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SPORTSTwo Sons of the Pacific. One City. One Rivalry.Jayden Maiava and Nico Iamaleava led USC and UCLA into the Crosstown Showdown — the first time two Samoan quarterbacks have run rival offenses in L.A.'s biggest game.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSCoach Tavita PritchardThe Washington Commanders assistant returns to Palo Alto as Stanford's head football coach — the first Samoan to hold the job.Lanea Lutali
SPORTSTheo McFarland: A Man of ActionFrom captaining Samoa's basketball team to a long-term deal at Saracens and the Manu Samoa armband — a journey of strength, resilience and a leap of faith.David Malagamalii
SPORTSNRL Vegas 2025: A Pacific Islander Celebration at Allegiant StadiumFour games, a Polynesian Takeover and a stadium of Pacific flags — plus what Papali'i, To'o, Fonua-Blake and Togatuki said about representation.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSShontelle Stowers: From Tokoroa's Fields to Global Stages, A Story of Spirit and StrengthThe Fetu Samoa representative on four codes, founding Moana Wairua, and being the first Pasifika person to do an NRL.com wrap-up in Pacific language.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSJoseph Parker Destroys Martin Bakole with a Brutal Round 2 Knockout in RiyadhTaking the fight on short notice, the Samoan heavyweight extended his streak to six and called out the world title.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSCoach Prime Confirms Domata Peko Joins Buffaloes Coaching StaffThe 15-year NFL veteran takes over Colorado's defensive line, confirmed by Deion Sanders in a comment on an Island City post.Ammon Green
SPORTSTeam Samoa MMA: The Baby Nansen BreakdownTen medals from GAMMA Worldwide 2024 and third in the world. The Le’auva’a and Vailima fighter on a self-funded trip, making weight, and Samoa mo Samoa.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSCoach Johnny Nansen: From Samoa to the College Football PlayoffTexas’ co-defensive coordinator on the 4 T’s, being the first in his family to go to college, and telling his players to enjoy the moment.Kaylyn Brown
ENTERTAINMENTTribal Combat Unleashed: Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa for the Ula Fala on WWE Raw’s Netflix DebutThe Ula Fala is on the line on January 6 as Monday Night Raw begins its Netflix era at the Intuit Dome.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSSamoa Secures a Spot in the 2026 Women's Rugby World CupA 46-15 win over Madagascar in WXV3 puts Manusina back on the World Cup stage for the first time since 2014.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSFrom Humble Beginnings to Olympic History: Tom Maiava's StoryThe Manu Samoa 7s winger on the knee injury that nearly ended it, the phone call that started it, and carrying the Samoan flag in Paris.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSArdie Savea's Historic Move: Honoring Heritage and Inspiring Future Generations with Moana PasifikaThe All Blacks vice-captain and 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year signs with Moana Pasifika through 2027 — and insists only Pacific media cover it.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSTiare Jennings: “Eyes Up” — Past, Present, FutureThe four-time national champion softball standout on Oklahoma, faith over pressure, and the motto that keeps her grounded.Keilani Mayo
SPORTSSive Mata'utia-Jarrard: Riding Big Waves, Writing Samoan HistoryMiss Samoa Hawaii 2022-2023 becomes the first woman to represent American Samoa on the World Surf League Championship Tour in longboarding.Keilani Mayo
SPORTSW.W.E. Hall of Famer and Father of Roman Reigns, Passes at 79Sika Anoa''i, one half of The Wild Samoans and a trainer to a generation of wrestlers, died on June 25, 2024.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTS2024 NBA Draft: Pasifika Representation in the 2024 NBA Draft ClassRob Dillingham went eighth overall and Tolu Smith III signed with Detroit — two Tama Samoa in the NBA in one summer.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSTroy Polamalu: Championing Leadership Through ServiceThe two-time Super Bowl champion on service, the Resilience Bowl's $200,000 night in Pittsburgh, and the rookie who grew up wearing his number.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSJai Opetaia Reclaims the IBF Cruiserweight TitleA decisive points win over Mairis Briedis in Riyadh makes him a two-time IBF champion.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSAlissa Pili Drafted No. 8 Overall by the Minnesota LynxThe Utah forward of Samoan and Alaska Native heritage goes top ten in the 2024 WNBA Draft — and talks representation.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSAcknowledge Them: WrestleMania 40 RecapRecord-breaking numbers, a brother-versus-brother opener, and the night Cody Rhodes ended a 1,316-day reign.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSThrough the Lens with the Manu Samoa Sevens TeamWe handed the team a disposable camera at the LA Sevens. Here is what they shot.Queenie Taua'a