Maui Sports

Brian Viloria seeks to add the WBO flyweight belt to his collection when he faces title-holder Julio Cesar Miranda of Mexico at the Blaisdell Arena on Saturday.

The Maui District Tennis Association (MDTA) is sponsoring a Recreational Coaches Workshop on Saturday, August 20th at the Makena Tennis Club from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Maui Canoe Association made the decision to relocate the regatta as a safety precaution against predicted south swell conditions.

The University of Hawaii has lost a pair of basketball recruits for the coming season because they were unable to meet academic requirements.

Although unable play because of a thumb injury that’s landed him on the disabled list, Shane Victorino will participate in the All-Star festivities.

Former Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier is scheduled to visit UH this week after also identifying San Jose State and Nevada as other transfer options.

For the second time in three years, Shane Victorino landed the 34th – and final — spot on the National League All-Star roster thanks to on-line fan voting.

A youth golf tournament is planned to benefit 6-year-old Olivia Bianco of Maui, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor four months ago.

Shane Victorino of the Phillies is one of five players still in contention to be selected for the National League All-Star Game roster.

University of Hawaii athletics director Jim Donovan is optimistic about his department showing a profit for the past fiscal year.

Three baseball teams from Central East Maui captured District titles and earned berths in their respective state Little League tournaments.

The Central East Maui Junior Little League (CEMLL) All Star Team is preparing for the State tournament on O’ahu, after winning the District 3 Tournament earlier this week.

After saving the event, Mark Rolfing was rewarded for his efforts by being pushed out as the organizer and director of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.

Shane Victorino slugged a two-run homer – his ninth of the season — in support of the masterful Cliff Lee as Philadelphia blanked Boston 5-0.

Shane Victorino helped Philadelphia win two of three games against Kurt Suzuki and the Oakland Athletics.

The Maui Central East Little League team advances to the state tournament on Oahu after winning the District 3 Championship game at Iron Maehara Stadium in Wailuku on Monday.

The 2011 Maui Bronco All Star Baseball Team will represent Maui at the State Tournament taking place June 30 to July 5, 2011 in Hilo, Hawaii.

The 32-mile ocean crossing tests the endurance and daring of men and women as they cross the treacherous waters of the Ka’iwi Channel from Kaluakoi Beach on the north shore of Molokai to Maunaloa Bay on the south shore of Oahu.

The Pacific West Conference has increased its membership to 14 members, giving it a footprint in four states — Hawaii, California, Utah and Arizona.

The University of Hawaii was spared of football irrelevance when it was rescued from the sinking WAC by the Mountain West Conference.