NMIFA commits to improvement projects in Koblerville
Members of the CNMI Boys U15 and U17 National Team load trash to the bags during last Saturday’s cleanup drive in Koblerville. (Contributed Photo) The Northern Mariana Islands Football Association...
View ArticleNMI tennis: A decade of excellence
In this 2015 file photo, the then 13-year-old Robbie Schorr makes a backhand return to his opponent during a local tournament at the Pacific Islands Club tennis courts. (Saipan Tribune) The CNMI Junior...
View ArticleCepeda regains adrenaline rush
Charles Cepeda is airborne after going through one of the hills along the Kan Pacific race course last Sunday. (Contributed Photo) Just like yesteryears, the sight of the dirt track gives veteran rider...
View ArticleSablan gets SGA March Ace title
Nick Sablan, seen here competing in a local tournament at the Laolao Bay Golf & Resort, took the Saipan Golfers Association March Ace title. (Contributed Photo) Saipan Golfers Association is...
View ArticleAtalig working with ATP coach
The then 9-year-old Tony Atalig returns a shot to Robbie Schorr during their game in the 2012 Coconut Tennis Classic at the American Memorial Park tennis courts. (Saipan Tribune) CNMI tennis player...
View ArticleBrel rules Mamulan Cup
J.R. Brel poses with his winning catch. (Contributed Photo) It was a first-try, first-hit case for Marianas Apnea Spearfishing Club Mamulan Cup 2020 winner J.R. Brel. Brel caught a 59-lb, 137.2-cm...
View ArticleTennis community welcomes AMP courts reopening
A signage on safety guidelines is posted in one of the four tennis courts at the American Memorial Park, which reopened the facility last Saturday. (Roselyn B. Monroyo) Players are back to training and...
View ArticleOne for the books
Josh Jones, seen here pitching in a collegiate league in 2014, led the CNMI’s gold medal win against Guam, 8-4, in the 2011 Pacific Games in New Caledonia. (Contributed Photo) CNMI Sports Hall of Famer...
View ArticleBJJ classes at Trench Tech resume
In this file photo, Clinton Dela Cruz, back, choke-holds Vince Masga during a BJJ training session at the Trench Tech Gym in Garapan. (Contributed Photo) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at the Trench Tech...
View Article‘The Crank’ favored vs ‘Chata Tuska’
In this 2019 file photo, Frank “The Crank” Camacho, left, swings at Nick Hein during their lightweight bout in the UFC Fight Night 153 in Stockholm, Sweden. (MMA Junkie Photo) A website for fans of the...
View ArticleVirtual bike race set for next month
There will be no big group starts like this one, as event organizers resort to virtual races at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Saipan Tribune) With virtual races now the new norm at this time of...
View ArticleShane goes back to first love
Shane Alvarez makes a turn during one of the exhibition races in Marpi last month. (Contributed Photo) With local MMA action suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Shane “Pikaboo” Alvarez...
View Article‘The Crank’ battles COVID-19
Frank “The Crank” Camacho has been pulled out from the fight card in the UFC Fight Night 177 after testing positive for COVID-19. (Contributed Photo) The warrior in MMA fighter Frank “The Crank”...
View ArticleHernaez keeps passion for motocross
Angelo Hernaez is airborne after negotiating one of the hills along the Kan Pacific course during the Marianas Racing Association’s exhibition races this month. (Contributed Photo) Marianas Racing...
View ArticleBabac thankful for experience calling games on Saipan
basketballIn this file photo, Richard Babac officiates one of the youth leagues at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. (Saipan Tribune) When basketball leagues on Saipan resume, they will be missing referee...
View Article26 players make grade
Phoenix Gross is among the players selected to join the fall class of the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association’s Junior National Academy. (Contributed Photo) After a series of tryouts, the...
View ArticleJuan ‘Pan’ prevails in SGA April Ace tourney
Juan “Pan” Guerrero, seated second left, seen here posing with fellow Saipan golfers after winning a tournament in the Philippines in 2018, ruled the SGA April Ace event held last Sept. 6 at the...
View ArticleJNA players show great potential
In this 2019 file photo, Kanoa Football Club’s Paul Lizama, left, dribbles in front of TanHoldings Football Club’s Kaithlyn Chavez during their U12 game in the NMIFA Youth Spring League at the NMI...
View ArticleRide day, family day
Lenard “Champi” Villacanas poses with his wife and daughter after competing in a race in Negros Occidental in the Philippines in 2014. (Contributed Photo) Lenard “Champi” Villacanas in action during...
View ArticleAustria gets first taste of collegiate play
Thaiphi Austria, seen here taking a shot during a game in the M-League last year at the NMI Soccer Training Center, played in his first collegiate match for Trine University last Monday. (Saipan...
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