Sports

Following joint confirmations from Badminton Oceania and the Northern Marianas Badminton Association, a lineup of consecutive tournaments will proceed as scheduled, marking a milestone for regional sports and the island’s ongoing recovery efforts.

IN a major milestone for the island’s post-typhoon recovery, LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort will officially reopen its fairways on Saturday, June 6, becoming the first golf course on Saipan to welcome players back since Super Typhoon Sinlaku swept through the CNMI.

  The NMI Women’s National Soccer Team left for Guam on Wednesday morning to take part in the EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Competition, where they will face Chinese Taipei twice — on June 5 at 7:15 p.m. and again on June 7 at 2:30 p.m. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.

IN the world of sports, headlines are usually dominated by athletes who cross the finish line first, lift the heaviest weights, or score the winning points. But behind every champion stands a foundation built on decades of quiet, tireless dedication.

THE Hibiscus Division of the 2026 SBA Budweiser Open 8-Ball League featured a dominant night on Tuesday as Black8 Crooked Arrow 1, Black8 Ideal Signs Rustlers, and Last Shot Hobbies Shark all emerged victorious over their respective opponents at various venues.

Gold’s Gym Saipan has officially concluded its highly anticipated 2026 12-Week Transformation Challenge with its annual Awards Banquet, honoring dozens of local residents who collectively dropped hundreds of pounds, gained muscle, and took control of their health.

TEAM NMI displayed athletic dominance on Saturday as Nathania “Tania” Tan and Lyle Andrew each secured two gold medals in their respective events at the JFK Track & Field.