled player from McClymonds High in Oakland, and Siave Seti, a defensive tackle from West Los Angeles College.
Safety Al Afalava and receiver Spencer Hafoka both will sign with BYU. David Niumatalolo to New Mexico State.
Beltshazzar John "BJ" Fruean of Leilehua High School verbally commits to Hawaii
Hawaii signs 15 so far.
Hawaii caps recruiting season with commitment from Ulysses Dalton
Jones accuses Kahuku of directing players away from Hawaii and other craziness
Adam Leonard headed for Hawaii
JoPierre Davis headed for Hawaii
Micah Kane weighing his options as a top college prospect
Kermit Alexander's nephew commits to Hawaii
Alualu and Rego head ILH All-Star team
Advertiser's All-State team
Laupepa Letuli (North Torrance High) verbally commits to Hawaii
Shawn Sisifo Lauvao is racking up the mileage
Michael Bass to transfer
Trask Iosefa (Punahou) headed to San Diego State
Rocky Savaiigaea commits to Hawaii
Former Bruin Idris Moss commits to Hawaii
Rego and Maiava named state players of the year
Davone Bess and Daniel Johnson (Skyline, Washington) commit to Hawaii
Five from Hawaii to visit Oregon State / update on Hawaii prospects
Tyler Williams commits to Utah
Aaron Kia commits to Hawaii
Antwan Mahaley, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound wideout from Carson High in Los Angeles; Marquez Jackson, a 5-8, 150-pound slotback from Gainesville, Ga., and Richard "R.J." Kiesel-Kauhane, a 6-2, 210-pound outside linebacker from 'Aiea High have verbally committed to Hawaii
Julien Petit will enroll at Hawaii
Micah Stickland headed for San Diego State, Kainoa LaCount to Oregon State
KayBrin Stevenson and Tomi Halai commit to Hawaii
Jordan Slye commits to Hawaii
John Estes commits to Hawaii
Erik Pederson commits to Hawaii
Raphael Ieru and Mike Washington headed for Hawaii
Jason Rivers may not return next season
Shaun Lauvao commits to Arizona State
John Fonoti headed for Hawaii
Verbal pledges were made by Blaze Soares, an All-State linebacker from Castle High School; Solomon Elimimian, a linebacker from Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles; Mario Cox, a multi-skilled player from McClymonds High in Oakland, and Siave Seti, a defensive tackle from West Los Angeles College.
Safety Al Afalava and receiver Spencer Hafoka both will sign with BYU. David Niumatalolo to New Mexico State.
Beltshazzar John "BJ" Fruean of Leilehua High School verbally commits to Hawaii
Hawaii signs 15 so far.
Hawaii caps recruiting season with commitment from Ulysses Dalton
Jones accuses Kahuku of directing players away from Hawaii and other craziness
Adam Leonard headed for Hawaii
JoPierre Davis headed for Hawaii
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
The World's Greatest Golfer
According to official media sources, Kim Jong-Il shot a 34 (par 72) in his very first round of golf.
Monday, January 10, 2005
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
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