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FUNCTIONAL fitness has become one of the most important trends in the world of exercise, especially as people look beyond aesthetics to focus on health, longevity, and everyday capability. Unlike training that isolates single muscles, functional fitness focuses on movements that improve balance, co…

THE Run Saipan Half Marathon delivered an exciting day of racing on Saturday morning, with Victor Nash Santos and Akiko Miller emerging as the top male and female finishers, respectively. The half marathon kicked off early, with runners setting out from Micro Beach Road and turning around near the …

IT was another night of intense competition in the men’s division of the 4 Starz Marianas Club’s 2nd Annual Fall Fest Volleyball Tournament 2025, with 4-Starz and Bomba coming out victorious at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium Friday night. The crowd was on the edge of their seats for both matches, eac…

With a net score of 68, Alfred Aldan topped the Pin Seekers Golf Association’s August 2025 Ace Tournament, held at its home course, Kingfisher Golf Links, on Aug. 24, 2025. He received cash prizes, a trophy, and a golf certificate during the monthly lunch banquet. Anthony Tomokane and Chris Leon Gu…

THE Bikini Bangers and Kiss My Ace bagged their first wins on Wednesday night, besting their respective opponents in the men’s and women’s divisions of 4 Starz Marianas Club’s 2nd Annual Fall Fest Volleyball Tournament 2025, at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium In the men’s division, the Bikini Bangers …

RUN Saipan’s 4th Annual Half Marathon 2025 will kick off this Saturday, Aug. 30. This year, in addition to the 50 slots available for the half marathon distance, Run Saipan has upgraded its 5K fun run to a 10K fun run, offering 80 slots for that category. The races will follow the original Saipan M…

THE Bandits continue to fight for a top-five spot in the 2025 Saipan Baseball League after securing their fifth win of the season against Akkari, 11-3, at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field on Wednesday night. The Bandits put on a batting clinic in the top of the first inning. The first…

THE Pirates have been crowned champions of the Northern Mariana Islands Softball Association’s 2nd Annual Summer T-Ball League 2025 after accumulating a total of 166 points during the playoffs held at the Miguel “Tan Ge” Pangelinan Ball Field on Saturday. The Pirates solidified their place at the t…