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Coach Chong Chin Ho said it is their third year of spending a month of training in preparation for the big events in Korea. They will be leaving on Feb. 14, back to their country for a few days rest before they will head to Okinawa, Japan on March 7, where they will compete with two other Major Lea…

Here’s how it all went down in the final round. Movsesian, playing black, drew with Kamsky. Aronian, also with black, had to split the point with Smeets. Ditto Radjabov who had white against Stellwagen. Carlsen, playing black, tried too hard against Wang and made a fatal blunder in a drawn endgame.…

In addition to the regular order of business, the members will elect the Athletes of the Year.   Members will also get updated on plans for the Annual Sports Banquet on Feb. 19. ‘Fiesta on the Beach’ volleyball  A Fiesta on the Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held on Feb. 15. Games will be for …

Government officials, business executives, workers, retirees and students are seen packed in rooms with eyes glued to televisions as they cheer for their teams. In Northern Marianas College, it was too silent in the vicinity because students and faculty members packed auditorium watching in the wid…

Wells Fargo holds the perpetual trophy as they defeated No Zone last year. The game between Wells Fargo and PIC starts at 6:30 p.m., to be followed by match between Natibu and Na Para at 7:30. There are two new co-ed teams joining this year, coordinator Vinnie Sablan said. They are the We Are U and…

Barnes who has been the group’s president since no election has been held in six years was nominated again by the board members. He was also chosen to be the director of Masters’ Affairs. Elected vice president was Louie Wabol and the secretary genera/secretary and treasurer is still Robin Sapong E…

Camacho who had brought honor to the CNMI after winning off-island fights in mixed martial arts was awarded his belt at Lloyd Irvin Brazillian Jujitsu Academy in Maryland. Blue Belt is a milestone promotion in Brazilian Jujitzu, says Cuki Alvarez, president of Trench Tech Inc. He said it usually ta…

DCCA and POI were tied in the first inning with three successive runs scored by first three batters of both teams. But that was it for POI because DCCA centerfielder Julian Camacho, right fielder James Fleming and outfielder Mario Sablan were in the right spot to capture fly balls helping DCCA hold…

Lai, whose passion for golf made him quit school nearly broke his own record if not to Saipan Golfers Association champion, Joe Demapan who got the lowest net yesterday followed by new member, JJ Atalig. Shooting 45 and 40 in the front and back nines respectively, the 20-handicapper who came from J…

Mc Donald’s commitment in sponsoring one of the league’s Major Division teams will continue to help the CNMI children achieve their dreams of becoming baseball stars. Mc Donald’s has been sponsoring the team for eight years now. It was through the effort of Saipan Little League led then, by Joe Sal…