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CAROL Young Suh Lee may have fallen short, losing to Linda Fruhvirtova in the final qualifying round of the Australian Open. However, her appearance alone made history: Lee became the first woman from the Pacific region to compete in the Australian Open, which concluded Thursday at Melbourne Park, …

THE Belau Amateur Softball Association reaffirmed its commitment to the local community on Friday by presenting a $500 donation to Dandan Middle School.

THE Saipan Golf Association ended its 2025 monthly tournament calendar in dramatic fashion Sunday, Dec. 21, as Ton Tomokane emerged victorious in a three-way tie to claim the December Ace of the Month title at the Coral Ocean Resort golf course.

AS the girls middle school division of the PSS-NMIVA Interscholastic Volleyball League SY 2025–26 regular season came to an end Friday, Hopwood Middle School and Grace Christian Academy earned victories over their respective opponents at the Koblerville gym, solidifying their post-season positions.

SAIPAN’S Carol Young Suh Lee saw her historic Australian Open journey come to an end Thursday after falling in a three-set battle against No. 20 seed Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic in the final qualifying round at Melbourne Park in Australia.

(Special Advertising Feature) — Gold’s Gym Saipan is kicking off the new year with its biggest event yet — the 2026 Transformation Challenge, a 12-week journey toward strength, confidence, and total transformation. Registration is open now through Friday, Jan. 16, and space is limited.

(MVA) — This month, the Marianas will commemorate a significant chapter of its rich history — the vibrant sugarcane industry that flourished in the early 1900s during the Japanese administrative era. The commemoration features two major events: a special exhibition honoring Haruji Matsue, the legen…

SAIPAN-BORN Carol Young Suh Lee has made history for the CNMI by competing in the 2026 Australian Open qualifying rounds.

(Press Release) — The Belau Amateur Softball Association is having its annual membership meeting on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. Any interested Palauan 18 years of age or above is invited to join this meeting. Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Pavilion across from JP Building/Century Insurance, Beach Road, Garapan.…