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Jasmine John AMONG the CNMI athletes competing in indoor volleyball at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau is Jasmine John. “This is my first time, actually to compete in the mini games,” said the 20-year-old athlete, who has been into the sport since 2021. She started playing at Saipan Southern High S…

Trinicia Lizama poses for a photo as the Latte Built 2025 Fat Loss Challenge first-place winner alongside Derek Cutting and wife Tannie Cutting at 360 Restaurant. Contributed photo THE 2025 Fat Loss Challenge, proudly sponsored by Michelob Ultra and GHOST Energy (Marpac), concluded with the final w…

Paire Football Club’s Jody O’Sullivan attempts to outmaneuver a defender during a match against the Bangladesh Football Club in the Marianas Soccer League 2 Spring 2025 at the NMI Soccer Training Center on Friday last week. NMIFA photo Hana FC’s Yeong Gil Kim battles for possessio…

The Beachfront Ballers pose for a group photo at the Capital Hill basketball court. Contributed photo WITH the 2025 Allied Pacific Environmental Corporation Basketball League drawing near, a newly formed women’s basketball team from Kagman — the Beachfront Ballers — are looking to make waves. “I…

HBR Construction’s Jeff Victoria, right, the Best Player of the Game, receives a pack of butane gas sponsored by Best Deal from League Commissioner Bernie Ebuen at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Sunday. Contributed photo HBR Construction trounced The Game, 85-69, for their second consecutive win i…

Paire Football Club’s Jaydin Camacho pushes forward after gaining possession of the ball during a match against Shirley’s Football Club in the U12 boys division of the TakeCare Youth Soccer League Spring 2025 at the NMI Soccer Training Center on Sunday. NMIFA photo PAIRE Football Club continued the…

The NMI Women’s National team members pose for a group photo at the LPK Cup 2025 in Hong Kong. NMIFA photo THE NMI Women’s National Team fell short in their debut match at the LPK Cup 2025, bowing to TSL FC, 4–2, on Monday in Hong Kong. Although far from home, the NMI Women’s National Team didn’t l…

Braves Jr.’s Ziah Sablan beats a runner for the pickoff during a junior division game of the 2025 Saipan Little League Baseball at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr. THE Braves Jr. remain unscathed in the junior division of the 2025 Saipan Littl…

(DYS) — What do home runs, cheering crowds, and bright purple jerseys have in common? They all came together to raise awareness for a cause that truly matters. The Division of Youth Services, under the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, proudly wrapped up three powerful and positive soft…

A+ CONSULTING bagged another win in the masters division of the 2025 IT&E-United Filipino Organization Basketball League by taking down the Eagles, 83-60, at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Sunday. A+ Consulting found their rhythm early in the game with each player on the court contributing to …