CURRAN EVENTS
The grand, sad Kentucky Derby
May 09, 2008
- Weekend
By Bobby Curran
Growing up a short drive from Belmont Park, I’ve always watched the major horse races. In particular, the Kentucky Derby held special fascination. There’s something about the packed infield at Churchill Downs, the festive atmosphere and the feature stories about the personalities, both human and equine, that make up horse racing.
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Draft Winners, Losers, Mysteries
May 07, 2008
- MidWeek
By Steve Murray
Just to show that you don’t need bad hair to rate the NFL draft, here is yet another worth-lessly wild shot at explaining the most over-hyped and unimportant two days on the sporting calendar.
KEEPING SCORE
Fast Times For Joshua Villoria
May 07, 2008
- MidWeek
By Bob Hogue
When Joshua Villoria came flying across the finish line at the Punahou Relays with his fist pumping and a huge smile across his face, he not only secured the title of Hawaii’s Fastest Human, but he also knew his life was back on track.
ON THE MOVE
A Councilman Cuts Out The Fat
May 07, 2008
- Weekend
By Yu Shing Ting
A couple of years ago, City Councilman Donovan Dela Cruz decided to join his colleagues Todd Apo and Charles Djou in the Honolulu Triathlon. However, he ended up having to attend a conference instead.
SURF NEWS
Surf brats and beautiful people
May 09, 2008
- Weekend
By Gary Kewley
Aloha Surfers, Wave No. 1 ... The past several weeks I’ve been bragging about all the great surf on all shorelines. It’s been off the hook.Already with two 6-foot south swells before May! The North Shore rocked us with a couple 5- to 8-foot north swells simultaneously.
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