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RUN Saipan’s Grotto 10K ’25 tested the speed and endurance of participants of all ages, with 17-year-old Takeru Jim and 55-year-old Akiko Miller reigning supreme as they claimed first place in their respective divisions at the Grotto in Marpi on Saturday. The course had runners navigate an out-and-…

THE Northern Marianas Sports Association, joined by community members, hosted a send-off ceremony on Monday at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium for Team Marianas’ 161 delegates who will see action at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau from June 29 to July 9. Team Marianas athletes will compete in 11 …

The Athletics pose for a group photo after winning a game in the 2025 Saipan Baseball League at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. Contributed photo THE Athletics remain one of the few teams yet to taste defeat in the 2025 Saipan Baseball League, collecting their third cons…

JACOB’S extended its winning streak to two on Saturday, defeating Seabridge, 53-44, in a B Division game of the E-Sports CNMI Invitational Basketball League 2025 at the Gualo Rai basketball court. In the opening quarter, all eyes were on Jacob’s Manuel Gatbonton, who dominated the highlight reel wi…

FINALS day of the Northern Marianas International 2025 did not disappoint. In an action-packed finale, players gave it their all — some soaring to victory, others falling just short. The energy inside the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium was electric as fans witnessed five thrilling finals, with Korea cont…

IN a battle between two winless teams, it was the Blue Shark that smelled blood in the ocean as they chomped down on the Phillies, 10-9, during Thursday’s game in the 2025 Saipan Baseball League at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. The game began with the Phillies controlling the pace…

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NMI’s Daniell Pablo and Janelle Pangilinan prepare to receive a serve during a mixed doubles match on Day 2 of the 2025 Northern Marianas International at the Ada Gym on Wednesday. Northern Marianas Badminton Association photo AMONG the NMI teams that competed in the doubles events — men’s, w…

The Bears’ J-Boy Mediola leans out as he readies an attempt to steal third base during a 2025 Saipan Baseball League game at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr. THE Bears woke up from hibernation on Wednesday night to overpower the Natives, 15-3, in a 2025 S…

SEABRIDGE earned their first win in the B division of the E-Sports CNMI Invitational Basketball League 2025 on Wednesday night, outlasting the Saipan Ballers, 47-39, at the Koblerville basketball court. Seabridge established control early, quickly building momentum on the offensive end. Allin Funda…