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SPORTSJuJu Smith-Schuster: Fire WithinThe Super Bowl champion on AFI, the Samoan word for fire, a household of 23, the ‘ie faitaga on game day, and the flame that burns beyond football.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSFrom the Islands to the Playoff Spotlight: Polynesian Excellence in the 2026 College Football PlayoffsTexas A&M’s Jordan Lockhart and a bracket full of Islander athletes anchoring defenses, leading locker rooms and carrying culture onto college football’s biggest stage.Lanea Lutali
SPORTSJai Opetaia, The Cruiserweight King Unlocks a New Era With Zuffa BoxingThe unbeaten IBF and Ring champion signs with Dana White’s new promotion — the first reigning major world champion to do so.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSRUNIT's USA West Coast Trials 2025Six cities, free entry and turnouts that beat expectations — the collision sport built by the Taua'a and Molimau families makes its American run.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSKiwis Claim Victory Over Toa Samoa in Pacific Cup FinalNew Zealand take the 2025 Pacific Cup 36-14, closing out a tournament that brought Pacific nations together in blue, red and black.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSStanding on the Shoulders of Those That Have Gone Before UsA Pasifika lens on the All Blacks' 26-13 win over Ireland at Soldier Field, and what Ardie Savea said afterwards about culture, faith and family.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSFaith, Family & Forks Up: The Polynesian Power of Jacob KongaikaThe Arizona State defensive tackle on Tongan roots, NIL, retiring his dad early — and the Mater Dei choir nickname that still follows him.Joey Quenga