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Viñas took the lead in keeping the Torch Bearers in the front by firing a total of 14 points. Jhun Abedes led the scoring surge in the first half firing 14 markers including two three-pointers. Abedes tallied a total of 19 points. Lyric C. also helped the Torch Bearers put up the strong lead with h…

BANMI is inviting all basketball league organizers, team managers and coaches to participate in a discussion with FIBA Oceania, Zone Development Officer Ryan Burns. BANMI President Mr. Elias Rangamar announced that the forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the Gilbert C. Ada gym conference room.…

A heart to win proved to be much more effective than a costly training facility and equipment. The Tinian fighters who are still in a humble start, with only the back yard training in their hands have proved themselves enough by defeating three of the best fighters in this year’s Rites of Passage. …

Jacqueline Wonenberg, Clayton Kenty and Dennis Ngirongor Jr., all of Marianas High School were named the 18-and-under athletes of the year. The Hopwood Junior High School had the 2009 athletes of year in the 14-and-under. They are Rachel Abrams and Brandon Philip. In the 12-years-and-under, Gabriel…

  The Ol’ Aces had to endure two straight scoreless innings when the Dragons’ Nathan Camacho had a great start on the mound succeeding five of his nine strike outs. The Dragons also started strong from the batting plate with Aldin Ngeskebei hitting a double and AJ Deleon Guerrero, a single to take …

  After Jeremy’s solo, the Patriots had three more runs to take the lead in the first inning. Juljean Ngeskebei fired a three-run triple to stretch the Patriots’ lead in the third inning, and Brandon Philip drove-in a run on an error in the second base. Chris Mizer and Henry Rabauliman singled befo…

Trench Tech Purebred Saipan promoter Cuki Alvarez said tonight’s event will be “high-octaned, high-energy and fast-paced,” as fighters step in to the octagon to prove themselves and in the process, will catch the attention of scouts from Pacific Extreme Combat, Fury Fighting Islands and Trench Warz…

Indeed, since October, Carlsen has already won three elite events on top of the world blitz championship. IM Jack Peters says the kid’s latest success will boost his 2810 rating to around 2814, the second highest in history. More ominous for the reigning champ and the other contenders is the fact t…

Terlaje who usually pitched for Man Amigos took the outfield and showed good defense by throwing out G-Ballers’ Ray Terlaje on a fly ball. He himself got thrown out on a fly ball by his G-Ballers counterpart, Isaiah Lizama. Peter Sablan drove-in two runs with a home run and Joey Dela Cruz had an RB…

The 8th Annual Foundation Open Open Golf Tournament, NMI announced yesterday, will be held at the Laolao Bay Golf Resort. The proceeds of the golf tournament will be used to support NMC’s educational programs and services. “Over the years, the NMC foundation Open has built a loyal following of golf…