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Shane Yamada hit solo home run to finish off the Natibu in the bottom of the sixth inning, securing their ninth victory and first team to ever defeat this season’s power house. Short stop Reno Celis caught two line drives to shorten Natibu’s top of the first that ended zero run. Although Natibu got…

This is what Ray Brown, development officer of Baseball Confederation of Oceania, wants to emphasize as he starts the baseball clinic yesterday at the Francisco Tanko M. Palacios Baseball Field. Brown’s visit this year—his fourth since 2000—is part of BCO’s commitment in assisting the CNMI baseball…

The thirst for victory and a firm stance to defend the title made the championship game between KES and SWR rage during the one-day Public School System Interscholastic Basketball Competition last Saturday at the Marianas High School. KES’ point guard Keoni Kaipat and center Koby Kaipat were aiming…

The sexagenarian golfer (he is in his mid-60s) has his 23 handicap trimmed his 93 gross down to the lowest net. He started out with a 46 in the front nine and capped the game with 47 in the back. Bae Yong Man finished second as he beat Tony Satur in the score card playoff after tying at 74 net. Bae…

The Snipers only had 27 losses in 119 games it completed. VFW Angry Lions also came from behind edging the Black Stallions by two wins. The Angry Lions had 91 wins 45 losses, against the Black Stallions who fell behind with 47 losses and 89 wins. Tijuana M-Destroyers took the fourth slot with 66 wi…

April 9th, Friday will be the target day for the Annual Sports Dinner organized by the Palau National Olympic Committee in which the gathering of all sports federations that will happen at the Palau Pacific Resort (PPR) to reward their most outstanding athletes. It is an event for everyone at all l…

Chairman of the organizing committee, Senator Regis Akitaya with Senator Joel Toribiong attended team Palau gathering on a lunch hour Tuesday, as they discuss further the developments and updates of all federations that will be representing Team Palau at this coming 7th Micronesian Games. Before te…

Coaches or representatives are required to attend this very important meeting.   Teams who are on a waiting list are also urged to attend.  Matters to be discussed besides league officers’ report include league budget, MBL league requirements, entry Fee, membership fee, game schedule, team uniforms…

The charter was issued on Jan. 1, 2010 at Williamsport, Pensylvania. It is issued every year to all local Little League organizations world wide. SLLBI President Tony Rogolifoi said they got the copy of the charter last week. The charter also grants Saipan Little League all privilege needed to run …

PHS – Spiders had to rely on good passing on their first game to win two sets to none against a team coming from the Catholic Mission Schools (CMS), Mindszenty High School and Maris Stella School. After winning first set 25 – 22, Spiders managed to win the second set in a very tight game against CM…