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MAN Amigos, along with SUFA, Asahi, and Tokahao, advanced to the masters division semifinals of the 2025 Budweiser Belau Amateur Softball Association League after winning their quarterfinal matchups at Dandan ball field on Sunday. Man Amigos dominated Hagu Lamun in just four innings, 17-2, advancin…

IN a hard-fought finale in the junior division, the Braves Jr. came out victorious against the Ol’Aces Jr., 15-10, to claim the championship of the 2025 Saipan Little League at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. Despite the final score, the Ol’Aces controlled most of the early action. …

AT a celebratory luncheon on Friday, the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association honored the NMI U20 Women’s National Team for their historic win against Bahrain during the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers — the NMI team’s first-ever victory in an AFC competition. NMIFA President Jer…

FANS and players packed the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Saturday for the final day of the Century Insurance Saipan International 2025, as Japan, India, and Korea set the tone with winning performances in all five championship events. Japan continued its dominance, competing in every event and claim…

THE Braves were named senior division champions of the 2025 Saipan Little League Baseball after narrowly defeating the Comets 7-6 at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field on Saturday. The Comets controlled the early portion of the game. Their defensive awareness shone in the bottom of the …

Padres’ Austin Benavente readies to steal second base during a game against the Cardinals in the 2025 Saipan Baseball League at Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr. IN a thrilling contest that went down to the wire, it was the Padres who triumphed with a walk-off…

HBR put on a scoring clinic at the Koblerville Basketball Court as they cruised past Seabridge, 90–56, in a Bracket B game of the E-Sports CNMI Invitational Basketball League 2025 held Wednesday night. HBR wasted no time asserting their dominance. Anchored by their defensive efforts, their suffocat…

NORTHERN Marianas athletes returned home with a record haul as 13 young members of Trench Tech Purebred Saipan notched 17 medals from the 2025 Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament held Saturday at UOG Field House in Mangilao, Guam. Medalists included: • Jacqueline Iris Quitugua – two silver medals (Gi and N…

Perry Sablan and John Matsumoto topped the Pin Seekers Golf Association’s June and July 2025 Ace tournaments, respectively, at their home course, Kingfisher Golf Links. on July 10, 2025.  Alfred Aldan finished second.  Both Sablan and Matsumoto won a trophy, a golf certificate and cash prizes.  The…