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Registration nears for the 81KM adventure along historic rails — deadline is Dec. 12 (MVA) — The Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey Run is picking up steam for its 81KM adventure on Jan. 17, 2026, in the Marianas, with registration now open to all runners. Registration closes soon, with the deadline…

The Al’i MadFlex/E-Sports Unity Cup championship game delivered the breathtaking matchup spectators had hoped for, as JTM pulled off a monumental upset, dethroning the heavily favored Blue Haus, 80-76, to claim the U18 title at the Gilbert C. Ada Gym on Sunday night. The tension was palpable as JTM…

Siblings’ dedication pays off as both claim national titles in Arizona Jesse and Roman Concepcion, who trace their roots back to Saipan, made their mark on the national stage last week in Mesa, Arizona, at the US Open Muay Thai. Together, they out-fought the competition, each coming away with a cov…

(MVA) – Members of China’s Guangzhou Tianhe District Swimming Association embarked on a whirlwind five-day tour of Saipan, highlighted by their first-ever “SWIM in The Marianas” event on December 2. Organized in partnership with the Marianas Visitors Authority, the swim marked the association…

GUAM and Saipan reigned supreme during the grueling test of endurance and skill of the 2025 Hell of the Marianas Century Cycle on Saturday morning, as Blayde Blas and Robyn Spaeth came out on top in the men’s pro/elite and women’s pro/elite divisions, respectively, of the 100KM which stretched acro…

 (MVA) — As participants prepare to gear up for a morning of adventure and personal challenge, organizers are putting safety first for the 100+ bikers signed up for Saturday’s (Dec. 6) Hell of the Marianas century cycle in Saipan in the Marianas.

Nine individuals will be elected to the NMSA board of directors. The election will be conducted during the NMSA Annual General Assembly in March 2026. Directors shall be elected by a simple majority of members qualified to vote.