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The Bears’ J-Boy Mediola leans out as he readies an attempt to steal third base during a 2025 Saipan Baseball League game at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr. THE Bears woke up from hibernation on Wednesday night to overpower the Natives, 15-3, in a 2025 S…

SEABRIDGE earned their first win in the B division of the E-Sports CNMI Invitational Basketball League 2025 on Wednesday night, outlasting the Saipan Ballers, 47-39, at the Koblerville basketball court. Seabridge established control early, quickly building momentum on the offensive end. Allin Funda…

XXX In The Middle and 6JMS Vicious continued their rise in the Ladies Division of the 2025 SEDA Bud Light Dart League after scoring victories over their respective opponents in matches held at separate venues Monday night. XXX In The Middle remains in the hunt for a top-five spot on the leaderboard…

RUN Saipan will host its 4th Annual Grotto 10K this Saturday, June 21, at the Grotto. The Grotto 10K offers participants a scenic route along Saipan’s northern end and is suitable for runners and walkers of all abilities. The course is an out-and-back, semi-flat route starting at the Grotto, with w…

THE opening day of the Northern Marianas International 2025 truly put NMI players to the test, with some tasting victory while others suffered defeat in their respective matches on Tuesday at the Gilbert C. Ada Gym. NMI’s Daniell Pablo’s debut in the men’s singles turned out to be one of his toughe…

The Orioles’ Bob Coldeen Jr. pitches against the Phillies during a 2025 Saipan Baseball League game at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr. THE Orioles continued their climb up the 2025 Saipan Baseball League standings by earning their second win …

McDonald’s of Saipan & Guam Vice President Marcia Ayuyu and her staff pose for a photo with Triple J Enterprises officials, led by Vice President Mike Sablan, after making a $1,000 donation as silver sponsor of the 2025 Triple J 5K Bubble Color Run at McDonald’s Middle Road on Tuesday. Contribu…

Tania Tan takes a selfie prior to the Portland Twilight race at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon on May 10, 2025.  Contributed photo TANIA Tan added another win to her list of achievements this year by finishing first in the women’s 5000m event at the Last Chance Sprint Distance Series…

Roman Reyes Jr. prepares for a deadlift in the 105kg Men’s Raw Open Division of the Classic Open Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia. Contributed photo CNMI-BORN athlete Roman Reyes Jr. achieved a personal milestone by earning the No. 16 national ranking after competing in the 105kg Men’s Raw Open Divisi…

SEVERAL athletes ended Day 2 of the Northern Marianas Masters Athletics Championships on a high note, hauling in multiple medals at the Oleai Sports Complex on Friday. In the 200m sprint, gold medalists in the men’s division included: Orrin Pharmin (M35) with a time of 26.90s; Joel Phair (M45), 29.…