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Dwayne "THE ROCK" Johnson screen shot from his new movie.
Hollywood, CALIFORNIA — Seiuli Dwayne "THE ROCK" Johnson posted this photo of himself on his social media pages with the following message: “This sacred Samoan ground you stand on is nourished with our ancestors blood.  “Tonight, we nourish it with yours. Here’s a lil’ exclusive from set of...
Samoan NFL player Shalom Luani autographing a shirt for one of the players from the U18 Amerika Samoa National Baseball Team
Samoan NFL player Shalom Luani autographing a shirt for one of the players from the U18 Amerika Samoa National Baseball Team. Luani picked up the tab for the American Samoa delegation during a stopover in Hawaii, on their way to Guam for the 18U Oceania Baseball Championship scheduled for Jan. 23-...
After spending the holidays with his Fagasa family, Fautua Maiava Jr. headed back to the mainland last week Monday. Fau is a 2017 Samoana HS graduate who was the first Samoan football player to be recruited directly from American Samoa by Colorado Mesa University, an NCAA Division II school. The...
Unsung Heroes: Football and the Polynesian Athletes: “Polynesians come from somewhere so small, but our love for people is very big. We’re just out here trying to be a part of something great.” Part of the new video available on Facebook and You Tube that gives a look at what makes football great...
[Screenshot from video of Polynesian island
IN POLYNESIA — "Football Matters® spotlights the many benefits that football brings to communities, schools, families, and individuals and the opportunities it provides young men who play the game. Football unites people. Think of the communities across the country that come together … the people...
American Samoa All-Star Offensive squad
The American Samoa All-Star Offensive squad getting into the huddle during their practice yesterday morning at the Veterans Memorial Stadium in their preparations for the JPS Paradise Football Classic 4 which is scheduled to kick off next week Monday, January 7, 2019 at Aloha Stadium in Hawaii. The...
Miss American Samoa Magalita Johnson (left) and Miss Pacific Islands Matauaina Toomalatai (right)
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  Yesterday, Miss Pacific Islands Matauaina Toomalatai and Miss American Samoa Magalita Johnson were enroute to Tonga, where a new Miss Pacific Islands will be crowned later this week, Nov. 30th (Tonga time), at 'Atele Stadium.. The two local beauty queens received...
(L-R) Vai Semeatu, Iosefa Suani, Leka Bode, Uesele Suani, Fritz Suani, Si’itia Soliai-Lemsus, Troy Asuncion, and Va’atausili Tofaeono.  Not pictured: Colin Bode, Nu’usila Suani, Jr., and Harry “Pops” Asuncion.
Representatives from Laulima Collaborative, LLC, and Suani Farms presenting a donation of $10,000 to the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition to help cancer patients. Newly formed and based in California, these organizations have deep roots in the territory and answered the call to help after...
Top: L-R Devin Asiasi (TE), Marlon Tuipolotu (DL), Boss Tagaloa (OL), Atonio Mafi (DL),Toa Lobendahn (Center), Tyler Manoa (DL), Solomon Tuiliaupupu (LB),  Bottom: L-R Palaie Gaoteote IV (LB), Vavae Malepeai (Running Back),  Lokeni Toailoa (LB), Talanoa Hufanga (Safety)
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Joshua Kelley has been watching the UCLA-USC rivalry since he was 8 years old. On Saturday, he cemented his legacy in the Crosstown Showdown's history. The junior running back rushed for 289 yards on 40 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead the Bruins to a 34-27 victory...
 (L-R) Louisa Kuea, PPTC’s owner and CEO, Ella Gurr;  VP SJAF, Ali’itama Sotoa; SJAF consultant, Peta Siulepa; and SJAF Board member Vaitoa Hans Langkilde.
The 2Samoas 5th Annual Samoana Jazz & Arts Festival- American Samoa received a tremendous lift this year with the Platinum Sponsorship by the Pago Pago Trading Company — distributors of Coors Light ,Pepsi, Heineken, Diageo. Seen here during the presentation of the check are (L-R) Louisa Kuea,...

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