Sports

THE boys’ high school division of the PSS-NMIBF IT&E Interscholastic Basketball League for School Year 2025–26 kicks off its opening games today, Friday, Jan. 30, at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.

DESPITE rain throughout most of Sunday, Saipan Little League Inc.’s “Girls with Game” Fastpitch Softball League managed to complete one game, with the Diamond Divas securing a decisive 9–4 victory over the Native Nenis at the Miguel “Tan Ge” Pangelinan ballfield.

NMI’s Carol Youngsuh Lee continues to prove she is a force to be reckoned with on the professional circuit after a deep run at the W75 Manama Tournament 2026, falling just short against world No. 212 Alina Korneeva in the semifinals held Jan. 19–25 in Bahrain.

(Press Release) — Trench Tech and Trench Warz Promotions are set to elevate combat sports in the Marianas with the launch of the “Ballroom Blitz,” a unique submission grappling experience scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Hibiscus Hall inside the Crowne Plaza Resort, Saipan.

(MVA) — The Marianas’ Far From Ordinary attractions as a sports and adventure destination will be touted by the Marianas Visitors Authority at Inside Run W Festival beginning on Jan. 31 in Ilsan, South Korea. As the only tourism office participating in the event, MVA will highlight Saipan Marathon …