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Da Project and Flyers Advance to D1 Basketball Finals After Sweeping Semifinals
Da Project and Flyers have booked their spots in the ABBA Division 1 Playoff Finals after both sides swept their semifinal opponents two games to nil on Sunday night, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Antiguan Jon Ferris Earns IFBB Pro Card with Dominant Win at Roger Boyce Classic
Antiguan athlete Jon Ferris has been awarded an IFBB Pro Card after finishing first overall in the Senior Men's Physique category at the Roger Boyce Barbados Classic and World Cup. The achievement marks a landmark moment in Ferris's competitive bodybuilding career.
ABCA President Vows Super 40 Final Will Be Played After Saturday Postponement
ABCA President Leon "Kuma" Rodney has vowed that the Super 40 Championships final will be played after Saturday's match between the New Winthorpes Lions was postponed. The association plans to consult with match officials to determine a new date for the decider.
WICB Championships Final Resumes After Pitch Scare at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
The West Indies Championships final between Guyana Harpy Eagles and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force was briefly halted after just four deliveries due to pitch concerns at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, before resuming after lunch on day one. Grounds staff successfully addressed the hazardous conditions, leaving the four-day clash evenly balanced.
Former National Player Lewis-Buchanan Says Consistency Key to Women's Football Growth
Former women's national footballer and coach Georgetta Lewis-Buchanan says consistent league organisation and corporate support from entities like the Calvyn Ayre Foundation are essential to growing women's football in Antigua and Barbuda.
Da Project Upset Elite Stingerz as Flyers Cruise Past Ottos in ABBA Playoff Openers
Da Project stunned Elite Stingerz and defending champions Flyers dominated Ottos in the opening games of the ABBA Division 1 basketball playoffs semifinals on Thursday. Both series now stand at one game apiece in favour of the winners.
Old Road Daggers Advance to ABBA Division 2 Semis Behind Simon's 23-Point Performance
Old Road Daggers advanced to the ABBA Division 2 Playoffs semifinals after defeating Da Project 78-63 in a decisive Game 3 on Wednesday night, with Simon top-scoring on 23 points. The team dominated all four quarters at the JSC Basketball Complex to seal the series.
Former Football Star Gonsalves Eyes FA Presidency with Focus on Youth Development
Former Antiguan football standout Garfield "Garry" Gonsalves has entered the race for the ABFA presidency, promising a strong focus on youth development at the Under-20 level. He is one of four candidates vying for the position, according to Antigua Observer.
Freeman's Village Scorpions Return to Top-Flight Football After 16-Year Absence
Freeman's Village Scorpions ended a 16-year absence from Antigua and Barbuda's top-flight football with a commanding 3-1 victory over former champions Parham FC on Wednesday. The win gave Scorpions an unassailable 56 points with one match still to play.
Football Veteran Derrick Edwards Champions Return of Top-Flight Games to the ARG
Former national footballer and Grenades FC coach Derrick "Pretty" Edwards is backing calls to return top-flight football to the Antigua Recreation Ground, while also supporting a community-based model for premier league competition.
Halcyon Steel Orchestra Marks 55th Anniversary with Multi-Band Blockorama
Halcyon Steel Orchestra will host a Blockorama this Saturday featuring eight of Antigua and Barbuda's top steel orchestras, marking the ensemble's 55th anniversary. The milestone was officially observed on May 5th.
Strawter and Walker Lead Ottos Past Ovals Ojays in D1 Playoff Opener
Ottos claimed Game One of their Division 1 Playoffs series against former champions Ovals Ojays on Tuesday, led by standout performances from Strawter and Walker. Meanwhile, the Navigators defaulted their match against the Flyers at the JSC Basketball Complex.
Guydadli Jets and Young Lions Earn Promotion as First Division Title Race Heats Up
Guydadli Jets and Young Lions have clinched promotion to the ABFA First Division after each losing just one of their 19 matches this season. Meanwhile, three teams remain locked in a tight race for the First Division title.
Ex-West Indies Bowler Pushes for Fewer Teams in ABCA Top-Tier Cricket
Former West Indies fast bowler and Liberta Sports Club President Kenneth "Flipper" Benjamin is renewing calls for fewer teams in the ABCA's Super 40 competition, pointing to a rise in match forfeitures as evidence the league is overstretched.
Gunners and Phoenix Claim Game One Victories in ABBA Playoff Opener
Cedar Grove Gunners and Phoenix both claimed Game One victories in their respective best-of-three ABBA Playoff series on Tuesday at the JSC Basketball Complex. Scotty Nelson led the Gunners with 15 points in the double-header opener.
Kashyap Clinches Double Gold at Caribbean Youth Table Tennis Championships
Antigua and Barbuda's Stuti Kashyap claimed the Under-19 Girls Singles and Girls Doubles titles at the Caribbean Youth Table Tennis Championships in the Dominican Republic, while also qualifying for major upcoming tournaments.
Caribbean eSports Scene Surges as Regional Alliance, Tournaments Drive Competitive Gaming Growth
The Caribbean eSports industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the formation of the Caribbean eSports Federation Alliance, major tournament activity led by Digicel and Game Nation, and improved regional access to technology. As reported by Antigua News Room, twelve countries have already signed the alliance agreement, with more expected to follow.
Grenades Reclaim Premier League Summit After Old Road Default
Grenades have climbed back to the top of the Antigua and Barbuda Premier League after Old Road defaulted their scheduled Wednesday fixture. The former defending champions were ready to play but were informed their opponents would not contest the match.
Thomas and James Crowned Champions at Hurricane Power 10K Run
Kamar Thomas and Anika James were crowned champions in the men's and women's 10K categories at the Hurricane Power Athletic Club's Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean sponsored Run/Walk on Sunday. Thomas, also the reigning national champion, finished with a time of 36 minutes and 12 seconds.
ABCA to Handle Club Compensation Claims Case by Case After Super 40 Postponements
ABCA Competitions Committee head Kenny Lewis says the association will evaluate compensation claims from clubs on a case by case basis following the postponement of Super 40 matches in April. No formal compensation framework has been announced.