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Daniel Antonio Wins Four Gold Medals at North American Armwrestling Championships
Antiguan armwrestler Daniel Antonio claimed four gold medals at the North American Armwrestling Championships in Ottawa, further cementing his reputation as one of the sport's top regional competitors. The achievement marks another historic milestone for Antigua and Barbuda on the international sporting stage.
All Saints United Rally Past Pigotts Bullets to Maintain Premier League Form
Defending ABFA Premier League champions All Saints United came from a goal down to beat Pigotts Bullets 3-1 at the ABFA Technical Centre on Saturday, as top-flight football returned after a three-week break.
Cedar Grove Gunners Survive Overtime Thriller to Remain Unbeaten in ABBA Division Two
The Cedar Grove Gunners stayed unbeaten in ABBA Division Two after defeating the Old Road Daggers 80–78 in overtime Saturday night at the JSC Sports Complex. The Daggers led early but could not hold off a determined Gunners comeback.
Uprising Boxing Gym to Host 'No Guts, No Glory' Fight Night in English Harbour
Uprising Boxing Gym is set to host 'No Guts, No Glory' on April 4th, 2026, at Lucky Eddie's in English Harbour, in a bid to revive interest in boxing across Antigua and Barbuda. The event is co-promoted by GoBoat and Lucky Eddie's.
CountryFest Crowns Raiine and New Champions in Groovy and Jumpy Categories
Emerging artiste Raiine was crowned the Groovy category winner at CountryFest, held in the village of Urlings, taking home the $1,500 top prize. Dan Fergus and Peetron followed as first and second runners-up respectively, as reported by Antigua News Room.
Antigua Sailing Week Revamps Format for 57th Regatta to Meet Modern Sailing Demands
Antigua Sailing Week is introducing a new competition format for its 57th regatta, with organisers adapting the renowned Caribbean event to align with modern sailing trends while preserving its longstanding traditions.
Cabinet Congratulates Under-20 Benna Boys on CONCACAF Championship Qualification
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has congratulated the national Under-20 football team after the young Benna Boys qualified for the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship with a 1-0 victory over the Dominican Republic.
Yasco Sports Complex Opens New EC$590,000 Restroom and Changing Facility
A new restroom and changing facility worth approximately EC$590,000 has officially opened at the Yasco Sports Complex, marking a major upgrade to Antigua and Barbuda's premier athletics venue.
Benna Girls Suffer 4-0 Loss to Guyana in Concacaf W Qualifiers
The Antigua and Barbuda Senior Women's Football Team fell to a 4-0 defeat against Guyana in Group B of the Concacaf W Qualifiers at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday. Guyana dominated all areas of play, maintaining constant pressure on the home side.
Hoppers and Five Islands Secure Crucial First Division Victories
Greenbay Hoppers edged Willikies 1-0 in the ABFA First Division on Wednesday, keeping their Antigua Premier League promotion push on track. Five Islands also claimed an important win on the same matchday.
Cedar Grove Gunners Stay Perfect Through Five Games in ABBA Division Two
Cedar Grove Gunners remained unbeaten after five ABBA Division Two matches with a 67–52 win over Fearless Crew on Wednesday, while Phoenix crushed United 83–53 in the evening's opening game at the JSC Sports Complex.
APL Returns to Daytime Fixtures for First Time in Over a Decade
The Antigua Premier League is returning to all-daylight fixtures for the first time in over a decade, with matches scheduled for 2:15 pm and 4:15 pm on weekends as the ABFA works to address issues at its Technical Center.
Drake Hadeed Signs with Spanish Club Antequera CF in Career-Defining Move
Antiguan international Drake Hadeed has signed with Spanish club Antequera CF, which competes within the La Liga professional football system, marking a major milestone in the young footballer's European career.
Ex-National Cricketer Calls on Ministry to Prioritise Schools Cricket Programme
Former national cricketer Kadeem Phillip is publicly urging the Ministry of Sports and coordinator Ridley Jacobs to improve the management of schools cricket, following a decision to declare the Rising Sun Grounds unfit for play.
Benna Boys U-20 Coach Calls on Government to Back Team Ahead of Concacaf Championships
Antigua and Barbuda Men's U-20 Football Team coach Schyan Jeffers is urging the government and the ABFA to provide financial support following the team's successful Concacaf U-20 Qualifier campaign in Costa Rica. Jeffers says the young Benna Boys represent the nation and deserve proper backing ahead of the Concacaf Championships.
Five Overseas Players Named in Benna Girls Squad for Concacaf Clash vs Guyana
Five overseas-based players have been added to Antigua and Barbuda's 20-member senior women's football squad as the Benna Girls prepare to face Guyana in the Concacaf Women's Qualifiers on March 4 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Antiguan Footballer Drake Hadeed Joins Spanish Club Antequera CF
Antiguan footballer Drake Hadeed has signed with Spanish club Antequera CF, marking a significant step in his professional career and a proud moment for Antiguan football.
Judges' Panel Chief: Consistency at Highest Level Drove National Sports Awards Picks
Judges' panel chief and former national netballer Agatha Dublin has explained that consistent, high-level performances were the key criteria behind the top men's and women's selections at the 2025 National Sports Awards. Her remarks come amid public interest following the recognition of a prominent international cricketer.
Alzarri Joseph Returns to Competitive Cricket After Seven-Month Injury Absence
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has returned to competitive cricket for the first time in seven months, bowling seven overs for the New Winthorpes Lions in the local Two Day competition after recovering from a stress fracture. Joseph says he is "feeling stronger" and declared it "really good to be back."
Benna Boys Stun Dominican Republic to Reach Concacaf U20 Championships
Antigua and Barbuda's Under-20 side qualified for the Concacaf U20 Championships after Brandon Satchell's 89th-minute header secured a 1-0 upset victory over the Dominican Republic in Costa Rica.