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Photos by James F. Sablan Jr. Marpac’s Chioni Dela Cruz extends for the fastbreak finish. Marpac’s Coby Santos pulls up for the three-point shot. Marpac’s Greg Sablan makes a free throw attempt.  Priority Care’s Steve King attempts a three-point shot. Priority Care’s J…

(MVA) — The Marianas Visitors Authority’s newest annual signature event — Rota Marathon — nearly doubled its number of registrants in its second run on Jan. 18, 2025. While the 2024 inaugural event had attracted 83 registrants, this year’s race – again featuring a full marathon, half marathon, and …

A GROUP of runners from the United States, Canada and Poland reached the halfway mark in their pursuit of the Pacific Island Countries Challenge on Monday at American Memorial Park. The challenge involves five marathons across the Asia-Pacific region. The marathon on Saipan started at 3 a.m. and en…

MARPAC cooked up a second-half rally to defeat Priority Care, 111-84, and win the championship of the 2024 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Saturday. Marpac started strong with each of its players on the floor posing an offensive threat. Co…

Attorney Joe Bermudes emerged as the Ace of the Pin Seekers Golf Association January 2025 tournament held on Jan. 19 at their home course, Kingfisher Golf Links.  He did well on the front nine and scored a little bit low on the back nine, but still won with a total score of 76.  Bermudes received a…

VICTOR Nash Santos and Akiko Miller topped their respective divisions of Run Saipan’s Saipan International Airport Trail Run on Sunday. The fourth annual 8K race featured participants running through the scenic Runways 06/07 and 24/25, along a newly added perimeter fence line. Santos finished first…

Priority Care players pose for a group photo after winning a game in the 2024 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League at the Ada gym. PRIORITY Care overwhelmed CHCC, 107-57, in Wednesday’s semifinal game at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium to secure a spot in the finals of the 2024 R&a…

William Retardo WILLIAM Retardo claimed the coveted Ace of Aces title of the Filtaga Golfers Association with an average net score of 68.5 at the Coral Ocean Resort golf course on Saturday. On the front nine, Retardo performed exceptionally well with a birdie on hole #7 and a couple of bogeys for a…

The Dodgers’ Geoffrey Cruz attempts a pitch during a 2024 SBL Masters League game at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. THE Dodgers continue to hold on to their top-three ranking in the 2024 SBL Masters League after securing their fifth win of the season by trouncing the Falcons, 16-7,…