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Pangelinan opened the second inning with a run-scoring single before Ayuyu’s home run pulled UR Balls away. Joe Lizama and George Camacho had an RBI single apiece and UR Balls finished the second inning with 10 runs. Joshua Arriola, Marvin Kaipat and Harlan Reyes drove-in runs with single in the fo…

So far, 19 teams have confirmed participation in the said league. League coordinator Dante Olivos explained that the Navy Hill League is for basketball enthusiasts that are categorized as Class B players. Fans, he said, may not see in here the familiar top hoopsters they watch in the previous leagu…

The other participating teams were Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, the U.S., India, Brazil, Egypt, Turkey and Greece. Going into the final round with a one match point lead, Russia crushed powerful Israel 3-1, while the U.S. drew with Azerbaijan on all four boards and came second. India trounced Brazi…

UBA President James Lee said the coaches of the eight teams have already submitted their respective nominees for MVP. An MVP nominee, Lee said is what the coach sees as the all-around player of the team. The selection should be based on the total number of points scored, number of offensive and def…

Quincy Johnson fired the first three-pointer of the game while Perry Inos added four as they led the Prospects in the first quarter to set the three-point lead. Noni Saipan’s Sonny Lerio duplicated Johnson’s long-range attack and Bart Demapan added three to tie the game at the end of the second qua…

Both Ayuyu and Sablan were a hit away to perfection as they helped the Man Amigos make sure each inning ended with runs. Sablan’s first base hit, a run-scoring single and Mark Flores’ two-run single set the lead in the top of the first inning. After Ayuyu’s run-scoring single in the second, Peter l…

This relationship, according to Trench Tech promoter Cuki Alvarez will have a “huge impact” in the Korean community on Saipan. This, he added will also help spread the awareness that MMA is another sport that can bind Koreans and NMI residents together. “Trench Tech is very happy to have establishe…

With Ol’ Aces now joining the Advance Xterminators in the top two slots, the UBA will continue actions tomorrow for the last- man-standing games in able for the vying teams to clinch the final berth. With Joe Kapileo firing from the behind the three-point line twice and Raynard Aranda also hitting …

That is why Veteran referee Arnold Mesa wants to share some tips on how to deal with towering cagers in the game both in defense and offense. Mesa said coaches can not teach gaining height but they can teach how to counter height in basketball games. When there’s no way to stop an attacking big guy…

“I want to be more serious in my training,” says Carey who is leaving on Jan. 26 for Brisbane, Australia where she will spend one month of training. Carey who topped in triathlons last year and brought home medals from off-island events, said it has always been her desire to level up for the future…