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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.
Jeffers Backs Benna Boys Ahead of Do-or-Die Concacaf U20 Clash vs Dominican Republic
Coach Schyan Jeffers has backed the Antigua and Barbuda Men's Under-20 Football Team ahead of their do-or-die Concacaf qualifier against the Dominican Republic in Costa Rica, following a 1-0 win over Dominica on Sunday.
Alzarri Joseph's 7-Wicket Blitz Steals the Show in ABCA Two-Day Competition
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph claimed a devastating seven-wicket haul to help New Winthorpes Lions bowled out TIS for just 32 in Round Seven of the ABCA Two-Day Cricket Competition. The Lions, Pythons, and Empire all recorded crushing victories in what proved a dominant round of domestic cricket.
Joseph and Seaforth Named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at 33rd National Sports Awards
Antigua and Barbuda's 33rd National Sports Awards, hosted by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries, saw Joseph and Seaforth crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at a record-breaking ceremony held at the AUA Conference Centre.
Roman Hill Legacy clinches President's Cup netball title with dominant victory
Roman Hill Legacy have been crowned ABNA President's Cup champions after thrashing Stingray City Eastsiders 54-14 at the YMCA, completing an unbeaten run in the Cool & Smooth/Auto Craze sponsored competition.
Da Project Topples League-Leading Stingers in ABBA Division 1 Thriller
Da Project knocked off league leaders Stingers 85-82 on Saturday to take command of the ABBA Division 1 standings, handing the star-studded squad their second defeat of the season. The Flyers also picked up a win over the Hawks in a double-header at the JSC Basketball Complex.
Young Benna Boys Secure Third Straight Concacaf U20 Win with 1-0 Victory Over Dominica
Antigua and Barbuda's under-20 side stayed perfect at the Concacaf Men's Under-20 Qualifiers, defeating Dominica 1-0 in Costa Rica thanks to a Sedique Adams strike in the 49th minute. The win marks the Young Benna Boys' third consecutive victory in the tournament.
Parham FC and Bendals FC Edge Wins in ABFA First Division Action
Parham FC and Bendals FC each recorded 1-0 wins on Thursday to bolster their ABFA First Division campaigns, while Five Islands and English Harbour drew 1-1 in the day's other fixture.
Red Hawks Rally from 14 Down to Edge Slam 82–79 in ABBA Division One Opener
JSC Red Hawks overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat All Saints Slam 82–79 at the buzzer in the ABBA Division One opener on Thursday night, while Ovals cruised to victory over Ottos in the evening's second match.
Six Crew Members Rescued After Yacht Capsizes During RORC Caribbean 600 Race
Six crew members were rescued Wednesday night after their yacht, Cata Sensation, capsized off the coast of Antigua during the RORC Caribbean 600 race. The ABDF Coast Guard confirmed all six were recovered safely.
Former ATC President Cochrane Flags Lingering Concerns Over Future of Horse Racing
Former Antigua Turf Club president Neil Cochrane says concerns over the future of local horse racing persist despite a recent meeting with current ATC leadership. Cochrane is hopeful that issues surrounding track uncertainty can still be resolved.
Jeffers Hails Team Effort After Benna Boys Record Back-to-Back U20 Wins
Antigua and Barbuda's Under-20 football side recorded a 2-0 victory over British Virgin Islands in Costa Rica, their second consecutive win in the Concacaf Men's Under-20 Qualifiers. Coach Schyan Jeffers praised the team's consistency and collective effort following the result.
Davis Explodes for 51 Points as Clare Hall Dominate St Mary's in Senior Boys Basketball
Clare Hall Secondary's Tajahron Davis delivered a stunning 51-point performance to lead his team to a 93–73 victory over St Mary's Secondary in Wednesday's Senior Boys basketball action. PMS also secured a comfortable win over ABCAS on the same programme.
Virgin Atlantic Returns as Official Airline Partner for Antigua Sailing Week 2026
Virgin Atlantic has signed on as the official airline partner for Antigua Sailing Week 2026, marking the carrier's return to one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events.
Antigua National Pickleball Team Travels to Atlanta for International Training
The Antigua national pickleball team has travelled to Atlanta, Georgia, for international training sessions and community events, marking a notable development for the sport in Antigua and Barbuda.
ABFA Awaits Repair Materials for Turf Surface as APL Enters Final Stretch
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association is still waiting on repair materials for a damaged artificial surface at its Technical Centre, as the Antigua Premier League approaches its final three rounds.
Police, Seatons Shine With Convincing Wins in ACB Parish League Opener
Police and Seatons both claimed impressive victories on the opening weekend of the ACB Caribbean Parish League Sir Richie Richardson Ltd Overs Competition. Malique Walsh's brilliant century of 107 powered Police to an 88-run win over Liberta Blackhawks.
Windward Islands One Win From Series Title After Defeating Leewards by 30 Runs
The Windward Islands are one victory away from clinching their bilateral series against the Leeward Islands Tropical Wave after a 30-run win at Coolidge Cricket Ground in the CWI Rising Stars Under-16 Tournament. The home side struggled with inconsistent batting under pressure, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Ottos Rangers Snap Losing Run; Police Dominate Young Warriors in Second Division
Ottos Rangers claimed only their third win of the Antigua Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over John Hughes, while Police posted a dominant result against Young Warriors in the Second Division.